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Cyclists to Climb 29k-Foot 'Everesting' Ride of Camino Alto, Raising Money for Sky's the Limit Fund – June 27

6/25/2020

Yann Bertrand and Paul Webb.

Local ultra cyclists Paul Webb and Yann Bertrand have one heck of a Saturday planned for this weekend.

In an effort to raise money and raise awareness of the mental health challenges facing at-risk youth, and the resources to help them through Sky's The Limit Fund, the pair are set to climb 29,029 feet – the elevation of Mt. Everest – on their bikes on Saturday, June 27, all without leaving the confines of Camino Alto.

"There is a huge issue with anxiety and depression and suicidal ideation," Webb said the Bay Area’s Alice Sarah & Vinnie Morning Show. "Sky’s the Limit fund has been there to provide financial resources to get into wilderness treatment where kids are taken out with therapists day and night to really address these issues."

Webb says it will likely take approximately 240 miles of riding over 20 hours on a 2.5-mile loop.

"We’re going to up and down this hill until we either go mad or finish," Webb said.

MORE INFO ON THE SKY RIDE ON JUNE 27.
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A Poetic Reminder: Writers Nests' Karen Benke and Her Peers and Students Craft 'MASK = LOVE' Broadside

6/24/2020

Karen Benke.

In a lengthy, deeply informative thread today, Dr. Bob Wachter, the Chair of the UCSF Department of Medicine, took a deep dive into the COVID-19 data that's trending in the wrong direction all over the country right now and how it should affect our decision-making in an economy that is increasingly reopening.

He also gave us the CliffsNotes: "Importantly, for all activities, mask-wearing slashes the risk."

Despite being state law, to wear or not to wear a mask has been an oft-debated subject for weeks. After Mill Valley Lumber Yard co-owner Jan Mathews planted the seed, longtime local writer and teacher Karen Benke, with the help of her students and a few Bay Area peers, has taken a more selfless approach to the mask debate.

Benke, whose Writers Nest workspace is at MVLY, had her students, spanning from fourth to ninth grade, along with writers like Albert Flynn DeSilver, Michael Vogel and Maxine Flasher-Duzgones write poems about mask-wearing not just as behavior in support of your own health, but specifically as an empathetic gesture to those around you.

Megan Acio of WIGT Printing turned those poems into the imagery you see above. They appear in the form of a broadside, a sheet of paper that's printed on only one side. It's a medium with a long history and a name derived from the cannon broadside from a ship. A broadside was when all cannons (called guns when on a ship) fired all at once, usually devastating an enemy. Historically, printed broadsides conveyed a charged political message, one that usually devastated the “enemy” of the opposing side — hence the name.

"These broadsides work through both design and function," Benke says. "'MASK = LOVE' is designed and printed around student and adult poetry, written with the intent to change the reader’s perspective of life. The broadsides themselves are an action to help people understand that we are wearing masks because we care about each other."

You'll start seeing the 'MASK = LOVE' broadsides around town in the coming days.

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CineArts Sequoia Theater to Reopen July 17

6/24/2020

Film lovers gather outside the CineArts Sequoia Theatre for the Mill Valley Film Festival in 2014. Photo by Kirke Wrench.

Cinemark, whose lease to operate the CineArts Sequoia movie theater runs through September 2023, announced this week that it plans to reopen the two-screen theater on July. The revelation came as Cinemark announced its plans to reopen all of its more than 340 locations by July 17, four months after it closed its movie houses in the early stages of the shelter in place orders dictated by the COVID-19 crisis.

The third-largest movie theater chain in the United States will start opening locations in Texas on June 19, before reopening the rest of its theaters between July 3 and July 17.

"There is nothing quite like the awe and power of great cinematic storytelling on the big screen," Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi said in a statement. "And Cinemark is proud to once again welcome guests to enjoy the shared, immersive experience they crave in a way that provides them confidence and peace of mind."

Cinemark officials said they "will uphold enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols as well as have elevated expectations for employees and guests," according to the news release.

All public and high-touch spaces will be thoroughly sanitized every 30 minutes.
Each auditorium will be disinfected every morning.
All theaters will reopen with reduced hours and staggered showtimes.
Auditoriums will have limited capacities.

"While Cinemark already takes significant precautions to ensure the health and safety of our employees, guests and communities, we have developed the Cinemark Standard for an extra level of cleaning and sanitizing that guests will notice from the moment they walk through our doors," Zoradi said.

Per the mandatory requirement to wear a mask in situations such as sitting in a movie theater as issued by the state of California on June 18, masks are required for al attendees.

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Buckeye Roadhouse Closes After Staff Members Test Positive for Coronavirus, Set to Reopen July 6

6/23/2020

[Update 7.2.20: Buckeye is set to reopen July for indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout/delivery. Reservations here].

As many of us have had to do over the past several months of the COVID-19 crisis, the folks at Buckeye Roadhouse is taking a pause. The 83-year-old landmark Mill Valley restaurant has temporarily closed upon learning two of its staff members tested positive for coronavirus, and will reopen on July 6 after "a deep cleaning" by an outside firm.

In an open letter posted to its website, Buckeye's owners noted that all employees will receive paid sick leave while the restaurant is closed, and COVID-19 testing is now mandatory for the entire staff.

Buckeye has been open for most of the shelter in place for takeout/delivery, and had reopened for outdoor dining on June 8, maintaining strict protocols in terms of social distancing, wearing masks and gloves, taking employees’ temperatures before work and cleaning throughout the day.

Buckeye Roadhouse at 15 Shoreline Highway reopens for indoor and outdoor dining on July 6. MORE INFO.

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West Coast Wine • Cheese Marks Full Embrace of its Ever-Growing E-commerce and Wine Club Businesses

6/23/2020

Fifteen months after Chris and Lindsey Wanner opened the second Bay Area location of their West Coast Wine • Cheese shop at 31 Sunnyside Ave., adjacent to Kitchen Sunnyside restaurant in downtown Mill Valley, the entire foundation of their business – gathering people together to learn about and experience great West Coast wines – fell victim to the COVID-19 health crisis.

With in-person tastings shut down since mid-March, the Wanners had to be nimble. They've done just that. In a note to their followers, Wanner wrote, "After closing our doors in mid-March, we've been on a rollercoaster ride! But I am eagerly looking forward to putting a close to that chapter, and starting a fresh new beginning with a more sustainable, long-term vision. I never imagined getting into the e-commerce game, but that day has come. All the data crunching we've been doing, in collaboration with our friends at Ships Co. Studio, who have provided all the beautiful design and functionality!"

"Let me assure you, this took a lot of data crunching – resulting in some bleeding eyes – to get all the tech notes and photos for over 350 wines loaded, but that's the level of West Coast customer service that we pride ourselves on, even when you visit our website!" Wanner added.

Wanner says the new website has "everything you need is now all in one place, including a page dedicated to their OVO Rosé, a page on its ever-growing Wine Club and a fully integrated e-commerce ordering site.

As the moniker suggests, the Wanners leave no doubt about the wines they spotlight. “I’m kind of a homer, for sure – it’s all about California, Oregon and Washington,” Wanner says of their Pinot Noir-heavy bottle list of approximately 330 wines. “That’s where my expertise lies, and I really love repping these brands and telling the stories of these winemakers and vineyard owners. And I see us as not being just a place that sells wine, but a space that builds community around our wine and around those stories."

