What was the most endearing image of the inauguration? You might think Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who recited her wonderful poem that day. I wouldn’t quarrel with you on that. But, if you are going for sheer volume of humor as the measure, it has to be the picture of Vermont … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Oh, those Bernie’s mittens
Jim Steele’s Planet in the Balance: Endangered Cloud Forests
Demagogues trumpet ecosystems are collapsing alluding to scientific assessments. For example, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed the Gnarled Mossy Cloud Forest as “critically endangered”. So, what constitutes “critically endangered”? The Gnarled Mossy Cloud Forest … [Read more...] about Jim Steele’s Planet in the Balance: Endangered Cloud Forests
Novato Council discuss the birds and bees
Novato Advance Raising chickens and keeping bees is against the law in the City of Novato. But perhaps not for long. The Novato City Council has directed staff to come up with simple, non-bureaucratic rules to allow residents in the city to keep bees and raise chickens. “I am not in … [Read more...] about Novato Council discuss the birds and bees
Want to help the county spend your money?
Like to spend money? Then why not join a Marin County group that prioritizes and makes recommendations on the spending of federal grant money. Through February 11, the County of Marin is recruiting new members of its Countywide Priority Setting Committee, which advises the Marin County Board of … [Read more...] about Want to help the county spend your money?
Mill Valley folk generously help local businesses hammered by the government shutdown
In response to a massive number of applicants and donor support, the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce has doubled its fundraising goal to $100,000. When Louise Dockstader learned that her downtown Mill Valley arts & crafts hub Once Around had garnered a $1,000 direct cash grant via the Mill … [Read more...] about Mill Valley folk generously help local businesses hammered by the government shutdown
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: A New Teaching … And With Authority
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, January 31, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. May the Lord bless and keep us safe in the palm of His hand! Would you pray with me this morning? Dear Lord, Whatever our circumstances we will start this day giving you the praise and thanks for your Lordship.This morning … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: A New Teaching … And With Authority
Marin 911: Maskless Fairfaxians
Fairfax Jan. 1 - 14, 2021 No Masks: Police spied a covey of juvenile Fairfaxians on Park Road not wearing masks. Advised them to do so if they want to grow up into adult Fairfaxians. Wear Masks: Officers stopped to talk to about 20 people on Mono Avenue about wearing masks during the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Maskless Fairfaxians
Pandemic Award: Food Pantry gets the Novato honor
Special to Marinscope The coronavirus shed light on a lot of eye-popping things about Novato. One was how many people are vulnerable to food insecurity and hunger when their fragile flow of income is disrupted for any reason. The other is how many people have the heart to rally on behalf of those … [Read more...] about Pandemic Award: Food Pantry gets the Novato honor
Marin County fair awards
The 2020 Marin County Virtual Fair, hosted online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, swept the competition with 12 awards recently during the Western Fairs Association (WFA) convention. The recognition was welcomed by the County of Marin’s Cultural Services Department, which had to switch gears … [Read more...] about Marin County fair awards
Marin City’s Performing Stars turns 30
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Performing Stars was established in July 1990 to help underserved kids in Marin County achieve their full potential. Based in Marin City, the non-profit celebrated its 30-year anniversary on December 12 with an online gala titled Le Cirque des Etoiles … [Read more...] about Marin City’s Performing Stars turns 30