Posts Tagged ‘Volunteerism’
Mill Valley City Council Once Again Toasts ‘The Best of Us,’ This Time Honoring the Remarkable Contributions of the Force of Nature That Is Hugh Kuhn
The latest recipient of well-deserved kudos was Hugh Kuhn – as Mayor Urban Carmel put it, “who are the best of us. They are the people that give of themselves with their intelligence, their passion, often times their pocketbook – it makes our community special.”
Read MoreLuke Barnesmoore of Home Match: Older Adult Homelessness and the Need for a County Homelessness Prevention Strategy
“Older adults are—as we might expect given the realities of aging— high utilizers of HHS services, but they are not seeing equitable outcomes in our homelessness response system because the interventions available through coordinated entry are not designed to meet their unique needs. We cannot accept the notion that asking our elected officials to prevent displacement and homelessness among low-income older adults is asking too much.”
Read MoreFree Westminster Events Panel on Affordable Housing in Marin Featured a Trio Who Wants You to Learn to Love and Support Housing Density for the Long-Term Benefit of our Community
“Marin residents would love to support affordable housing, or at least that’s what they say,” Spotswood said at the outset. “To make real progress, we’re going to have to make larger strides.” “It will take 15 years to build out of this crisis,” Silva said. “We haven’t been meeting these goals for 30-plus years. That’s why we have this level of homelessness. We need every kind of housing.”
Read MoreMill Valley Arts Commission, Mill Valley Recreation and Mill Valley Lumber Yard Team Up for a Thrilling Evening of Silent Disco – May 17th, 5-8pm
We’ll never tire of new, exciting ways to experience music in our community through a variety of mediums. Next up is Silent Disco at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard at 129 Miller Avenue. In partnership with the Mill Valley Arts Commission, Mill Valley Recreation and the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, here’s your chance to dance the night away on Friday, May 17th from 5-8pm.
Read MoreSample the Best of Mill Valley Featuring Local Artisans, Muralists, Jewelry Makers, Clothing Designers & Apparel Shops, Along With Local Restaurants, the Debut of Wine Valley, Arts & Crafts Activities, Nonprofit Orgs & Much More!
Beyond the highly-anticipated 2024 music lineup that features headliners Fleet Foxes (Saturday) and Greensky Bluegrass (Sunday), and among other acts like Thee Sacred Souls, Margo Price, Fruit Bats, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, and Rebirth Brass Band, Mill Valley Music Festival will again host a massive outdoor vendor village featuring many of the NorCal region’s best artisans, creatives, and designers as well as important community organizations and nonprofits.
Read MoreIn Collaboration With Harness, the MV Chamber and 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest Are Putting Our Weight Behind a Trio of Non-Profits: Kiddo!, the Tam High Foundation and the Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation – Give Back!
In 2024, we’re supporting an amazing trio of non-profit organizations that serve in vital capacities – two that support the learning and development of our students via Kiddo! and the Tam High Foundation, each of which has served as inimitable backbones for students. We’re also supporting our fields and facilities on which hundreds of kids play by shining a light on the Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation, which plays a peerless role in town in financially supporting our amazing fields.
Read MoreFree Westminster Events Series in Tiburon Returns With a Panel on ‘Affordable Housing in Marin: What You Need to Know – Featuring a Trio of Housing Experts, with Marin IJ Columnist Dick Spotswood Moderating – Sunday, May 19
Today, many essential workers like first responders, teachers, nurses, and service employees commute daily. And for those with limited incomes, there are few options. Even many adults who grew up in Marin cannot afford to live here. To learn more about the issues and opportunities, please join us on Sunday, May 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., when Westminster Events, in partnership with the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, presents a free panel discussion.
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley Hires Tammy Herndon as Management Analyst with Focus on DEI
The City of Mill Valley hired Herndon in April to the position of Management Analyst I with a specialized focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). With an extensive background in community service and advocacy, Herndon brings a wealth of experience to her new role, poised to drive forward the City’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment for all community members.
Read MoreProject Awareness and Special Sports (PAASS), Mill Valley Rec Host Spring Fling Silent Disco – Saturday, May 18th, MV Community Center, 4-6pm
We never get tired of extolling the amazing work of Project Awareness and Special Sports (PAASS), with the stalwart support of Mill Valley Recreation, to create award-winning programs for children with special needs. That work has spanned its multi-faceted Adaptive Needs Program and much more. The latest installment for this wonderful program is the Spring Fling Silent Disco hosted by PAASS and MV Recreation, on Saturday, May 18th 28th from 4-6pm at the Mill Valley Community Center. The event costs $5 per participant (pre-registration required).
Read MoreFree Westminster Events Series in Tiburon Returns With a Panel on ‘Ukraine’s Resilience and Fight for Freedom: Two Years & Counting…’ Feb. 25, 3-5pm
On Sunday, Feb. 25th from 3-5pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 240 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, Westminster Events returns with a critically important discussion on the second anniversary of the Russian war on Ukraine. Nataliya Anon, who was part of a very engaging event that Westminster Events hosted one year ago, returns as the moderator
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