The 411: West Coast Wine • Cheese shop has leaned heavily into its e-commerce and wine club businesses over the past several months of shelter in place. We'll let you know when they reopen their physical space. 31 Sunnyside Ave. MORE INFO.

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Let's Head to the Pitch: Dave Fromer Soccer Unveils 39th Annual Summer Camps – Larkspur, Mill Valley & Tahoe

6/23/2020

As we all know, every local sports organization has been scrambling over the past few weeks to get ready for summer camps in the midst of a health crisis that requires extensive health and safety protocols.

Dave Fromer Soccer has gone through that process and is unveiling its 39th Annual Summer Soccer Camps, with camps set for Mill Valley Larkspur and Lake Tahoe.

The soccer camps are for boys and girls of all levels, ages 5-14. "With the guidance of our dynamic, experienced coaching staff, campers will develop their conditioning, ball skills, tactical learning, and teamwork in an environment that encourages unity and growth," says Rachel Usher, the program's general manager. "Our summer camps are a great way to build confidence, meet new friends, and develop a love for the game of Soccer!"

Each summer camp is a three-week sessions, starting July 6-24 at Piper Park in Larkspur, then onto Friends Field July 27-Aug. 14, and then Pomin Park in Lake Tahoe Aug. 10-14. All camps will be half-day camps from Monday through Friday, 9am-12:30pm or 1-4pm for the 3 week duration. Camps will follow all county and state guidelines in response to COVID-19.

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Support Mill Valley Businesses As We Reopen, Safely – Here's Who's Open, Closed and Innovating!

6/23/2020

This post is being updated constantly to reflect the latest decisions by businesses under the shelter in place order. [Last Update 6.25.20].

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!)

Grocery Stores & Pharmacies

Mill Valley Market: OPEN. 7am-7:30pm. 415.388.3222. 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. 12 Corte Madera Ave. MORE INFO.

Good Earth Natural Foods: OPEN. Good Earth store hours are now 8am-9pm daily, with 8am-9am reserved for those who are 60+, pregnant, or immunocompromised. New: Good Earth To Go! Order your online groceries here. Curbside pick up and delivery available. 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." 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. OPEN. 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.

SweetE Organic: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT. 415-380-5000. Elana Turchon: "SweetE in Strawberry Village offers curbside service on Fridays and Saturdays, 12-2pm. Clients can order online and select curbside pick up at check out. Or call to place an order. Check out our special Mother’s Day chocolates, birthday boxes and chocolate care boxes!. Call or buy gift cards here. Strawberry Village, Suite 612. MORE INFO.

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.

Restaurants

Antone's East Coast Sub Shop: OPEN for takeout & delivery (via Uber Eats, GrubHub), incl. curbside pickup.415.888.3585. antoneseastcoastsubshop@gmail.com.10am-6pm, Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday. 558 Miller Ave. 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 INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING, AS WELL AS TAKEOUT/DELIVERY, AFTER JULY 6. Special takeout menu. 12-7pm daily. Curbside or delivery via Dine-In Marin. Buy gift cards here. MORE INFO.

Bungalow 44: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY (via DoorDash). 12-7pm. 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. MORE INFO.

Flour Craft Bakery: OPEN FOR OUTDOOR DINING, TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 415.384.8244. Join us Tuesday-Sunday, 8am-3pm for a properly distanced outdoor lunch on our expansive, sunny patio. Face coverings are required. Order ahead options, both online and by phone, are strongly encouraged, though walk-ups are welcome. We continue to deliver by Caviar with our meal series. The meal pickup details are live and available here. You can also buy gift cards here. Mill Valley Lumber Yard, 129 Miller Ave. #300. MORE INFO.

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 PICKUP AND DELIVERY. 415.888.2018. 12pm-8pm everyday for lunch and dinner. We are now open for lunch and our new executive chef has prepared some tasty items with locals in mind. Call or ORDER ONLINE HERE. We do ask that anyone picking up an order please wear a face covering at this time. Delivery options are also available through third-party delivery services! Buy gift cards for gifts and/or future use. 38 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Equator Coffees: 2 MILLER CAFE & PROOF LAB ARE OPEN FOR PICKUP ORDERS VIA EQUATOR APP. 8am-3pm, daily. Helen Russell: "A full coffee menu is on offer alongside a streamlined menu of pastry treats plus breakfast tacos on the weekend. Order remotely, stop by to pick up your order from a designated pick up area and enjoy safely! ⁠Your safety is our utmost concern. As such, we're serving pre-paid pick-up orders placed through the Equator Coffees app, available for iOS and Android, or placed through Online Cafe Orders at www.equatorcoffees.com. To encourage proper social distancing, we'll employ serving procedures that ensure a contactless coffee experience for both our team members and our customers." MORE INFO.

Grilly's: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT ONLY. Jim Revoir: "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. Cup of Joe's 7am-12pm, Joe's 11:30am-8pm. 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." 382 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Jolly King Liquors: Open 7 days, 11:30am-7:30pm. 393 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Juice Girl: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 415.322.6160. Mon.-Sat., 7am-6pm, Sat.-Sun., 8am-5pm. Karen Olson: "Customers can order and pay by phone and items can be picked up curbside. Free delivery between 11am-2pm daily. Extended delivery time through Caviar." 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 & Mobile Order ahead thru Peet’s App; Seating areas closed. No personal cups or 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.

Piazza D'Angelo: OPEN FOR PICKUP & DELIVERY. 4-8pm, daily. Owners Luigi Petrone & Felicia Ferguson: "Our takeout menu is available here." Curbside pickup available and delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Dine-in-Marin. MORE INFO.

Playa: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 12-8pm, Wed.-Sat., 12-6pm Sun. "Preorder your lunch or dinner with our new online order form. Visit our website and click the Online Order Form tab. It's super easy! 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. Deliveries are from 4:15-8:30pm. 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. 415.381.1070. 3-7pm, 7 days a week. Call for curbside delivery, offering beer & wine selections for pickup. 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.

Vasco: OPEN for TAKEOUT AND CURBSIDE PICKUP. 415.381.3343. Paul Lazzareschi: "Reopened for takeout orders of our full menu. At the outset of the SIP, Lazzareschi had launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the employees. 106 Throckmorton Ave. MENU HERE. MORE INFO.

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.

BŌL Superfood Cafe: OPEN 9-3pm: Tuesday - Friday, 9-4pm: Saturday - Sunday. Customers can order online (boloflove.com) or in person. Safely enjoy your immunity boosting goodness with outdoor seating in the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. 129 Miller Ave. Gift cards here. MORE INFO.

Kitchen Sunnyside: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. Daily 9am-2pm. 31 Sunnyside Ave. MORE INFO.

Pizza Antica: OPEN FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. "We are open for outdoor dining! Perfect timing, as it is al fresco season in Mill Valley. Our temporary hours are daily, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. We can’t wait to see you!" 415.383.0600. 4pm-8pm nightly. Call or order online. All sales are used to support employees. Walk-ups are also welcome. Buy gift cards here. 800 Redwood Hwy. 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.

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.

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.

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. 415.888.8303. 11:30am-8pm daily. 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.

Cafe del Soul: OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY. 415.388.1852. 10am-8pm daily. 247 Shoreline Hwy. MORE INFO.

