For legions of Dipsea Race runners that have patiently waited through a coronavirus-induced cancellation of the 2020 edition and a postponement of the 2021 race from its planned June 13th launch to Nov. 7, the delay is almost over. Friday, Aug. 20, is the first day that runners can … [Read more...] about You can sign up to run the Dipsea now
Mill Valley
Mill Valley History: Ye Village Theatre
History Vignette/Mill Valley Historical Society On May 14, 1908, Ye Village Theatre opened on Miller Avenue across from the railroad depot. Next-door was the bowling alley. The Mill Valley Record reported that the show was well worth the ten-cent admission charge. There were … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Ye Village Theatre
Mill Valley says goodbye to a favorite daughter
A couple of hundred people attended a memorial event for Suzanne Wickham last week at the Mill Valley Community Center. Suzie passed away on March 7 of cancer. She and husband, Jim Wickham, raised five children in Mill Valley. Jim Wickham is a city councilman in Mill Valley. The daughter of … [Read more...] about Mill Valley says goodbye to a favorite daughter
Marin schools are back — ready, willing and open
By Derek Wilson Marinscope School officials around Marin County had hoped to welcome students back to campus with open arms — and no masks — but the start to the new school year seems a lot like the end of the old year. “Marin County public schools are poised, ready and excited about the … [Read more...] about Marin schools are back — ready, willing and open
Curtain Theatre returns with Twelfth Night
The Curtain Theatre, Mill Valley’s own company of Shakespeare players, is bouncing back after a traumatic gap year to stage one of the Bard's best-loved comedies. Twelfth Night has been performed countless times because of a timeless blend of romance, humor and music. The dates this year are … [Read more...] about Curtain Theatre returns with Twelfth Night
Uncomfortable conversations with Black men
On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Mill Valley Police Department hosted the second meeting of the “Uncomfortable Conversations with Black Men” series. This discussion was part of a series of conversations presented by the Phoenix Project of Marin (a program of Performing Stars), Marin City Ministerial … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable conversations with Black men
Picture of the Week: Vandal strikes again
Suzanne Wickham honored
The Mill Valley City Council renamed the Boyle Park snack shack after the late Suzanne Wickham, a longtime volunteer and wife of Councilman Jim Wickham. Suzanne died of cancer on March 7. She volunteered at the snack shack for years. The move was requested by the Mill Valley Little League and … [Read more...] about Suzanne Wickham honored
Mill Valley history: Meet the Alto Trailer Court
Marin History/Mill Valley Historical Society In June 1948, empty trailers in the Alto Trailer Court were shipped to the city of Vanport, Oregon to provide temporary shelter for flood victims. The city west of Portland, Oregon was established in 1942 when housing was constructed for … [Read more...] about Mill Valley history: Meet the Alto Trailer Court
Marin history: How Edna Maguire School came to be
In May 1954, Edna Maguire was honored for her 34-year teaching career in Mill Valley by announcement from the Mill Valley School District board of trustees that a new upper grade school named for her would be built in Alto. In June, final approval for the new Edna Maguire School was given … [Read more...] about Marin history: How Edna Maguire School came to be