Posts Tagged ‘Philanthropy’
Rotary Club of Sausalito Charitable Foundation Inc: An Evening of Art, Wine & Community Benefiting Rotary Senior Housing’s “Lift the House” Campaign
Rotary Club of Sausalito Charitable Foundation Inc: An Evening of Art, Wine & Community Benefiting Rotary Senior Housing’s “Lift the House” Campaign.
Read MoreThe Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, to Host a Fall Community Celebration – Oct. 23
Join us for a wonderful event to support our Endowment and Legacy Giving Campaign. The Redwoods Endowment helps low-income seniors in our new Memory Care Center. Click here for tickets and more information. At The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, we believe in the power of community, especially when it comes to supporting those living with Alzheimer’s. This year, we’re not only participating in the Alzheimer’s Walk but also hosting our very first on-site walk event, bringing our local community together to raise awareness and support for Alzheimer’s care.
Read MoreThe Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Is Building a Community That Thrives Today and Tomorrow
After a Friday night in Boston turned into a fractured pelvis, longtime Redwoods board member Robert Reynolds knew exactly where he wanted to be for his recovery: right here at The Redwoods. “I found myself receiving the best of care with friendly, personalized, professional service from a facility that had enough staff to meet my every need—from pain management to therapy. ”Robert’s gratitude wasn’t just for his own healing. He saw the same loving care extended to his roommate, a skilled nursing resident of three years. “I would recommend The Redwoods to anyone who needs skilled nursing care. ”This August, during National Make-A-Will Month, we’re reminded that the compassionate care Robert experienced is made possible because people like you believe in this community.
Read MoreThe First Step to Leadership: Tapping Into Local Committees and Commissions
Please join us for an engaging conversation about the vital role local committees and commissions play in shaping community leadership. Notable elected and appointed officials from Marin County will share their own journeys into public service, including how serving on commissions helped pave the way, and highlight the essential work these groups do to address local needs.
Read MoreConnie Leyva and Steven Glazer: Meta & Google Garnered Tens of Billions of Dollars in Q1. Should Tech Pay Their Share to Mitigate the Impact of their Products? Tax Big Tech to Mitigate Harm on Kids
We have a common and accepted practice of requiring housing developers, or any business that creates an impact on its neighbors, to mitigate the damage to communities from their actions. These fees pay for traffic, school and environmental impacts. We should now assess the same cost to these technology platforms for the harms they have caused to California teens, the public school system and independent news reporting. No one likes new taxes, but most people understand the necessity if the money is going to compelling needs, with accountability and oversight. In this case, the new proposed tax would only be paid by the entities causing the harm. Last month, Google, Meta and Amazon reported first-quarter profits in the tens of billions of dollars.
Read MoreThe Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Is Hosting a Fun-Filled Afternoon on Sunday, May 18th at 3pm
The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors, is hosting a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, May 18th at 3pm. And here’s a bonus: Kids 12 and under get in for free — so it’s a great event for the whole family! Co-chairs Caroline Joachim and Wendy Nichols invite you to join us for a family “fun-raiser” in the garden with live music from Susan Z and The Winding Road, and The Redwoods’ own Rock the Ages choir. We’ll have delicious fare that all ages will enjoy from Stacey Scott Catering, with signature cocktails, beer, wine and lemonade, as well as activities for kids and adults, including cornhole, foosball, a photo booth, face painting, and balloon art.
Read MoreThe Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Hosts a Unique Look at the Remarkable Work of Artist Sarelyn Wager – By Appt. Only
Sarelyn has been painting for over 80 years, capturing the essence of humanity through her masterful use of color and texture. Her passion and creativity are expressed through artistic talent. “I live and dream in color,” says Sarelyn. “My paintings speak for themselves. I’m a feisty, opinionated nonagenarian with a quirky world view, and my art is my most potent natural expression.”
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
“More than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
“More than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MoreLongtime Mill Valley Legend George Cagwin Passes the Torch of His Glorious 1929 Ford Coup to Estuardo, the Widely Revered General Manager at Grilly’s!
George Gagwin has been a renowned figure in Mill Valley for decades, and his participation in the Memorial Day Parade over those many years has been well documented in his 1929 Ford Coup, spanning some 40 years. That makes Cagwin easily among the most prolific Memorial Day Parade participants. Anyone that has been to the…
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