Cast Iron Kitchen: OPEN. diane@castironkitchen.com. Diane Davidson: "We are a Mill Valley meal delivery business, in operation since 2012. We cook out of the Scout Hall building at 177 E Blithedale and deliver all over MV (and SF.) We are operating under great care and caution to keep people fed during these times. We are also feeding underserved community members and delivering organic grocery staples." MORE INFO.

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

Harmony Restaurant: OPEN FOR TAKE HOME. 11am-2:30pm and 5-9:30pm. Strawberry Village, 800 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 401. 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.

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.

Shelter Bay Cafe: OPEN. 415.261.7441. Mon.-Fri., 7AM-4PM. Rawad AH:"We serve breakfast and lunch and take online and phone orders for pick up. We've partnered with Door Dash, Ubers Eat and Grab Hub for deliveries. Also, we can support big catering orders through EZ Cater or Phone Calls where we make the deliveries." 655 Redwood Highway Suite 103. 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.

Swirl. OPEN.The Shine Family: "Swirl is now open for ice cream and ice cream cake delivery to the front door. People can order online at www.millvalleyswirl.com and we will deliver to them." 417 Miler Ave. 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: OPEN FOR TAKE HOME. 8am-3pm. Strawberry Village. 800 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 125. MORE INFO.

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

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

Hardware, Garden & Home Supply

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.

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.

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. Photo by Dawn Uhalley.

Green Door Design: OPEN FOR WEBSITE & EMAIL ORDERS. Susie Turner: “We are able to safely deliver our arrangements door to door, with no person to person contact required.” 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.

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.

Sundry: OPEN WITH LIMITED HOURS. Open Sat.-Sun., 11am-4pm. 118 Throckmorton Ave. 415.326.5100.

The Goods: OPEN WITH LIMITED HOURS. Open Fri.-Sun., 11am-4pm. 6 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Health & Wellness

B12 Love Lounge: OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 415.569.2099 call or text. millvalley@b12love.com. Only open for appointments Tuesday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. BUY GIFT CARDS HERE. 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 Therapeutics / MV Acupuncture Center: CLOSED. Carol Meer: "“We are not open. But we do project to open in mid-May and will only have one practitioner at a time and one patient at a time in the building. We will sanitize the space and change all table coverings before seeing the next client/patient. We will each wear a mask and our patient/client will wear a mask upon entering the building. We are following the guidelines of the American Massage Therapy Association as to when and how to open and what protocol to follow for both our massage clients and our acupuncture patients.” MORE INFO.

Boyle Park Tennis: CLOSED. 415.388.6523. chris@boyleparktennis.com. Chris Reiff: "Our courts were closed on March 16. We run MV Recreation and Enrichment Tennis programs." MORE INFO.

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

Cafe of Life Chiropractic: OPEN. 415.389.1098. staff@cafeoflifemarin.com. For Essential Care and to Help patients build Natural Immunity with Chiropractic. Seth Labott: "Check our website for updates on our measures and precautions. We are following all CDC guidelines. 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.

FitWise Pilates: OPEN – WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION – AS OF MONDAY, JUNE 29. Ronda Priestner: "We will be serving private sessions, duets and reformer classes in the open air studio and Outside Chair classes on the deck under the Redwoods. 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.

Mad Dogs & Englishman: OPEN FOR RENTALS. They are offering 2-for 1-rental gift cards. Customers can call or email to buy one at 415-326-5141 or 831-250-7687 or info@maddogscarmel.com. 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 DERMATOLOGY CARE. 415.634.8411. In an effort to meet the Dermatologic needs of our patients, we are still offering teledermatology appointments through videocall/telephone, Zoom and FaceTime. 655 Redwood Hwy. Suite 100. MORE INFO.

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.

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.

Dr. Janis Phelps: CLOSED. 415.575.6243. jphelps@ciis.edu. Dr. Phelps: "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.

Pets

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 FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP AND IN-STORE SHOPPING. 415.388.PETS. 2013@woodlandspet.com. 10AM-8PM everyday, with strict social distancing protocols. Our self-service Pet Wash is available to clean your furry family members. We have also launched a new website, where you can browse our store and place your order online, for pickup curbside! 701 Strawberry Village. MORE INFO.

Banks & Financial Services

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.

Private Mortgage Advisors: OPEN. 415.496-2938 tabel@pmaloans.com, Working remotely Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm. 32 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941. 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.

Retail

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 be offering free pick up and delivery for cleaning and repair. I will be offering free online appraisals via e-mail or FaceTime Rhabib@Alexandersrugs.com or Cell/Text 415-309-3045. Offering gift certificates at a variety of price points. Call or email. 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.

Aviator Nation: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. "Please email millvalley@aviatornation.com or call to arrange your order and pickup!" 129 Miller Ave., Ste. 700. MORE INFO.

Bloomingayles: OPEN FOR PICKUP. 415.298.4047. info@gaylenicoletti.com. Wed.-Sat. 11am-5pm or by appointment. Open for window shopping, picking up orders + looking in the doorway for treasures. Please call Gayle ahead of time to place orders for pickup or delivery. Gift cards available. 129 B Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Famous4: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. 415.388.2550. Famous4@comcast.net. "Contact us today for curbside pickup to keep our local economy alive during this international downturn. See the clothes online, call or email. We're also offering discount gift certificates for future purchases - Good 30 days from Purchase." 96 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

FarmhouseUrban: OPEN FOR PICKUP OF ONLINE ORDERS. Serena Armstrong: "We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new FarmHouseUrban website! Along with the amazing Jessica MacLeod @jess__goes, this project has been months in the making. It’s a wonderful feeling to finally be able to share it with you. We hope you will take some time to enjoy perusing our special collections of home products as well as our Studio pages which explain how our design process works and how we can help you transform your home even while sheltering in place. The blog is also back on our Journal page, so please subscribe to receive each new post directly to your inbox. To our local Marin community, an immense thank you for your steadfast commitment to supporting small businesses. We can’t wait to see you all once again!!" 129 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

J. McLaughlin: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE RETAIL. 415.888.9917. "For now we will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays for curbside pickup for about 5 hours a day. We are currently working out the exact hours." Dedicated parking space outside our storefront for curbside pickup. 75 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

Lulu Designs Jewelry: OPEN FOR ONLINE ORDERS. UPDATE: Offering 20% off the whole site right now. The code is VIP20." Stacy King: "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.

Makers Market: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. Manager Lythia Angell: "Supporting Makers Market is more than just propping up a local business. All our products are sourced and in the US. 129 Miller Ave., Ste. 603. Gift cards here. MORE INFO.

Mike's Camera: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. "We are currently open Monday thru Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-5. We have 3 ways of shopping: 1. Online with free shipping on orders over $50. 2. Curbside pickup. 3. Personalized shopping inside the store with facial coverings required to enter. Customers are let in let in as room permits...usually 2-3 at a time at most. 214 Strawberry Village. 415.383.6477. MORE INFO.

Mill Valley Flowers: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP OF PHONE & ONLINE ORDERS. 415.388.7781. Annabella Erickson: "Great news today. We are open again for pickups and deliveries. Our website is also ready for your online orders! Hop on over to millvalleyflowers.com or you can always call us at 415-388-7781. #flowersheal. MORE INFO.

