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Southern Marin Scoop - August 11, 2023 |
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Dear Friends and Neighbors in Southern Marin,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Southern Marin Scoop. As your Southern Marin County Supervisor, I would like to share some news and upcoming community events.
I am happy to announce a collaboration between the Marin Gateway Center and the Sausalito Marin City School District Community School, as the shopping center will provide supplies to students for the upcoming school year at an event tomorrow, Aug. 12, and promote the Community Schools Initiative.
I hope you join me at Tam Valley’s Creekside Friday Concert Series this evening, a cherished tradition that brings friends, families, and neighbors together. I am excited to sponsor the musical talent, Marble Party, this evening, and I hope to see you there.
Later this month, I will attend Strawberry Recreation District's Strawberry Community Night on Aug. 22 and look forward to meeting with community members. My District Aides Jen and Doreen and I are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year at our table at the event.
I would also like to extend an invitation to you for a vital and informative event that concerns the well-being of our elders. Please sign up to attend the upcoming Elder Fraud Community Summit on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Mill Valley Recreation Center, where experts in the field will address the pressing issue of elder fraud and explore ways to protect our senior community members.
In addition, I’ve included a list of upcoming summer concert series events throughout the district. I am grateful for the sense of unity that defines our various communities. The collective efforts of our local businesses, schools, and individuals showcase the unwavering commitment to making Marin County a vibrant and nurturing place to call home.
As always, my team and I are here to listen, assist, and support you in any way we can. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
All the Best,
Stephanie
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In This Edition
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Marin Gateway Center Celebrates the Community School Initiative
and Adds Exciting New Tenants
The Marin Gateway Center is proudly partnering with the Sausalito Marin City School District and their Community School Initiative celebration on Saturday, August 12th. The event will take place at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, Phillips campus, from 12-2 p.m. It will then move to the Marin Gateway Center where additional prizes will be distributed at various locations throughout the Center. The celebration will provide supplies to students for the upcoming school year and promote the Community Schools Initiative.
The Community School model is designed to organize the collective impact school sites,
community members, organizations and families make toward student achievement. Their
initiatives focus on ways to engage a school’s parent community outside the classrooms by
offering a range of leadership groups, trainings, counseling and health support services for the whole family. It is also a means to encourage better school attendance amongst students.
“It is incredibly exciting to partner with the Marin City School District on this highly impactful initiative,” said Colby Young, Vice President, Asset Management for Gerrity. “It has always been the goal of the Marin Gateway Center to be deeply involved in the community and this event is a great way we can support the families who shop here.”
Marin Gateway Center is also pleased to announce the addition of five new tenants that will continue the commitment of offering a family friendly gathering space for the local
neighborhood. The first of these was Paw Palace Grooming which opened last year and has been very popular. The Brazilian Steakhouse Show de Carnes opened earlier this year and has drawn rave reviews from the locals. In fall Grocery Outlet will be opening its doors in the former CVS location along with Salons by JC. In November Jet Physio Therapy will join the Center. All of these tenants bring a unique contribution to the area and expand on the offerings of the Marin Gateway Center.
“The vision we have for the Marin Gateway Center is simple, we would like to make the Center a destination for the community, and we feel these new tenants contribute to this goal,” said Colby Young. “The Center is in one of the most beautiful places in the world and we would like to celebrate this with the neighborhood we reside within.” MORE INFO
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Join Me This Evening at Creekside Friday Featuring Marble Party!
I hope you will join me at Tam Valley's Creekside Friday featuring Marble Party at the Tam Valley Community Center this evening.
Creekside Friday
August 11 - 5:30-8 p.m.
Marble Party goes on at 6 p.m!
Tam Valley Community Center Parking Lot
Free to Attend
Food and refreshments will be for sale
MORE INFO
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And...save the date for the extended concert series this year:
Creekside Unplugged at the Cabin
August 25th and Sept 8th, 5-7 p.m.
60 Tennessee Valley Road
Tam Valley CSD is bringing acoustic music back to the Cabin! They'll be music on the back lawn - grab a spot and enjoy a wonderful evening with friends and neighbors!
Creekside Unplugged Checklist:
• Chairs or blanket to sit on
• Picnic dinner packed at home or takeout from Tam Junction.
• Beverages of your choice
• Walk or Bike if you can - parking is limited
• Layers! It is Tam Valley after all.
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 Join me at Strawberry Community Night on August 22 from 4:30-8 p.m.! Enjoy live music by the Marinfidels, food trucks, free attractions including jump houses, climbing wall, photo booth, face painting, jewelry, art and merchandise vendors, info booths, Southern Marin Fire District, local service providers, youth program providers and local teams. Fun for the whole family. Free to attend – REGISTER NOW! or email: programs@strawberryrec.org.
Elder Fraud Community Summit, Aug. 23
Be sure to sign up for a vital discussion on elder fraud, a crucial topic affecting many seniors locally and throughout the country. This presentation from Mill Valley Police, Marin County Public Guardian, Adult Protective Services, the Financial Abuse Specialist Team (F.A.S.T), and the Marin County District Attorney's Office will unveil the latest scams and offer protective strategies.
Engage directly with these dedicated professionals and ask your pressing questions. Their guidance can help shield you and your loved ones from financial exploitation. This event, in collaboration with Mill Valley Library and the Recreation Department, is designed to provide essential information and foster community strength against elder fraud.
SIGN UP HERE
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Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay
The 2023 season of Jazz and Blues by the Bay concerts in Gabrielson Park continues throughout the summer. Food and beverages will be on sale at every concert to raise funds for local organizations. The grass seating area fills up quickly, so come down early to save a spot! MORE INFO
August 11: Blues is a Woman (jazz/blues)
August 18: Mangobus (funk/soul)
August 25: Eugene Huggins (blues)
September 1: Alvon Johnson Blues Band (blues)* September 8: Juan Escovedo (latin)*
September 15: Nate' the Soulsanger (soul)*
*Band roster was compiled in conjunction with Performing Stars of Marin City
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Belvedere Concert Series
2023 marks the 26th year of bringing free summer concerts to the community. Concerts are FREE and sponsored by individual and community tax deductible donations. The event relies on donations from ALL music lovers. Please consider supporting our free concerts with a donation so we can continue our wonderful concerts.
The concerts community thanks the City of Belvedere and the Belvedere Community Foundation for their support for the last 25 years. MORE INFO Each event begins at 4 p.m. Featuring Musical Guests: Sunday, August 13 - Steelin' Chicago Sunday, September 3 - Neon Velvet
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Mill Valley Concerts in the Plaza
Mill Valley’s Concerts in the Plaza is back again. Music lovers from around the Bay Area are encouraged to check out some incredible musical talent. Check out this year's lineup! Concerts in the Plaza is a free summer concert series presented by Mill Valley Art Commission. MORE INFO
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