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FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN AT ‘MAMMA MIA!’

 The 2018 Mountain Play delighted audiences in May and June at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre on Mount Tamalpais. Pictured are the cast of “Mamma Mia!” Conservation Corps’ Kyle LaRue, educating…



YOUTH TACKLE ISSUES THROUGH ART

The 2018 Youth Poster Contest recognized 21 student artists as finalists or winners in several categories at a reception on June 8 at RileyStreet Art Supply in San Rafael. 19…


COMMUNITY GROUPS GIVE BACK

On June 4 and 5, Center for Volunteer &  Nonprofit Leadership, North Marin Community Services, and volunteers from the Islamic Center of Mill Valley delivered a Day of Service project…


PITCHING IN, PLUS PITCH PERFECT

The Marin Conservation League’s Water for Willows event at Chileno Valley Ranch on May 27th brought out volunteers  who worked to help establish 250 willow sprigs by clearing weeds around…


GETTING ACTIVE FOR A CAUSE

On Saturday, May 12, Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center held its first annual Bocce Tournament at Marin Bocce Federation in San Rafael. Around 75 people attended, raising over $11,000…


MERCEDES-BENZ OF MARIN JOINS GIVING MARIN

Giving Marin Community Partnership is proud to announce Mercedes-Benz of Marin has joined the initiative. Mercedes-Benz of Marin is Giving Marin’s Automotive Partner. “It is a simple, yet impactful way…


GREAT CHEFS & WINERIES

The Great Chefs & Wineries dinner and auction took place on April 21 at the Peacock Gap Clubhouse in San Rafael. Supporters, chefs and vintners joined to celebrate fine food…


NONPROFITS RALLY VOLUNTEERS, FUNDRAISING

San Rafael-based Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership partnered with the Home Depot Foundation, California Department of Veterans Affairs, Habitat for Humanity Napa Solano and the Tug McGraw Foundation to…


AUTISTRY STUDIOS, CALL IT OUT DAY

On Saturday, April 28th Autistry Studios hosted their 6th Scientists & Artists Party in San Rafael. The featured presenters were (from left) Ken Pontac, tv writer/producer; Anthony Shafer, creative director and technologist…