Mill Valley Music: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP OF 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.

Once Around: OPEN FOR PICKUP AND PURCHASES AT DOORWAY. May 22-25 1-5pm and from May 25 onwards, 11am-5pm everyday. 129 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Poet and/the Bench: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP – PHONE & EMAIL. 415.569.2383. Tue.-Sun, 11am-4pm. "We are open for Curbside and Walk Up Pickup and transactions, outside our doors. Read our Site Specific Protection Plan for more details. Curbside delivery to your car is available if you have pre-paid, found parking in front of the shop and called us at 415-569-4383 to let us know you are arriving. Walk-Up/Pick-Up transactions on Throckmorton and El Paseo Lane will occur outside the shop, in the doorways. You can pre-buy via our Shop section. We can also virtually curate by phone / FaceTime to pre-buy at 415-569-4383; view shop windows, website & Instagram for pretty things. Wear a mask, practice social distancing. We'll be practicing strict cleaning protocols and safe engagement with you." Dedicated parking space out front for curbside pickup. Buy gift cards here!"  MORE INFO.

Pollen + Wool: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP AND WINDOW SHOPPING. 415.326.5177. info@pollenandwool.com. 12-4pm, Thurs. through Sun. Buy gift cards here. 221 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

Prevalent Projects: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP, ONLINE SALES & CONSULTATIONS. 415.888.3257. info@prevalentprojects.com. "Our online shop has added over 2000 products. Order online or call with questions!  Buy gift cards here. 61 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

Proof Lab Surf Shop: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. 415.380.8900. Open everyday for phone orders. Will package up for free delivery or ship from any of the stores.  Buy gift cards here. 244 Shoreline Hwy. MORE INFO.

Sofia Jewelry: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE SHOPPING, PICKUP AND REPAIRS. 11am-4pm, Thurs.-Sat. Sophie Priolo: "We are still offering virtual shopping experiences, free local delivery and free shipping. As always, we are following the county guidelines for a safe re-opening. We look forward to seeing your masked faces soon!" Gift Certificates of any amount are available to purchase. MORE INFO.

Stick & Ball: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. 1pm-5pm, Mon-Fri. info@stickandball.com. Buy gift cards here. 177 E. Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Terrestra: OPEN AND WELCOMES CURBSIDE PICKUP ORDERS WITH A DISCOUNT FOR THE COMMUNITY. 888.808.GIFT. 11 am-2pm, Mon.-Fri. Anyone who orders for curbside pickup at terrestra.com will receive an automatic 10% off their purchase when they enter the code 94941 and select Pickup during checkout. Phone orders also welcome. 30 Miller Ave. More Info.

The Edit: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. Call 415.713.6456 to purchase gift cards. MORE INFO.

The Store: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. 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.

The Rug Establishment: OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 415.755.0922. Michaelattherugest.com. "We will be open by "Appointment Only" until further notice. Please contact Michael if you'd like to make an appointment or if you wish to purchase gift cards." MORE INFO.

Toyhouse Mill Valley: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE 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. Dedicated parking space out front for curbside pickup. 515 Miller Ave. 415.381.4869. 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.

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

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.

Collective Hearts Jewelry: OPEN ONLINE. MORE INFO.

Diamonds in the Rough Consignment: CLOSED. 415. 388.7773. sibby23@gmail.com GIFT CERTIFICATES can be purchased by email and either mailed or kept on file at the store until you're ready to shop. 448 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

UPDATE Marin Theatre Company: CLOSED. "We are deeply heartbroken to announce that Marin Theatre Company will be cancelling performances for the rest of the 2019/20 season. This includes the planned productions of Jordan Tannahill's Botticelli in the Fire and Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over. " MORE INFO.

Please find the full release pasted below, attached as a PDF, and available to read/download on our website HERE.

Singers Marin: CLOSED. 415.383.3712. singers@singersmarin.org. Jan Pedersen Schiff: "There are no more rehearsals until further notice. Our Spring concerts for May 9 & 10 have been postponed, hopefully we will be able to present them at the end of Summer." MORE INFO.

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.

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.

Roco Dance & Fitness: OPEN. 415.388.6786. Annie Parr: "We are holding youth dance camps both indoor and outdoor." 237 Shoreline Hwy., #A. MORE INFO.

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

Hotels

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.

Mountain Home Inn: OPEN. 415.381.9000. email innkeeper@mtnhomeinn.com. The patio is open - come enjoy the view! Gift Certificates. 810 Panoramic Hwy. MORE INFO.

Pelican Inn: OPEN. 415.383.6000. 10 Pacific Way, Muir Beach. MORE INFO.

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

Kids

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.

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.

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.

CreativeCave: OPEN FOR ONLINE CLASSES. Design Thinking studio for kids. Animation, Stop Motion, fashion, illustration and much more! Currently closed but offering these online classes: 3D modeling, Cartooning, Comic design and Fashion Illustration. MORE INFO.

LifeWorks Learning Center: OPEN. Jai Flicker: "Students (and their parents!) are greatly benefitting from online tutoring with LifeWorks during school closures. We are now working with K-12 students and have tutors available to support your children Sunday - Friday. Jai is continuing his parent coaching services and recently launched a series of "Parenting in a Pandemic" webinars with local child psychologist, Dr. Jeremy Jensen. LifeWorks is providing students with the ability to connect with tutors and other students virtually while receiving academic support and mentoring. Students participate in tutoring via Zoom, which includes a whiteboard for tutors and students to work through problems together, screen sharing for students to share materials on their computers, and breakout rooms for small group sessions. Our tutors are also equipped with document cameras so that students can see them work through problems on hard copies of their assignments." MORE INFO.

Roco Dance: OPEN. Owner Annie Parr: "We are running dance camps for youth and remote classes for adults." 237 Shoreline Hwy # A. 415.388.6786. MORE INFO.

Sprout San Francisco: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP. 415.389.1312. daisi@sproutsanfrancisco.com and whitney@sproutsanfrancisco.com. Suzanne Price: "We still have a store full of beautiful organic cotton clothing for kids up to 6 years old, lots of safe toys, and all of your baby and toddler essentials needs from bottles and personal care to eating supplies and bibs. Even cribs and mattresses and carseats and strollers for new parents. We are available for curbside pickup, usually during the week. Please email to help you find what you need." BUY GIFT CARDS HERE. 12 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

Writers Workshop: OPEN VIRTUALLY. Owner Karen Benke is happy to send you gift cards for future workshops. Contact her at Karen@karenbenke.com.

Auto Repair & Gas Stations

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: OPEN BY APPOINTMENT. 415.388.1800. Kendal Savelli: "We are open by appointment, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm." 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.

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.

Beauty

HoneyGirl Beauty: OPEN FOR DELIVERY AND ONLINE ORDERS. 415.488.3150. "Liana Belli: "We just launched an online store! 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.

Shavery Barbershop: CLOSED. 142 East Blithedale Ave. MORE INFO.

Christopher Salon: CLOSED. 415.888.2646. BUY GIFT CARDS HERE. 23 Throckmorton Ave. MORE INFO.

Noelle Hernandez Aesthetics: CLOSED. 510.457.8869. nhaesthetics@gmail.com. BUY GIFT CARDS HERE. 45 Camino Alto, Suite 108. MORE INFO.

