Posts Tagged ‘Mill Valley’
Marin Voice: Felecia Gaston, Founder of the Marin City Historical and Preservation Society, Touts Educational Exhibit Honors Contributions of Black Marinship Workers
In various parts across America, states are removing Black history from schools. The Marin County Office of Education is doing the opposite. It gives me great pleasure to partner with the Office of Education to host the Marin City historical traveling exhibit and publication, “A Brand New Start … This is Home” into the 62 public school libraries and classrooms.
Read MoreA $175k State Grant Will Fund MARINet’s Project to Enhance the Reliability and Speed of Internet Services and Contribute to Local Digital Literacy Initiatives
The updates will be funded by a $175,211 state grant to MARINet, a group of public and academic libraries in the county, according to a Marin County press release published on Thursday. The project will be completed over the next year with the help of local firm Marin IT.
Read MoreNewsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of ‘America’s Best Credit Unions’
Newsweek’s inaugural study analyzed the financial health, operational performance, and customer evaluations of nearly 4,800 regional credit unions across the U.S. to identify the best 250. RCU ranked in the top 10 of California-based credit unions.
Read MoreThe Marin Economic Forum Hosting its Annual Event, ‘Forecasting the Future,’ on Feb. 7th at the Jonas Center on the Novato Campus of College of Marin
This year the theme is “business attraction in Marin County” and will feature several speakers on the topics of commercial real estate, transportation options for employers and a showcase of a business starting and growing in Marin.
Read MoreJason and Michelle Nelson, Mill Valley Chamber Ambassadors of the Month for February 2024, Are a Perfect Match – Both In Life and Business – All to the Benefit of Mill Valley
“We are yin and yang, traditionally,” Jason says. “I’m more left brain, linear, logical, analytical, and Michelle is the right brain thinker – multi-tasker, creative. She takes the lead on our home sales business.” The seed was first planted at a Halloween party at Bungalow 44.
Read MoreGet This MV Middle Schooler Over the Finish Line and Off to Mundialito Cup in Spain in March 2024!
Preciado, a 6th grade Mill Valley Middle School student who was selected to play in the Mundialito Cup in Spain in March 2024, the Youth World Cup, is one of a handful of kids in California who were chosen for this opportunity. Unfortunately, there are no scholarships being offered, so Preciado needs some support – and he is almost there.
Read MoreMill Valley Philharmonic Presents ‘A Musical Valentine,’ With Music From the Likes of Tchaikovsky, Dvorak & Much More – Feb. 9-10
Like all live music arts organizations, the nonprofit Mill Valley Philharmonic continues to rebound with creativity, innovation and beautiful performances. The latest of those performances is set for February 9th at 8pm and February 10th at 4pm at the Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church at 410 Sycamore Avenue in Mill Valley.
Read MoreBungalow 44 Gets the Green Light From Planning Commission
The existing 2,400 square foot temporary outdoor dining area with 80 seats would be removed, and a new 758-square foot permanent covered outdoor patio with up to 40 seats would be added.
Read MoreThe 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest Turns Three, Unveils a Leveled Up Lineup and Returns to Friends Field For a Two-Day Celebration of Arts, Culture & The Bay – May 11-12
“As we head into year three of what started as a somewhat hair-brained idea to rejuvenate and inspire our community by reveling in the deep, historic roots of live music in our town, we’re grateful on a number of fronts – the amazing support we’ve had so far, the growth we’ve experienced each year, and the patience and support from our neighbors, our partners, and our stakeholders. We’ll continue to raise the profile of this town we’re blessed to call home,” said Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber.
Read MoreZócalo Public Square: With Its Focus on Education, Health Care, and Gun Control, California Creates a Gold Standard for Longevity
The problem is that so few people are moving here. The biggest reason for that is well known: The cost of living in the Golden State is among America’s highest. But less well known is that our high costs buy you more living. Literally. On average, Californians live to 79, which beats the American average by more than two years, along with the average of all but three other states.”
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