The Mill Valley Arts Commission's First Tuesday Artwalk, a monthly celebration of local art throughout downtown and at venues all over town, is a great way for art lovers to feed their soul by checking out some incredible art.

But it has always been a very communal, in-person activity, with spaces like the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, the Mill Valley Public Library, Depot Bookstore & Café, City Hall, Famous4, Mill Valley Community Center, Seager Gray Gallery, Throckmorton Theatre and much more opening their doors to art aficionados.

But as it has with seemingly every aspect of human life in 2020, COVID-19 has changed all that, and the Arts Commission has reacted accordingly, transforming the monthly Artwalk into a virtual affair.

"We want to see your art, what you perceive as art, or just some cool or interesting things around town," the commission announced this week. "Post your art / photos on Instagram and tag us @mvartscommission & use the hashtag #MillValleyArtWalk. Get those creative juices flowing and start posting!"

The Commission will choose its weekly top picks to feature on its website and social media channels

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Whether you value local businesses' incredible contributions to the local tax base or simply fear the loss of your favorite restaurant, retail shop, arts & nonprofit organizations and service providers (hopefully all of the above!), it goes without saying that we want to see all businesses and organizations survive this shelter in place order amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

There are a number of ways to support those essential businesses like grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, banks, including restaurants via takeout/delivery, and many non-essential businesses have gone virtual in the meantime. But one way you can help just about any business garner some critically important cash flow is via gift cards/certificates.

Below Is a list of those offering gift cards and gift certificates, and how to get them. If your business isn't listed below and you sell gift cards/certificates, email us. 

Antone's East Coast Sub Shop. Call 415-515-0252.
BOL – Pay It Forward Meals.
Bootjack Wood Fired
Bungalow 44
Buckeye Roadhouse
Equator Coffees
​Good Earth Natural Foods
Gravity Tavern
Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden
Juice Girl
Playa
Piatti
Peet's
Pizza Antica
Safeway
​Stefano's Pizza. Call 415.383.9666. 
Shoreline Coffee Shop
The Cantina
Vitality Bowls Cafe
Watershed
Whole Foods Blithedale
Whole Foods Miller

​Mountain Home Inn/Pelican Inn. Call 415.381.9000 or email innkeeper@mtnhomeinnn.com. We will mail gift certificates.

EO Exchange
​Proof Lab Surf Shop
Wink Optics
​SF Running Co.
Stretch Lab. Call 415.649.6038​​

​​Cinemark at Sequoia Theatre
Mill Valley Music. Call 415.389.9090.
Once Around: Call 415.326.5217 with credit card info. We can deliver for free to the customer (in southern Marin) or mail to the customer or another recipient, their choice.

Ambatalia.
MV Flowers. Call 415-388-7781.​
Prevalent Projects. Call 415.888.3257.​
​Terrestra
The Rug Establishment. Contact Michael at 415.755.0922 or Michael@therugest.com to purchase gift cards. Gift cards will be emailed to clients for download.​

Lulu Designs Jewelry
Makers Market. 
​Margaret O' Leary
​Moonstruck Fine Jewelry. Johanna Becker: "Call or email to purchase, can be picked up by appointment or mail." 415.383.0462.​
​Poet and/the Bench
​​Pollen + Wool
​​Proof Lab Surf Shop
The Store. Gift Certificates are available for purchase by phone, by calling owners, Evan 415.847.4147 or Ronnie 415.686.0011. We will deliver to your doorstep or keep on file here until you're ready to shop.
Sofia Jewelry. Sophie Priolo: "Gift certificates of any amount are available to purchase and we can deliver or mail them with a personal note if requested. Love is not cancelled! :)"
Stick & Ball

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There hasn’t been a more visibly vacant commercial space in Mill Valley over the past several years – save for the blank canvas that is the mother of all retaining walls at 500 Miller Ave. – than the former Gira Polli space at 590 East Blithedale and Camino Alto.

Bay Area food industry vets Pascal Rigo and Nicolas Bernadi have been hoping to change that, leasing the building with the hopes of making it one of the locations for La Boulangerie, the post-Starbucks, slightly renamed rebirth of their popular La Boulange cafes and eateries. They shifted gears earlier this year and decided to make the space home to Apizza, their simple, affordable pizza shop that already has a successful location on Fillmore Street in San Francisco.

Given the shelter in place order in effect through May 3 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Apizza renovation is on indefinite hiatus, as is all construction in Mill Valley. And even when that prohibition on non-essential construction is over, they face extremely dire economic circumstance wrought by the outbreak.

But before they have a chance to overcome those significant hurdles, they're facing a neighbor protest to the Mill Valley Planning Commission's approval of Apizza's request to remove a few trees in front of the building at the corner of East Blithedale and Camino Alto. Susan Kirsch, representing the Freeman Park Neighborhood Association, filed an appeal to the Planning Commission’s approval of the tree permit earlier this month.

The City Council was set to hear the appeal on April 20, but Kirsch asked to postpone the hearing because a virtual public hearing, as required under the shelter in place order, would not allow their supporters to provide input in a “normal” manner. City officials agreed to postpone the hearing to May 4, which is within the 45-day timeframe required for appeal hearings. The format of the hearing will depend upon the status of the Shelter in Place Order that ends for the time being on May 3, according to Newman.

The five blackwood acacia and eucalyptus trees were determined by an arborist to be non-heritage trees, according to Lisa Newman, a senior planner with the city. The commission backed the request to remove five 50-foot trees and replace them with red maples – up to 11 trees, each with a 48-inch box.

The trees are also considered a fire threat, have shallow root systems that could damage infrastructure and pose a danger to motorists when the branches are not maintained, according to a report by Bartlett Tree Experts.

The tree removal is part of Bay Area food industry vets Pascal Rigo and Nicolas Bernadi's plans to "rejuvenate that corner, bring it back alive, fix the building and the site, which is in terrible repair and give something to the community,” Mill Valley architect Christopher Raker told the Marin IJ.

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Antone's East Coast Sub Shop: OPEN for takeout & delivery (via Uber Eats, GrubHub), incl. curbside pickup. 558 Miller Ave. 415.888-3585. antoneseastcoastsubshop@gmail.com. 10:30am-8pm. MORE INFO.

​Buckeye Joe: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. Coffee cart is still open for coffee, pastries and breakfast burritos from 6am to 10am Monday through Friday. 15 Shoreline Hwy. MORE INFO.

​Buckeye Roadhouse: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Special takeout menu. 12-7pm daily. Also delivery via Dine-In Marin. Buy gift cards here. MORE INFO.

Bungalow 44: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY (via DoorDash). Take out from 5 to 8 pm out with B44's favorites like hamachi poppers, Bungalow's chef salad and kicking fried chicken. Buy gift cards here. 41 Throckmorton Ave., 44 East Blithedale Ave. 12-7pm. MORE INFO.

Flour Craft Bakery: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 8am-3pm. We are offering phone orders at 415.384.8244, curbside and storefront delivery. We continue to deliver by Caviar. We've launched a meal series where customers order a full day’s worth of meals ahead of time for pickup the following day. The meal pickup details are live and available here. You can also buy gift cards here. 129 Miller Ave. #300. MORE INFO.
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​Floodwater: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 12-8pm Daily. Half off beer & wine. Complementary Roll of TP. Call for curbside delivery. Regular menu. Call 415.843.4545 for takeout orders. Delivery via Uber Eats, Dine-In Marin, DoorDash. MORE INFO.

​Gravity Tavern: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Gravity team: "We are grateful to re-open Gravity with our new delivery and pick up offerings which include comforting cuisine, beer, wine, cocktails, kid’s items & our larder menu for pantries. We plan to update our menu based on your feedback so please let us know how we can help you and your family with our offerings. ORDER ONLINE HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support. It will make all the difference in our ability to make it through and bring us all back together. With Love, Lara, Seaira, Gar and our Gravity Family! Buy gift cards for gifts and/or future use. 38 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Equator Coffees: 2 MILLER CAFE IS OPEN FOR PICKUP ORDERS VIA EQUATOR APP. Helen Russell: "After much consideration, we've decided to reopen our cafe at 2 Miller Ave on Friday, March 27 for pick-up orders through our app. We've taken extensive precautions in the hopes that we can serve the community safely. Open 8am-3pm daily. Stretch your legs, fire up the buggy and stop by to pick up your to go order from our complete coffee and waffle menu along with many of our beloved pastries. Enjoy your Equator favorites while we all keep our communities safe from afar. Equator Coffees app only, available for both iOS and Android phones. To encourage proper social distancing we'll employ serving procedures that ensure a contactless coffee experience for both our staff and our customers including waiting spots on the sidewalk spaced 6’ feet apart and a designated pick-up area on an outside table." Buy gift cards for cafes or online gift store here. 2 Miller Ave. Equator Coffees at ProofLab 244 Shoreline Hwy. remains closed for now. MORE INFO.

​Grilly's: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT ONLY. Jim Revoir: "We are doing our best to keep our employees employed. Please take advantage of our take out service. Thank you, we appreciated every customer very much." 9am-8pm, 7 days. Phone orders 415.381.3278. 493 Miller Ave. MORE INFO. 

Hook Fish Co. at Prooflab Beer Garden: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. Order online at prooflab.com or hookfishco.com. 4-8pm only. Contactless take-out system, orders must be placed online. Orders are ready 15 mins after the order is placed unless otherwise notified, and picked up curbside on a designated table at our side gate. Buy gift cards here. MORE INFO. 

​Joe's Taco Lounge & Cup of Joe's: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. Gabriel Leis: "As many people are preferring to-go food during this period, we are happy to provide curbside pickup. Just call us when you arrive, and we can bring your food out to you in your car." Cup of Joe's 7am-12pm, Joe's 11:30am-8pm. 382 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

​Juice Girl: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Karen Olson: "Customers can order and pay by phone (415.322.6160) and items can be picked up curbside. Free delivery between 11am-2pm daily.  Extended delivery time through Caviar." Mon.-Sat., 7am-6pm, Sat.-Sun., 8am-5pm. Buy gift certificates here. 45 Camino Alto. MORE INFO.

​Lam's Kitchen: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. 415.383.6368. lamskitchenmillvalley@gmail.com. 11am-7pm. 89 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

​Parranga: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Limited menu, pick up or delivery thru Dine-In Marin, Caviar, Uber Eats, Grubhub. 12pm-8pm, 7 days a week. 800 Redwood Hwy., #801. MORE INFO. 

Peet's Coffee: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT.  “To-Go” service and Mobile Order Ahead thru Peet’s App; Seating areas closed. No personal cups/bags; Restrooms closed; Reduced hours. Get Peet’s delivered directly from our roastery with free shipping on peets.com thru 4/15, no code necessary." Mon.-Fri., 5:30am-8pm, Sat. 6am-8pm, Sun. 6am-7pm. 415.381.8227. Buy gift cards here. 88 Throckmorton. MORE INFO. 

​Piatti: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Will provide deliveries through DoorDash & Caviar, taking calls in house for pick-ups, open 11:30am-7pm, 7 days a week. Look for new menu offerings soon. Limited time offer: Get a $10 promo card on us for every $50 purchased in gift cards. Purchase online here for instant delivery via email. MORE INFO.

​Playa: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY (via DoorDash). "Takeout from 12-7 pm with our amazing Mexican food. Buy gift cards and certificates here. 41 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

​Prabh Indian Kitchen: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Owner Raghbir Dhindsa: "We're open  5-7pm everyday for pick ups or delivery by Uber Eats, DoorDash, Caviar, Grubhub. Order online. Food will be well-packed and sealed. MORE INFO. 

​Rocco's Pizza: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 12-9pm 7 days a week. "Just the family working, for pickups, call when there for car delivery, shop is closed." 711 E Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

​Shoreline Coffee Shop: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. 8am-2pm. Order online via shorelinecoffeeshop.com. MORE INFO. 

​Samurai Sushi. OPEN FOR TAKEOUT ONLY. Mon.-Sat., 5-8:30pm. Phone orders only: 415.381.3680. MORE INFO. 

​Sol Food: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY ONLY. "Sol Hernandez: "We're open for takeout and delivery only." 11am-8pm. 415.380.1986. 401 Miller Ave. MORE INFO & ORDER ONLINE.

​Stefano's Pizza: OPEN. Take Out, Delivery and Online Ordering. "We offer take out and delivery of our full menu. Gift cards available - order from store and pick them up curbside." 11am-10pm, 7 days/week. 11 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

​Super Duper Burger: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT/DRIVE-THRU. Manager Jesus Garcia: "We remain open for to go, drive thru is open, phone or walk ins for placing orders. New hours: 11am-8pm, 7 days. 430 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

​Tamalpie Pizzeria: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Take-out & delivery 4-9 pm. MORE INFO. 

