Backed by Local Investors and Driven
to Succeed, Stacey Waldspurger’s Waldscraft Artisan Bakery
Basks in a Smash Debut!

In opening her Waldscraft Artisan Bakery earlier this month, longtime Mill Valley resident Stacey Waldspurger turned her shot-in-the-dark pandemic project in her home kitchen into a thrilling addition to a community that is steeped in love for baked goods. Waldscraft’s debut at 31 Sunnyside Ave. – the former home of Chris Wanner’s West Coast Wine & Cheese – has added to mouth-watering smells to downtown Mill Valley, as has Karen Fong’s Mill Valley Baking Co. at 17 East Blithedale and Le Marais nearby on Blithedale. FULL STORY

That's a Wrap for MVFF45 – Check Our Coverage & Find Yourself in the Photos!!

The 45th Mill Valley Film Festival began on Oct. 6 with the star-studded whodunit of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and ended 10 days later with the spine-tingling tale of The Good Nurse. In between those two was an avalanche of amazing film that provided an early look at upcoming Academy Award contenders, some of the best films from around the globe, many talented Bay Area filmmakers and acclaimed filmmakers from countries all around the world. Photos by Kirke Wrench. FULL STORY.

Phil Richardson’s 25-Unit
Housing Proposal Heads to Planning Commission Nov. 8 Amidst California’s Ever-Changing Housing Climate

The developer has has remained steadfast, and, in a shift that’s been building over the past six years In many ways, the legal foundation on which his property stands has moved in a positive direction. FULL STORY & IMAGES.

It's Sound Summit Weekend!! 'The War on Drugs’ Headlines Mt. Tam Benefit – 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

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.

EMV After Hours @ Holiday Inn Express Was Pure Delight!
Holiday Inn Express GM Tania Conde and her team were incredible hosts, Good Earth Natural Foods served up delicious nibbles as co-host and Dennis Suarez performed beautiful music all evening. And Conde revealed the hotel offers "neighbor" discounts for friends and family! All photos by Gary Ferber Photography. We'll see you again Nov. 8th at the one & only Sweetwater Music Hall! FULL PHOTOS FROM GARY FERBER.

The Redwoods Toasts Its 50th Anniversary With a Nov. 5th Gala in Strawberry, Revives ‘Senior Prom’ a Day Earlier
A MV nonprofit treasure that has provided nondenominational residence and multi-faceted support for seniors for nearly five decades celebrates its 50th with a gala on November 5 at The Seminary in Strawberry. FULL STORY.

Elliott Unveils Conversations With Some MV Heavyweights
Longtime renowned local yoga instructor Erin Elliott has cooked up a new event series at the renovated Westminster Presbyterian Church. She’s launching “Westminster Events” with “In Conversation”-style Q&As on Nov. 13 & 17, the latter of which features our very own Paula Reynolds. FULL STORY.  

Emebet Korn’s Desta Gallery’s Latest Exhibit Shows the Work of 6 Artists – Thru Dec. 1
Emebet Korn’s Desta Gallery’s latest exhibit, “Abstraction & Figuration in Dialogue,” is a group exhibition featuring works by Jane Burton, Robert Cantor, Katheryn Holt, Carolyn Meyer, Silvia Poloto, & Sandra Speidel, on view through December 1. A reception for the artists is set for Saturday, October 22, from 4 pm to 6 pm. The artists’ talks start at 4:30 pm. 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.

WINTERFEST IS COMING SOON!
Join Chamber Members Malugani’s, Redwood Credit Union, Sweetwater, Dana Williams, Marin Conservatory of Dance, MathnasiumRoCo Dance, Good Earth, Piazza D'Angelo, MCE, Gila Dorostkar DDS, HighChi Energy Jewelry and FastSigns in Supporting This Cherished Event!!

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. FULL STORY & INFO.

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