Salon 171: CLOSED. 415.389.0205. anya-salon171@comcast.net. 505 Miller Ave. MORE INFO.

SkinSpirit: CLOSED. 800 Redwood Hwy. MORE INFO.

Consumer & Business Services

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.

Fernwood Cemetery : OPEN. 415.383.7100. Janeth Gomez: "We are open and serving the community. We are closed to the general public for hiking, jogging and dog walking but open to visitors, relatives/friends who have loved ones buried here. We are still giving tours by appointment. Weekend visitors should call to make an appointment." 301 Tennessee Valley Rd. 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.

Makeshop by Brit + Co: OPEN FOR ONLINE CLASSES. hello@brit.co. Brit Morin: "Right now, our primary offering is our online creative and business classes. Learn skills ranging from entrepreneurship and coding, to painting and cake decorating. We just launched an All Access Pass for all the courses (120+) at just $10/month. You can access them here: brit.co/learn." www.facebook.com/makeshopmv. 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.

Mill Valley Studio: OPEN BY APPOINTMENT. Customers looking to purchase a photo shoot with Cameron can email owner@themillvalleystudio.com. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WeWork: OPEN. 877.804.3220. Open 24/7 to members. 1 Belvedere Dr. MORE INFO.

WIGT: OPEN. 415.381.3227. wigt@wigt.com. Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Taking orders by phone or email. We are offering $15 OFF orders of $100 or more. Get the word out that you’re open… We print disposable menus, social distancing floor signs, vinyl banners, take out menus, direct mailers, flyers, brochures, and more! Don’t have artwork? We do design too! One coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer expires June 15, 2020. 324 Miller Ave. 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.

Insurance & Financial Services

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Non Profits & Churches

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.

Real Estate

Compass : OPEN. 415.384.1111. Maria Michener: "Our office is closed but agents are still open for business. They can be reached directly, via compass.com, or by calling the main office line." 32 Miller Ave. MORE INFO .

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

Katrina Kehl: OPEN. 415.378.9267. katrina.kehl@compass.com. Katrina Kehl: "I am SIP and working from my home office. Thankfully, so much of what I do can be done virtually. But, what I can't do until SIP is lifted, is see my clients and prepare homes for sale or meet clients at homes. All of this will have to wait." MORE INFO.

Sharon Kramlich: OPEN. 415.609.4773. sharon.kramlich@compass.com. Sharon Kramlich: "I am grateful to serve my clients at a time that home has never been more important." 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.

Wendy Crowe Real Estate: OPEN. 415-713-6496. wendypcrowe@gmail.com. Wendy Crowe: "Real Estate has been deemed an "essential business" by the Marin County Department of Health. We are working according to COVID-19 guidelines, and are available for your real estate needs in Marin and Lake Tahoe areas." MORE INFO.

William Norton Johnson Real Estate Co. OPEN. 415.608.2381. wnjrealestate@gmail.com. Open by appointment. 591 Redwood Hwy, Suite 2125. MORE INFO.

Events

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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MV Arts Commission, Kiddo! Tease 'Urban Knitting' Public Art Project on Trees in Depot Plaza in October

6/23/2020

The Mill Valley Arts Commission (MVAC) and Kiddo!, the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation, are launching a public art project on the Mill Valley Downtown Plaza in an effort to create public art that brings the community together.

Everyone can participate and/or enjoy the installation by walking through or driving by the plaza. This will be a temporary installation and is commonly called "urban knitting" or "yarn bombing." It will involve safely and temporarily covering some of the trees in the plaza with knit or crocheted patches of yarn and flowers. See above for examples of other Urban Knitting projects.

Organizers plan to launch the installation on Oct. 6, and it will remain up for 7-10 days.

How you can get involved:
We would love to involve all in the community who would like to participate. If you would like to become involved, please knit or crochet a 12 inch square or rectangle (rectangular pieces should not exceed 12 inches in height.) The color theme is to be reds, yellows and greens. However, if you don't have those colors - make something anyway! Nothing will be turned away! If you don't like to knit or crochet - you can also finger crochet the flowers that will also be used in the project. Here, a smooth yarn works better than a furry one. Here is a video that shows you how to make one: How to Finger Crochet a Flower.

Easy drop-off at the Mill Valley Community Center
A convenient drop box will be located outside the front entrance of the
Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.
You may drop off your knitted piece
Monday - Friday between 10:00am - 2:30pm.

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The California Honeydrops Release 'Just One More, And Then Some,' Play Virtual Show at Sweetwater – June 26

6/21/2020

The California Honeydrops, a blues and R&B band that formed in November 2007 playing in BART stations of Oakland, are set to celebrate the release of their Just One More, And Then Some EP on June 26 with a virtual performance at Sweetwater Music Hall, to be live streamed for free online.

The one-night performance begins at 7pm PT. The band will also be selling exclusive merch to mark the arrival of their first album since last year’s Honeydrops Live 2019.

“We wanted the EP to be super raw and to reflect how we play live, so there’s little to no dubbing on the tracks—what you hear is what you get,” Singer/multi-instrumentalist Lech Wierzynski said of the forthcoming album with its original announcement earlier this year. “They’re fun, upbeat songs. Kind of let your hair down, celebrate joy and making music together. That’s why people come to our shows, so we tried to capture that feeling during a time when we can’t gather, a time when people may be looking for a little love and connection. As always, more than anything that’s what we’re trying to put out there.”

The live stream of the California Honeydrops' performance at the Sweetwater Music Hall on June 26 is free. RSVP “tickets” can be accessed here.

MORE INFO.

Laugh Out Loud: Throckmorton Theatre Posts Archived Live Sets From Classic Tuesday Night Comedy Shows

6/21/2020

For the past three-plus months, we've all been deprived of the communal gathering that is at the heart of Mill Valley.

One of those places that has been forced to go quiet during the shelter is the Throckmorton Theatre, where Tuesday Night Comedy has reigned for years. In a gesture of goodwill and in celebration of laughter, the Throckmorton staff has been posting archived Tuesday Night Comedy sets from some of the biggest names in comedy.

Robin Williams and Dana Carvey

Mark Pitta, Dana Carvey and Will Durst

Featuring Maria Bamford and Kevin Meaney

Featuring Kevin Pollack

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Let's Do This Mill Valley: We're Just $7k Shy of COVID-19 Fund's Goal of $100K to Issue 100 $1,000 Local Biz Grants

6/18/2020

Oh, man, are we close to the finish line.

Since its launch in April, the Mill Valley Chamber’s COVID-19 MV Business Fund has raised $93,000 to support local businesses amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Every $1,000 raised equals a $1,000 direct cash grant issued to local businesses who met a baseline of criteria. The total raised includes $15,000 from the County of Marin and $2,500 from the Bank of Marin, enough to fun 93 grants, more than 75 of which have already been received by local businesses and nonprofits.

We'd love a last final push to put us over the top. You can donate via either GoFundMe or MarinLink, the latter of which both the County and Bank of Marin have utilized on our project’s behalf. THANK YOU!

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O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Hosts Virtual Conversation with Newly Formed Marin City Arts & Culture – June 23

6/18/2020

Ceramic Sculptor and Painter Zwanda Cook, Executive Director Oshalla Diana Marcus and Painter Orin Carpenter in front of the MC Arts Gallery. Courtesy image.