The Cantina: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 3-7pm, 7 days a week. Call for curbside delivery, offering beer & wine selections for pickup. 415.381.1070. Delivery via Dine in Marin or Uber Eats. Family Fiesta - fajitas for 4 - see website. Buy gift cards here. 651 E. Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

​Vitality Bowls Cafe: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Seven days a week 8am-7pm. Orders to go, curbside, deliveries UberEats, DoorDash. Online and phone orders preferred - 415.381.1700 - vs. ordering from UberEats and DoorDash directly. Buy gift cards here. 765 E. Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

Watershed: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. Ged Robertson: "We launched a special temporary online Take Out menu in addition to regular menu. Order thru website. We are temporarily closing Bootjack Wood Fired and putting its menu over at Watershed. Drive up easier & extended hours. Watershed open 12-8pm." ​Buy Bootjack gift cards here. Buy Watershed gift cards here.  MORE INFO.  

Kitchen Sunnyside: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Daily 9am-2pm. 31 Sunnyside Ave. MORE INFO. 
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Anne Minkin - Boisset Collection: OPEN FOR DELIVERIES. Anne Minkin 415-250-7771; anne@minkindesign.com. Free shipping for six or more bottles, delivered to your doorstep, online and phone orders, daily virtual happy hours. MORE INFO.

Vintage Wine & Spirits: OPEN. 415-388-1626. Open Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-6pm. 82 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

West Coast Wine • Cheese: OPEN FOR DELIVERIES ONLY. Delivery to SF and Marin counties only. On the Bottle List, you will see two prices that pertain to delivery: 1) "To-Go" = the bottle price for 1-3 bottles Mix/Match (which is 1/3 off the Restaurant or 'Here' price); 2) "4+" = the bottle price for 4 or more bottles Mix/Match (also our Wine Club Members price)
Place your order over email to chris@westcoastsf.com or by texting to 415.577.9357. 31 Sunnyside Ave. MORE INFO.
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BOL: CLOSED. But owner Chelsea Hutchison has launched First Responder Meals, a program whereby customers can "purchase a meal for a firefighter, a police officer or a nurse, and we will deliver those pre-ordered custom meals to a local first responder. We've connected with local agencies to feed our Sheroes + Heroes, but we need your help. Without income at BŌL I couldn't personally sponsor all the meals but didn't want to stick nurses with a bill either. That's where the community comes in. So many people that want to support but can't, lonely from this forced social separation. Supporters simply go to the BŌL website, with each purchase of a $15 gift card funding BŌL of a first responder's choice, an immunity boosting Fire Cider and a strict CDC + Marin Health Department approved delivery. BŌL donates all labor and delivery costs. All meals will be made and delivered by me and coordinated through our BŌL family. The pay it forward campaign, which you can contribute to here, has already funded more than 200 meals. 129 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

La Ginestra: CLOSED, but open for to-go dinner service on March 15. "The health and safety of our customers, employees and community is most important to our restaurant. Therefore, effective Monday, March 16th, La Ginestra will be temporarily closing. While we have taken multiple steps to minimize the health risks to our team, customers and community at large, based on our assessment of recent developments with this viral outbreak, we have decided to take this step in order to do our part in protecting and promoting the health and safety of our community. Please check our website or our Facebook page for updates. MORE INFO. 
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Piazza D'Angelo: CLOSED. Owners Luigi Petrone & Felicia Ferguson: "We announced over the weekend that we are shutting down he restaurant temporarily 'leaving our 70+ employees without income to sustain themselves through these difficult times. While we would love to have kept every single person on, we simply can’t afford to do so.' MORE INFO. 

Pizza Antica: CLOSED. Buy gift cards here. 800 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO. 

Amberjack Sushi: OPEN. To-go orders welcome. 72 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

Avatar's Punjabi Burritos: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. 415 381-8293, Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm, call in or walk in for orders, no delivery. 15 Madrona Ave. MORE INFO.

Bamboo Hut Chinese Bistro: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Mon.-Sat., 11am-9pm, Sun. 12-9pm. MORE INFO.

Boo Koo: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Owner Matt Holmes: "Order and pay online and we can either deliver to your homes or walk them right out to their idling cars." MORE INFO.

Extreme Pizza: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Mon.-Thu. & Sun., 11am-8pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. 393 Miller Ave. ​MORE INFO.

Harmony: CLOSED. MORE INFO.

​India Palace. OPEN for TAKEOUT. 415.388.3350. Open everyday for pickup and delivery. 11am-2pm and 4:30pm-9pm.  MORE INFO.

Lucinda's Mexican: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. 415.388.0754. Mon.-Sat., 8am-8pm. Pickup orders only. "Call ahead for large orders, products freeze well and they will wrap them extra well." 930 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO.

McDonald's: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DRIVE-THRU. To-go only, drive thru, no dine in. Open 7 days/week, 5am-1am. 600 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO. 

Mill Valley Beerworks: CLOSED. 173 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO. 

Nekter Juice Bar: CLOSED. 415-360-8000. MORE INFO.

Phyllis' Giant Burger: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Deliveries through Uber Eats, DoorDash or pick up. 8 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Robata Grill: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Mon.-Sat., 4:30-8pm. Dine-In Marin. 415.381.8400. 591 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO. 

Starbucks Strawberry: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT VIA MOBILE APP ONLY. Pickup from 5am-5pm everyday, until further notice. 800 Strawberry Village, Ste 205. MORE INFO. 

Starbucks Camino Alto: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT VIA MOBILE APP ONLY. Pickup from 5am-5pm everyday, until further notice. 415-388-1811. 45 Camino Alto. MORE INFO. 

Thailand Restaurant: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 415-381-1800. Tue.-Sat., 11am-3pm & 4-9pm, Sun. 3-8pm. Delivery via DoorDash. MORE INFO.
 
The Whisk + Skillet: CLOSED. MORE INFO.

Thep Lela Thai: OPEN FOR PICKUP & DELIVERY. Case by case delivery with a fee. 11:30am-9:30pm, 7 days. MORE INFO.

Urban Remedy: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. "We've launched a new mobile order & delivery program, enabling us to deliver our clean, healing foods to customers, wherever they are. We offer freshly prepared salads & grain bowls, wraps, snacks and drinks for immune support like Cold Crusher, Turmeric Relieve, and Booster Shot. How to order: Get the rewards app - App Store, Play Store or order online – urbanremedy.com/retaildelivery. 9am-5pm. 34 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

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Americans are turning to all sorts of new or reinvigorated pursuits amidst the shelter in place order due to the COVID-19 outbreak, including binge-watching, bread-baking, puzzle-mastering – and even victory gardens.

The latter of those has been a boon for Mill Valley garden supply shops like Green Jeans Garden Supply In Strawberry, according to KTVU.

”We have had a large increase of customers buying vegetable starts, fruit trees, vegetable seed,” co-owner Kevin Sadlier told KTVU. He has been busy with both old and new customers. I think people are hunkering down and are beginning to wonder about the food supply coupled with the fact they are hunkered down. And they want to have something to do at home. Gardening is a perfect activity for the family.”

Victory gardens came about during World War I and again during World War II. The government encouraged the public to grow food at home to feed their families.

FULL STORY HERE & IN VIDEO BELOW.

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Churches and religious organizations of every stripe have been forced in recent weeks to shift their focus to virtual services amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, which celebrated its church building's 50th anniversary in 2018, has been among those leading the charge.

Father Patrick Michaels, the church's pastor, has been saying a daily mass streamed live online for the Mt. Carmel parishioners, and is ramping up with an array of services as Easter Sunday approaches on April 12.

That includes a Palm Sunday Mass at 10:15 am on April 5 via Livestream on Facebook Live. You can sing the songs and join in the Passion Narrative by downloading our worship guide. The first two pages contain the hymns and Mass parts, followed by the Narrative.

Here is the Holy Week schedule, all of which will be livestreamed.

• MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
• LITURGY OF GOOD FRIDAY: Friday, 1:30 - 3 p.m. (Note that according to the Church's ancient tradition, Mass is not celebrated on this day. The celebration includes the Liturgy of the Word, Adoration of the Cross and, in this case, Spiritual Communion.)
• EASTER VIGIL: Saturday, 8:30 p.m.  At this special Holy Saturday Vigil Mass, we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, beginning in darkness and moving in and towards His light. This is the major celebration of the Church's year. 
• EASTER SUNDAY: April 12, 10:15 a.m. 
• Note that Daily Mass will be livestreamed at 7:45 a.m. this week Monday through Wednesday. There will be no 7:45 a.m. Mass Thursday through Saturday due to the Triduum schedule. Daily 7:45 a.m. Mass will resume Easter Monday, April 13. 

Appointments for both the Sacrament of the Sick (especially Last Rites, Communion for the last time) and Reconciliation may be made by contacting Father Pat at 415-388-4190. He can come to your home for Sacrament of the Sick, and you can come to the church for Reconciliation in the sacristy, where 6-feet distance can be respected.

"In this time of tribulation, our spiritual connections are of the utmost importance to our well-being," Father Pat says. "It is to our hearts that we need to go so that Jesus may die and rise there. Even as we celebrate Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum remotely, we are not re-enacting historical events. We are observing them unfold anew in our lives, and celebrating our good fortune to be those observers and participants. We are the Body of Christ. We celebrate in Reconciliation and Eucharist a union that only Christ's death and resurrection can achieve. Christ's action takes place in us as we grow in our belief in the power of God's love to make it so. Join our online community for all these livestreamed celebrations."

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This post is being updated constantly to reflect the latest decisions by businesses under the shelter in place order. [Last Update 4.9.20].

Finding the right tone for a moment like this is difficult. On the one hand, we're committed to fostering a vibrant community and keeping our community informed about all of the amazing reasons to explore, gather, shop and eat in Mill Valley. 

On the other hand, this is an incredibly fluid situation when all guidance from public health experts calls for vigorous social distancing, avoiding large (and even small) events and now a shelter-in-place order spanning six counties.

With that in mind, many businesses and arts organizations have already made tough decisions, with the Throckmorton Theatre, Sweetwater Music Hall and Marin Theatre Company all halting performances for at least the next two weeks, while our restaurants are resigned to takeout-delivery service only and most retail shops closing.

Below you'll find a working list of who's open, who's closed, who's changing aspects of their business to best serve customers given the need for social distancing. ​NOTE: THIS IS AN EXTREMELY FLUID SITUATION, SO THIS LIST ONLY REFLECTS THOSE WE HAVE HEARD FROM, and we're updating constantly.

If you know any info about a business not listed, EMAIL US HERE.

One more thing: We all live In the same community. Buy what you need, but let's be good neighbors and avoid buying as though this is the apocalypse (we see you hand sanitizer and toilet paper hoarders!)

Mill Valley Market: OPEN. [UPDATE 3.30.20] From the Canepa family: "We really appreciate how understanding everyone has been when we have needed to stop accepting new orders on occasion. We have received almost 1,000 pickup and delivery orders so far and we so appreciate your patience while we fill them. We will continue to take orders for pickup and delivery for our vulnerable community members. The best way to place an order is on our website millvalleymarket.com We likely will continue to have to stop accepting orders on occasion and we appreciate your understanding. We are working tirelessly to fill the orders but on occasion we may be overwhelmed and we hope you all can understand. If you are looking for quiet less crowded hours to shop we recommend 6-7:30pm. We cannot accommodate special hours in the morning as unlike the big chains we can’t do night stocking and stock our shelves and receive delivery during the mornings. We do not feel comfortable asking vulnerable communities to shop in our store while we will be having numerous deliveries arriving. We really would like our seniors and most vulnerable to use our pickup or delivery system to minimize their exposure. 7am-7:30pm. 415.388.3222. 12 Corte Madera Ave. MORE INFO.

Good Earth Natural Foods: OPEN. We are limiting the number of customers shopping in our stores to 40 at one time. Co-Owner Al Baylacq: "We are adapting our business as quickly as possible to best serve you. We are adjusting our store hours this week to support our teams in restocking and preparing our stores for customers. Good Earth storehours are now 10am-9pm, with 9am-10am reserved for seniors and the immunocompromised. To help protect the health and safety of our staff and customers, we have removed all reach-in bins, tongs, and scoops from our bulk foods department. We are moving cooking essentials and some of our most popular ready-to-eat items into gravity bins, and increasing the frequency of sanitation practices on our handles. Over the next couple of days, we are also working to package some of our most popular ready-to-eat bulk items for you. After we make changes to our bulk foods department, we will work quickly to make changes to bulk herbs and teas. Out of an abundance of caution, we have closed our self-serve kitchen areas including our Hot Bar, Salad Bar, and Soup Bar. We will re-open these areas when it feels responsible to do so. Our grab and go offerings are still available. Lastly, we are monitoring the work of similar retailers, and trying to adopt policies to protect our most vulnerable communities, including seniors and the immunocompromised. We will likely be able to announce some changes that serve seniors and the immunocompromised next week with special hours to serve them." Buy gift cards here. 210 Flamingo Rd. MORE INFO.

