Gaspare's Pizzeria Ristorante & Bar

Gaspare’s Pizzeria Ristorante &amp; Bar is a family-owned Italian restaurant proudly serving the community since 2008. We offer a full menu of classic Italian dishes, handcrafted pizzas, and comforting favorites made with quality ingredients. Whether you're joining us for a relaxed dinner, meeting friends for drinks, or catching the game at the bar, you can expect great food and genuine hospitality every time. Visit us and experience the difference.

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Gaspare’s Pizzeria Ristorante & Bar is a family-owned Italian restaurant proudly serving the community since 2008. We offer a full menu of classic...

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Hamilton's Smog

We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2025. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection station. Since 2021, we've been serving the community with efficient smog checks for all types of vehicles, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid cars, as well as large trucks and RVs. Our certified technicians perform both STAR and non-STAR inspections, ensuring your vehicle meets all state requirements. Simply drive in for a hassle-free inspection, with most vehicles completed in under 30 minutes.

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We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2025. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection...

San Rafael High School Athletic Boosters 3rd Annual  Glow Ball Golf 9-Hole Night Golf Tournament Dinner &amp; Drinks @ 5:00 Tee Off 7:00pm Scramble Format $125.00 per person (includes dinner)

San Rafael High School Athletic Boosters

3rd Annual  Glow Ball Golf 9-Hole Night Golf Tournament

Dinner &amp; Drinks @ 5:00 Tee Off 7:00pm

Scramble Format $125.00 per person (includes dinner)

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Marin Civic Center Lagoon Park, 160 Armory Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903 

Join us for a community celebration of movement, inclusion, and possibility.
​The Paths to Possibility 5K is a family-friendly community event open to participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you run, walk, or roll, this inclusive celebration brings together students, families, educators, local businesses and non-profitsfor a morning of movement, connection, and shared purpose. All proceeds benefit the Helix School’s programs for neurodivergent youth from age 5 to 22. 
What to Expect:
- Scenic 5K and fully accessible 1M routes
- Music, raffle prizes, speakers, race awards
​- Food and beverage trucks
- Activities for kids

- Participants receive a Paths to Possibility t-shirt and bib with registration
When: 
Sunday, April 26, 2026 – 8 to 11 am
Onsite registration opens at 8 am
Participants will begin at 9 am
Where: 
Marin Civic Center Lagoon Park
160 Armory Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903 

Your participation supports The Helix School’s mission of guiding autistic children to lead fulfilling and connected lives. Funds raised help expand programs, services, assistive technologies, and ensure that every student has access to what they need to thrive.
To register, volunteer, or support, please visit: <a href="https://www.thehelixschool.org/p2p5k" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.thehelixschool.org/p2p5k</a>

Local Event: Paths to Possibility 5K Run, Walk, Roll – Supporting Autistic Learners

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Join us for a community celebration of movement, inclusion, and possibility.
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Mill Valley Community Center

Join the fun at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-marin-2026-tickets-1977326511825" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Earth Day Marin</a>, our 5th annual environmental celebration on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12 to 3pm, at the Mill Valley Community Center in Marin County. 
Earth Day Marin is a free community event for people of all ages, with green booths, fun activities, EVs, art, music, dancing, games and talks in a beautiful outdoor setting. We expect it to be the largest Earth Day event in Marin!
Visit 50 booths hosted by green businesses, environmental and community groups to help build a more just and sustainable world. You will learn about sustainable living, clean energy, electric vehicles, heat pumps, healthy food, living lightly, climate justice and resilient communities.
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-marin-2026-tickets-1977326511825" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a> – and get a FREE ICE CREAM in our welcome booth!
<a href="https://greenchange.net/earthdaymarin2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Earth Day Marin 2026</a> is produced by <a href="https://www.greenchange.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Green Change</a> with support from the City of Mill Valley, County of Marin, MCE, Sustainable Marin and <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L2ClDuHlBwkoZUyekrb6RJ6HexeiaGVQpt6xO-2qcW0/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.s3jo26jluss" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">50+ exhibitors</a>. See our <a href="https://greenchange.net/earthdaymarin#featured" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">featured attractions</a> below.
To learn more, <a href="https://greenchange.net/earthdaymarin2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">visit our event page</a> and <a href="https://vimeo.com/1161971189?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">watch our video trailer</a>.&nbsp;
Would you like to volunteer at our free community event? <a href="https://greenchange.net/volunteer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign up here</a> to join our team! 
Come celebrate Earth Day with us and help create a better world! _______________________