On Tuesday, June 23, Erma Murphy and Ellen Mattesi, co-directors of the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts their first ever Zoom conversation with another local arts organization.

"Join in and discover what the newly formed Marin City Arts and Culture is doing to promote and support their artists, and meet the organization's executive director Oshalla Diana Marcus and four of the organizations working artists," Murphy says.

MC Arts and Culture is a membership-based group of black artists in various disciplines, including art, music, theater, dance and literary arts devoted to preserving African American cultural art forms; inspiring, mentoring and supporting new artists, and making others aware of the wealth of creativity arising from the county’s black community.

The artists on the call will Include:
Zwanda Cook – Ceramic Sculptor and Painter
Lumumba Edwards – Painter
Malaak Atkins – Mixed Media Artist
Orin Carpenter – Painter

The conversation is set for Tuesday, June 23 at 5pm via Zoom. GO HERE TO ACCESS THE EVENT.

MORE INFO ON MARIN CITY ARTS & CULTURE AND CULTURE ARTISTS.

Participants are encouraged to join in the two-part Juneteenth Virtual Event: Friday June 19 and Saturday, June 27 from 10am to 10pm. MORE INFO HERE.

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Board of Supervisors Vote to Cap Fees at 15 Percent from Restaurant Delivery Services like Grubhub and UberEats

6/18/2020

The Marin County Board of Supervisors quickly approved a resolution this week that caps the fees charged by restaurant delivery apps like Doordash and Grubhub, which just reached a deal to be bought by European food delivery service Just Eat Takeaway for $7.3 billion, at 15 percent of the purchase price of the order.

The resolution, which we previewed last week, acknowledges that the shelter in place order that went into effect March 17 "placed a sudden and severe financial strain on many restaurants, particularly those that are small businesses that already operate on thin margins, adding to financial pressures in the industry that predate the COVID-19 crisis."

It also notes that "restaurants, and particularly restaurants that are small businesses with few locations, have limited bargaining power to negotiate lower fees with third-party platforms, given the high market saturation of third-party platforms, and the dire financial straits small business restaurants are facing in this COVID-19 emergency."

The resolution takes effect June 22, only impacts restaurants in unincorporated Marin like Strawberry and Tam Valley. So the Mill Valley City Council would need to approve it to impact restaurant deliveries within city limits.

The regulation would remain in place until the county lifts the order prohibiting indoor dining, which is expected to come as soon as June 29, AND the board rescinds it.

But the resolution holds out the possibility that it stays on the books for a while: "Even when dine-in service is allowed by the Public Health Officer in the future, it is unclear how rapidly dine-in service will begin to resume and restaurants may continue to see a significant loss of revenue for an ongoing period of time as dine-in service is reintroduced."

“This initiative is a small way of continuing to offer protection to small businesses in unprecedented times,” Supervisor Damon Connolly said. “We look forward to a fuller reopening in a safe way going forward.”

The regulation would not apply to delivery services delivering orders from chain/formula restaurants with 11 or more locations and/or standardized array of merchandise, a standardized facade, a standardized decor and color scheme, uniform apparel and standardized signage.

“People have migrated to these services and a large portion of our business is now done via home delivery,” Rustic Bakery Founder Carol Levalley wrote to the board in seeking the regulation. “We have no choice to participate in these services or we’d see our already diminished business shrink even more.”

GO HERE FOR MORE CONTEXT ON THE DIFFICULT CHOICES RESTAURANTS FACE IN WORKING WITH APP-BASSED DELIVERY SERVICES.

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Outdoor Art Club Awards Leadership Scholarship to Graduating Tamalpais High Student Kavi Dolasia

6/18/2020

Kavi Dolasia

The Outdoor Art Club has awarded its annual Leadership Scholarship to Tamalpais High School graduating senior Kavi Dolasia.

The nonprofit organization established a $1,000 annual scholarship in 2019 to be awarded to a female graduating student at Tamalpais High School who has a record of strong academic achievement and has demonstrated exemplary leadership through activities that support the Club’s values.

OAC officials says that Dolasia is a young woman of remarkable talent and promise. She is the co-founder and President of “Reaching Out With Robotics,” a weekly after-school teaching institute targeting underrepresented groups that now has eight chapters across California. She was one of 10 girls in the country selected as an Ambassador for TechGirls, a United States State Department initiative to build cross-cultural connections through technological discovery. She developed the health app Chew IQ, winner of the Best Marin/Web App Award at the 2017 Marin County Office of Education Hackathon and the People’s Choice Award at the 2017 Bizworld Girlpreneur Competition.

She also held an internship with California Assembly Member Marc Levine, engaging with local communities on a number of important issues. At Tam High, she was the News Editor of the Tam News, President of the Honors Society, and played varsity field hockey.

Ms. Dolasia will attend the University of California at Berkeley in the fall, with a major in Economics and Business Administration.

The Outdoor Art Club was founded in 1902 and is dedicated to the protection and beautification of outdoor spaces, wildlife conservation, and other civic, literary, and charitable work.

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From Policing to Housing, MV City Council Dives Into Systemic Racism and Inequality, Commits to Action

6/16/2020

A peaceful protest in support of Black Lives Matter in Mill Valley on June 5.

Editor's note: A five-hour, town hall-style meeting on the subject of institutional racism and systemic inequality is not business-as-usual for the Mill Valley City Council. In recognition of that, and of the multitude of voices that participated, we are giving this event the importance – and ridiculously long length – that it deserves. Thank you.

Mill Valley Mayor Sashi McEntee.

In the two weeks since Mayor Sashi McEntee quickly moved past a resident’s question about the Black Lives Matter movement in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, failing to match the urgency of the moment, members of the Mill Valley City Council have been scrambling to respond.

They’ve attended multiple listening sessions with constituents, got an earful at local protests and rallies, consulted with past Mill Valley mayors and councilmembers and crafted a strong statement in support of BLM and promised tangible action to come.

On Monday, that work began, with more than 300 listeners watching closely as councilmembers dove deeply into an array of recommendations directly from the community and committed to a range of next steps, including turning that statement into a resolution that the council plans to approve in July (MORE INFO HERE).

In doing so, councilmembers exhibited diligence and a seriousness of purpose that matched the community outcry arising out of McEntee’s misstep. Mill Valley resident Patricia Kittredge noted that McEntee’s blunder might have brought an unexpected benefit to the community.

“If that mistake had not been made, we would not stand as strong as we are now,” she told the council and hundreds of listeners online. “Her mistake was a wake up call for us as well – it was a blessing in disguise.”

McEntee kicked off the virtual town hall-style meeting with an apology.

"I’m sorry – I didn't convey my true feelings in the moment,” she said, noting her place as the first person of color to serve as mayor in Mill Valley’s history. “I am a dark-skinned woman whose parents came to this country from Sri Lanka, a country torn apart by ethnic civil war. I am committed to doing anti-racism and justice work in this community. Tonight is just a beginning – let us be ready to do the real work.”

“There are a lot of people reeling from the news of still more deaths (like that of Rayshard Brooks 18 days after Floyd),” she continued. “All of us need to make space for more stories and more voices. It's going to be uncomfortable.”

