BOUNCY BALL NEW YEAR
NovatoKids of all ages are invited to Downtown Novato at noon on Dec. 31 to see what happens when 23,000 (celebrating 2023) small bouncy balls are dropped onto the street from a ladder truck 40 feet in the air. The event is free and kids will get a souvenir “hard hat” and can keep as […]
NYE COMEDY SHOWCASE RETURNS
The 12th Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Showcase will be held on Dec. 31 from 8-10:30 p.m. at Angelico Hall on the Dominican University campus. The event benefits MarinArts and will feature six headliners each doing shorter sets in a variety of styles. Reserved seats are $32.50. For more information, visit marinarts.org.
MEMORY CAFE RETURNS WEEKLY
Memory Café is a twice-weekly gathering for people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers — spouses, family members and friends. These gatherings and activities are created to benefit the person with dementia as well as those providing care; the activities are designed to engage and support both simultaneously. On the third and […]
COFFEE WITH A RANGER
Enjoy a coffee break with a Marin County park ranger on Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at McGinnis Park. This is an opportunity to ask questions about parks, preserves and pathways, and to meet a ranger. Illness, adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel; if in doubt, text or call (415) […]
CELEBRATE NATIONAL HAT DAY
On Jan. 15 join the Sausalito Woman’s Club from 2-4 p.m. for a presentation and round table discussion with local members of the USA Milliners’ Guild, SF Millinery owner Sara Fedaie, and Laurie Berliner, owner of Madge & Me Hats in San Anselmo. The afternoon tea party will offer insight about the artistry of fine […]
SENIOR STROLL AT FIVE BROOKS
The next Senior Stroll is scheduled Jan. 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. Marin County Parks offers this walk in partnership with Point Reyes National Seashore. Spend a winter morning rolling around the small pond, which is a favorite spot for wintering ducks. The willows and conifers that line the pathway are often buzzing with songbirds. Bring […]
BLOOM SEEKS DONATIONS
Bloom, a program of YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, removes clothing as a barrier to a life of self-confidence and self-reliance by providing free wardrobes to Marin County clients. After dressing more than 740 people last year, a 40% increase from the previous year, stock is running low. Consider donating clothing and shoes in excellent […]
ROSS VALLEY FIRE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
The annual Breakfast with Santa event takes place on Dec. 10 at 8 a.m at the Ross Valley Fire Station, 777 San Anselmo Avenue in San Anselmo. For a small fee, participants receive a full breakfast of eggs, sausage, & pancakes, a variety of beverages, and get some special one-on-one time with Santa. Each child […]
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – STAGED READING BY THE ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS
On Dec. 10 from 5-6:30 p.m, the Ross Valley Players will present a staged reading of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, adapted by Billie Cox and Steven Price, directed by Steven Price and featuring talented actors from throughout the Bay Area with props and costumes. Last year’s performance was sold out. Tickets are $15 adult […]
CELEBRATE WITH SINGERS MARIN
Singers Marin is proud to present its Winter Concert titled “43° and Overcast, Alleluia: A Celebration of Winter in Marin” at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Tiburon on Dec. 11. The program includes medieval chants to folk music from the Sami to holiday pop music and a composition by Bay Area composer Mitchell Covington. The […]