It's Almost Here: Feel the Good
Tam Junction Vibes @ EMV After Hours at Holiday Inn Express with Food
from Good Earth – Oct. 11, 5:30pm!!

Situated at Tam Junction's entrance, the Holiday Inn Express serves as the gateway to seemingly limitless destinations, from Muir Woods and Mount Tam to Stinson, Bolinas & beyond. Good Earth Natural Foods is serving as a co-host with delicious nibbles. Come check out this fantastic poolside hotel. 160 Shoreline Hwy., 5:30-7pm. More Info.

MVFF45 Continues to Dazzle!!

The festival’s 45th edition marks a return to the norm, with the retention of at-home virtual screenings and a stellar cast of all of the above for MVFF’s 145-film program through Oct. 16. “This year is kind of like the phoenix rising out of the ashes of the craziness of the last few years.” Photos by Kirke Wrench. FULL STORY.

As Legislators Keep Passing New Housing Bills and Gov. Newsom Signs Them, Mill Valley Keeps Its Eye on the Ball of Right-Sized Affordability
City officials are on the receiving end of that oft-frustrating avalanche of housing legislation and the disparate opinions about if and how to implement them. FULL STORY.

And Now For the Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For! Tuesday Night Comedy Returns
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Throckmorton Theatre has revived Tuesday Night Comedy, one of Mill Valley’s iconic events. It'll run weekly at 8pm going forward. Tix are $21 GA, $30 for reserved seating. FULL STORY.

Weigh In on the Wiggle – What Goes Into Expanded Plaza?
There are likely no shortage of good ideas for the additional plaza space freed up by the removal of the “wiggle” at Sunnyside and Miller. City officials previously allowed the MV Historical Society to temporarily place a full-size model of the historic Engine No. 9 there. 
FULL STORY & TAKE THE SURVEY.

Paseo: A California Bistro in an Historic Space, Is Ready for Your Special Occasion
Good things come to those who wait, the old saying goes. In the case of longtime Mill Valley resident Ki Yong Choi, the wait throughout the course of a global pandemic was been interminable at times, but it sure does feel good to be the one to re-open one of Mill Valley’s iconic restaurants. FULL STORY. 

Marin IJ: MTC's ‘Dunsinane’ Conveys Senselessness of War – Thru Oct. 16
Marin Theatre Company has kicked off its 2022-23 season with a bang, leveraging a collaboration with Tam High'S CTE and the prose of Scottish playwright David Greig for Dunsinane, a sequel to Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” FULL STORY.  

Surf + Sand Shop Unveils Jewelry Trunk Show 10/16, Anniversary Screening of ‘Blue Crush’ at CineLounge Oct. 20
Since she opened her beach-centric Surf + Sand shop earlier this year, MV resident Lauren Friis has paid homage to beach culture and sustainability. She’s walking the walk in October, continuing the post-MVFF fun with a 20th anniversary screening of Blue Crush. FULL STORY.

Soon-To-Be Lawfully Wedded: MV, SMFD Agree to Consolidate
At an October 3rd special joint meeting between the Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors and the Mill Valley City Council, the organizations unanimously backed a joint resolution supporting consolidated fire services. 
FULL STORY.

Winterfest Is Coming Soon!
Join Chamber Members Malugani’s, Redwood Credit Union, Sweetwater, Dana Williams, Marin Conservatory of Dance, Good Earth and Fastsigns in Supporting This Cherished Event!!

Click here to reserve or email us if you'd like to Sponsor one of the two remaining Activity Engagement Booths. It's a fantastic and fun way to engage with parents while kids play. We provide a tent with plenty of room for your promotional signage, along with an activity or game. For half the price, consider sharing a booth with a member that complements your biz/org offerings.
If booths are sold out by the time you read this, please consider a banner to promote your business or organization. Similar to the banners you see at Tam High sporting events, you can display your own custom banner on the popular Super Slide. There is always a long line for the slide and your name can be front and center. Or choose to display your vertical banner, which will be strategically placed in the Plaza to attract attention to your brand.
Click here to get more info on Winterfest sponsorship and make quick and easy credit card payments. Details are also attached. The deadline is October 15.
More on WINTERFEST
With proceeds benefiting Kiddo! and the MV Chamber, this will be our 28th annual Winterfest, held on Sunday, December 4th in the Depot Plaza. It's a day of fun-filled activities and games, a visit from Santa, live music and entertainment, and tree and menorah lighting ceremonies. Winterfest is a homegrown yet sophisticated family-oriented community event, attracting 4,000+ attendees. It's a feel-good, not to be missed way to kick off the holiday season and promote your brand. CONTACT US.