Whole Foods Miller: OPEN: Whole Foods Market at 414 Miller Ave. and 731 East Blithedale launched a program in which each store's first hour of each day (8am-9am) is reserved for folks 60 and over. Manager Clarke Pomeroy: "We’re implementing a number of temporary modifications to our prepared foods, restaurant and self-serve venues, including: temporary closure of hot bars, salad bars, soup bars and self-serve pizza; seated restaurant venues will close for in-store dining and will offer takeout only; indoor and outdoor café seating will be temporarily unavailable; self-serve offerings will be closed in additional departments, including antipasti & olive bars, acai machines and poke bowls. All stores will continue to offer an expanded selection of pre-packaged items and full-service chef case offerings. We will be marking divisions between customers as they stand in line to adhere to distancing guidelines. Online ordering available via Amazon Prime." Also, Amazon/Whole Foods announced that they are providing hourly employees with an additional $2 per hour through the end of April. 8am-9pm. Buy gift cards here. 414 Miller Ave. MORE INFO. 

Whole Foods Blithedale: OPEN. Regular hours. "Some reports from headquarters of potential caps on supplies coming in and staff beginning to feel the crunch. No hand sanitizer." Buy gift cards here. 731 E. Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Safeway Camino Alto: OPEN. Order online and filled through store in Corte Madera; staff unclear how long delay is for delivery but noted that Instacart doing regular pickups. 7am-11pm. Pharmacy 9am-1:15pm, 2-8pm. 1 Camino Alto. MORE INFO. 

Safeway Strawberry. 800 Redwood Hwy. Store hours 6am-12am, Pharmacy hours 9am-1:15pm, 2-8pm. Both Mill Valley Safeway stores Safeway announced  that they have adopted dedicated hours for seniors every Tuesday and Thursday, and last until 9 a.m. on those weekdays. Buy gift cards here. MORE INFO.
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The Spanish Table: OPEN. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 11am-5pm. "We have cheeses, cured meats, lots of pantry items and wine. Our supply chains are strong and we have very good inventory. 800 Redwood Highway #123. MORE INFO.

​Rite Aid: OPEN. Regular hours. Full inventory other than hand sanitizer. 701 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy: OPEN. Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm. Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-6pm. Limiting number of customers in the store, maintaining 6-foot rule. 415.388.6354. 230 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

CVS Pharmacy: OPEN. Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm, weekends 10am- 6pm. 415.389.8891. MORE INFO.

Walgreens Pharmacy: OPEN. 227 Shoreline Hwy. Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-10pm, Sat.-Sun., 8am-10pm. (415) 380-8402. MORE INFO. NOTE: The drive-thru at Walgreen's is structurally compromised and will remain closed until it is repaired in the next few weeks. Here are options for customers seeking to pick up prescriptions in the meantime: 1) Call the store and ask to have their prescriptions temporarily transferred to the San Rafael store on 3rd Street. That drive-thru is open; 2)  Sign up online (on the web or mobile device) for express pay and delivery. They can submit the request online for the prescription to be filled and have it delivered to their home by FedEx for free; 3) If absolutely necessary, they can call the Shoreline store and ask for the store manager to walk their medications out to their vehicle. The store manager is willing to do this provided he is able to confirm their identity and process payment. If a consultation is needed for the medication, he will bring a pharmacist outside with him.

Kitchen Sunnyside: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Daily 9am-2pm. 31 Sunnyside Ave. MORE INFO. 
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Anne Minkin - Boisset Collection: OPEN FOR DELIVERIES. Anne Minkin 415-250-7771; anne@minkindesign.com. Free shipping for six or more bottles, delivered to your doorstep, online and phone orders, daily virtual happy hours. MORE INFO.

SANkorean Kitchen: OPEN FOR WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. 415.910.3609. info@sankorean.com. Monica Chang: "I am still in operation and still sell my kimchi and other products to stores, including Mill Valley Market." MORE INFO.

Vintage Wine & Spirits: OPEN. 415-388-1626. Open Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-6pm. 82 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.
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West Coast Wine • Cheese: OPEN FOR DELIVERIES ONLY. Delivery to SF and Marin counties only. On the Bottle List, you will see two prices that pertain to delivery: 1) "To-Go" = the bottle price for 1-3 bottles Mix/Match (which is 1/3 off the Restaurant or 'Here' price); 2) "4+" = the bottle price for 4 or more bottles Mix/Match (also our Wine Club Members price)
Place your order over email to chris@westcoastsf.com or by texting to 415.577.9357. 31 Sunnyside Ave. MORE INFO.

BOL: CLOSED. But owner Chelsea Hutchison has launched First Responder Meals, a program whereby customers can "purchase a meal for a firefighter, a police officer or a nurse, and we will deliver those pre-ordered custom meals to a local first responder. We've connected with local agencies to feed our Sheroes + Heroes, but we need your help. Without income at BŌL I couldn't personally sponsor all the meals but didn't want to stick nurses with a bill either. That's where the community comes in. So many people that want to support but can't, lonely from this forced social separation. Supporters simply go to the BŌL website, with each purchase of a $15 gift card funding BŌL of a first responder's choice, an immunity boosting Fire Cider and a strict CDC + Marin Health Department approved delivery. BŌL donates all labor and delivery costs. All meals will be made and delivered by me and coordinated through our BŌL family. The pay it forward campaign, which you can contribute to here, has already funded more than 200 meals. 129 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

La Ginestra: CLOSED, but open for to-go dinner service on March 15. "The health and safety of our customers, employees and community is most important to our restaurant. Therefore, effective Monday, March 16th, La Ginestra will be temporarily closing. While we have taken multiple steps to minimize the health risks to our team, customers and community at large, based on our assessment of recent developments with this viral outbreak, we have decided to take this step in order to do our part in protecting and promoting the health and safety of our community. Please check our website or our Facebook page for updates. MORE INFO. 
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Piazza D'Angelo: CLOSED. Owners Luigi Petrone & Felicia Ferguson: "We announced over the weekend that we are shutting down he restaurant temporarily 'leaving our 70+ employees without income to sustain themselves through these difficult times. While we would love to have kept every single person on, we simply can’t afford to do so.' MORE INFO. 

Pizza Antica: CLOSED. Buy gift cards here. 800 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO. 

Amberjack Sushi: OPEN. To-go orders welcome. 72 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

Avatar's Punjabi Burritos: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. 415 381-8293, Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm, call in or walk in for orders, no delivery. 15 Madrona Ave. MORE INFO.

Bamboo Hut Chinese Bistro: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Mon.-Sat., 11am-9pm, Sun. 12-9pm. MORE INFO.

Boo Koo: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Owner Matt Holmes: "Order and pay online and we can either deliver to your homes or walk them right out to their idling cars." MORE INFO.

Extreme Pizza: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Mon.-Thu. & Sun., 11am-8pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. 393 Miller Ave. ​MORE INFO.

Harmony: CLOSED. MORE INFO.

​India Palace. OPEN for TAKEOUT. 415.388.3350. Open everyday for pickup and delivery. 11am-2pm and 4:30pm-9pm.  MORE INFO.

Lucinda's Mexican: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. 415.388.0754. Mon.-Sat., 8am-8pm. Pickup orders only. "Call ahead for large orders, products freeze well and they will wrap them extra well." 930 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO.

McDonald's: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DRIVE-THRU. To-go only, drive thru, no dine in. Open 7 days/week, 5am-1am. 600 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO. 

Mill Valley Beerworks: CLOSED. 173 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO. 

Nekter Juice Bar: CLOSED. 415-360-8000. MORE INFO.

Phyllis' Giant Burger: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Deliveries through Uber Eats, DoorDash or pick up. 8 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Robata Grill: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Mon.-Sat., 4:30-8pm. Dine-In Marin. 415.381.8400. 591 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO. 

Starbucks Strawberry: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT VIA MOBILE APP ONLY. Pickup from 5am-5pm everyday, until further notice. 800 Strawberry Village, Ste 205. MORE INFO. 

Starbucks Camino Alto: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT VIA MOBILE APP ONLY. Pickup from 5am-5pm everyday, until further notice. 415-388-1811. 45 Camino Alto. MORE INFO. 

Thailand Restaurant: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 415-381-1800. Tue.-Sat., 11am-3pm & 4-9pm, Sun. 3-8pm. Delivery via DoorDash. MORE INFO.
 
The Whisk + Skillet: CLOSED. MORE INFO.

Thep Lela Thai: OPEN FOR PICKUP & DELIVERY. Case by case delivery with a fee. 11:30am-9:30pm, 7 days. MORE INFO.

Urban Remedy: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. "We've launched a new mobile order & delivery program, enabling us to deliver our clean, healing foods to customers, wherever they are. We offer freshly prepared salads & grain bowls, wraps, snacks and drinks for immune support like Cold Crusher, Turmeric Relieve, and Booster Shot. How to order: Get the rewards app - App Store, Play Store or order online – urbanremedy.com/retaildelivery. 9am-5pm. 34 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

CNL Native Plant Nursery: OPEN. 415.888.8471. cnl_nursery@yahoo.com. Mary: "Open 7 days/week 10am-5pm. Deliveries. Can call in for curbside pickups. 1 person at a time inside, lots of space for social distancing outside. Have organic veggie and herb starts to plant Victory Gardens." 254 Shoreline Hwy. MORE INFO.
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​Goodman Building Supply: OPEN WITH CURBSIDE & DELIVERY. "We are taking every precaution necessary, including nonstop cleaning and mopping of our entire store, and enforcing social distancing throughout the store and within our checkout lines. Offering delivery and curbside service for those people that do not want to come into the store and still have things they need that we have. Call the store for information and/or how to place orders. Store hours are now 8am-5pm, with 8-9am reserved for seniors and the immunocompromised." 415-388-6233. 775 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO. 

Green Door Design: OPEN FOR WEBSITE & EMAIL ORDERS. Susie Turner: "I deliver to the door and leave it there." 415 350-1604. Susie@greendoordesign.net. MORE INFO.

Martin Brothers Supply: OPEN WITH LIMITED HOURS. 388-2025. Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-2pm. Closed Saturday. Can email or call to order, pay by phone and we'll leave stuff outside. MORE INFO. 

Sloat Garden Center Blithedale: OPEN. 9am-5:30pm, 7 days/week. 415.388.0102. Donna: "Welcome to call, place and order and pay by phone. Can shop outside, keeping a social distance. Offering curbside pickups - we can assist you with plants and soil to your car, or not. We're respecting every wish." 657 E. Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

​Sloat Garden Center Miller: TEMPORARILY CLOSED. 415.388.0365. Hoping to open April 4 & 5. Look for updates. 401 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Tamalpais Paint & Color: OPEN. 415-388-1086. trish@tampaints.com. Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-5:30pm, Sat. 8am-5pm, disinfecting store every two hours, sanitizing computer, limiting the number of customers, if group of painters comes, only one can come in store. MORE INFO.

Green Jeans Garden Supply OPEN.10am-4pm daily. Closed when pouring rain. 415.389.8333. Xander Wessels: Outdoor shopping. We are strictly enforcing the 6'+ rule and bleaching the wagon handles between each use. We have a Touchless Point of Sale. At risk individuals can call in their orders and arrange for curbside pickup or delivery. Vegetable starts are flying off the shelves and production has increased to accommodate your victory garden." 690 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO.

B12 Love Lounge: OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Only open for appointments Tuesday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. 415.569.2099 call or text. millvalley@b12love.com. 25 Evergreen Ave., Ste. 1. MORE INFO.

Body Kinetics Mill Valley: CLOSED BUT INNOVATING. The Hoeber family has generously lent out all 100 of its spin bikes to its dedicated members! Joey Hoeber: "Together we will get through this....stronger than ever!" 639 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

​Body Therapuetics / MV Acupuncture Center: OPEN. Carol Meer: "Massage and Acupuncture can help prevent illness and relieve stress, so we are open. We sanitize every hour in our office and do a more thorough cleaning every evening....because of close contact with patients/clients. MORE INFO.

​BrightStar Care of Marin: OPEN. 150 Shoreline Hwy. MORE INFO.

Cafe of Life Chiropractic: OPEN FOR EMERGENCY VISITS ONLY, OFFICE NOW CLOSED.  415.389.1098. staff@cafeoflifemarin.com. Essential Medical Care and to Help patients build Natural Immunity with Chiropractic. Seth Labott: If you have cold or flu-like symptoms stay home. This would include: cough, fever, sneezing, runny nose. I will definitely have tele-medicine consultations with you and determine the necessity for an emergency visit. Check our website for updates on our measures and precautions. Call, email or text us (HIPPA compliant) and we are absolutely here to answer questions and concerns." 465 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Carmen Zeni Pilates: CLOSED. 415.388.0808. carmenzenipilates@gmail.com. 158 East Blithedale Ave., #A. ​MORE INFO.

