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PARK OUTREACH ROLLS VIA TAM VAN

  Since 2015, One Tam, a partnership that mobilizes the resources of the National Park Service, California State Parks, the Marin Municipal Water District, Marin County Parks and Golden Gate National…


FIRST 5 MARIN WELCOMES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 First 5 Marin announced Maria Niggle as its new executive director.  Niggle has experience across Marin County and with countless community partners, along with a dedication to equity of opportunity…


ROTARIANS UNITE TO SUPPORT HOMEWARD BOUND

 Rotary District 5150 members from the 17 Rotary clubs in Marin, along with district leaders, gathered on June 17 to celebrate their support of Homeward Bound of Marin’s veteran housing…


LIBRARY, SCHOLARSHIP HONOR LATE ARTIST

  The Marie Siegenthaler Memorial Lending Library was established in 2021 at the College of Marin Fine Arts Department in honor of Connie Siegenthaler’s daughter, Marie, an aspiring science illustrator…


SCHURIG HAS FRONT ROW VIEW OF BIDEN VISIT

  The staff of Larkspur-based charity Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery were treated to a rare front row view of the arrival of President Joe Biden to Marin County…


MAKERSPACE, CAFE EXPAND AUTISTRY’S OFFERINGS

  Autistry Studios, a 2022 Giving Marin grant recipient, recently opened Under the Rainbow, a coffee shop located in its downtown San Rafael makerspace. Managed by Double Rainbow Cafe, the coffee…


ARCHIE WILLIAMS HIGH ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

   The Scholarship Foundation recognizes Archie Williams High School seniors for their achievements in high school and assists them financially with the continuation of their education.    ​Each year the Scholarship Foundation…


OUT OF LANDFILLS, INTO CREATORS’ HANDS

  For as long as he can remember, Charlie Jeffers, a rising senior at Redwood High, played with Legos. Building the sets combined art and math, two things he loved.  What…


NGS GRADS REVEAL COLLEGE CHOICES

   More than 200 families and supporters of Next Generation Scholars attended its annual event on May 21, The Read and Reveal. NGS students shared their stories of resilience and…


COOKIE SALES HELP FUND LARKSPUR LANDING

Girl Scout Troop 10506 of Corte Madera/Larkspur has demonstrated the spirit of giving back by donating $600 to The Commons Foundation through their successful Girl Scout cookie sales.    “I’m so…