CELEBRATE AAPI HERITAGE MONTH
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month in May, Asian American Alliance of Marin will host a series of Zoom events to honor the contributions of AAPI leaders throughout U.S. history. The series topics include the importance of census data and health and safety advocacy in the nail salon industry. Two films will also be screened […]
CELEBRATION OF MOTHERS LUNCHEON
Peacock Gap Golf Club 333 Biscayne Drive San Rafael, CA 94901The Center for Domestic Peace will host its annual luncheon on Friday, May 6 at Peacock Gap. The event will feature Anna Malaika Tubbs, author of “The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation” as keynote speaker. Tubbs, a researcher with degrees in anthropology, […]
POSTER CONTEST DEADLINES MAY 6
The Youth Poster Contest gives Marin middle and high school students a public platform to stand up and speak out about social justice, health, discrimination, climate change, women’s rights, immigration, firearms regulations and other issues important to them. The project also focuses on reaching underserved Marin youth who might not otherwise have exposure to art […]
SCHURIG’S UN-GALA GALA RETURNS
The Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery will host its annual Un-Gala Gala fundraiser Saturday, May 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Osher Marin JCC. An online auction will be available beginning May 4. Early bird tickets are available until April 18 for $125. Ticket prices go up to $150 after April 18. […]
REALTORS’ KICKBALL SHOWDOWN WILL BENEFIT NGC
Piper Park, LarkspurThe 15th Annual Kickball Showdown will bring Marin real estate professionals together for an event that has raised over $185,000 for local youth charities. This year’s showdown will benefit Next Generation Scholars, a nonprofit organization that provides education and social service support to under-served youth in Marin. The event will take place on Friday, May […]
STAR ACADEMY LOBSTER FEED RETURNS
Star Academy will host its annual lobster feed on Saturday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a lobster feast, live auction, music by The Stu Tails and the chance to support a special project. Dinner includes a one-pound lobster tail, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, artichokes, garlic bread and dessert. For non-seafood eaters, a roasted chicken […]
ROTARY CLUB OF IGNACIO FUNDRAISER
The Rotary Club of Ignacio will host its annual golf tournament fundraiser Monday, May 16 at Marin Country Club in Novato. The scramble format tournament opens at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Cart, green fees, range balls, a box lunch, games, prizes, after golf awards, and recognition with appetizers are included. […]
PARTY A LA HEART
Love Is The Answer will host its Party A La Heart on Sunday, May 22 on the outdoor patio at Perry’s On Magnolia, Larkspur. An online auction will also be available in support of LITA’s programs May 18-22. Vaccination is required to attend the event and tickets are limited. Tickets are available at litamarin.org
COUNTY FAIR ENTRIES OPEN
The Marin County Fair will be accepting entries until May 31. Art competitions will remain online but the plein air painting competition will take place. Agriculture competitions will also take place outdoors and will include poultry, rabbits, sheep dog trials, pocket pets, dog care and training, small animal round robin showmanship and more. For […]
CAMPOUT TO END HOMELESSNESS
Ritter Center will host “Under the Stars: A Sleepout to End Homeless” Saturday, May 21. Give up your warm bed for one night and set up tents or sleeping bags inside or outside and “sleepout” to help raise funds for Ritter Center’s housing support and healthcare services. A live, virtual program will feature Dr. Sam […]