Danna Lewis - Luscious Leadership: OPEN. Lewis: "Offering individual 1:1 and group coaching. Shorter-term packages / minimum commitment are available. This special offer lasts for the duration of the Coronavirus social distancing recommendation." MORE INFO.

Dr. Janis Phelps: CLOSED. 415.575.6243. jphelps@ciis.edu. Dr. Phelps: "MORE INFO.
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FitWise Pilates: OPEN FOR VIRTUAL SESSIONS. Ronda Priestner: "We are live streaming classes and doing virtual private sessions, duets and home school PE. Please visit our online scheduler for a detailed list of our online classes. Since consistency offers the best results we are here to maintain FitWise standard and intelligent movement. Email us here info@fitwisepilates.com or 415-326-5130 415.326.5130. 38 Miller Ave, upstairs #19. MORE INFO. 

Fully Alive Healing Center: OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 10 Millwood St #3. Text in advance at 415-300-6944. info@fully-alive.com. MORE INFO.

Holistic-Health-Therapies Massage and Yoga Therapy: OPEN. Offering Virtual Yoga Therapy or Virtual Small group classes via Zoom or Skype. Massage Services are temporarily halted per the The CA Massage Therapy Boards request to License holders in CA. MORE INFO.

Internal Fire Pilates: CLOSED. Sharon Rivera-Gallagher: "Our studio is closed however we continue to offer lessons and classes online via Zoom. We’ve converted our group classes to Online Mat classes and are offering private lessons and duets online via Zoom." MORE INFO.

Iron Lion Gym: OPEN FOR VIRTUAL SESSIONS ONLY.  415.866.3500. leowillpumpyouup@gmail.com. 419 Miller Avenue. Contact  Leo Vassershteyn for virtual session info. MORE INFO.

​Laura Davies MD: OPEN. Dr. Davies: "Universal precautions. Hours unchanged. By appointment. Anxiety management I am a psychiatrist with extensive public health experience." 1 Belvedere Place, #200. MORE INFO.

Lebus Orthodontics: CLOSED for non-urgent care. Suspended non-urgent care, available for emergencies. 415.388.6710. team@lebusortho.com. 613 Strawberry Village. MORE INFO.

Magnolia Pediatrics of Marin: OPEN BY APPOINTMENT. Dr. Anika Sanda: "We are open and seeing children for their well care that need vaccines and many sick kids via telemedicine. We have separate entries and exam rooms for the well and sick. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. 415-380-8700. 655 Redwood Hwy #216. MORE INFO.

Marin Optometry: OPEN. Sharon Segal: "Contact lenses in stock, pick up glasses you've ordered, the doctor is on call for emergencies. Curbside services. Our office is being completely sanitized and we wear masks and gloves. Currently no annual exams. New hours through Apr 6 are Tue.-Fri., 10am-1pm." 158 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO. 

Mill Valley Dermatology: OPEN FOR URGENT SKIN CASES. 415.634.8411. 655 Redwood Hwy. Suite 100. Will see routine patients via Facetime. For Urgent care, call office and we will triage over the phone first. MORE INFO.
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Mindful Life, Mindful Work, Inc.: OPEN. Offering individual 1:1 coaching for a shorter term minimum commitment than our regular packages. This special offer lasts for the duration of the Coronavirus social distancing recommendation. MORE INFO.

Orange Theory Fitness: CLOSED BUT OFFERING FREE AT-HOME WORKOUTS. 415.433.1200. Jon Ballack: "While we're closed, visit us on our website, Facebook or Instagram to try our complimentary workout classes." 750 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 1214. MORE INFO.

Renew Physical Therapy: OPEN WITH REDUCED HOURS & TELEHEALTH VISITS. 591 Redwood Hwy., Suite 2235. MORE INFO.

SF Running Co.: OPEN FOR PHONE-IN PURCHASES & CURBSIDE PICKUPS ONLY. Online orders are coming soon!. 415.450.7031. Buy gift cards here. 247 Shoreline Hwy. MORE INFO.

Tam Bikes: OPEN FOR SERVICE & REPAIR. Quoc Phan: "We're temporarily reducing our hours of operation. We are too busy to be able to keep up with the work due to our reduced staff. Our temporary hours are Sun.-Fri., 12-5pm. Sat., 10am-5pm." 415.389.1900. Tambikes@gmail.com. 357 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.
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Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Marin: OPEN. 415.383.0904. info@UpperCervicalMarin.com. Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-6:30pm. Dr. John Christman: "Open for essential medical care, acute neck and back pain and headaches after long hours of home-schooling and working from home, and to serve our hard-working medical professionals. Limited patient hours to best serve our community safely and effectively. We are following all county, state, and CDC guidelines to ensure that we are providing a safe environment. Let us know if you need special accommodations. $47 Initial Exam including any necessary x-rays ($225 Value) to be used in urgent need, or after the shelter-in-place. Call to pay and book. Email to be included in our weekly newsletter." 433 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Anthony Leite DDS: CLOSED.  415.388.6006. drleite@leitedds.com. MORE INFO.

Apricot Forest Acupuncture: CLOSED. 510.927.8480. c_lisac@yahoo.com. MORE INFO.

Pilates ProWorks: CLOSED. 415-360-5816. 360 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Signature Smiles: CLOSED 316 Miller Avenue, Suite D. 415-388-1726. bizmgr@signaturesmilesdds.com. Available for limited emergency situations. Dr. Safapour’s emergency number, which you can call or text, is available via the office voicemails; Mill Valley: 415-388-1726. Non-urgent messages can be left on the office voicemail and will be checked periodically. MORE INFO.

Strawberry Village Dental Care: CLOSED FOR ROUTINE DENTAL CARE. 800 Redwood Hwy #613.Open for emergency dental care. Call Dr's Cell@ 415 717-4389. MORE INFO.

StretchLab Mill Valley: CLOSED. 415.649.6038. Check out at home/online stretching content. Buy gift cards and find special offers here. 800 Redwood Hwy., Frontage Road Ste. 614. MORE INFO. 

Turning Point Spa: CLOSED. 655 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 275. MORE INFO.

Wink Optics: CLOSED. 415.383.4085. winkoptics@gmail.com. 70 Throckmorton Ave. For emergencies please email. Buy Gift Cards here. MORE INFO.

Mill Valley Orthopedic Clinic - M. Catherine Jasan MD: OPEN. 415.388.5100. Open with strict COVID-19 precautions and screening for muscular-skeletal injuries/problems. Appointment only. 311 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Rain Elizabeth Stickney, MA, CMT: OPEN FOR ONLINE AND PHONE SESSIONS. 415.794.2579. rain@rainelizabeth.org.​MORE INFO.​

Yogaworks: CLOSED. 650 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.​

Critterland: OPEN. Mark Fong: "Open regular hours, Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-6pm, Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm. 415.383.7387. 336 Miller Ave. MORE INFO. 

Woodlands Pet Food & Treats: OPEN. Regular hours, 10am-8:30pm. subject to change, reiterating social distancing, sanitizing. 415.459.8857. 2013@woodlandspet.com. 800 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO. 

Bank of Marin: OPEN. "Banking has been deemed an essential business under the shelter in place order, and Bank of Marin will continue to deliver our full suite of products and services via our branch network and digital banking platform as well as our Customer Service line: (866) 626-6004. Bank of Marin has also taken precautions to ensure the safety of our employees and to maintain business operations, including implementing social distancing." ​Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. 19 Sunnyside Ave. 415.380.4661 MORE INFO.

First Republic Bank: OPEN. Mon.-Fri., 9am-3:30pm, closed 11-11:30am, limiting the number of clients to three at a time. 415.389.0880. millvalley@firstrepublic.com. 750 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 1218. MORE INFO. 

Redwood Credit Union: OPEN. Controlled entry ratio one customer per customer representative. Social distancing. Encouraging online/mobile process for most transactions. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9-4pm. 800.479.7928. 695 E Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

Redwood Trust. OPEN. 415.384.3839. Working remotely 8am-4pm. Call or email Laney Smith at laney-smith@redwoodtrust.com. MORE INFO. 

Wells Fargo Bank: OPEN. Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm. 415. 388-0713. Controlled entry if needed; pre-placed 6 ft sticker spacing on the floor; extra sanitizing. 525 Miller Ave. MORE INFO. 

Westamerica Bank: OPEN. 415. 389-4710. marinregion@westamerica.com. Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm. Business as usual. 64 E. Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Bank of America: OPEN. 415.925.2048. 715 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Bank of the West: OPEN. 415.968.3070. 761 E Blithedale Avex. MORE INFO. 

Wells Fargo Bank: OPEN. 415.380.5500. 800 Redwood Hwy Ste. 209. Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm. Controlled entry if needed; pre-placed 6 ft sticker spacing on the floor; extra sanitizing. MORE INFO. 

Wells Fargo Bank: OPEN. 415.381.0670. Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm. Controlled entry if needed; pre-placed 6 ft sticker spacing on the floor; extra sanitizing. MORE INFO.

Westamerica Bank: OPEN. 415.389.4800. Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm, Sat. 9am-1pm. Business as usual. Small branch, no crowds. 1-5- Redwood Highway Frontage Rd. MORE INFO. 

Bank of America: OPEN. 415.968.3038. Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Sat. 10am-1pm. 60 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO. 

U.S. Bank Branch: CLOSED. 415.388.4101. 767 East Blithedale Ave. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-4pm. MORE INFO. 

Chase Bank: CLOSED. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-4pm. 415.888-6038. 30 East Blithedale Ave. Essential Banking Only: Encouraging online/telephone/ATM banking to allow for Older Adults to come in for essential banking services. MORE INFO.

U.S. Bank Branch: CLOSED. 415.381.7700.  71 Throckmorton Ave. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-4pm. MORE INFO. 

Alexanders Artisan Rugs: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. "Limited to one appointment per hour. I will be in my showroom, Tue.-Sat., 12-5pm working via FaceTime and email. I will not open for business as usual until this period passes. I still will be offering free pick up and delivery for cleaning and repair. I still will be offering free online appraisals via e-mail or FaceTime Rhabib@Alexandersrugs.com or Cell/Text 415-309-3045. 1 El Paseo Lane. MORE INFO. 

All Wrapped Up: OPEN. 415.381.9727. Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm, Sun., 12-6pm. Now offering hand delivery for any product bought over the phone.  Buy gift cards here. 38 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.​

Ambatalia: OPEN FOR ONLINE ORDERS, BRICK & MORTAR CLOSED. 415.259.9582. mollydevries@ambatalia.com. Free shipping in US on orders over $50. Buy gift certificates here. 129 Miller Ave., Ste. 410. MORE INFO.

Bloomingayles: OPEN - CALL OR EMAIL. 415.298.4047. info@gaylenicoletti.com. Hours: 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. Gayle Nicoletti: "Please call or email to order flowers, succulent plants, dry flower arrangements, crystals and gifts.Special 25% discount on any of Bloomingayles' curated collection. Pay by phone and arrange for delivery to your doorstep, observing safe distancing." MORE INFO.

Lulu Designs Jewelry: OPEN FOR ONLINE ORDERS. UPDATE: Offering 20% off the whole site right now. The code is VIP20." Stacy King: "Hope you are all feeling well. As of March 17, our store will be closed until our local leaders have advised that it is safe to open. Your well being is our number one priority. Words do not express the gratitude we feel for you as clients and friends. We will still be making & shipping web orders, so please shop if you feel inclined to get yourself some sparkle to get you through the rough times. All orders will be shipped free of charge. Everything changes and in time these tough times will be behind us. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces when this is all over." Buy gift cards here. 129 Miller Ave. Ste. 200. MORE INFO. 

​Mill Valley Flowers: OPEN FOR PHONE ONLINE ORDERS. 415.388.7781. Annabella Erickson: "We have fresh orchid plants for sale via phone and will deliver to Mill Valley addresses.  MORE INFO.

Mill Valley Music: OPEN FOR EMAIL ORDERS. millvalleymusic@gmail.com. Gary: " We will fill want lists with LPs, CDs and DVDs. The best way to shop is by email and I can hand them off at the store like a to go order. Gift certificates available by email request." MORE INFO.