<h2>Featured Attractions</h2>
This year’s <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-marin-2026-tickets-1977326511825" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Earth Day Marin</a> features a wide range of popular attractions:
<ul><li><a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/earth-day-marin-2026#exhibitors" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">50+ green exhibits</a> like <a href="https://www.mcecleanenergy.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MCE</a>, <a href="https://www.genatural.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Good Earth</a>, <a href="https://www.resilientneighborhoods.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Resilient Neighborhoods</a> and <a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/earth-day-marin-2026#exhibitors" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">more</a>!</li><li>New electric vehicles at the EV &amp; Ebike Show by <a href="https://rideanddriveclean.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ride and Drive Clean</a>.</li><li><a href="https://greenchange.net/tips/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Green Tips</a>: Learn about <a href="https://greenchange.net/action/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">climate action</a> in the <a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/green-change-exhibit/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Green Change Exhibit</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Youth Zone: green booths by students at the <a href="https://thesel.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin School of Environmental Leadership</a>,&nbsp; <a href="https://www.sustainablemarinschools.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sustainable Marin Schools</a> and <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/harvesthelpers" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Harvest Helpers</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Democracy &amp; Justice Zone: help build a more just and sustainable world with community groups like <a href="https://bayareacoalition.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bay Area Coalition</a>, <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/resistanddefend/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Resist and Defend</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb5IzTT9Dd4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin City Climate Resilience</a> and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Aztec Dancers: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12hCtzsPwnSy1Vk6Nnm5346obhvBg7sStmjtBgk0BC08/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.87b0iy1ogmmm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Familia Mixcoatl</a> will perform sacred dances honoring nature at 1:45pm.</li><li>Music by <a href="https://www.andrethierry.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Andre Thierry and his Accordion Soul Music</a>, with zydeco tunes at 2 and 2:45pm.</li><li>Speakers will share calls to action for a better world at 2:15pm: <a href="https://connolly.asmdc.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Damon Connolly</a>, <a href="https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/directory.aspx?EID=109" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Max Perrey</a>, <a href="https://vimeo.com/1130551423" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Raquel Berlanga Rojas</a>, <a href="https://www.floydthompkins.com/about" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rev. Floyd Thompkins</a>, youth activists and more!&nbsp;</li><li>Fun activities for all ages:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/green-pledges/?portfolioCats=173" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Make a Green Pledge</a> and get your photo taken with Mother Earth.</li><li><a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/anytown-usa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Anytown USA</a> - Create your own sustainable town in a race against time.&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/human-triangle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Human Triangle</a> - Pull the Earth to a better place in this cooperative game.</li><li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/search/?sort=date-taken-desc&amp;safe_search=1&amp;tags=wishingtree&amp;user_id=44124339301@N01&amp;view_all=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wishing Tree</a> - Write a wish for the world and hang it on a burned manzanita tree.</li></ul></li><li>Activities for children include:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/earth-island/?portfolioCats=173" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Earth Island</a> - Art for Kids: Create your own sustainable paradise.</li><li><a href="https://www.mobilemakerclub.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mobile Maker Club</a> - Create solar art and devices, learn about clean energy.</li><li><a href="https://www.paintedbins.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Painted Bins</a> - view children’s art about climate action in the lobby.</li></ul></li><li>FREE ice cream from <a href="https://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Straus Family Creamery</a>!</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-marin-2026-tickets-1977326511825" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE!&nbsp;</a>

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<h2>Meet our exhibitors</h2>
<a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/earth-day-marin-2026/#exhibitors" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Over 50 exhibitors and sponsors</a> are participating in Earth Day Marin! They represent green businesses, environmental and community groups from across Marin and the Bay Area.<a href="https://www.bankofmarin.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bank of Marin</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.baaqmd.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bay Area Air Quality District</a> • <a href="https://bayareacoalition.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bay Area Coalition</a> • <a href="https://cooltheearth.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cool the Earth</a> • <a href="https://www.genatural.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Good Earth</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greenbelt.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greenbelt Alliance</a> • <a href="https://greenchange.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Green Change</a> • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fuerzasunidasmarin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fuerzas Unidas Marin</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harvest-thermal.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Harvest</a> • <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/harvesthelpers" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Harvest Helpers</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://johnowensservices.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">John Owens Services</a> • <a href="https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/2132/Live-Well-Mill-Valley" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Live Well Mill Valley</a> • <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb5IzTT9Dd4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin City Climate Resilience</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marincounty.gov/departments/cda/sustainability" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin Sustainability Team</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://thesel.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin School of Environmental Leadership</a> • <a href="https://marinccl.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin Citizens’ Climate Lobby</a> •&nbsp; <a href="https://www.marinconservationleague.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin Conservation League</a> • <a href="https://marinlibrary.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin County Free Library</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://marinsanitaryservice.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin Sanitary Service</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marinwater.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marin Water</a> • <a href="https://byebyemattress.com/programs-by-state/california/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mattress Recycling Council</a> • <a href="https://www.cityofmillvalley.org/2094/Beautification-Brigade" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mill Valley Beautification Brigade</a>&nbsp;•&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/272/Emergency-Preparedness-Commission" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mill Valley Emergency Preparedness</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/2186/Mill-Valley-Shoreline-Adaptation-Framewo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mill Valley Shoreline Adaptation</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.millvalleyrefuse.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mill Valley Refuse</a> • <a href="https://www.millvalleystreamkeepers.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mill Valley StreamKeepers</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mcecleanenergy.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MCE Clean Energy</a> • <a href="https://www.mobilemakerclub.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mobile Maker Club</a> • <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/groups/ofa-ca-marin" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">OFA Marin</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://openaltotunnel.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Open Alto Tunnel</a> • <a href="https://www.paintedbins.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Painted Bins</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://plasticfreemarin.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Plastic Free Marin</a> • <a href="https://www.playmarin.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Play Marin</a> • <a href="https://www.redlands.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/school-of-business-and-society/presidio-center-for-sustainable-solutions" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Presidio Center for Sustainable Solutions</a> • <a href="https://www.resilientneighborhoods.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Resilient Neighborhoods</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://sites.google.com/view/resistanddefend/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Resist and Defend</a> • <a href="https://rideanddriveclean.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ride and Drive Clean</a> • <a href="https://risingsunopp.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rising Sun Center for Opportunity</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.saintandrewpc.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Saint Andrew of Marin City</a> • <a href="https://www.sparetheair.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Spare the Air</a> • <a href="https://solarcraft.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SolarCraft</a> • <a href="https://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Straus Family Creamery</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://sustainablemarin.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sustainable Marin</a> • <a href="https://www.sustainablemarinschools.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sustainable Marin Schools</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sustainablesanrafael.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sustainable San Rafael</a> • <a href="https://www.sunfirstsolar.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sun First Solar</a> •&nbsp;<a href="https://350marin.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">350 Marin</a> • <a href="https://www.tam.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Transportation Authority of Marin</a> • <a href="https://vitalitybowls.com/locations/mill-valley/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Vitality Bowls</a> • <a href="https://savrbay.org/about-us/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wastewater Treatment Agencies of Marin</a> • <a href="https://worldwrapps.com/locations/corte-madera/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">World Wrapps</a> • <a href="https://zerowastemarin.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Zero Waste Marin</a> – and <a href="https://greenchange.net/actions/earth-day-marin-2026#exhibitors" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">more</a>.&nbsp;
Visit their websites!
We hope to see you on April 26! 

