Laura Van Horn Arth, a long time member of the Marin County community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2023, at the age of 64. Laura was born on March 30, 1958 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan to Virginia and John Edward Van Horn. She moved to California when she was 21 years old, attending … [Read more...] about Laura Arth: 1958 – 2023
PeaceNovato celebrates 20th birthday
Barry Small Special to Marinscope In celebration of their 20th birthday, PeaceNovato will be protesting the current Dark Age-practice of banning books. The vigil will take place on Friday, March 17, 5:30 p.m. at Novato City Hall (corner of Sherman and De Long). Samples of books … [Read more...] about PeaceNovato celebrates 20th birthday
Janet Martin Smith: 1928 – 2023
In Loving Memory Long time Marin County resident Janet M. Smith passed away on Jan. 26, 2023 in the peace and quiet of her youngest daughter’s home in Healdsburg, CA. She was 94 years old. Janet was born on April 27,1928, to Carl & Gwendolyn Martin in Washington, Iowa. Following the death … [Read more...] about Janet Martin Smith: 1928 – 2023
Applicants sought for Rotary scholarship to study abroad
The Rotary Club of Ignacio and Rotary District 5150 are looking for deserving advanced degree candidates for a $31,500 one-year graduate scholarship for studying abroad starting in the 2023 fall semester. Applications are now being taken with the submittal deadline 11:59 p.m. Saturday April … [Read more...] about Applicants sought for Rotary scholarship to study abroad
Check on DUI probationers finds one out of 48 misbehaving
On March 4, the Marin County Probation Department conducted countywide unannounced checks on local probationers who had previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Probation planned a sweep of 48 DUI offenders' residences to check on compliance with the terms … [Read more...] about Check on DUI probationers finds one out of 48 misbehaving
Hellman stomp comes to Sweetwater in Mill Valley
Expect plenty of picking-and-grinning when music-loving friends and family join forces for the Hellman Spring Stomp at Sweetwater Music Hall this Sunday (March 19). The evening of American roots music will feature the Go To Hell Man Band - the children, grandchildren, friends and bandmates of the … [Read more...] about Hellman stomp comes to Sweetwater in Mill Valley
Blue Note Napa lineup features Emmylou Harris
Blue Note Napa has announced its new music lineup for the 2023 Blue Note Summer Sessions concert series beginning May 19 through October. Tickets to the initial slate of events went on sale this month. After a successful two-year stint at an up-Valley winery, Blue Note Summer Sessions is … [Read more...] about Blue Note Napa lineup features Emmylou Harris
Sausalito History: Felecia Gaston’s new Marin City history book
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Felecia Gaston, who founded Performing Stars of Marin and The Marin City Historical and Preservation Society, has brought out a new book about the history of Marin City, titled “A Brand New Start . . . This is Home.” In the following lightly … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Felecia Gaston’s new Marin City history book
My Turn: It’s not too late to save our community plans in Marin
Sharon Rushton/My Turn (Editor’s note: Sherman R. Frederick’s column that appears regularly in this space will return next week. This week we invite you to enjoy this My Turn column by Sharon Rushton. Anyone interested in writing a My Turn column for Marinscope Community Newspapers should … [Read more...] about My Turn: It’s not too late to save our community plans in Marin
Marin 911: He’s watching porn and doing what in the library?
SAUSALITO Oh, Ick: Library privileges were immediately suspended for a man who was sitting at the public library’s computer section, watching porn with his pants down around his ankles. His hands were not on the keyboard, if you know what we mean. Police took him away. Smoke: Several people … [Read more...] about Marin 911: He’s watching porn and doing what in the library?