Soroptimist International of Novato will hold its 41st Annual Spring Fundraiser, Women of Vision, on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Boulevard, in Novato. This year, SI Novato will celebrate its 50th … [Read more...] about Six ‘Women of Vision’ to be honored
Colorado conflicted about cutting its water use
Dave Marston/Writers on the Range In Colorado, farmers must enroll in a four-state program by March 1, if they want to get paid for fallowing their fields perhaps the best option to plump up the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs, Mead and Powell. Not everyone is a fan, including Andy … [Read more...] about Colorado conflicted about cutting its water use
Meet Novato’s 2022 Citizen of the Year — Regina Bianucci Rus
Special to the Novato Advance Think of the stamina and commitment it takes to be a triathlete. The variety of athletic skills is not even as impressive as the determination to just keep going. The effort is grueling but so rewarding. Regina Bianucci Rus, a 30-year Novato resident … [Read more...] about Meet Novato’s 2022 Citizen of the Year — Regina Bianucci Rus
40 abstract works of art on display in San Rafael
The Bartolini Gallery at 10 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael is now featuring 40 pieces of abstrance work by Marin artists Wendy Baker, Susan Doyle, Anne Faught, Swann Freslon, Terri Froelich, Bibby Gignilliat, Diane Green, Jan Gross, Katie Korotzer, Toni Littlejohn, Meg McCabe, Paula Valenzuela, … [Read more...] about 40 abstract works of art on display in San Rafael
Marin Bocce, anyone?
Once Marin Bocce Foundation’s court resurfacing project is completed in a few more weeks, it will have a handful of openings for new teams and individual players in its popular night leagues. The facility, located adjacent to Albert Park in downtown San Rafael, typically has about 1,200 … [Read more...] about Marin Bocce, anyone?
The peril of bloodline reparations: No one escapes the sins of history
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick You don’t have to be the sharpest pencil in the drawer to know that the concept of reaching back in time to fix injustices to benefit modern-day heirs is complicated and fraught with ironic twists. The latest irony comes from Black Panther founder … [Read more...] about The peril of bloodline reparations: No one escapes the sins of history
Pages From The Past: In ‘48, local churches prayed for rain on bended knee
Mike Read/Pages From The Past Editor’s Note: Pages From The Past is compiled by the Novato Historical Guild and recounts news from the past that appeared in the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago February 1923 – R. M. Cantwell expects to move his household effects to Sausalito to-day. Wm. … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: In ‘48, local churches prayed for rain on bended knee
Sausalito History: Spotlight on Sausalito’s new downtown art center
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society The Sausalito Center for the Arts at 750 Bridgeway is presenting a celebration of Sausalito’s artistic legacy, its present-day art scene and creative vision for the future. A graphical timeline traces artists and organizations that have contributed to … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Spotlight on Sausalito’s new downtown art center
Something beautiful coming to Marin Art and Garden
Extreme cold promps shelter activation in Marin County
San Rafael, CA – In response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of several days of extreme cold, Marin County is activating its Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (SWES) for people experiencing homelessness. Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) with Episcopal Community … [Read more...] about Extreme cold promps shelter activation in Marin County