As a starting point, McEntee pointed to President Barack Obama’s four-point call to action, via his My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, for mayors, city councils, and police oversight bodies to address police use of force policies:

1. Review your police use of force policies.
2. Engage your communities by including a diverse range of input, experiences, and stories in your review.
3. Report the findings of your review to your community and seek feedback.
4. Reform your community’s police use of force policies.

“From what I see, Mill Valley is ready to make those changes,” McEntee said. “I believe in Mill Valley and I am ready to stand with you and do this work.”

Each councilmember followed with their own mea culpa for not catching the insensitivity on June 1 in the moment.

“The public has provided us with excellent ideas and it's our job to listen and reflect and make change happen,” Vice Mayor John McCauley said.

"I want to be a part of a new structure that elevates the voices of black people in our community," Councilmember Tricia Ossa said. "I recognize the immense privilege I have as a white woman in Mill Valley, and I have become more aware of disparities in our community."

“I can try to empathize but I have no idea what the black experience must be like in America,” added Councilmember Urban Carmel, pointing to data that overwhelmingly indicates massive gaps in income, incarceration rates and the likelihood of dying from coronavirus, among many others. “From the stories that I have heard in our community, we live in two different Americas and two different Mill Valleys.

“We have not been paying attention and not living up to the values we espouse,” he added. “The challenge for this council and community is to finally change that narrative. People are frustrated and they are done with excuses. Every person in our town needs to feel safe and equal.”

For the bulk of the next several hours, the council turned the event over to the community for comments, both spoken and submitted digitally. Despite the coronavirus-era oddity of audio comments coming from digital devices scattered throughout 94941 and beyond, the sequencing was relatively smooth, and the vast majority of comments moved the conversation forward. Scroll down for a sampling.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Clockwise from top left, Mayor Sashi McEntee, Vice Mayor John McCauley, Jim Wickham, Tricia Ossa and Urban Carmel. Courtesy image.

In the end, the Council agreed to take action on many of the recommendations, starting with the creation of an Inclusion & Diversity Task Force to review and develop additional actions, investigate best practices, and make specific recommendations to Council for next steps. The Council also agreed to pursue a number of those actions immediately, irrespective of the task force.

The Council agreed that the task force include people outside city limits, specifically Marin City. "The task force needs to identify all of the things that we’re not going to come up with on our own because most of us are not people of color," Carmel said.

The Council then went through a long list of suggestions, both within City operations and areas beyond direct City governance where the City could influence and/or partner with other government agencies or organizations.

Police
That process started with the Mill Valley Police Department, for which there were 22 recommendations, including transparency on instances of MVPD’s use of force and complaints against officers, as well as information on traffic stops and crime statistics.

“There is nothing on this list that I would take off the list,” McCauley said. “Everything is on the table.”

Those suggestions, available here, included an analysis of how MVPD policies compare with that of the recommendations of #8cantwait, a data-driven campaign to bring change to police departments and reduce the number of deaths and injuries related to interaction with police.

“This is a serious effort that deserves our focus,” McCauley said.

It also included exploring a council-added recommendation of seeing how Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD), a community-based diversion approach with the goal “reducing unnecessary justice system involvement of people who participate in the program.

“Maybe there are times when you might not need to send a police officer on a call,” McCauley said, noting that, given the small size of MVPD with just 22 officers, the City would need to lean on the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. “I would like to see if we can operationalize this as a county.”

The Council recommended that the police department make its 734-page policy manual more accessible to the public.

(Focusing on existing police department policies) is obviously the most immediate thing that needs to happen,” Carmel added, noting the need to dig into the department’s budget and making sure it is money well spent. “What is our spending relative to other counties? Is it normal as a percentage of our revenues? Some basic benchmarking on our spending on the police force.”

McEntee noted the City’s recent move toward shared police services with Sausalito and need to explore other regional approaches.

Housing
“It’s a very difficult situation,” said Carmel, who serves on the City’s Affordable Housing Committee with McCauley. “Mill Valley is a very built-out environment – there’s very little land that’s available aside from areas we’ve got along Miller Avenue.”

That said, the council did approve, in 2017 an affordable housing ordinance in 2017, an attempt to combat the growing shortage of workforce housing in the area. The law requires 25 percent of homes in new developments with four or more units be rented or sold at “affordable” rates. It also levies a 1 percent fee on construction projects that cost more than $100,000, with the money going into a fund to support affordable housing initiatives.

“Our town has worked really hard on this,” McCauley said, pointing to the 25 percent requirement, calling the lack of progress to date frustrating.

Carmel urged affordable housing advocates to attend upcoming meetings on the subject. “I can tell you that the people who are opposed to (affordable housing), they will be there.”

McEntee said the City should work with the County of Marin on language around racially restrictive housing covenants, both historical and current, “not removing them entirely but record the document and issuing a new document that repudiates them,” according to a recommendation from Assistant City Attorney Inder Khalsa.

Schools
While merging the Sausalito-Marin City and Mill Valley school districts is outside the jurisdictional purview of the City, councilmembers expressed a willingness to raise awareness and public pressure on opportunities for greater integration of students at younger ages to foster familiarity.

“Let’s understand what the barriers are there,” Carmel said. “It could go a long way towards fostering inclusion in our society at a younger age for both young parents and young children.”

Mill Valley Recreation & City Services
The Council also expressed support for increased inclusivity at places like the Mill Valley Community Center, specifically by offering the same fee structure to residents from unincorporated Mill Valley and outside city limits.

Arts & Culture
The council expressed support for an array of cultural initiatives, including a massive “Black Lives Matter” street painting – with 16 artists each creating one letter within the phrase, as has occurred in many American cities – at the intersection of Miller Ave. and Camino Alto. The Arts Commission is set to dive into the project soon. The council also supported an oral history project on the history of the African-American community in Mill Valley and southern Marin, as well as using the Downtown Plaza as a forum for BLM speaker series “where the conversation can continue,” Councilman Jim Wickham said.

The Road Ahead
The council also agreed to turn its recent statement in support of Black Lives Matter into a resolution, which carries additional weight, they said.

At the conclusion of the event, councilmembers expressed a willingness to revisit its standing policy on not addressing matters raised within public open time, from which the massive controversy originated when McEntee didn’t treat the inquiry with the seriousness it deserved.

“There’s room for us to be a little less formal and a little more interactive,” Carmel said. “When people ask questions, we should answer them, and if we don’t know the answer, we’ll promise to get back to them in a short period of time. We don’t have to be too worried about being engaged in discussion with people in this community and getting into trouble.”

“We have very broad discretion about what is a local or national issue,” he added. “When there is an important thing going on, we shouldn’t be afraid to comment on it. We are the mouthpiece for our community and we shouldn’t be afraid of using it.”

They also expressed broad support for McEntee.

“If I felt that she had no commitment to addressing this task, I would’ve said that she should step down,” Wickham said. "But Sashi has shown her willingness to work at this and this is not the time for us as a council to take out a fellow councilmember over a five-second sound bite. This is how we can make changes. We recognize our mistakes and we move forward and become better people."

“A lot of former mayors have made big mistakes early on in their terms,” Carmel said. “The reality is that this is a hard role and we were not necessarily prepared to deal with it, especially with a 100-year pandemic, a 100-year recession and a 60-year civil rights action taking place. That is a lot to take on. As long as we are resolved to do better and really listen and take advice from other people on the council and the community, we’ll be better off going forward.”

