Come by Mill Valley Potter's Studio TODAY until 6pm for our Mother's Day Pottery Sale.  A broad range of wonderful work is being sold made by our Students and Staff members. We're located at: 254 Shoreline Hwy at Tam Junction in Mill Valley. Email: <a href="mailto:mvpotters@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvpotters@gmail.com</a> Phone: 415-888-8906

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See a variety of EVs and Ebikes all in&nbsp;one place! Talk to EV/Ebike owners, and&nbsp;find the EV or Ebike that’s right for you.&nbsp;Learn how to switch to electric and save money with incentives, enjoy a better riding and driving&nbsp;experience, charge at home and on the road, power up with your EV during an&nbsp;outage. Sponsored by Ride and Drive Clean, Town of San Anselmo, Town of Fairfax.

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Join us for a beautiful afternoon of chamber music and individual performances by our elmCATS, our most dedicated, motivated students.

Local Event: elmCATS Recital & Chamber Music Concert

elmCATS Recital & Chamber Music Concert

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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.
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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

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Mother's Day Brunch 

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

A Bay Area child, not yet six, is showing how everyday time in nature can become meaningful science.
During this week's City Nature Challenge, the young participant recorded 10 research-grade observations of local wildlife&mdash;now part of global biodiversity databases used by scientists to understand ecosystems and environmental change.
What began as simple walks&mdash;spotting insects, noticing native plants, observing patterns&mdash;became real data. It&rsquo;s a reminder that some of the most powerful learning happens outside, where curiosity meets the natural world.
The child is also participating in the National Wildlife Federation Junior Ranger 2026 Competition, which encourages young people to explore, learn about, and protect wildlife and open spaces.
For families who value outdoor learning and environmental stewardship, it&rsquo;s a clear example: small observations can grow into something much bigger.
&#128073; Learn more or support participation here:&nbsp; <a href="https://jr-ranger.org/2026/ayaan-a392" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://jr-ranger.org/2026/ayaan-a392</a>

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