Moonstruck Fine Jewelry: OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Studio: 415.383.0462. Cell: 831.239.3739.  johanna@moostruckfinejewelry.com. Gift certificates available in store. Phone or email to purchase. Can be picked up by appointment or mailed to you. 11 Bernard St. MORE INFO. 
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Poet and/the Bench: OPEN - PHONE & EMAIL. 415.569.2383. Tue.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. "Due to the shelter in place, we are temporarily closed to the public at our brick and mortar location. But we are available for phone and email ordering until our Ecommerce is live. We are happy to curate gift needs via a chat by phone or email as well as via gift certificates. Buy gift cards here!"  MORE INFO.

Pollen + Wool: OPEN. 415.326.5177. info@pollenandwool.com. Kristina: "We are here as a refuge and a resource during these unsettling times. Customers can place orders online, via email, by virtual appointment and / or get a group of friends together for a virtual shopping party. Details of what we are offering are posted on our front door and social media. We will be changing our window display twice a week to highlight products. Curbside pick-up every Wed. and Fri. Free delivery within Mill Valley."  Buy gift cards here. 21 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

Prevalent Projects: OPEN FOR ONLINE SALES & CONSULTATIONS. 415.888.3257. info@prevalentprojects.com. Julia Albee: "Open for online sales. Store is closed but all furniture is still shipping. Seeing Interior Design clients via Facetime. Available for consultations. Buy gift cards here. 61 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

Proof Lab Surf Shop: OPEN. 415.380.8900. Open 10am-2pm everyday for phone orders. Will package up for free delivery or ship from any of their stores. Buy gift cards here. 244 Shoreline Hwy. MORE INFO.

Stick & Ball: DESIGN STUDIO OPEN IN SCOUT HALL. info@stickandball.com. Virtual shopping appointments and special gift delivery.A generous 50% off local discount available using code SHOPLOCALMARIN50. Buy gift cards here. Scout Hall: 30 Mt. View Ave. MORE INFO.  

Aviator Nation: CLOSED. 129 Miller Ave., Ste. 700. MORE INFO.

EO Exchange: CLOSED. 415.888.8839. Plans to re-open when shelter-in-place is lifted. Buy gift cards here. 84 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

Famous4: CLOSED. 415.388.2550. "We’re offering discount Gift Certificates for future purchases – Good 30 Days from Purchase.” Also, as co-producer of the Memorial Day Parade, Veterans Ceremony and KIDDO After Parade Party, until we hear differently all Memorial Day activities are continuing as planned. Lotsa love and health to all my friends and clients." 96 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

Makeshop: CLOSED. 129 Miller Ave. MORE INFO. www.instagram.com/makeshopmv/

Margaret O'Leary: CLOSED. Buy Egift Certificates here. 14 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Once Around: CLOSED. Louise Dockstader: "We will be posting ideas for at home activities on our website. 10am-5pm. To purchase gift cards, call 415.326.5217 with your credit card info. We can deliver for free in Southern Marin or mail to the customer or another recipient, their choice." 129 Miller Ave. MORE INFO. 
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OSKA: CLOSED. "We are planning on reopening on March 31st conditions permitting." 153 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO. 

Paula James: CLOSED. Paula Purcell: "We're doing a series of window scenes at our store to bring joy to the community. Right now it's paper cranes." 365 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Sofia Jewelry: CLOSED but OPEN for FaceTime, Zoom and virtual shopping with free local delivery and shipping. Sophie Priolo: "Gift Certificates of any amount are available to purchase and we can deliver or mail them with a personal note if requested. Love is not cancelled! Text us through our website here. MORE INFO.

Stick & Ball: CLOSED. 415.388.2270. Buy gift cards here. 186 E. Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Terrestra: CLOSED. Owner Ray Kristof: "Nearly everything in our store is also on terrestra.com open 24/7." Buy gift cards here. 30 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

The Rug Establishment: CLOSED. 415.755.0922. Michaelattherugest.com. "We will be closed until Tuesday, May 3 to comply with the Bay Area order to "shelter in place" as a form of social distancing and as a precautionary measure. Please call Michael if you have questions during this time or if you wish to purchase gift cards. Gift cards will be emailed for download." MORE INFO.

The Store: CLOSED BUT AVAILABLE FOR VIRTUAL SHOPPING APPOINTMENTS. Evan 415.847.4147 or Ronnie 415.686.0011. Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Gift Certificates available for purchase by phone and we will deliver to your doorstep or keep on file until you're ready to shop. Find out what's happening in our store on social media. https://www.instagram.com/thestoremv or https://www.facebook.com/TheStoreMV/. ​MORE INFO.
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Collective Hearts Jewelry: OPEN ONLINE. MORE INFO.

SweetE Organic: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. 415-380-5000. Elana Turchon: "SweetE in Strawberry Village offers curbside service from 12-2pm daily. Clients can call in orders, much like take-out, and pick them up curbside. This will be especially important for Easter chocolates, candy and custom baskets. Strawberry Village Suite 612.  MORE INFO.

California Film Institute: The Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center is bringing our programs to you while we all stay safe at home with Rafael@Home! The Rafael programming team is curating a weekly selection of arthouse theatrical streaming exclusives for all Rafael patrons, powerful independent films and documentaries that you won't find on Netflix, Hulu or Amazon. A portion of the revenue generated from screening these films goes directly to support our employees and essential operational costs while our theater is closed. Please visit rafaelfilm.org to purchase gift cards, preview films, and purchase tickets to Rafael@Home! MORE INFO.

Curtain Theatre: OPEN FOR ONLINE SERIES. Steve Beecroft: "We at the Curtain are planning to produce a regular series of content pieces about our summer show, William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’." Check the website for a short video about the play, a sneak preview of one of the tunes written for the show and a series of blogs, staged readings and actor interviews. MORE INFO.

George Lawson Gallery: PARTIALLY OPEN. George Lawson: "Our opening is canceled, and the gallery is closed until further notice owing to shelter in place. In an effort to do our part to help keep the Coronavirus curve down, we have decided to re-schedule our upcoming show and cancel public gatherings in the gallery for 30 days. We will monitor the situation and remain responsive, but as of right now, the exhibition is off." 18 East Blithedale, #12. MORE INFO.

O'Hanlon Center for the Arts: HOSTING O'HANLON AT HOME! Check the calendar for online offerings and virtual gallery shows calls for entries. 616 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

​Marin Conservatory of Dance: CLOSED. Melinda Neal: "We're closed but innovating. We are offering online ballet classes! Sign up for classes on our homepage". MORE INFO.

Marin Theatre Company: CLOSED. "Based on recommendations from the State of California and Marin County Health & Human Services to postpone or cancel large capacity indoor events, as well as the rising health concerns surrounding the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)—we are canceling all upcoming performances of Kate Cortesi’s Love through March 29, as well as Lauren Gunderson’s Natural Shocks on March 16."​

Sweetwater Music Hall: CLOSED. "Due to the announcement from Governor Newsom and the CDPH, we have decided to postpone our shows for the next 2 weeks. This decision is not made lightly, but we feel this is the best course of action as of now. We will be in touch soon with any postponed or cancelled dates. Please be patient while we work through this." 19 Corte Madera Ave. (Photo by Bob Minkin). MORE INFO.
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​The Image Flow: CLOSED. 415-388-3569.Stuart Schwartz "We're trying to encourage people to use this time to take photos and organize their files." 410 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Throckmorton Theatre: CLOSED. "Due to the growing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we are cancelling our performances, rehearsals and classes through May 5, 2020.  This schedule is subject to change. If you have tickets for an affected date, your tickets can be donated back, exchanged for a gift certificate, or refunded.  Please email us with your preference at BoxOffice@ThrockmortonTheatre.org." MORE INFO. 

Victoria Mimiaga Fine Art: CLOSED. mimiagavictoria2@gmail.com. Victoria: "Now may be the perfect time to commission a portrait of your best friend, your constant companion - your pet. It can all be started online with your favorite photo(s). For a sample of my work visit my website." MORE INFO.

CinéArts Sequoia: CLOSED. 415 388-1190. 473@cinemark.com. Buy gift cards here. 25 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

​Acqua Hotel: OPEN. 415.380.0400. 555 Redwood Hwy. Serve breakfast in rooms, no longer buffet, no wine happy hour. MORE INFO. 

Holiday Inn Express: OPEN. 415-332-5700. 160 Shoreline Highway. Open 24 hrs, taking safety precautions-fewer amenities - no spa, pool, cookies, smores on weekends, not serving breakfast. Extra cleaning, hand sanitizer. At 20% capacity. MORE INFO. 

Mill Valley Inn: CLOSED. 415-389-6608. 165 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO. 

Mountain Home Inn: CLOSED. 415.381.9000. 810 Panoramic Hwy. To order gift certificates, call or email innkeeper@mtnhomeinn.com and we will mail them to you .MORE INFO. 

Gila C. Dorostkar DDS Pediatric Dentistry: OPEN. Dorostkar: "Both of our Mill Valley and Greenbrae offices will be closed for routine dental care until at least Monday, March 30. (That date may change.) Emergency dental services are still available for our existing patients by calling our main number at (415) 448-8120." MORE INFO. ​

Marin Conservatory of Dance: OPEN FOR VIRTUAL BALLET CLASSES. Melinda Neal: "We are offering online ballet classes! Sign up on our website. MORE INFO.

MV Code Club: OPEN - VIRTUAL CLASSES. Doug Tarr: "We are open with our virtual classes with MVCode Livestream. Students can learn to code from home with live instructors who are running classes via Zoom. MVCode is now offering online camps through Livestream. Livestream is a live classroom led by an MVCode instructor, that students can access via Zoom. This online camp is free for MVCode members and will be running Tuesday April 7 from 9am to 12pm and Thursday April 9 from 9am to 12pm. This first camp session will be a virtual Minecraft camp where campers will learn programming skills in Minecraft as well as participate in fun activities such as creative build times, fun with redstone, and escape rooms! Space is limited - so sign up now. If you are not a member, sign up to be an MVCode Livestream Member, which gives you access to daily LIVE Zoom lessons, online curriculum, and free virtual camps." 38 Miller Ave., #9. MORE INFO.​

​PAAM/TumbleSpot: CLOSED. "We are closing TumbleSpot & PAAM to be in line with the Mill Valley Schools. We want our kids, parents, and staff to be safe. We are honoring all commitments we’ve made with either makeup classes in the future or rescheduling of the program. MORE INFO. 
​​Sage Educators: OPEN FOR REMOTE TUTORING. Jaime Heaps: "Remote Tutoring Special through April 30. We have had great success transitioning our services online for the many students who are continuing with their regular tutoring sessions. That said, our tutors have lots of hours available and want to get busy. I'm sure you have some kids at home that need to get busy too! To that end, we are extending a 15% discount tor any client who wishes to purchase 10 online tutoring sessions up front. The total cost of the package is $850 ($150 savings) and sessions must be used by April 30. During these sessions, students can receive help with their current workloads, shore up fundamentals, engage in enrichment, prep for the SAT/SSAT/ACT, or even earn credit for an online class. You can purchase this deal directly on our website, or over the phone with a director. Thank you all for sticking with us through these difficult times. We so appreciate your business now more than ever, and look forward to working with your kids! 415.388.7243 (SAGE). 33 Miller Ave., #1. MORE INFO. 

Toyhouse Mill Valley: OPEN FOR PICKUP/DELIVERY ORDERS VIA EMAIL. Kristen House: "We are now taking email orders! Birthday gifts, Easter basket goodies, activities great for shelter-in-place: arts & crafts, games, puzzles. Contact us to get your order started." Credit card info taken over the phone. Items available for convenient pick-up or delivery. 515 Miller Ave. 415.381.4869. MORE INFO.

Viva El Espanol: OPEN FOR VIRTUAL CLASSES FOR EXISTING STUDENTS. 415-326-5199. marin@vivaelespanol.org. ​MORE INFO. 

LifeWorks Learning Center: OPEN. Jai Flicker: "In line with school closures and recommendations for social distancing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I've decided that the best way to keep both kids and families safe, while also maintaining our connections with students and providing them with the necessary academic support, is to move all of our tutoring online. We will be utilizing Zoom conferencing to conduct both group and private sessions. Since students will have greater flexibility in their schedules during the closure, we will happily accommodate requests for sessions throughout the day whenever possible. Our top priority is to be of service to students and families during this time of uncertainty." MORE INFO. 

​Chevron: OPEN. 415.383.7040. Open 7 days a week, 6am-9pm. Adding sanitization services at gas pumps. 5 Ashford Ave. MORE INFO.

Malugani Tire Center: CLOSED. 415.388.1800. Kendal Savelli: "We will be closing for the shutdown. We are finishing up our weeks appointments on March 17 and then letting our employees go home to their families." MORE INFO.

Marin Acura: OPEN. 415.413.0552. Service & Parts open Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4pm. Sales department is available by phone, email or text. 5860 Paradise Dr., Corte Madera. MORE INFO. 