Amazing Art Abounds In MV!

Long a Presence Up North, Aerena Galleries Arrives in MV
The latest reminder that Mill Valley’s long-burgeoning gallery scene seems primed to remain a buzzworthy arts destination comes from Aerena Galleries, which has long been a steady presence in Napa, Healdsburg and St. Helena. “Our expansion from the wine country dovetails with an apparent art & design-oriented retail ‘renaissance’ in downtown Mill Valley.” FULL STORY. 

Sharon Paster Shows ‘Wavelengths’ At MV Chamber Throughout October
Paster is renowned for her semi-abstract paintings that largely explore a single theme: the continuous exchange of energy that happens all around us. Her latest work almost exclusively deploys oil pigment sticks. FULL STORY.

Seager Gray Gallery Showcases ‘Devorah Jacoby: Inside Out,’ an Exhibit Thru Oct. 30
Seager/Gray Gallery is set to showcase the work of Mill Valley native and Tiburon resident Devorah Jacoby from Oct. 1-30, with a reception for the artist on Saturday, October 1, 4-6pm at 108 Throckmorton Avenue. FULL STORY. 

TAM Debuts ‘Eyes Up, Marin’
Whether it’s on four wheels, two wheels, self-propelled or with an assist or even on a pogo stick, Mill Valley and Marin County residents are always on the move. We’re all about encouraging you to get out into your community and eat, drink, shop, dance, and bask in the joy of living in a vibrant community. But it’s critically important that you do all that safely. FULL STORY.

Play Marin Builds on Annual Walk-a-Thon, Seeks to Raise Awareness and Deepen Ties Between Marin City and Mill Valley – Oct. 22
The 2nd annual Walk-A-Thon, an approximately 5.5-mile, round trip walk from Rocky Graham Park in Marin City to the Mill Valley Middle School and back. FULL STORY.

‘We Are One Marin’ Podcast Spotlights Mill Valley Chamber Members in Marin City
The podcast has recently focused on a trio of Marin City leaders whose organizations have been lifting up their community for years: Paul Austin’s PlayMarin, Felecia Gaston‘s Performing Stars and MC Arts & Culture, the multi-faceted gallery space run by Oshalla Diana Marcus. MORE INFO & LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS.

Danna Lewis Sits Down With Sharon Coleman, Founder of Lemon & Honey & Sr. Account Manager for Marin Magazine
In a recurring series of sit-down interviews, Lewis, an accomplished writer, coach and podcast host, chats with local leaders and business owners. On a breezy Friday afternoon, Lewis got to enjoy a beautiful outdoor lunch with Sharon Coleman at HookFish Co. Lewis learned about some behind-the-scenes things at Marin Magazine. Thoughtful conversations with Sharon are about things and people that have meaning to her. FULL STORY.

MV City Clerk Hannah Politzer conducting a survey evaluating affordable housing options for our city. Specifically, she is using a survey to garner a general idea of the public’s perception of the City’s affordable housing efforts. TAKE THE SURVEY HERE.

2022 Movies in the Park Closes With a Classic – ‘Aladdin’ (1992) – 10/14, Old Mill Park
On the heels of a blockbuster series in 2022, the free series of film screenings under the stars looks to close it out with a classic: Aladdin. The film was released in November 1992 and received positive reviews from critics, particularly for the performance by MV legend Robin Williams. FULL STORY.

Transportation Authority of Marin Launches Multi-Modal ‘Marin Commutes Rewards’ Program – Earn Up to $500
Program is designed for anyone who lives or works in Marin. Register and begin logging trips on Ride Amigos platform to earn rewards and incentives for green trips; carpooling, taking transit, walking, biking and even working remotely. FULL STORY.

MV Arts Commission's Annual Click Off Photography Competition Kicks Off Oct. 20
The Click Off is back once again with a quartet of new categories, which will be randomly chosen by Rec staff after the “Click Off Kick Off“ via Zoom on Oct. 18th at 6pm. Registered participants will be informed of their randomly selected category and image upload instructions via email on Thursday, October 20th by 3pm. FULL STORY.

