Greenwood Students Clean Mill Valley to Bring Ugandan Orphans to Marin

Greenwood students have recruited pledges to perform dozens of clean-up efforts to Mill Valley, in order to raise $15,000 to bring the Spirit of Uganda performers to Marin in January. Most recently collecting trash and compostables at Goodman's Marsh

National Parks Say There Won't Be a Parking Lot on Panoramic Highway

The National Parks Service heard Mill Valley residents loud and clear, tossing out the idea of a 180-car parking lot at four corners.

Best of the Bay Bloggers: Fall photos, Free Park Admission, Recipes and Art

Read what your neighbors are writing.

Student Art Honored at Kiddo!'s Annual Art Show

Kiddo!’s annual art show is now on display at Bank of Marin’s Mill Valley branch at 19 Sunnyside Avenue, running through Jan. 15, 2014.

Son of Tyler Florence Highlighted in the Army and Navy Academy Advanced Band Concert Next Week

Mill Valley native, Miles Florence, will showcase his advanced band skills in the Army and Navy Academy's Annual Winter Concert next week.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

Landmark Tam High Clock Needs Repair, Can You Lend A Hand?

The Tam High clock tower has not kept accurate time in many years, the Alumni Association's goal is to fix that in 2014.

Marine Mammal Center: What They Do, What They Need, And How You Can Help (PHOTO GALLERY)

The Sausalito based Marine Mammal Center, in the heart of the Marin Headlands, is a private, non-profit organization that rescues & rehabilitates sick and injured marine mammals. Check out their recent green advancements and see how you can help too.

Woody's Yogurt Recognized With Three Swirl Honor

Woody's Yogurt Place in Strawberry Village was recently honored with The International Frozen Yogurt Association Honor Program for their frozen yogurt quality, store cleanliness, superior customer service, and environmentally friendly practices.

Celebrate Pilgrimage With Copita Tequileria y Comida's Specials Holiday Menu

Were You There for Nelson Mandela's Visit to the Oakland Coliseum?

Nelson Mandela, Freedom Fighter, Statesman, Dead at 95, KRON recently posted this video of his visit to the Bay Area.

Best Blogs on Patch: Finding the Right Christmas Tree

Best of Bay Area Bloggers: Buying a Tree, Loving College, and Replacing an American Flag

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Congressional Medal of Honor Seeking Nominations

The nation's top award isn't just for military heroes. Plenty of regular folks get it for doing extraordinary things in a moment of crisis. Do you know someone?

SFO's Terminal 3 Upgrades Ready for Takeoff

The newly renovated United Airlines terminal will include an upgraded boarding area, yoga room, art installations, and shopping venues. It opens in January.

Rotary Clubs Seek Teen Applicants for Upcoming Leadership Camp

Developing Tomorrow’s Leader - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Application is Due December 31, 2013.

Mill Valley Middle School Student Hopes to Change the World, Selling Her Art With a Cause

Annelie Miller, 13, is a Mill Valley philanthropist, who says she was just doing her part, when she recently donated more than $700 to support cleaning up the oceans. See how she is raising the money and changing the world one peer at a time.

MVSD Superintendent Asks For Your Kiddo Donations

This year, if the family participation rate across the district reaches 75% by December 31, 2013, every student in the District will receive a free 8oz. frozen yogurt donated by Swirl. The suggested donation is $1,200 per student.

Marin Rallies To Support Typhoon Victims- Help is Still Needed

Your donations can help Typhoon Haiyan victims. Collection bins in Mill Valley and throughout Marin County.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Gardeners’ Guild Receives National and State Honors for Mill Valley Landscape Installation

Press Release from Gardeners’ Guild The Professional Landcare Network, a national organization representing over 100,000 landscape professionals presented Gardeners’ Guild with a first place honor for a landscape installation project in Mill Valley.

Black Friday 2013: Gap Ad

Doors open at noon Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day at Gap. Also check out Black Friday deals on Amazon, Bed Bath & Bed, Macy's and more.

In-Flight Cell Phone Use: Threat or Menace?

Do you like the idea of using your cell phone when flights are above 10,000 feet?

Best Blogs on Patch: Prepping for Thanksgiving

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award Winning, Fences, at MTC in the Spring

Marin Theatre Company, in association with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, announces the casting of its spring production of August Wilson’s Fences, directed by Derrick Sanders.

Best of Bay Area Blogs: Alzheimer's Around the Holidays, Traffic Solutions and More

Check out what Patch bloggers around the Bay have to say this week.

New Mill Valley Design Studio Open House Saturday to Raise Funds for Elementary PTAs

Mill Valley fashion designer J'Amy Tarr will open her studio design office for a fashion showcase to benefit Edna and Strawberry Elementary Schools this Saturday.

3rd Annual Jingle Jog Registration Now Open

The 1 or 4-mile Jingle Jog run proceeds will benefit the Strawberry Point School’s playground and basic supply needs.

How to Help: Philippines Typhoon Relief

Residents shared what they are doing to help with typhoon relief.

Mill Valley City Councilmember Available for Discussion at the Plaza Saturday

The City Goes Gotham to Make 5-Year-Old's Wish to be Batman Come True

Miles has been fighting leukemia since he was 1 year old, Make A Wish is taking over San Francisco today.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Marin Writer Uses Treasure Hunt, Award Money to Drum Up Interest in New Book

Marin Theater Company Presents Christmas Carol, Opening Next Week

Join the Great American Smokeout to Finish the Fight Against Tobacco

American Cancer Society boasts "Quitting Smoking Can Save Your Life, Make a Plan to Quit for Good on November 21." Join in the smokeout

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Local Tri-Mathlon Winners Show Off Their Accomplishments, Mathnasium Raises Money for KIDDO

Four local students won top awards at last month's national math-letic competition, Mathnasium's Tri-Mathlon, donating $350 to KIDDO. More than 50 local students participated in the fun.

Art Contemporary Marin to Feature Award-Winning Mill Valley Sculptor

As part of the Mill Valley Public Library's ongoing art lecture series, the Library will host a special event Wednesday, November 20th featuring Roy Forest, an award-winning Mill Valley sculptor.