National Night Out 2023

On August 1st, 2023, the Mill Valley Police Department hosted their annual National Night Out event at the Depot Plaza. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Thank you to everyone who came out and we hope it was an enjoyable event. Read more and check out the event photos here.

Public Works News

East Blithedale Project - The Project Team has successfully completed paving East Blithedale Avenue, with a few remaining punchlist items remaining. The Project will reach full completion in mid-August before schools return to session. Work crews will continue alternating one-way traffic control between 8:00 to 5:00 pm on East Blithedale Avenue. Read the full update here.

2023 Sewer Rehabilitation - Check out the latest update on the numerous repairs, replacements, and improvements to Mill Valley’s sewer system’s infrastructure. You may have seen this work underway at Hauke Park, along Hamilton Drive, and in some residential areas around town. The project is scheduled to be completed by October 2023

Library Events You Don't Want to Miss!

History Room Exhibits: Postcards from Mt. Tam & Mill Valley’s Counterculture

Now on display at the Mill Valley Public Library

Visit the Library's lower-level gallery to view our new exhibit Above the Clouds: Postcards from Mt. Tamalpais (c. 1900-1915) featuring over 140 charming scenes from the Mill Valley and Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway.

Stop by the History Room to check out our exhibit about the names and places that brought Mill Valley to the forefront of the counterculture movement entitled Refugees from American Consumerism: Mill Valley’s Counterculture in the Beatnik 1950s through the 1970s ‘Me’ Decade.

Learn more about the Library's History Room Exhibits.

Trivia Night @ The Depot!

Thursdays August 10th, September 14th, and October 12th | 6:00-7:30pm

The Book Depot in Downtown Mill Valley

Grab your brainy friends and hang out with us for some fun trivia, hosted by Mill Valley Public Library. Registration recommended. Learn more and register.

A Marin Memoir: Unmoored by J.R. Roessl with Brian Crawford

Thursday, August 31st | 6:30 - 7:30pm

Mill Valley Public Library - Creekside Room

Join local author J.R. Roessl for a reading and conversation about her new book, Unmoored, a story of adventure, revelation, and redemption aboard a sailboat headed from the San Francisco coast to Central America and beyond. The conversation will be moderated by local author and historian Brian Crawford. Registration required. Learn more and register.

Elder Fraud Community Summit

join us for the Elder Fraud Community Summit

Wednesday, August 23rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Mill Valley Community Center - Cascade Room

Guard against elder fraud! Learn to spot scams, protect finances, and secure your peace of mind. Don't miss the opportunity to join a discussion on elder fraud, a crucial topic that impacts seniors locally and nationwide. View the Event Brochure | Register for the Elder Fraud Summit here.

DEI News

We are more than halfway through the calendar year, and we thought it would be a good time to update community members on the City’s 2023 DEI initiatives. 

DEI planning and initiatives are at the forefront of our agenda, and we remain steadfast in implementing them as a top priority. The City Council's 2023 Work Plan, adopted in March, places significant emphasis on DEI initiatives, with over 15 specific priorities aimed at fostering an equitable and diverse environment.  Check out this summary of recent City actions that align with the City Council’s Work Plan DEI objectives. 

Study Committee News

Vice Mayor Urban Carmel and Councilmember Stephen Burke announced today the group of community members appointed to join the City’s Infrastructure Funding Study Committee.

City leaders have identified a number of infrastructure investments critical to the safety and well-being of our residents that will require significant funding over the next 10-15 years. The Committee's mandate will be to review the City's infrastructure challenges and craft a financial strategy to recommend to Council by the end of the year. Click here to learn more.

Recreation and Arts News

Fall 2023 Program Registration Opens August 22nd at 8:30am

Classes are visible NOW! You'll be able to register for: After School Enrichment, Youth Classes, Adult Classes, Swim Lessons, Adaptive Needs Classes & more! View available classes at MyMVR.org.

Mill Valley Community Center and Aquatics & Fitness Center CLOSED August 12-20 for Scheduled Annual Maintenance

Due to scheduled annual maintenance, there will be specific special hours and building closures between August 12th and August 20th. Get more information on our website.

The Teen Zone Opens August 24th!

Teen Zone is an after school program for middle school students (grades 6 - 8) located at the Mill Valley Community Center. Teen Zone membership includes drop-in access to the Teen Zone location as well as discounts on teen special events. Register today!

Family Fun Fest

August 21, 2023 | 4-6pm

Mill Valley

Community Center

Join us and learn about our youth programs! Visit our Preschool, Center of Play and Teen Zone open houses and explore your favorite trucks and heavy machinery with Trucks, Trucks, Trucks!

Get more information.

Community Campout

August 26-27, 2023

Mill Valley

Community Center

Camp out with neighbors and friends at the Mill Valley Community Center! 

This year's theme is: Adventure Under the Stars.

Reserve your camping space on Friends Field today and enjoy a night of fun!

Concerts in the Plaza

September 9-10 | 11am-7pm

Mill Valley

Downtown Plaza

Save the date for

Concerts in the Plaza!

This FREE annual event is a long-time favorite and this year's lineup is sure to deliver some amazing tunes!

Check out our amazing lineup of musical artists.

Camp Kindness Day at Mill Valley Recreation

In celebration of Summer Camp Kindness Day at the Community Center, our intern T’Yanna, along with staff and campers, put together something really special. We're all about kindness here at Mill Valley Recreation! Check out how we celebrated.

Tam High Hawk Fest - August 12th

Come and play on Saturday, August 12th from 10am-3pm at the Tam High Football Field. Enjoy face painting, temporary tattoos, meet the mascot, watch the red & blue scrimmage and the Tam cheerleaders half-time show, and more! Snack shack with be open. Get more information.

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