You Can Now Order Your Employee Parking Permit Stickers, Which Span 6 Months and Take Effect Oct. 1!!
If you've purchased them before, you know the drill. Either way, go here and get all the info, make sure you comply with all rules and regulations. 
HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU'LL NEED.

MV Rec Looks to Revive Halloween ‘Trunk or Treat,’ Seeks Participants – Oct. 28
Trunk or Treat, a free family event in which businesses, local organizations and residents are invited to promote themselves by welcoming families to “trick-or-treat” from their decorated car trunks, returns and seeks participants. FULL STORY.

The EMV Guide Arrives in Mailboxes Soon – Here's a Sneak Arts-Centric Peak!!
Over the past many months, we've experienced the thrilling return of our landmark in-person events. The MV Fall Arts Fest and another dazzling Mill Valley Film Fest are around the corner, as is a wonderful Winterfest. There are many more to come, including the return in May of the newest member of the “magnificent Mill Valley events” club: the Mill Valley Music Fest, our event in May featuring a quintet of remarkable bands and a great slate of food, drink & activities – all to the benefit of our town. This issue celebrates ALL of it. As always, stay connected via EnjoyMillValley.com and @EnjoyMillValley on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. –Jim Welte & Susan Lopes

GO HERE FOR THE FULL 2022 EMV GUIDE.

Sound Summit Returns to Benefit Mt. Tam, Nabs ‘The War on Drugs’ – Oct. 22
For the 2022 edition of Sound Summit, Nash & co. have landed one of the best rock bands on the planet in Philadelphia’s The War on Drugs, as well as Faye Webster, folk rockers Fruit Bats and local stalwarts Wreckless Strangers. FULL STORY.

Marin City to Celebrate Its 80th Anniversary With a Series of
Great Events – Thru Nov. 1
Marin City is set to have an extended, much-deserved opportunity to celebrate its rich history and deep cultural impact with a series of events that kick off Aug. 20 and run through early November. The over-arching series – dubbed Marin City 80 – celebrates eight generations of Black people from Marin City. FULL STORY.

Support Downtown & Miller Ave.
Businesses Amidst Blithedale Project!

We encourage you to regularly check the City’s timely, informative Blithedale Project page to see when and where work is occurring, and to make plans to support our local businesses and nonprofits. We all need to them to be around long after this project is complete! Look for some fun banners around town soon to remind you! FULL STORY.

STAY UPDATED ON BLITHEDALE PROJECT
PROGRESS AND CHANGES. 

Discounts Abound With the Chamber Saver Card for Businesses & Consumers!
Our Chamber Saver Discount program an easy, effective way to encourage our Chamber Members to support other Members, Shop Local and save money while doing so, is now 7 years old! It's this simple: Members offer other members discounts at whatever level they choose. Email us if you want to participate and offer a discount; email us if you have questions; and email us if you need a new card. MORE INFO.

CURATED NEWS YOU CAN USE

Curated News From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 10
We hope you agree that we’re one of the best sources of news and information in Marin, a communications pipeline that directly connects to the broader 94941 and Bay Area via maps, magazines and the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog.
FULL LIST OF STORIES.

EMV Film Series

Our EMV Films series highlights some of the myriad creative businesses, organizations and people in Mill Valley. Thanks to filmmaker Norm Hunter and his team. To date, we've put the spotlight on historic family businesses, inspiring chefs, nightlife, MV Lumber Yard, health & wellness and the family-centric spaces of Miller Ave. – more to come!
GO HERE TO CHECK OUT THE FILMS WE'VE RELEASED TO DATE.

WONDERING WHAT OUR MEMBERS THINK OF OUR WORK?
WATCH THIS VIDEO.

Monthly Membership Plans!
For your convenience, we offer monthly, subscription-style billing for our Mill Valley Chamber members through Stripe. Email us with questions, and let us know if you'd like to switch over to a monthly plan when you're up for renewal!

Sign Up for City's New MV Connect E-Newsletter
Looking to catch up on what's happening with the City of Mill Valley? The MV Connect e-newsletter has it all. Click here to sign up for it. If that doesn't satiate your thirst for City news, the E-Notification program has dozens of topics about which you can sign up to receive email blasts. Click here to read the latest edition.