Posts Tagged ‘Volunteerism’
Free Westminster Events Hosts an Inspiring, Thought-Provoking Conversation About Aging, One that Challenges Outdated Perceptions & Explores How to Approach Lifeās Later Chapters with Grace, Purpose and Resilience ā April 27th, 3-5pm
The event features Sonya Dolan, co-founder of Mettle Healthāan online platform she created with Mill Valleyās BJ Miller to provide personalized, holistic support for patients and caregivers facing the emotional, practical, and existential challenges of serious illness, death, and grief. Also speaking is Joe OāHehir, Interim CEO of Vivalon, who brings more than four decades of leadership in healthcare and nonprofit organizations. A longtime advocate for innovative aging services, OāHehir helped launch Marinās Aging Action Initiative and led the creation of Vivalonās new Healthy Aging Campus. Moderating the conversation is Teri Dowling.
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
āMore than anything, itās the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,ā says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. āWe 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. Thereās something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MorePaula Reynolds, Advocating for Mill Valley, For Decades, Has Been a Force of Nature for Good in Every Aspect Within Her Beloved Mill Valley Community and Beyond, Raising Children, Supporting an Ever-Growing Brood of Grandchildren and Relentlessly Calling for Vitality in the 94941!
Over the past several months, the City of Mill Valley has made a point to highlight some of the legions of local volunteers who have made an ongoing positive impact to the community. That has included longtime Mill Valley resident Joan Murray, multi-faceted arts patron Vera Meislin and the remarkable contributions of Hugh Kuhn.Ā In March, Paula Reynolds is an oh-so-worthy honoree.
Read MoreMarin Magazine Hosts a 20th Anniversary Party: ‘Join Us for the Ultimate Garden Party Celebration!’ Sunday, April 6th, 3pm-6pm
Marin Magazine aims to be the most effective communication vehicle targeting the active and affluent Marin County consumer, celebrating the people, places, and innovations that make the county unique.Ā The magazine features stories about Marin’s history, arts, people, and attractions, as well as profiles of Marin personalities and journeys to destinations near and far.Ā Marin Magazine aims to reach the region’s most affluent readers with sharp, insightful writing and stunning photography and artwork. “Weāll be honoring two decades of inspiring stories, local culture, and community impact,” organizers say.
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
āMore than anything, itās the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,ā says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. āWe 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. Thereās something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MoreIslands: One Of California’s Friendliest Cities Is An Artsy, Bustling Gem That Resembles A European Village ā You Only Get One Guess!
No matter the time of year, Mill Valley is buzzing with activity. The small, yet vibrant town is a paradise for artsy souls, from film fanatics to theater lovers. In fact, the town hosts an array of annual artsy events like the Mill Valley Film Festival. Taking place each October, this 11-day event draws in thousands of cinephiles, screening creations from over 200 filmmakers in the town’s local theaters. Furthermore, if you visit during the summer, you can catch the Mountain Play, anĀ outdoor musical production put on by the local theater troupe. This annual play is set on the Cushing Memorial Amphitheater stage against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
Read MoreNew Bay Area Fire-Hazard Maps: Is Your City Among Those Seeing Striking Increases? āZone 0ā Regulations Coming for Highest-Severity Level
On the heels of former Mayor John McCauley and a number of figures within Mill Valley and beyond concerned about fire danger as city and county officials seeks to build more housing, word came this week about new Bay Area fire-hazard maps, with the obvious question being: Is your city among those seeing striking increases? Cal Fireās Fire Hazard Severity maps for local jurisdictions, issued in 2011, are being updated, withĀ Bay Area maps released Monday. While the old maps showed only areas deemed āvery highā hazard, the new ones show that category, with āhighā and āmoderateā below it. Homeowners who live in areas now deemed at very high hazard on the maps will have toĀ comply with āZone 0ā regulationsĀ expected to take effect at the start of next year that include a mandated five-foot zone around every house free of flammable materials vulnerable to flying embers.
Read MoreDick Spotswood: Would California, Marin be better off without FEMA?
Each party will need to sacrifice elements of control that they relish. Trump and his minions will not be able to dictate how individual states and private enterprise promote diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or tell California how to disburse its scarce water. Likewise, progressive Democrats will need to forgo forcing politically correct initiatives on āredā states or land management on rural bastions.
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Daily Lineup Featuring Gary Clark Jr., Nile Rodgers & Chic as Headliners With Single-Day Tix Now ā MVMF Also Announces Special Guests Joining Jason Crosby Including Widespread Panic Co-Founder Dave Schools, Among Others!
āMore than anything, itās the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,ā says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. āWe 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. Thereās something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MoreThe 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival lineup is HERE! š ā Gary Clark Jr. & Niles Rogers & Chic to Headline, Along with the Crosby Collective, Monophonics, Vieux Farka Toure, Sister Nancy. Thee Sinseers & More!!
āIn a community like ours, live music is so deeply ingrained in our day-to-day existence, from the buskers at the Depot to performances happening in venues throughout the 94941 year-round, we go to great lengths to curate a Mill Valley Music Fest lineup that resonates with a broad swath of the Bay Area and beyond,ā said Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. āWe are delighted with this multi-talented, hyper-creative group of artists in 2025! More than anything, we canāt wait to gather together again and celebrate the wonders of Mill Valley and bask in the power of the arts. Unequivocally, youāre gonna love the heck out of these bands!ā
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