Masters European: OPEN. 415.936.7746. MastersEuropean111@gmail.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Have made modifications, customers can drop off their cars after hours and pick up their cars after hours, taking payments by phone. All to avoid personal contact. MORE INFO.

Mill Valley Auto Repair: OPEN. 415.388.4110. millvalleyautos@gmail.com. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. MORE INFO. 

Park 'N Fly: OPEN. 650.877.8438. Jerry Locsin: "Taking sanitary precautions and offering same level of security. MORE INFO. 

Porsche Marin: OPEN FOR SERVICE & PARTS. 415.380.8000. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Sanitizing all cars and loaners. MORE INFO.

Fuel 24:7 Gas/Smog Check: OPEN. Open for gas 24 hours. Propane service as well. 458 Miller Ave.

HQ FUEL: OPEN. 415.383-6969. Open 6:30am-11:30pm. Gas and convenient store. Hand-washing station in store. Standard precautions taken by employees. 251 Shoreline Hwy. 

Arco Gas Station: OPEN. 415.388.8787. 789 Redwood Hwy. Open 24 hours. Sanitized stations by pumps for customer and employee protection. Will have a window open at night for transactions rather than come into the store. MORE INFO. 

Chevron: OPEN. 415.388.0188. 6am-10pm. Gas/Diesel/Snack shop. We have hand sanitizer in store for customer use. 340 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Chevron Strawberry: OPEN. 415.388.8338. 580 Redwood Hwy.

Chevron: OPEN. 415.710.4004. 105 Tiburon Blvd.

Jiffy Lube: OPEN. 415.383.6438. Mon.-Sat., 8am-6pm. Business as usual. 374 Miller Ave. MORE INFO. 

Quality Motorcycles: OPEN. 415.381.5059. Tue.-Sat., 11:30am-6:30pm. 235 Shoreline Highway. 

B & G Automotive: CLOSED. 415.388.1652. 9 Montford Ave.

CR Automotive: CLOSED. 415.388.2880. 220 Shoreline Highway. MORE INFO.
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Marin Auto Works: OPEN. 415.381.1395. Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-5pm. Standard precautions are taken. 375 Miller Ave. 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car: CLOSED. San Rafael is the only Marin location open. 35 Reed Blvd. MORE INFO. 

Wondercar Automotive: OPEN. 415.388.7171. Open Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm. Standard precautions/not many people coming in. 20 La Goma. 

HoneyGirl Beauty: OPEN FOR DELIVERY AND ONLINE ORDERS. 415.488.3150. "Liana Belli: "We are now offering online and doorstep delivery. You can enjoy browsing HoneyGirl Beauty retail in the comfort of your own home." Buy gift cards here. 34 Sunnyside Ave. MORE INFO.​ 

On the Avenue Hair Studio. CLOSED BUT OFFERING TO GO HAIR COLOR KITS. 415.388.1126. Mon.- Sat., 9am-6pm. Call for To Go Hair Color Kits that include exact color used in salon, gloves, hair cap, bowl and brush, FaceTime  / call, instructions for help with application. $50 value. 167 E. Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO. 

Revery Salon. CLOSED. Christine Donahue: "We have an updated webpage that has options for contact free shopping and Customizable At-Home Haircolor kits for our current clients and FaceTime consultations for clients that we haven’t met yet. BUY GIFT CARDS HERE & PACKAGES HERE. 138 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Belle Marin Aesthetic Medicine: CLOSED. 415.887.8718. 250 East Blithedale Ave. Ste. B. MORE INFO.
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Shavery Barbershop: CLOSED. 142 East Blithedale Ave MORE INFO.

SkinSpirit: CLOSED. 800 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO.

AT&T Store: OPEN WITH REDUCED HOURS. Mon.-Sat., 11am-7pm. Closed Sunday. One-on-one customer service only. 415.927.8100. 1216 Strawberry Village. MORE INFO.

Brouwer & Janachowski LLC: OPEN. 415.435.8330. Working remotely Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. 100 Shoreline Highway, Ste. B-101. MORE INFO.

Cliff Waldeck - Indoff: OPEN. 415.290.2008. cliff.waldeck@indoff.com. Cliff Waldeck: Open 24/7 for calls or emails for office supplies. My tag line is Cliff's Happy Healthy Office, even before this crisis." MORE INFO.

Danna Lewis - Luscious Leadership: OPEN. Lewis: "I am offering two support services: 1) A weekday, daily #adulttimeout 5-7 minute guided meditation live at 1pm on Facebook. 2) My marketing and communications background could be a great service to small businesses right now." Lewis' coaching and energy healing sessions are available via phone and video chat. Email her for more information or to book a free consultation call. MORE INFO.

Dimensions in Travel: OPEN. 415.475.5535. jill@dimensionsintravel.com. Working remotely Mon.-Fri. 10am-3pm. 201 Alameda del Prado, Ste. 203, Novato. MORE INFO.  

Dorman Associates: OPEN. 415-380-7914. cd@dormanassociates.com. Chris Dorman: "Our office is still working though from home. We can help people consider new projects via Zoom and other means of communication while we shelter in place. MORE INFO. 

Edward Jones: OPEN. 415.383.6363. mark.lavan@edwardjones.com. Mon.-Fri. 7am-4:30pm. No in-person meetings. MORE INFO. 

FastSigns: OPEN. 415.507.0878. 105@fastsigns.com. Only taking orders via email or phone. MORE INFO.

Law Offices of J.R. Hastings: OPEN. 415.459.3365. james@jrhastingslaw.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm for calls and emails. Offices are closed. Signings are done via email or mail. MORE INFO.

Lead ~ Grow ~ Thrive: OPEN. Nicolay Kreidler: "I work exclusively online with video-conferencing, phone and other communications platforms. My international team and I cover a 24-hour presence to get the work done. Help me help local businesses transform obstacles into opportunities." MORE INFO.

Marin Event Lighting: OPEN. Rodney Davis: "Ready to serve your lighting and decor needs when it's party time. Call to plan your next event." 415-283-8874. rodney@marineventlighting.com. MORE INFO.

Marin Independent Journal: OPEN VIA PHONE/WEBSITE/VIDEO CONFERENCING. Publisher Rob Devincenzi:" We are seeing record web traffic as readers look for credible local news about the virus." Contact Lori Pearce for advertising @ lpearce@marinij.com, 415.382.7216. MORE INFO. 

MCE Clean Energy: OFFICES CLOSED BUT OPEN FOR SERVICE. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. 888.632.3674. info@mcecleanenergy.org. MORE INFO. 

Minkin Design + Marketing: OPEN. bob@minkindesign.com. Bob Minkin: "Happy to help people update ecommerce functionality to their existing websites." MORE INFO. 

Modify Organizing and Design: OPEN. 805.881.3330. info@modifymyspace.com. Juli Lippire: "We are a low contact business! We are staying open to help people get organized during this time, even for emergency supplies! We are open 7 days per week and have masks, gloves, and wipes available for all clients at all projects! We are helping people get functional from home, getting inventive with using their space to help keep them safe during this time! Order organizing and design Gift Certificates by phone or email, any amount, and will offer everyone who purchases one a 20% discount. 4 hour sessions are discounted 20% from $420 to $336! ($84 in savings!)" MORE INFO. 

Paystar Payroll Services: OPEN. 415.332.6777. paystar@sbcglobal.net. Regular hours. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. 150 Shoreline Hwy. Bldg. A, Ste. 2. MORE INFO.

Postal Annex: OPEN. 415.381.1486. 1486postalannex@comcast.net. Reduced hours. Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm and Sat. 10am-4pm. Serving 300+ mailboxes. 35 Miller Ave. Can you make sure we are listed under essential business open. MORE INFO.
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Ram Print: OPEN TO ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES. Ziyad “Zip” Showket: "In compliance with the “Marin County Shelter in Place Order,” we are only operating to provide services for “Essential Businesses.” If you are an “Essential Business” as defined in Section 10 of the “Marin County Shelter in Place Order”, please e-mail us er@ramprint.com to place a new order or arrange to receive your completed order. We are not able to accept general orders at this time. We look forward to doing business with you when we all return.  Until then, please be safe, wash your hands, don’t touch your face, and May the odds be ever be in your favor." Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm. 800 Redwood Highway #804. 415-383-9000. MORE INFO.

Royce Printing: OPEN. 415.381.7262. sueroyce@royceprinting.com. Mon.-Fri. Sue Royce: "We're open for business, working remotely as we always have." MORE INFO.
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Shoreline Studio: OPEN. 415-531-8519. jeff@mcwhinneydesigns.com. Jeff McWhinney: "I have my 3 minute walking commute to my studio and am always open." 235 Shoreline Hwy., Ste. A. MORE INFO.

Sutton Suzuki Architects: OPEN. 415.383.3139. Elizabeth Suzuki: "We are always available to talk with people who might be considering a project - email from the website is best." 39 Forrest St., Ste. 101. MORE INFO.

The UPS Store/Tam Valley Business Center: OPEN. Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. 415.888.3832. store6792@theupsstore.com. 203 Flamingo Rd. MORE INFO.

Twinkle Lighting: OPEN FOR  ESSENTIAL LIGHTING NEEDS. 415.380.1988. twinkleholidaylighting.com. Suzanne Twing: "if people need exterior/landscape lighting (that is necessary for safety) then we are certainly open to take on clients." MORE INFO.
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Vogue Cleaners: OPEN FOR PICKUP & DELIVERY. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm, Sat., 10am--4pm. 415 388-3035. MORE INFO. 

Website Wordsmith: OPEN. SEO and Website Writing services. Carolyn Kohler: "This is the time to get your business found online by those who are looking for your services and products. Free 30-minute consultation. 25% discount through May 31."  MORE INFO.
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Wedge Roofing: OPEN. 888.763.7663. jennifer@wedgeroofing.com. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Jennifer Wedge: "As of March 9th we implemented extreme precautions with distancing measures, enhanced cleaning, and daily temperature monitoring of every staff member. All of our work is in accordance with local and state guidelines. Estimates can be handled 100% remotely." MORE INFO.

Woodcut Press: OPEN. 415.810.7965. noel@woodcutpress.co. Noel Loder: "Email or call anytime." MORE INFO.

The Hall @ 30 Mt View / Scout Hall: TEMPORARILY CLOSED. 415.388.5664. mvscouthall@gmail.com. MORE INFO.

The Hivery: CLOSED. "We will be offering virtual co-working and our virtual membership (online events, classes, videos, community board) to keep us connected to each other. Feeling isolated in your home office? You don't have to be a member to join us for virtual co-working! Grace will begin with open with intention-setting, inspiring ideas, writing prompts, and connection. We'll co-work together online, and then re-gather to share how it went, offering accountability, mentorship, and tips along the way." MORE INFO & UPDATES.

The Redwoods: CLOSED TO ALL OUTSIDE VISITORS. CEO Hunter Moore: "We are open and taking care of the residents, but only allowing visitors to residents receiving compassionate end-of-life care." 415-383-2741. 40 Camino Alto. MORE INFO. 

Astor Financial Group: OPEN. 415.544.0609. stacy@astorfg.com. Stacy Astor: "If there are people/companies overwhelmed or possibly having to furlough or letting employees go, we are a good resource. We have helped many companies when they have to terminate employees.  We assist both owner and employee with critical decisions. We offer full HR relief and help while handling companies insurance and or 401k plans." 38 Miller Ave. #200. ​MORE INFO.​

Cannell Insurance Agency​: OPEN. 415.388.7979. stephcannell@yahoo.com. Open 24/7 for calls or emails. MORE INFO.
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​Connor, Alexander and Sullivan Insurance Services: OPEN. 415.841.3038. kevin@consulinsurance.com. Comprehensive Insurance Services for Business Owners and their Families. Kevin Sullivan: "Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm, call or email, filing claim after claim." MORE INFO. 

Cynthia Moore, Financial Advisor: OPEN. 415.381.9105. cyndi@cynthianowickimoore.com. Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. MORE INFO.
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Muzio & Rovero Insurance Services: OPEN. 415.388.2096. alicia@muzioroveroinsurance.com. Alicia Rovero: "We are working remotely Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. We check our voicemails and will call people back. Clients can email us as well." MORE INFO.

Peter O'Keefe - State Farm: OPEN. 415.259.7400. peteok3@gmail.com. Peter: "Working remotely. Can take calls anytime including weekends. Appointments by phone."
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Rose Insurance Group: OPEN. 415.569.4124. info@roseins.com​. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Working remotely and available by phone or email.  MORE INFO.
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WrapManager: OPEN WORKING REMOTELY FROM HOME. 415.541.7444. firstclassservice@wrapmanager.com. Open Mon.-Thur. 6:30am-4pm, Fri. 6:30am-2:30pm. We are available for financial planning & investment guidance. MORE INFO.

B612 Foundation: OPEN. MORE INFO.

