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The We Are One Marin Podcast has business owners participating in a discussion – one where you will hear deeper storytelling about the merchants of Marin. Hosted by Stephanie Plante and Kalina Cloud, this podcast is a place to explore the way Marin works. The latest batch of We Are One Marin podcasts focuses 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, Marin City Arts and Culture director. MORE INFO & LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS

Who's Ready for Gabefest?!?

Gabe Burczyk, a Mill Valley Force of Nature, Will Be Honored TODAY at the 2022 Spirit of Marin Awards
Thanks to the relentless, positive energy of Gabe Burczyk, the Mill Valley Music Festival was a huge success, which is why Gabe truly exemplifies the Spirit of Marin. Burczyk will be honored at the Spirit of Marin Awards on Sept. 23 at Marin Center Fairgrounds. FULL STORY.

Outdoor Art Club Donates Little Free Library to Chamber!
The OAC has donated to the Mill Valley Chamber – located at 85 Throckmorton Ave. adjacent to the Depot – a Little Free Library, the latest addition to Mill Valley's network of Little Free Libraries. 
FULL STORY.

Scintillating Live Music + Fashion Show + Beer Garden to Benefit Kiddo! = Larry the Hat’s Block Party – Sept. 25
On Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1-6pm, Larry the Hat’s “Mill Valley Community Block Party” once again takes over the block of Miller Ave. between Throckmorton and Sunnyside avenues, with the Depot Plaza used for kids activities. FULL STORY. 

Local Kitchens Looks to Infuse Mill Valley With an Array of New, Delicious Foodie Fare
On Friday, Sept. 23, the former Starbucks space in the Alto Plaza shopping center is turning into the latest location for Local Kitchens, a digital-centric micro food hall founded by former DoorDash employees and featuring seven popular food truck and brick-and-mortar brands, all under one roof.
FULL STORY. 

The Hivery Hosts Wellness Day @ Club Evexia – Sept. 23
The Hivery is partnering with Club Evexia, Warren Gendel and Scott Raymond’s massive fitness, health, and wellness business that seeks to serve the broadest swath of people possible, located at 100 Shoreline Hwy. The two organizations are offering “a curated, half-day wellness escape at their beautiful new wellness club." FULL STORY.

Erin Flynn Fine Jewelry to Host a Trunk Show at J.McLaughlin in Mill Valley – Sept. 23, 4-6pm
Erin Flynn Fine Jewelry will be hosting a trunk show at J.McLaughlin in Mill Valley this Friday, September 23rd from 4-6pm. Owner Erin Flynn will be onsite to showcase her signature collections and select pieces from a new collection she will be debuting this fall. FULL STORY. 

DjangoFest Returns to the Throckmorton – Sept. 29-Oct. 2
After a pandemic-fueled hiatus, DjangoFest, the longstanding event inspired by the late gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, returns to the Throckmorton Theatre Sept. 29-Oct. 2 for five blockbuster concerts, including a DjangoFest D’Jam featuring all of the performers on one stage. 
FULL STORY.

New City Manager Seeks to Strike Balance on Outdoor Business Use, Incorporate All Stakeholders (Update)
At the Sept. 19 hearing, the three-member council declined to address the possible expansion of the reduced May-Oct. seasonal use approved by the Council in April. The Mill Valley Chamber supports a balanced approach that provides both runway and recourse for existing applicants and creates a long-term program for new applicants, all while respecting the interests of all businesses and downtown stakeholders. FULL STORY.

Danna Lewis Sits Down With Amy Torrano, the New GM at the Homestead Valley Community Association
In a recurring series of sit-down interviews, Danna Lewis, an accomplished writer, coach and podcast host, chats with local leaders and business owners. Here, she chats with Amy Torrano, the new General Manager at the Homestead Valley Community Association. FULL STORY.

OAC Hosts League of Women Voters for a Review of Nov. 8th Ballot Measures – Oct. 6
Outdoor Art Club is working with the non-partisan League of Women Voters to present an unbiased look at the November 8 ballot propositions. You can attend this free program, set for Thursday, October 6 at 1pm via Zoom. FULL STORY.

Despite Sunday Downpour, MV Fall Arts Fest Captivates Again
For the 2022 edition of the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, the towering redwoods stood tall for the art lovers attending on Sept. 18, when heavy rain at times and gusty winds made for less than optimal art loving. But because MVFAF is one of Mill Valley’s most deeply treasured events, a packed Saturday and a less-so Sunday balanced out – and the result was another beautiful event. FULL STORY. 

Pure Delight As Always @ EMV
After Hours at Lumber Yard!!
We're not sure what it is about the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, but it tends to infuse gatherings like EMV After Hours with an overwhelming sense of gratitude: that Matt and Jan Mathews had the vision and fortitude to create, that it's been filled with so many great shops, restaurants and offices, and that it simply exudes warmth. We as a Chamber are incredibly grateful to have MVLY as a member. Thanks to Watershed, Millie's, Simple Mills and Whole Foods Miller for the delicious treats. 

See you Oct. 11 at Holiday Inn Express/Floodwater!!

PHOTOS FROM THE AMAZING GARY FERBER.
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