Experience Corps Bay Area aims to increase child literacy rates by connecting older adult volunteers with non-fluent readers in first to third grades. There is no experience necessary to volunteer for the program. Training and support are provided. For more information, contact Sandra Strang at SStrang@SequoiaLiving.org.
The Marin History Museum needs volunteers at the Boyd Gate House in San Rafael to greet and assist visitors in interpreting exhibits, promote and process in-house bookstore sales, and keep galleries clean and tidy. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Two and four-hour shifts are available. For more information, visit marinhistory.org.
High school students can get up close and personal this summer with Career Academies at College of Marin. Explore what it takes to pursue careers in health care, cybersecurity, architecture and more while earning college credit. Tuition is free and students can enroll in up to 11 units, earning one to two units of college […]
Multicultural Center of Marin presents “Cuerpo Corazón Comunidad,” (“Body, Heart, Community”) a Spanish program offering resources, information and solutions about health, safety and community in Marin. Every Wednesday special guests and experts will share information about immigration rights, legal services and tax information and more. For more information, visit cuerpocorazoncomunidad.org or multiculturalmarin.org.
Side by Side provides Bay Area youth ages 5 to 26 and their families with critical services that span behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education. Side by Side is in need of office volunteers at its San Anselmo headquarters. Duties include filing, helping […]
Vivalon is looking for volunteers to safely deliver meals to homebound seniors. Volunteers must commit to one three-hour route per week. Volunteers use their own car to deliver meals to homebound clients while providing limited daily contact with program participants. All volunteers are required to have a COVID-19 booster vaccination. Prepared meals are delivered to […]
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 […]
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month in May, Asian American Alliance of Marin will host two free film screenings. “Chinatown Rising” will be presented Saturday, May 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. followed by a question and answer session with father-son filmmakers and community activists Harry and Joshua Chuck. This event is co-sponsored with Asian American Pacific […]
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 […]
Youth In Arts presents the C Street Celebration, a community festival of creativity Saturday, June 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on C Street between 3rd and 4th in downtown San Rafael. The free arts-focused festival will feature student performances, hands-on family workshops, Children’s Avenue (chalk mural), an outdoor art gallery, music and more. […]
Join a free virtual workshop on June 16 about the advantages and challenges of working for yourself, important steps to plan your self-employment journey and how to connect with local and expert resources. “WorkforYourself@50+” is designed to help older adults learn the ins and outs of successful self-employment. To register, visit yourywca.org.
Lush paintings, meticulous drawings and collages will be on view in “Jean Conner: Inner Garden,” an exhibition that runs from June 18 to Aug. 28 at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibition will chronicle the artist’s career and showcase her work across a range of media. The 60 works included, many exhibited here for […]
The Novato Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Art, Wine and Music Festival June 18 and 19 on Grant Avenue between Redwood and 7th streets. Enjoy local art, activities and music by Petty Theft, Mustache Harbor and more. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For more information and […]
The 2022 Juneteenth Festival will be held June 19 at Rocky Graham Park in Marin City. The event will feature a series of curated experiences to explore the history of Juneteenth as well as Black history, innovation and life since emancipation. Learn about the history and future of Marin City. Marin County’s only annual Open […]
Bank of Marin will host its annual golf tournament fundraiser on June 27 at Marin Country Club in Novato. It will raise critically needed funds for Side by Side’s behavioral and mental health services throughout the Bay Area. For more information, visit sidebysideyouth.org.
