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UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST
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Dear Southern Marin Community Members,
There are a wide variety of interesting and important events coming up in May and June, and I wanted to take a moment to share some of them with you. I hope to attend many of these myself, and I hope to see you there.
Stephanie
Join us on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 6:00-8:00pm on Zoom, when an independent environmental consultant will conduct a public scoping session inviting all interested parties to help set the depth, breadth, and direction of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Seminary project. Speakers will have 3 minutes each to provide public comment. Click here to learn more.
And in case you missed it, you can watch the recording of my May 11 Strawberry Meet-and-Greet, which included a presentation from County Environmental Planning Manager Rachel Reid, who provided a high-level overview of the general Environmental Impact Report (EIR) timeline and scoping session purpose/process, including how you can be involved. If you missed it, you can view the recording here.
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June 8 - Bothin Marsh Evolving Shorelines Community Meeting: Concepts Evaluation Presentation
The One Tam team has completed an analysis of the Draft Adaptation Concepts for enhancing the Bothin Marsh Open Space Preserve’s tidal marsh and elevating the Mill Valley-Sausalito Multi-Use Pathway. Please join in on June 8 from 6:00-7:00pm to learn about how they evaluated the ecological and public access benefits, as well as other important considerations for each of the concepts. They will also be sharing a summary of the Adaptation Concepts Survey and discussing how the community’s input informed their evaluation. The group looks forward to sharing next steps and hearing your comments and questions. Register in advance and view the Evolving Shorelines Storymap to learn more.
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May 18 - Supervisors to Receive Drought Update at Board Meeting
Representatives from the Marin Municipal Water District and North Marin Water District have been invited to make presentations to the Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, May 18 meeting. During the session, the Board also will consider adopting a resolution declaring a local emergency and imminent threat of disaster. Learn more.
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May 26 - Southern Marin "Prepare for Wildfire" Community Workshop
From 5:00-7:30pm on May 26, join FIRESafe Marin and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority for a workshop for Southern Marin residents to learn about wildfire science, defensible space, home hardening, community preparedness, personal preparedness, and evacuations. There will also be discussion and Q&A with experts. Visit FIRESafe Marin's website for the Zoom link, or watch live on Facebook.
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Subscribe to the Southern Marin Fire District's eNewsletter
Each edition of "Liberty Ship News" is full of important updates, events, fire safety tips, evacuation information, fire prevention and vegetation management activities, and more. Subscribe here.
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May 19 & 23 - Rental Assistance Events
The Marin County Rental Assistance Program is available to low-income Marin County residents and landlords to apply to receive 80% of unpaid back rent due between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. The online application is available now.
In-person assistance is available for those who do not have access to a computer or smart phone, or need additional help. Visit the Marin County Civic Center Exhibit Hall (in the back of the Marin County Fairgrounds), 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael on May 19 from 4:00-8:00pm or May 23 from 10:00am-3:00pm.
No appointment is necessary to receive assistance, and language translation services will be provided. Visitors only need to bring required documents. Assistance will be available for both landlords and tenants.
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May 27 - Bridging the Digital Health Divide
The Marin County Commission on Aging presents this special webinar designed to promote an understanding of Telehealth – the new normal – and what the County is doing to provide wider access throughout Marin. To register for this event, click here.
During this webinar, you will:
- Learn about the emerging role of Telehealth in our lives today - and what it will look like in the future.
- Understand the rewards and challenges of providing virtual care to patients.
- Hear about the virtual strategies the County has deployed to insure delivery of vital services during COVID-19.
- Become aware of the challenges and inequities the digital divide has created in Marin, especially in terms of access to healthcare.
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Hear about “Digital Marin,” a project that’s already starting to bridge the county’s digital divide.
Emergency Broadband Benefit is Now Available
Are you struggling to afford Internet service, or do you know someone who is? There is a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.
You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
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Share the Path! Please Enjoy the Mill Valley-Sausalito Multi-Use Path Responsibly.
Watch this short video from Marin County Parks and Open Space about how you can do your part to keep our public pathways and trails safe for everyone.
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