Clean Mill Valley: CLOSED. Joan Murray: "CalTrans issued a letter about three weeks ago asking all adopters throughout the state to desist cleaning up litter. We are fortunate to have a responsive public works department for problem spots." MORE INFO.

Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church: CLOSED BUT HOSTING ONLINE SERVICES AND SUNDAY SCHOOL. office@mtumc.org. No in-person services, but hosting online Sunday School through Zoom at 10am each Sunday (except for Easter) and streaming a live service at 10:30am each Sunday on Facebook. Information on how to connect can be found at mtumc.org. To speak to a pastor or someone at the church, please e-mail the church office. MORE INFO.

​Corcoran Global Living: OPEN. 415.496.2600. 12 Locust Ave., Mill Valley. 350 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae. The offices are closed but we are all working remotely. MORE INFO.

Dana Williams, Your Partner in Real Estate: OPEN. 8:30am-7:00pm. Dana Williams: "Virtual video property tours upon request and available to answer any of your real estate related questions. Contact me at any time. In person showings or open houses are not permitted while the Shelter-in-Place order is in place. Stay safe." MORE INFO.

Jan Hiti/Kathleen Clifford - Compass Real Estate: OPEN. 415.389.0883. janhiti@gmail.com. Jan Hiti: "Open 24/7 to help answer all Mill Valley real estate questions you may have during the Shelter in Place." MORE INFO.

Union Street Ventures: OPEN. 650.504.6279. alvin@worldco.com. Alvin Chan: "We are a real estate development company and  we are open, working from home."   

Vanguard Properties: PHYSICAL OFFICES CLOSED, ALL AGENTS WORKING REMOTELY. Call Marin Sales Manager, Chelsea E. Ialeggio 415-300-6881. 352 Miller Avenue/1188 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur/1690 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Offices will open when SIP order is lifted and mandatory protocols will be followed. MORE INFO.

Artists of Mt. Tam - Spring Art Show on the Mountain: June 5-7. MORE INFO.

Curtain Theatre: William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’. August 15 - September 7. MORE INFO.

Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer: CONFIRMED. September 26. MORE INFO.

The Annual Dipsea Race: CANCELED. Organizers of the 2020 Dipsea Race on June 13 have decided to cancel the event. It will be the first year since 1945 that the race has not been held. MORE INFO.

DocLands: POSTPONED. Set for April 30 to May 2, the California Film Institute's documentary film festival has been postponed for now. MORE INFO.

Mountain Play: CANCELED. "Due to the current evolving COVID-19 situation, it is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of our 107th season's production of Hello, Dolly." MORE INFO.

Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Tasting: POSTPONED. Originally set for June 7, the 39th annual Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Tasting, hosted by Mill Valley Market and the Mill Valley Chamber, has been postponed until September 2020. MORE INFO.
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The party's not over – but it is on hold.

Organizers of the 39th Annual Mill Valley Wine, Beer and Gourmet Food Tasting, one of Mill Valley's iconic events and a benefit for Kiddo!, the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation and the Mill Valley Chamber, have postponed the event from its scheduled date of June 7 because of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting shelter in place order, which extends at least through May 3.
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This landmark event, sponsored by Mill Valley Market since 1981, features wine from more than 65 premium wineries, fine craft beers from 15 breweries and food from nearly 30 food purveyors and 10 local restaurants and chefs.

It is postponed to September 2020 and may be reconfigured to "provide an opportunity for the community to gather, fingers crossed, to celebrate Mill Valley's bounty of great food, drink and boundless energy and creativity," says Mill Valley Chamber Co-Director Paula Reynolds. "While we're disappointed to put this incredible event on hold for now, we can't wait to all get together again and celebrate the amazing place we get to call home."

Those of you who have already purchased tickets to the event may request a refund here or choose to turn it into a donation. 

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The Outdoor Art Club, one of Mill Valley’s oldest and historically important nonprofit organizations, has unveiled its annual list of Outreach Grant recipients, and once again it's supporting a laundry list of discrete projects within Marin that further the Club’s purposes.

The project's listed below needed to fit with the OAC's purpose of being "dedicated to the protection and beautification of outdoor spaces, wildlife conservation, and other civic, literary, and charitable work." They span 20 local organizations garnering $55,000 in grants.

Here they are:
Center for Domestic Peace: To fund three weeks of child-parent therapy.
City of Mill Valley: To purchase emergency neighborhood kits for 30 Block Captains.
Curtain Theater: For the set, props, and costumes for the 2020 Shakespeare in the Park season.
Enjoy Mill Valley Fund: For downtown plantings, “Welcome Mill Valley” kiosk renovation, and a sculpture installation at the Mill Valley Community Center.
Homestead Valley Community Association: For the creation of a fire-safe demonstration garden in Homestead Valley.
Lifehouse: For native garden plantings.
Marin Foster Care: To fund two forums for foster parents.
Marin Symphony: To fund two shows, and educational materials, for 120 local high school students.
Marine Mammal Center: For necroscopy kits to aid in autopsies of beached whales.
Milley Awards: To underwrite the attendance of one award recipient at the awards dinner.
Mill Valley Chamber Music Society: To bring two professional musicians to local schools.
Mill Valley Philharmonic: To fund one free preview performance for 250 people.
Mountain Play: For a “Hello Dolly” concert at The Redwoods, with ASL interpreters.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts: For outdoor lighting for the center’s pathway and stairs.
The Redwoods: To purchase furniture for the Hospice Serenity Garden.
St. Vincent de Paul: To support grants to people in crisis in Mill Valley and Marin.
Schools Rule: To sponsor one table at the gala fundraiser supporting all Marin public schools.
Send It Foundation: To fund a scholarship for one cancer survivor to attend a five-day surf/bike program.
Throckmorton Theater: To fund scholarships for three children for a half-day summer camp.
Whistlestop: To deliver meals to seniors and terminally ill adults under 65 years old.

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What to do when the vast majority of local businesses are deemed non-essential and thus need to be closed or significantly scaled back to comply with the shelter in place order that now extends through May 3?

As we have already seen countless times by Mill Valley businesses, the answer Is: create, innovate and leverage the power of the internet. Thirteen of the tenants in the Mill Valley Lumber Yard are doing just that. Here's a list of how they're making the most of an unprecedented moment in history. With a shelter-in-place spring break, Easter and Passover on the horizon, there's no shortage of things you can do, eat and buy right from the (inescapable) comforts of your own home!

BŌL Superfood Cafe is surging toward its goal of delivering "Pay It Forward" 600 meals to First Responders. 

If Chelsea Hutchison and her team make it to the goal, Mon Rêve Chocolate Studio, the latest addition to MVLY, has offered to donate 35 of their chocolate eggs to the “Heros + Sheros.”

Mad Dogs and Englishmen is offering heavily discounted daily and weekly e-bike rental rates: daily rates are 50% off and weekly rates start at $100/ per week. Payment and electronic insurance waiver can be done electronically before you pick up your bike(s). Curbside pickup or delivery available. All bikes are being sanitized before and after each ride. Also offering 2-for-1 gift cards to be used towards future bike rentals and guided tours with no expiration date.

The Mill Valley Studio has $5 photo editing, $50 Zoom photoshoots, $15 product photography (drop on doorstep). Call 415.320.3897 for details or click here to schedule.

Lulu Designs Jewelry is offering 20% off online orders with code VIP20, free shipping and returns, virtual appointments available.

Makers Market has free shipping on online orders over $75 with code SHIPPING100, plus elizabeth W Hand Spray (made with 70% alcohol) is back in stock!

Victoria Mimiaga Fine Art is providing 20% off commissioned pet portraits.

Bloomingayles is also giving 20% off all inventory, including spring wreaths, dreamcatchers, succulent planters, candles, cbd cream, vintage french vases, champagne buckets, rosaries, crystals and dry flowers. Delivery to home or arrange for pick-up. Please call Gayle 415.298.4047.

FarmHouseUrban has 20% off in-stock merchandise, including table top, blankets, essential oil diffusers, and bees wax candles. Open by digital appointment. Click here to email for details.

Watershed Restaurant remains open for takeout and delivery, and is offering half off wine bottles, 8oz wine glass pours and discounted beer for take out.

Flour Craft Bakery has created “Bundles,” easy to-go packs for your family. Now offering Sunday Brunch Boxes, Bagel Boxes, and Bread Family Packs amongst other items, all available for pre-order online or for same day orders call 415.384.8244. You can also grab a Family Dinner for 4 box, in time for weekend orders. Gift cards and e-gift cards now available, click here to inquire.

Once Around is offering FREE Knit Night on Wednesdays from 6-7pm OR FREE Sewing Bee to make masks for you or someone at risk. For Zoom info or to learn more, click here.

The Writer’s Nest, home to on-site author, Karen Benke, is hosting a virtual “Snail Mail Museletter Adventure” for girls 9-13 years-old. This upcoming “Adventure” has room for 15 participants and involves snail mail surprises, writing buddies, and virtual check-ins. For more info click here or email Karen.

The 411: The Mill Valley Lumber Yard is at 129 Miller Ave. MORE INFO. 

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George Lawson Gallery, one of a pair of acclaimed galleries that moved from San Francisco to Mill Valley in 2019, was set to debut its latest exhibit last month – Johanna Baruch's—Himma: Selections from the Cosmos Series, a selection of gorgeous paintings that study the heavens – only to have the shelter in place order to combat the COVID-19 outbreak shut down art galleries.

But with the order being extended until at least May 3, Lawson is making certain that as many people as possible can view Baruch's work. He's created a slideshow of the pieces on his website, which you can view here or by clicking the image above.

"If you happen to have snuck out for a breath of air, you can catch it through our window," Lawson says. "In the meanwhile, here’s a scrolling presentation of the work."

The 411: The George Lawson Gallery is showing Johanna Baruch's—Himma: Selections from the Cosmos Series, a selection of gorgeous paintings that study the heavens, as a slideshow of the pieces on its website. MORE INFO.

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Over the past few weeks, as the shelter in place order spurred on by the COVID-19 outbreak turned into a open-ended necessity, Tam High senior Kylie Frame has watched many of the quintessential milestones of her senior year evaporate.
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Her final lacrosse season: canceled.
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Hanging out with close friends as they get ready for their next life chapter: Digitally, sure.

College visits: not happening.

Prom: Nope.

Graduation: Same.

But to the good fortune of the Marin community of first responders, healthcare workers, grocery clerks and those that are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response in Marin, Frame is not the shrinking violet type. 

Over the past week, Frame has launched Feed the Frontlines Marin, a two-pronged effort to deliver meals to those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and raise money to support the costs associated with it. To date the campaign has raised more than $14,000 towards it’s $20,000 goal to buy meals from local restaurants and deliver them to frontline workers, and has garnered meal support from Ged Robertson’s Shoreline Coffee Shop and Watershed as well as Karen Olsen’s Juice Girl for juices and smoothies. The move is similar to the efforts of Chelsea Hutchison’s BOL “pay it forward” meal program.

Frame made her first deliveries this week, starting with 30 breakfasts from Shoreline and fresh-pressed juices from Juice Girl to Marin General, with another 40 dinners to follow.

Frame was inspired by family friends in New York City who own Tarallucci e Vino and other restaurants in the city and launched Feed The Frontlines NYC as a way to feed first responders but also to support local restaurants trying to sustain themselves on takeout/delivery service only to comply with the shelter in place order. That effort has raised more than $100,000, providing thousands of meals and saving a number of jobs.

As has been the case with so many of the philanthropic efforts amidst COVID-19 over the past several weeks, the effort to launch Feed the Frontlines Marin was all hands on deck. Frame set it all in motion, including the outreach to the various frontline destinations like Marin General and UCSF, while Quincy Robertson, just home from college, coordinated the logistics of the meals from his father’s restaurants.

Local designer James van Kriedt of Bootjack Creative whipped up some branding for the campaign (at left), and off they went.

Beyond supporting local restaurants and frontline workers, Ged Robertson noted that restaurants like Shoreline and Watershed source their ingredients from local farms, including Green Gulch bread, Star Route lettuce, Stemple Creek beef, eggs from Wooly Egg Ranch so the money spent at local restaurants goes into our local food systems.
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“I just saw this as an opportunity to do something proactive when it seems like all we can do is sit inside,” Frame says. “The goal is to deliver as many meals as possible. It’s a welcome distraction and a way to make a difference. I feel lucky to be able to do it.”

The 411: Tam High senior Kylie Frame has launched launched Feed the Frontlines Marin. MORE INFO & DONATE.

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Health officers in seven Bay Area jurisdictions, including Marin, are updating a previous stay-at-home order April until at least May 3, to preserve critical hospital capacity across the region during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Bay Area health officers announced today.

