MV MUSIC FEST RETURNS MAY 11-12!!
Pre-Sale Tix Are On Sale Now @

MILLVALLEYMUSICFEST.COM!!

”As our neighbors, friends, Chamber members, and live music lovers know, we dove into the creation of this event in 2022, propelled by a desire to lift up our community and celebrate the depth and breadth of arts and culture in our town. With two years under our belt, we’re thrilled to deliver a festival that connects with everyone, from kiddos to seniors and everyone in between.” MORE INFO.

Dear Members,
Here's a glimpse of what's in store with our soon to be launched enhanced website and membership platform. You'll have easy portal access to:

- Submit your businesses events to be added to the EnjoyMillValley.com website

- Update your individual or organization’s profile information and directory listing information

- Choose a membership payment option that works best for you including secured autopay

- A merged Chamber Website with the EnjoyMillValley.com website to better showcase your business and business events

You will receive an email with your new Member Hub login and instructions.
Stay tuned for more details and a full walkthrough of these exciting improvements in the coming weeks. We're just getting started!

Sincerely,

Your Mill Valley Chamber Team

Former MV City Councilman Files Appeal to Reverse Planning Commission’s Unanimous Approval of the Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building
Wachtel seeks to compel the City Council to reverse the decision on a number of grounds, including that “there was no consideration of the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” that it went against the city’s MV2040 General Plan, as well as noise, parking and the membership concept. FULL STORY.

Additional Coverage:

Planning Commission Approves Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building and Makes a Compelling Case for More Vibrancy and Less Car Dependency

SF clothing execs to turn century-old building in heart of Mill Valley into private club

AFTER HOURS FINAL STRETCH

A Delightful Evening at Marin Rugs!
Owner Diyar Borak welcomed us into his beautiful space to share an evening of delicious food, lots of information about the exciting transition we're in to support Chamber Members and, as always, plenty of laughs, mingling and raffle prizes. On Dec. 12th, we're back at it for what will surely be an incredible evening!! Photos by Gary Ferber Photography.

LAST ONE OF 2023!!
EMV Holiday Party @ Porsche Marin – Dec. 12, 5:30-7:30pm

Want to host a 2024 EMV After Hours in 2024?
Let us know here ASAP – Slots Are Filling Up Fast!

Winterfest Returns to the Plaza Dec. 3rd for a Tree Lighting & More AND Dec. 17th for a Full-Blown Holiday Bash at the Community Center, 12-4pm!
With the grateful support of our partners at the Mill Valley Community Center, we’re expanding Winterfest across two dates. On the Downtown Plaza on Sunday, Dec. 3, we’ll have yet another fantastic lineup of singers, dancers and musicians to perform from approximately 5-6pm. Two weeks later at the Community Center, we’ll have another lineup of great performances, great activities, food trucks, a beverage program for adults and kiddos alike, and much more. FULL STORY.

At the conclusion of the event on Dec. 17th at 6pm, the Chamber and Mill Valley Recreation are continuing the holiday joy with a screening, in the Cascade Room, of the delightful Smallfoot, an animated holiday tale.

As Sweetwater Readies Another Anniversary Benefit Gala to Support Its Non-Profit Work, There’s Much More Anniversary Fun on the Way
Soon after the gala, the Sweetwater hosts a free Community Open House event featuring DJ Troubleman and Adam Twelve. Also on Nov. 18, the Mill Valley Library hosts a ‘Sing & Stomp’ at the Sweetwater, with a performance featuring musician Emily Bonn and her band, the Sing & Stompers! FULL STORY.

City of MV, MV Chamber Celebrate United Against Hate Week, Promote Art Contest to Illustrate What Kindness in MV Means – Thru Nov. 18
The organizations join cities across the country in a call for local civic action to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to safety and civility. This year, we invite the youth of Mill Valley to participate in a powerful art-driven expression against hate and bias. It’s your voice, your message of hope, and your vision of “Kindness in Mill Valley” that we want to share. FULL STORY.

Flour Craft Bakery Mourns the Loss of a Longtime Staffer’s Tragic Loss of His Brother, Posts GoFundMe to Support
“Funeral and memorial costs are the most urgent priority for the family at this time. Any additional funds will go to Roberto’s wife while she gets back on her feet and to an education fund of his two sons.” FULL STORY.

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