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Local Event: Earth Day Marin 2026

Earth Day Marin 2026

Join the fun at Earth Day Marin, our 5th annual environmental celebration on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12 to 3pm, at the...

Downtown San Rafael 

San Rafael will rumble back to life as the 36th Annual May Madness Car Show &amp; Parade returns on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
This free, family-friendly event, the longest-running car show and parade in Northern California, features over 200 classic cars, hot rods, and customs lining Fourth Street from noon to 6 PM, with the crowd-favorite parade rolling out at 5 PM. The celebration kicks off with a Friday Night Cruise on May 8 at 6 PM.
New this year: a retro-inspired mobile photo booth inside a restored 1962 Ford Falcon, offering a fun, nostalgic experience for attendees. Also, there will be special American Graffiti screenings at the Rafael Theater in conjunction with May Madness!
Enjoy live music, local food and drinks, and a full day of community celebration in the heart of Downtown San Rafael! FREE!!

Local Event: The 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade

The 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade

San Rafael will rumble back to life as the 36th Annual May Madness Car Show & Parade returns on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
This...

RangeCafe Bar and Grill

Celebrate Mom with our Mother’s Day Brunch at RangeCafe. Choose from 2 seatings; 10:30am and 1:00pm.&nbsp;RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://mother-s-day-brunch-bpvet.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mother-s-day-brunch-bpvet.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select</a>
Mother’s Day Brunch Menu
Mains: – Chicken Marsala with a cremini mushroom sauce – Prime Rib with au jus
Sides: – Caesar Salad – Spring Mix Salad&nbsp;topped with Fuji apples, dried cranberries, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and tossed with a champagne vinaigrette – Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes – Mixed Spring Vegetables&nbsp;sautéed in garlic butter
Breakfast: – Eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce – Scrambled free range eggs – Buttermilk pancakes with strawberries, whipped cream and warm maple syrup – Bagels and Lox served with cream cream, red onion, tomatoes, and capers – Country style breakfast potatoes – Hobbs applewood smoked bacon – Hobbs chicken apple sausage – Pastries and Danishes – Fresh seasonal fruit arrangement
For the Kids: – Classic Mac and Cheese – Chicken Tenders Desserts: – Cookies – Mini Cupcakes – Petit Fours – Seasonal Tartlets
Drinks: – Bottomless Mimosas – Fresh Brewed Coffee – Iced Tea

Local Event: Mother's Day Brunch 

Mother's Day Brunch 

Celebrate Mom with our Mother’s Day Brunch at RangeCafe. Choose from 2 seatings; 10:30am and 1:00pm. RSVP...

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Get Dutch Door Donuts Before Shop Closes  

This is the last weekend for Dutch Door donuts. The shop closes in Healdsburg Sunday. 


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Funnel clouds swirled, hail fell, and lightening struck as storms lashed California. Did you see the show or hear it? 

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Gun Shop Fuels NorCal Debate, Draws Customers

A firearms store that opened in Sonoma County opened up an online dispute over firearms, free speech, and public safety. 

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Tiny Homes To Replace Tents For Unsheltered In...

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