Marin Clean Energy, Host of Our Feb. 15th EMV
After Hours at the MV Community Center, Offers 
Ways to Address Climate Goals, Prevent Blackouts
and Help Small Biz Amplify Opportunities

Birthed from the Marin Energy Authority’s hard-fought launch of Marin Clean Energy in May 2010, MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities. MCE offers more renewable power at stable rates, significantly reducing energy-related greenhouse emissions and reinvesting millions of dollars in local energy programs. But while you might glance regularly at your energy bills, you're likely unaware of the broad range of MCE's platform.
EMV After Hours is from 5:30-7pm, 180 Camino Alto.
FULL STORY. 

Here’s Why We Created the Mill Valley Music Fest – And What We Hope to Do With It (It’s Much More Than The Amazing Sights & Sounds)
What are we doing to provide direct support to our neighbors? We’re leveraging the incredible generosity of individuals and businesses for good by turning Community Sponsorships into hundreds of scholarship tickets for students and artists – more than 300 were distributed in 2022 – who might not otherwise be able to attend MVMF. The more sponsors we get, the more people will be able to attend on a scholarship ticket via local nonprofit organizations. READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

MVMF RETURNS MAY 13-14!
BUY TIX & GET MORE INFO.

We've Cooked Up a 2023 Mill
Valley Music Fest Lineup
That's Gonna Blow You Away!

LISTEN TO THE 2023 MVMF SPOTIFY PLAYLIST HERE.

-Some Helpful FAQs: Single day tickets will be available later this month, barring a full sell-out of 2-day tickets.

-Will there be Ins & Outs? – Yes, for those who purchase VIP or GA+ tickets.

-MORE FAQs HERE.

Let’s face it: The Blithedale Project, a complete makeover of one of Mill Valley’s two main arterials, is necessary work. But it’s also already been a long slog, and our merchants, restaurants, galleries and nonprofit organizations in the downtown area are still feeling the adverse impact.
We are grateful to city officials for agreeing to do everything possible to avoid construction impacts on the business community in the fourth quarter of 2023, and to avoid all but emergency work during the Thanksgiving and Holiday weeks. The city's assurance of relief for Q4 is welcome news. We’re also grateful for the City’s stated strategies to address the impacts of major construction planned for downtown throughout the summer  construction, including... FULL STORY.

MVFREE, Heart of the Village Host a Candlelight Vigil for Tyre Nichols – Feb. 10, 5pm
With the latest horror in mind, MVFREE, comprised of members of the former DEI Task Force, and the Heart of the Village, a network of Southern Marin moms, educators, advocates, and organizations taking local action to interrupt racism, support community wellness, and help make Marin a place where everyone is safe, thriving and welcome, are hosting a candlelight vigil for Nichols on Friday, Feb. 10 at 5pm on the Depot Plaza. FULL STORY.

Silvestri Appeals Planning Commission's Approval of Richardson Terrace Project
Silvestri of Community Venture Partners, Inc. filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the mixed-use project referred to as Richardson Terrace” The appeal is set for the March 6th City Council meeting at 5:30pm at City Hall. More info coming soon here. FULL STORY.

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Seeks a New Producer Of Event
The event producer will partner with a collaborative non-profit and work together with the festival’s long-standing and experienced volunteer committee, to produce an annual juried festival that brings together artists, musicians & the community in celebration of fine arts.  FULL STORY.

MV City Council Candidates Joachim, Gladwin Address Residents at Forum
The Q&A webinar was hosted by the Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers and provided an opportunity to learn about candidates Susan Gladwin and Caroline Joachim, who are competing in a March 7 special election to fill a seat open owing to a resignation.   
MORE INFO ON JOACHIM.
MORE INFO ON GLADWIN

Throckmorton Theatre’s Youth Ensemble to Debut ‘Seussical the Musical Jr.,’ ‘Foolish Doom’
The Throckmorton Theatre, arguably home to one of the most diverse landscapes of arts & culture in Mill Valley, is at it again. Throckmorton’s After-School Productions is set to showcase “Seussical Jr. the Musical” "Foolish Doom" this week. FULL STORY

Marin IJ: Supes, Sen. McGuire and Rep. Huffman Garner $2M to Address Marin City Flooding
The allocation comes in addition to $10 million in state funding approved to plan defenses for recurring flooding on Highway 101 that blocks the only road in and out of Marin City. FULL STORY

Infused With the Spirit of RBG, MTC Continues 2022-23 Season With a SCOTUS-Inspired ‘Justice: A New Musical’ – Opens Feb. 16
The theatrical mashup of music and American history continues its world premiere here in Mill Valley, with Gunderson, Lowdermilk and Kerrigan presenting a new version of their groundbreaking musical fresh from its world premiere last Spring at Arizona Theatre Company. FULL STORY.

Click Here to View the More Information About Mill Valley Chamber Of Commerce Newsletter - February 10, 2023