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In today's newsletter:
- Curious what happens when a burned-out ad exec “opts out”?
- Want a free gratitude reset right here in Corte Madera?
Also on today's calendar: Marin County Fair And Fireworks 2026: San Rafael and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Free Book Talk: 'Alan Opts Out' (Corte Madera) (funcheap.com) — Corte Madera readers are invited to a free book talk for Courtney Maum’s new novel “Alan Opts Out” at 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., exploring themes of ambition, consumerism, and opting out of the grind. Maum will be joined by physician-writer Alyssa Burgart, and organizers recommend confirming final event details in advance. 
• Free Author Talk: Badass Gratitude (Corte Madera) (funcheap.com) — A free in-person author talk on “Badass Gratitude” is set for 51 Tamal Vista Blvd. in Corte Madera, inviting locals to explore how gratitude can reshape life’s challenges. Author Brenda Knight will appear in conversation with Sherry Belul, with organizers urging attendees to confirm final details directly.
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★ Featured events ★
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Great North Special — Corte Madera Summer Concerts →
Corte Madera Town Park, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera
5:00 pm
Saturday July 11
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Other local events
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Marin County Fair And Fireworks 2026: San Rafael →
10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael
11:00 am -
4th Of July Parade & Buckaroo Breakfast 2026: Novato →
1010 Grant Ave, Novato
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Homestead Valley 4th Of July Parade & Picnic 2026: Mill Valley →
Volunteer Park, 262 Evergreen Ave, Mill Valley
10:30 am
Wednesday July 1
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Civic Center Landscape Stewardship
Marin County Parks Veterans Memorial Auditorium
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Puppet Art Theater Presents "Tommy's Pirate Adventure" →
Larkspur Library, 10 Rose Ln, Larkspur
3:30 pm -
Puppet Art Theater Presents "Tommy's Pirate Adventure" at 3:30 PM
Larkspur Public Library - Larkspur CA 94939
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Mahjong Evening →
Belvedere Tiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd Belvedere, 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon
5:30 pm -
Bear Valley
Marin County Parks Point Reyes National Seashore
10:00 am -
Drop in kite decorating workshop
Chamber of Commerce Sausalito PAINT Art Collective 8 Pricess St, Sausalito, CA 94965
11:00 am -
Quarterly CERT Meeting
City of San Rafael Marin County Office of Emergency Management, 1600 Los Gamos Drive
5:30 pm -
Kitchen Dwellers @ The Junction Beer Garden →
The Junction Beer Garden, 226 CA-1, Mill Valley
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The new free Sunday concerts at Town Park are kicking off summer in great style with Boot Juice.
Every Sunday at 5pm. Bring a picnic if you want, there’s lots of room to spread out. (Nextdoor Chapman Park) - Are you missing a mostly black white paws and chest young cat or kitten?
Was crying outside then wandered inside very friendly. No collar. (Nextdoor East Corte Madera Hillside)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time in Corte Madera. Apply here.
- World Market posted a job opening for Assistant Manager: Freight Flow in Corte Madera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corte Madera here.
🗞 Nearby News
Larkspur
- Breaking: Left Bank, LB Steak restaurants shutting down (siliconvalley.com)
Mill Valley
- Mill Valley approves budget amid robust project agenda (marinij.com)
- Mill Valley breaks ground on new middle school (pressdemocrat.com)
San Rafael
- Bay Area Boy's Death Spurs New Gate Safety Standards Nationwide: Report (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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