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Outdoor Art Club Doles Out $75,000 Via 14 Grants to Local Organizations Throughout Marin
The projects listed needed to fit with the OAC’s purpose of being “dedicated to the protection and beautification of outdoor spaces, wildlife conservation, and other civic, literary, and charitable work.” They span 14 local organizations garnering $75,000 in grants.
Read MoreOutdoor Art Club Returns to In-Person Speaker Series, Featuring Janet Crawford on ‘The Biology of Belonging’ – Jan. 18, 1pm
The universal human yearning to belong is deeper than mere psychology. Organizations and individuals unintentionally signal who belongs and who is on the periphery in a variety of ways. Processed by the brain at an unconscious level, signals of outsider status negatively influence focus, productivity, creativity and ambition.
Read MoreAcclaimed Filmmaker Christine Yoo Discusses Her Film ‘26.2 to Life – Virtual, Oct. 12, 1pm
This unique initiative pairs incarcerated runners with elite marathon coaches, leading to a remarkable 0% recidivism rate among club alumni. This compelling narrative underscores the profound influence of community involvement, reshaping the lives of both inmates and volunteers.
Read MoreOAC Hosts Executive Coach Lisa Lord For a Free Webinar Exploring Unconscious Bias and How It Thwarts Genuine Human Connections – Sept. 21, 1pm
With a little bit of knowledge and a genuine desire to foster human connection, we can all improve our ability to consciously include others.
Read MoreMill Valley’s James O. Prochaska, a Pioneer in the Field of Psychology, Passed Away on July 9 at the Age of 80
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr. Prochaska will be held on September 30, 2023, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin (UUMarin) in San Rafael, California.
Read MoreRenowned Attorney and Longtime Community Volunteer Jim Parton Passes Away at 71 – a Celebration of Life Is on Thursday, July 20, 3:30-5:30pm at the Outdoor Art Club
Jim lived life fully with honesty, integrity and a sense of fun. He didn’t believe in sugar coating or hiding the bracing truths of life behind soft, nondescript, feel-good language.
Read MoreAfter a Four-Year Hiatus, Outdoor Art Club’s Garden Tour Returns – May 4
This year’s tour, on Thursday, May 4, features four estate gardens with hilltop vistas on Mill Valley’s historic Middle Ridge. The tour includes a four-acre property bordering Mt. Tam State Park with an extensive organic garden and heritage trees, a garden designer’s paradise with locally crafted sculptures and a hidden pool, and an English garden bursting with roses and a varmint-proof lettuce house.
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 MoreOutdoor Art Club Invites ‘Prison Break’ Creator Paul Scheuring To Read From His ‘The Resurrectionist,’ His Latest Tome – Feb. 16, 1pm
On Thursday, Feb. 16 at a free, in person event at 1pm at the venerable Outdoor Art Club, Scheuring is set to read from, and discuss the writing of, his latest book, The Resurrectionist.
Read MoreOutdoor Art Club Doles Out $72,000 Via 20 Grants to Local Orgs Throughout Marin
The projects listed below needed to fit with the OAC’s purpose of being “dedicated to the protection and beautification of outdoor spaces, wildlife conservation, and other civic, literary, and charitable work.” They span 20 local organizations garnering $72,000 in grants.
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