Posts Tagged ‘Mill Valley’
City Council Denies Appeal of Planning Commission’s Approval of Richardson Terrace Project
In a 3-1 vote with Councilmember Max Perrey voting against, the Mill Valley City Council agreed to reject an appeal by Bob Silvestri of Community Venture Partners, who filed an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the mixed-use project referred to as Richardson Terrace.
Read MoreHardly Strictly Bluegrass Late Founder’s Cohorts Return to Sweetwater for ‘Hellman Spring Stomp’ – March 19
Since the 2011 passing of Warren Hellman, the financier and philanthropist who called the free, three-day festival he created in 2000 the “world’s most selfish gift,” his musically-inclined family members have formed their own bands and performing on the small stages at HSB and elsewhere.
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall Dials Up ‘Loretta Lives,’ a Tribute to the Music of the Legendary Loretta Lynn – April 16
Mill Valley’s venerable live music institution and one of the most exciting live music venues in the Bay Area, has a special treat in store on April 16. The venue is hosting “Loretta Lives! A Tribute to the Music of Loretta Lynn,” performed and curated by Laura Benitez and the Heartache.
Read MoreWith Kiddo! Director Bill Lampl Stepping Down at the End of the 2022-23 School Year, Organization Seeks a Successor
“Kiddo! is looking for an energetic person who is passionate about quality education in our schools to be our new Executive Director. This person is responsible for the successful leadership of the organization, including financial management, staff and program management, and application of good governance, all with a deep level of commitment to the community of the Mill Valley.”
Read MoreHiggins Family Gathers at Boyle Park For the Installation of a Gorgeous Oakander Bench in Honor of the Late Henry Higgins
One year removed from the venerable Higgins family’s devastating loss of their son Henry ‘Hank’ Higgins, 29, the immediate family gathered at Boyle Park to mark the installation of a beautiful Big Wave Bench, the creation of longtime Bolinas artist and arborist-turned sculptor Chuck Oakander, who has a passion for making functional, fun benches and sculptures from tree trunks.
Read MoreThe Insect Crisis: Why It Matters and What You Can Do About It – Webinar on March 23 Via OAC
Scientists estimate that 40 percent of insect species are at risk for extinction over the next few decades threatening a crucial foundation of our global food web. Learn to make friends with insects and take simple but meaningful actions to support biodiversity and protect these crucial critters.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 6
If you want to support this Enjoy Mill Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
Read MoreLet’s Fill Those Vacancies: Youth Job Fair at MV Community Center – March 29, 3:30-7pm
The Youth Job Fair seeks to directly address the gap between a very low unemployment rate and overflowing job boards head-on, with a specific wrinkle for employers: the ability to submit your specific job openings whether or not you intend to be an exhibitor at the event itself. This allows job seekers to get a sense of the available opportunities before they arrive on site.
Read MoreWith Its New Anti-Bias Campaign, MVFREE and Mill Valley Police Tackle a Vexing Issue
MVFREE’s greatest work in recent months has been an anti-bias campaign involving educational flyers being mailed to homeowners containing three steps that teach white people how to curb the over-policing of Black people.
Read MoreNo Doubt About It: The 2023 Mill Valley Music Fest is Powered by Our Incredible Sponsors, Spanning Our Businesses & Community Members!
In the interests of full transparency, there are two primary drivers of our success: ticket sales – THANK YOU! – and sponsors. The latter is a massive wind at our back, and we have some amazing local businesses and Mill Valley residents to thank for that.
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