“I appreciate hearing from your compassion and understanding and your ability to really take the bigger picture and help me to grow as mayor and help us grow as a council,” McEntee said. “I hope we can work together to mend the wounds in our community.”

Voices Carry

Here's a sampling of the community members who spoke at the meeting and what they had to say:

MVCAN co-founder Eileen Fisher to the council: “We will be watching you. Reforms are not good enough. Serious and structural change must occur. There must be a truth and reconciliation process in Mill Valley.”

Fellow MVCAN co-founder June Cooperman: “The local education system from kindergarten through high school has failed children of color in Mill Valley on so many levels. This has hit me very hard. We are asking the council to work with the Tam Union High School District to elucidate the problems we have and generate comprehensive solutions to them.”

Emily Ulhorn, board of trustee, Mill Valley School District: "We as a district have our work ahead of us to undo systemic racism in our district. We will start by acknowledging systemic racism. Our board stands ready to collaborate and share resources with the Sausalit-Marin City School District. We believe that working together will provide better outcomes for all children. The ultimate decision lies with voters in these districts." FULL LETTER HERE.

Seniors for Peace: “We know that true racial justice is not achievable by a task force with short term goals and low expectations."

Jasson Minadakis, artistic director at Marin Theatre Company: “Our mission is to present new American plays and more than half of our work focuses on BIPOC playwrights and artists. We have a national reputation for doing so. We can only do this important work in this community if Artists of Color and Patrons of Color feel safe and respected here, on the streets, in our schools when they perform, in our businesses, and in their homes for those who choose to live here. I am here to say that Mill Valley has NOT achieved that goal. I know this from the first-hand accounts of their treatment that Artists of Color working with us have brought to me, and I am confident that there are many instances that they have not revealed, because suffering indignities—being questioned why they are here, being followed, being insulted and even threatened—are unfortunately par for the course in white communities for them. MTC wants to work with the City officially, including with its public safety officers, to ensure the safety and respect of Artists and Patrons of Color in Mill Valley. We want a direct line to public safety officers who will look out for and protect our artists and patrons. We want the community of MV to know that they can come to our productions to experience the empathy that is theater’s beating heart. The City Council needs the experience we have as the Council moves to address racism and prejudice in our community, especially the implicit and under-the-surface kind that exists through bias, White-favoring structures and white authority.”

Kress Jack, a longtime local business owner and Mill Valley resident, told the community about a new nonprofit she and others have started called Raise the Frequency. “It is about how, out of the pain and disgust, our fellow humans are underserved. We as a community have been called to action to make a change. Our vision is to provide safe inclusive spaces without discrimination.” Jack said it is crucial for the city to allocate funding towards events and programming specifically focused on inclusion, from waivers on city facility rentals to speaker and entertainment fees. “We want to engage with you to create a more just reality for more members of our community.”

Antonina Markoff, principal at Markoff/Fullerton Architects: "Like others do, I support you and our community to be boldly anti-racist. To that end I want to specifically call on you to openly identify and remove and remediate the structural racism that persists in our city and it’s regulations that benefit white people and oppress black people and to make common-cause with our neighbors and the County to do the same. Structural Racism takes many pernicious forms. I want to particularly call out Structural Racism as is manifest in Zoning regulations. This section "2.5 Zoning" from the 2020 Marin County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Report explains: Zoning refers to regulations related to the use of land and land development in specific areas within a city, town or county. Zoning regulates building density and height restrictions, property lot sizes and the placement of buildings on lots. They also designate residential, commercial and industrial districts and determine the type of housing allowed within communities. Exclusionary zoning practices, including those that limit where, how, or if affordable housing can be developed, can result in creating and maintaining segregated communities."

Former City Council candidate Max Perrey slammed Mill Valley and Marin for its dubious track record on racial disparities and income inequality. “It has been too easy for too long to pretend that the inequities that we are all seeing don’t exist.”

Joan Steidinger said that “one of the things that all of us white people in Mill Valley need to do is to apologize and acknowledge the depth of the pain that African-Americans and people of color have experienced over many years.”

Amy Haven praised the overall tenor of the event, saying “the respect and mindfulness has been really powerful to hear.” She said that while affordable housing was necessary, it wasn’t the first step towards a more inclusive Mill Valley. “People of color need to feel safe and supported in Mill Valley. We need a permanent coalition to see how Mill Valley can truly diversify.”

Wesley Cabral said he would “love to see us as a community have some serious conversations about we might reallocate the budget of the police department or disband it completely,” and to “see if we can reduce the police budget in half and free up about $3.5 million and put it in other areas, with more attention to mental health and social services and education. School teachers should be making more than police officers.”

Longtime local affordable housing advocate Dennis Klein lambasted the council: “for over 30 years, Mill Valley has failed to build affordable housing, “perpetuating the discrimination that has been made highly visible by themurder of George Floyd.”

“We as white people have to look in the mirror and understand what we don’t know and how we are complicit with the situations we are trying to solve,” said Jasmine Gavam. “We all have work to do and we need to do so at a very personal level. You might want to consider hiring a chief diversity officer and hold up the mirror to you all.”

Jake Cohen, a Tam High student, told the council that “we’re stuck on this treadmill of reform” when police simply needed to be defunded, with resources allocated elsewhere, to areas like social services with 911 getting triaged depending on the situation. “The public should have access to all records of complaints filed against police,” he said. “This job holds too much power.”

Hilary Heaven told the story of her grandfather, Dr. Daniel Collins, who first tried to buy his house at 700 Summit Ave. in Mill Valley during the early 1950s but was prevented from doing so by a deed restriction preventing the sale to a black man. Collins, who died in 2007 at age 91 at The Redwoods, eventually convinced the owner to sell the house to him, but only after a battle. “That’s the thing about being black in this country,” Collins told the Marin IJ in 1995. “You don’t know how the hell a white person is going to treat you.” Collins was also the first black professor at the University of California at San Francisco’s School of Dentistry and one of the first black men in the country to serve on corporate boards. He also helped create what is now known as Lifehouse, a residential and counseling center for people with developmental disabilities located in San Rafael. Heaven, who has a 14-year-old child in the Mill Valley School District, urged the council to get behind efforts to merge the Sausalito-Marin City and Mill Valley school districts. “Diversify the school system earlier so that families and children get to know each earlier and interact.”

Elan Morpurgo: “People are talking about defunding the police. It’s a lovely idea. Maybe instead of defunding them, we could unarm the police. If you take the weapons away from the police, it would be less money and the police would be very grateful for not carrying all of this ammunition. They look like a Mack Truck with all of the ammunition on them. Be a peace force and not a war force.”

Tiffany Parker: “We have experienced so much prejudice and racially targeted profiling here in Mill Valley. It’s so deep-seated in this community and it starts at home. We’re missing the mark.” Parker pointed to a “Straight Outta Compton”-themed Edna Maguire fifth grade graduation party. “A room of 14 white moms and not one of them thought this was inappropriate,” she said.

Menden Kibera, one of the creators of the Change.org petition calling for McEntee’s resignation: “We still feel like she’s falling short. We’re so proud of everyone. And I’m impressed by Urban. He showed up after doing some homework. We want to be able to raise our kids here and feel like we’re part of the community. I'm pretty ashamed to be a member of this city. I really hope you guys are listening and ready to take action. I am not backing down and I hope you are committed to doing this work.”

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