The health officers said they have determined that more and stricter social distancing is needed to slow the rate of spread, prevent deaths, and stop the health care system from becoming overwhelmed. The number of confirmed cases increased from 258 to 2,092 cases between March 15 and March 29. The new stay-at-home order is a complement to the indefinite statewide stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month. NOTE: In a clarification, the new order defines "residences" to include both the living structures and outdoor spaces associated with them, such as patios, porches, backyards, and front yards that are only accessible to a single family or household unit. ​

“Extending the stay-at-home order should reduce the number of sick patients seeking care at one time, giving us time to acquire more medical supplies for providers who will be providing care to people sick with COVID-19,” said Dr. Chris Farnitano, health officer for Contra Costa County. “The extension will allow doctors and nurses to better treat those who do get sick and save countless lives.”

Like the previous local order, the new order requires people to stay at home except for doing essential activities, such as grocery shopping, in six counties: Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara, as well as the city of Berkeley. Non-essential businesses will remain closed.

The new order adds some clarifying language around essential business and activities, as well as some new directives, including:

• Use of playgrounds, dog parks, public picnic areas, and similar recreational areas is prohibited. Those areas must be closed to public use.
• Use of shared public recreational facilities such as golf courses, tennis and basketball courts, pools, and rock walls is prohibited. Those facilities must be closed for recreational use.
• Sports requiring people to share a ball or other equipment must be limited to people in the same household.
• Requires essential businesses to develop a social distancing protocol before April 3.
• Most construction — residential and commercial — is prohibited.
• Funerals limited to no more than 10 people attending.
• Essential businesses expanded to include service providers that enable residential transactions (notaries, title companies, real estate agents, etc.); funeral homes and cemeteries; moving companies, rental car companies and rideshare services that specifically enable essential activities.
• Essential businesses that continue to operate facilities must scale down operations to their essential component only.

Marin County Public Health also issued an updated park closure order that provides clarity on park and open space access in Marin County. In summary, the new order states that individuals may access parks and open space areas that are local to their homes and are easily accessible by foot, bicycle or other non-motorized means, strictly for the purpose of engaging in exercise, as defined by the updated shelter-in-place order.

Driving to access parks or open space areas is prohibited, except for individuals with disabilities with vehicles possessing current and valid disabled person parking placards or license plates. Above all, social distancing requirements must be followed at any park location and people are expected to stay local to the greatest extent possible.

What are the Major Changes?
The new Order is also more restrictive in a number of ways. Major new restrictions include: 

1. Social distancing requirements are mandatory. Unless strict compliance is explicitly waived, everyone must comply with the social distancing requirements at all times. 
2. Before Friday, April 3, 2020, essential businesses that continue to operate facilities in the County must complete, post, and implement a social distancing protocol for each facility that remains open, using the template attached to the Order. 
3. Essential businesses must maximize the number of employees who work from home, excepting only those employees who cannot perform their job duties from home. 
4. Essential businesses that continue to operate facilities in the County must scale down operations to their essential component only. 
5. Businesses that supply products needed for people to work from home are no longer essential businesses under the Order, and must cease operations (except minimum basic operations) at facilities in the County.
6. Use of playgrounds, dog parks, public picnic areas, and similar recreational areas is prohibited.  These areas must be closed to public use. 
7. Use of shared public recreational facilities such as golf courses, tennis and basketball courts, pools, and rock walls is prohibited. These facilities must be closed for recreational use. 
8. Sports or activities that require use of shared equipment, like frisbees, basketballs, baseballs, and soccer balls, may only be engaged in by members of the same household. 
9. Most construction—residential and commercial—is prohibited. Exceptions are made for healthcare facility construction directly related to the COVID-19 response; affordable housing; public works projects when designated as essential by the lead governmental agency; shelters and temporary housing; projects necessary to provide critical services to certain vulnerable individuals; construction necessary to secure an existing construction site; and limited essential residential or business repairs.   

The new Order also makes important clarifications. Major clarifications include:

1. Crowding at beaches, public parks, and open spaces has been a problem. The Health Officer, government, or entity that manages the space may adopt restrictions to reduce crowding and risk of COVID-19 transmission, including limiting number of entrants, restricting vehicular access, or complete closure.
2. Essential businesses must follow industry-specific guidance issued by the County Health Officer related to COVID-19.
3. Childcare facilities may only provide care to children or dependents of individuals working for essential businesses, providing essential governmental functions, or performing minimum basic operations for non-essential businesses.
4. Individuals may move residences only if it is not possible to wait until the Order expires, such as if a move is already planned or if it is necessary for safety or habitability.
5. Landscapers and similar service professionals may only provide services necessary to maintain the sanitation, habitability, or operation of residences or businesses, or for safety reasons. They may not provide services that are cosmetic or for general upkeep. 

Additional Details:

• Social distancing requirements are mandatory for everyone, including essential workers. These requirements include maintaining six-foot social distancing between individuals who are not members of your household. There are some exceptions—like when social distancing is impossible or inadvisable.   
• If you move into or out of the Bay Area region, you are strongly encouraged to quarantine for 14 days, following the guidance of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• In addition to activities allowed under the Prior Shelter Order, you may leave your residence to:
• Attend a funeral with no more than 10 individuals present.
• Manage after-death arrangements and burial.
• Arrange for shelter or avoid homelessness.
• Avoid domestic violence or child abuse.
• Travel for parental custody arrangements.
• Travel to a temporary residence to avoid exposing others to COVID-19. 

For Healthcare: 

• You are allowed to leave your residence to access any healthcare services, including elective and preventative care services. 
• You are allowed to leave your residence to work or volunteer at healthcare operations, as well as to provide or access health care services.   
• Blood banks and blood drives can continue to operate. You’re allowed to work or volunteer for blood banks or blood drives, and you can donate blood.   

New Requirements for All Essential Businesses: 

• Before Friday, April 3, essential businesses that continue to operate facilities in the County must create, post, and implement a Social Distancing Protocol for each facility frequented by employees or the public, using the template attached to the Order. Essential businesses must also provide a copy of their Social Distancing Protocol to all employees and must provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing the Order on demand.
• Essential businesses must maximize the number of employees who can work from home. Only those employees who cannot perform their job duties from home may work outside their homes.
• Businesses with both essential and non-essential components must scale down operations to only the essential components. However, retail outlets that sell a significant proportion of essential goods like food, hygiene, and consumer household products may keep open to the public (and stock) the portions of their retail storefronts dedicated to non-essential products.
• Essential businesses must follow industry-specific guidance issued by the Health Officer related to COVID-19. 

Additions to the List of Essential Businesses: 

• Real Estate. Service providers that enable residential transactions, including real estate agents, escrow agents, notaries, and title companies. Residential viewings may only occur virtually, or if virtual viewing is impossible and the residence is unoccupied, by appointment with no more than two visitors from the same household and one person showing the unit. 
• Funeral home providers, mortuaries, cemeteries, and crematoriums. 
• Services to assist individuals in finding employment with essential businesses. 
• Moving services that facilitate residential or commercial moves allowed by the order. 
• Rental car companies and rideshare services (including shared bicycles and scooters) providing services necessary for Essential Activities. 

Clarifications to the List of Essential Businesses: 

• Retailers that sell non-alcoholic beverages are essential businesses. 
• Establishments that sell multiple categories of specified essential products (unprepared food, pet supplies, hygienic products, and household consumer products necessary for sanitation, habitability, or operation of residences) are essential businesses if they sell a significant amount of those essential products.  This includes, for instance, a liquor store that sells a significant amount of food. 
• Arborists, landscapers, gardeners, and similar service professionals are essential businesses, but only to provide services necessary to maintain the safety and healthy operation of a business or residence. This means they can provide services for fire prevention like weed abatement. But they cannot provide services that are cosmetic or that constitute general upkeep.   
• Gas stations, auto-supply, and auto-repair businesses, and auto dealerships may operate only to provide auto-supply and auto-repair services (and not, for example, car washes or onsite car sales). 
• Only essential businesses can pick up orders from non-essential retail storefronts, and only if those orders are necessary to their business operation.  Non-essential retailers are prohibited from providing curbside pickup service or onsite sales to members of the general public. 
• Businesses are prohibited from operating facilities to manufacture or assemble non-essential products. 
• Childcare facilities may only operate to provide childcare to children or dependents of workers exempt under the Order, including volunteers and contractors (e.g. employees of essential businesses, workers who must leave their residence to perform minimum basic operations, and workers performing essential governmental functions).  Non-exempt workers cannot use childcare facilities. 

Construction is restricted to the following types of projects: 

• Projects immediately necessary to the maintenance, operation, or repair of essential infrastructure. This means that construction related to essential infrastructure is not allowed if the infrastructure will not be ready for an extended period of time. The expansion of an infrastructural facility that will not be completed for a year, for example, is not fulfilling an immediate need. 
• Projects associated with healthcare operations, but only if the construction is directly related to the COVID-19 response.   
• Affordable housing, including multi-unit or mixed-use development with at least 10% income-restricted units.  Other residential construction is not permitted. 
• Public works projects, but only if they are specifically designated as an essential governmental function by the lead governmental agency. 
• Shelters and temporary housing, but not including hotels or motels. 
• Projects immediately necessary to provide critical non-commercial services to those experiencing homelessness, elderly persons, persons who are economically disadvantaged, and persons with special needs. 
• Construction strictly necessary to ensure that a site that is shut down under this Order is safe and secure. 
• Construction or repair necessary to ensure that a residence or a building containing essential businesses is safe, sanitary, and habitable if that work cannot be reasonably delayed. 

Enforcement: 

• Failure to comply with the requirements is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. 
• Violation of the Order constitutes a public nuisance and a violation of the County Ordinance Code. The County may take appropriate actions to stop businesses from violating the Ordinance, including obtaining a temporary restraining order and pulling an applicable permit or revoking an applicable license. 

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Mill Valley resident Jesse Roselin's Tutor Corps, which provides tutoring in all K-12 subjects, has continued to grow and evolve in recent years. In 2019, the company launched Pacific Preparatory, an in-home, one-to-one, K-12 private school that promises an engaging one-on-one academic experience with flexible curriculum and scheduling.

Now Roselin Is set to bolster the legions of Mill Valley parents who have found themselves to be default homeschool teachers amidst the shelter in place order, now in effect through May 1, brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. Pacific Preparatory is hosting a Parent Webinar Thursday at 2pm on April 2. 

"You were a busy parent before COVID-19," says Roselin. "Now, on top of everything, you’re also expected to homeschool. Thankfully, you’re not alone. This free webinar will provide you with plenty of ideas on how to set up a successful and sustainable homeschooling plan from our experts at Pacific Preparatory, a one-on-one school that has been helping parents structure homeschool programs for nearly two decades."

Roselin says the webinar will address questions such as: “How many hours of instruction per day does my child really need?” and “How do I make a Zoom meeting an effective learning experience for my elementary-aged kids?” In addition to providing ideas for both physical and digital resources, the webinar will also provide sample schedules for busy households with working parents and multiple children that emphasize sustainability and self-care. 

REGISTER HERE FOR THE WEBINAR.

If you’re unable to attend, register anyway and Roselin says they'll send you the video afterwards, plus a complimentary “wishlist” of items to order for supporting academics at home.

​Here's a quick (1 min) promotional video with more information. We also have a longer (20 min) Open House video available with more detailed information available about our curriculum and offerings. I have also included a short paragraph below my signature to summarize our offerings.

Here's a short video with more info: 

The 411: Pacific Preparatory, a K-12, in-home private school, is hosting a Parent Webinar on homeschooling REGISTER HERE FOR THE WEBINAR. 

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Mr. E. Bunny won't be able to greet hundreds of children in person at Mill Valley Recreation's annual Spring Eggstravaganza and Bunny Breakfast, but the show will go on – online, that is.

Instead of the usual Bunny Breakfast followed by the annual Egg Hunt on Friends Field, MV Rec officials are going virtual with the event, placing "virtual eggs" around the Mill Valley Recreation website, including 1 GOLDEN EGG. Children are invited to click through the various pages on the site to see how many eggs they can find. The Virtual Egg Hunt runs from April 1-12.

Once you've finished your virtual egg hunt, email Mill Valley Recreation at recreate@cityofmillvalley.org. Send THEM the egg hunter's name and the number of eggs found. Egg hunters will be featured on the Mill Valley Recreation website. Send in a photo of the egg hunters if you'd like to be included in some fun social media posts. 

The first five egg hunters to find all of the eggs (hunters must include the words written on the Golden Egg in their email) will be named Super Egg Hunters. The eggs on this page count too!

There's a Spring Word Hunt, and you can download and decorate Spring Coloring Pages, cut them out and put them in your windows. Tag them on Instagram @millvalleyrecreation and use the hashtag #MVHealthyFUN.

MORE INFO.