Past Events
Families can donate gently used items their kids have outgrown and/or come find what they need — clothing, shoes, toys, books, bikes, strollers, baby gear, sports equipment, and more.
We’re especially excited about the waste-reduction aspect: keeping good clothing and kids’ gear in circulation and in our community rather than sending it to the waste stream.
Donation drop-offs are September 15 (3-5pm), 17 (3-7pm) and 18 (3-5pm).
Meet at the public dock on Wharf Rd in Bolinas (across from the College of Marin biology lab). From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the exit for Sir Francis Drake Blvd west 20.4 miles to Olema. Turn left onto Hwy 1, 9.2 miles, right onto Olema-Bolinas Rd, left to stay on Olema-Bolinas Rd, and straight onto Wharf Rd 2.3 miles.
Meet at the McInnis Park dock in San Rafael (310 Smith Ranch Rd). From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for Smith Ranch Rd east, then go approximately 0.7 miles. Enter the park and look for the softball field on the right. Turn right, then immediately left into the dock parking area.
From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for North San Pedro Rd (if coming from Hwy 101 north, follow signs to the Civic Center and North San Pedro Rd). Once on North San Pedro Rd, turn left at the stoplight onto Civic Center Drive and follow it for 0.2 mile. Turn right into the Jury Lot parking area and park beside the playground.
Meet at Hal Brown Park across from Marin General Hospital. From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit, head west 1.2 miles, turn left onto Bon Air Rd, and follow 0.3 miles. The park is on the right.
Meet at the Black Point Boat Launch on Harbor Dr in Novato. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the exit for Napa/Vallejo (Hwy 37) and head east 2.6 miles. Take the Atherton Ave exit toward Black Point, merge onto Harbor Dr, and follow it for 0.7 miles. The boat launch is on the right, under the bridge.
Enjoy German food & beer, music, and carnival games.
Tam Valley Community Center is hosting its annualOktoberfeston Saturday, September 19th.
This festive afternoon will include live music, carnival games, a bouncy house for the kids, and plenty of German beer and bites.
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Tickets: $25 (Adults); $15 (Seniors); $10 (Kids 3-18)- Includes all games, prizes, arts & crafts and bounce houses
Sample and vote for your favorite chili while listening to great music.
Con carne, veggie, verde … you’ll taste it ALL atSausalito's 47th Annual Chili Cook-offon Saturday, September 19th at beautiful Dunphy Park.
The quest for the best will cover three categories — Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice and Best Booth. This year's theme is "Team spirit," so represent your favorite local sports team or pick your favorite sport/game/competition from around the world.
The festival will also include ahot pepper eating contest, live music by Back pOrchEstra ,and other fun surprises for this family-friendly afternoon.
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