Sausalito Art Festival Labor Day Weekend

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

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Did you know over a million visitors have experienced the Sausalito Art Festival, which has been taking place in gorgeous Sausalito since 1952.

The contemporary art festival features more than 20,000 works of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.

Sausalito Art Festival Schedule- Labor Day Weekend 2009

Friday September 4th Â· 6:00pm Â· Preview Party
Saturday September 5th Â· 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday September 6th Â· 9:00am – 6:00pm
Monday September 7th Â· 9:00am – 5:00pm

More Information:

Website
Preview Party Tickets: 415.331.1142
Information: 415.331.3757

P.S. Take the ferry if you are coming from San Francisco- Marin traffic is expected to be a mess with the Bay Bridge closure

Marin County Traffic Jam Expected

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

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Just a reminder that traffic is likely to be a bear this coming weekend in Marin County.Â The Bay Bridge is scheduled to close from Thursday at 8pm to 5am Tuesday.Â Friday is probably going to be the biggest traffic mess when San Francisco commuters headÂ over the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge.Â Add in Labor Day weekend travelers departing the city or heading to it and it could be ugly.Â Officials are advising holiday travelers to leave Thursday instead of Friday.Â To top it off, the Sausalito Art Festival takes place this weekend.Â If you are heading into Marin for that- take the Golden Gate Ferry!

More info here.

Patience may be the name of the game, but if you don’t have to commute, don’t!

Music in Creek Park -Sunday Afternoons in San Anselmo

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

Like live music and looking for a fun summer sunday outing? Head over to Creek Park in San Anselmo for free live music on Sunday afternoons.

The concerts, sponsored by the San Anselmo Art Commission, take place every Sunday from July 26 – August 23 in San Anselmo.

Where: Creek Park, Sir Francis Drake & Center Boulevard, San Anselmo
When: 1-4pm, Sunday afternoons from July 26-August 23
Concert Schedule:

July 26- Jazz Philosophy
August 2- Mucho Axe
August 9- Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s
August 16- Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire
August 23- Revolver with special guests the Liddypudlians

More Information: sananselmoarts.com

Marin Farmer’s Markets

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

Farmer’s Markets are a great way to get fresh produce locally grown. Marin County is fortunate to have a number of great farmer’s markets on all different days. These are often great outings as many of them offer live music, games for kids, and a fun social atmosphere in additional to lots of fabulous locally grown produce! Each farmer’s market has its own special flare, so try out more than one. My personal favorite is the Thursday night event in downtown San Rafael.

Corte Madera Farmer’s Market

When: Wednesdays, 12 noon-5pm, year-round
Where: Corte Madera Town Center, Hway 101 & Tamalpais
More info: shoptowncenter.com

Fairfax Farmer’s Market

When: Wednesdays, 4pm-8pm, May-September
Where: Bolinas Avenue Park
More info: marinfarmersmarket.org

Larkspur Landing Farmer’s Market

When: Saturdays, 10am-2pm, May-October
Where: Larkspur Landing, off Sir Francis Drake near the Larkspur Ferry terminal

Novato Farmer’s Market

When: Tuesdays, 4pm-8pm, May-September
Where: Historic downtown Novato, Grant & Sherman
More info: marinfarmersmarket.org

San Rafael Farmer’s Market- Civic Center

When: Thursdays & Sundays, 8am-1pm, Year-round
Where: Marin Civic Center, Hway 1010 & San Pedro East
More info: marinfarmersmarket.org

San Rafael Farmer’s Market- Downtown

When: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm, April-September
Where: Downtown San Rafael, 4th Street between Lincoln & B Street
More info: marinfarmersmarket.org

Sausalito Farmer’s Market

When: Fridays, 4pm-8pm, May-October
Where: Sausalito Ferry Landing at Bridgeway
More info: Sausalito.org

California State Parks in Danger of Closing

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

One of the great things about living in California is the abundance of protected outdoor space and state parks. Due to the California budget crisis, Govener Schwarzenegger has proposed to cut almost 80% of the California State Parks. 220 out of the states 279 parks are on the chopping block including Angel Island State Park! View the full list of proposed California State Parks to be closed here.

Interested in taking action? Visit the California State Parks Foundation website.

Trader Joe’s to Open in August

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

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I am so excited to see construction has finally started on the Larkspur Trader Joe’s grocery store. The Marin IJ reports that the store is set to open in August.

The store will be located in the Cost Plus Plaza in Larkspur just off the 101 freeway.Â Yippee!

For Southern Marin Trader Joe’s fans, this will be a welcome change from fighting the traffic to San Rafael.

Can’t wait!

How To Prepare Your Household For An Earthquake

Posted on April 13, 2009 by MortgageNews

In 2003, the Department of Homeland Security launched Ready.gov, a government website aimed at family, business and community disaster readiness.

Now, when the Ready.gov website talks about disaster readiness, it’s referring to more than just physical attacks on the county — it’s talking about natural disasters, too. This includes hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and floods and these weather-related events impact the different parts of country each year.

The Ready.gov website is loaded with tips, notes and checklists, including the 3-minute “It Takes Just Three Steps To Get Ready For An Emergency” video featured above.

If you’ve never watched it, take the time to watch it today. Then, test your home’s disaster readiness, take this 10-question quiz. There’s no “passing grade”, per se, but with your own answers, you’ll see where there’s room for improvement.

Disasters can’t be predicted and most of us will face them at least once in our lives. When disaster strikes, therefore, make sure you prepared for it in advance. Protecting your household is a matter of just 3 simple steps.

Local resources:

Dawn Falls Live from Larkspur

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

Here is some video from one of my favorite hikes in Marin. I took this yesterday at Dawn Falls in Larkspur. It is short and very simple, but I was thrilled to capture the peaceful sounds of the waterfalls. Enjoy!

I love Marin County

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

On Valentine’s Day, I thought I would share one of my true loves with you. Every time I return home to the San Francisco Bay Area and Marin County, I am thankful for where I live. It doesn’t matter where I have been, Marin County is my home and it has a beauty that is unparalleled- the San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais, the San Francisco skyline, the Pacific Ocean.

I love where I live! Here is my postcard to you. Enjoy the view!

A view of Marin County and the San Francisco Bay from the top of Mt. Tamalpais

Marin Emergency Contacts

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Ginger Wilcox

We all know 9-1-1 is the number to call in an emergency from a land line, but did you know that 9-1-1- calls generated from a cell phone are answered outside Marin? If you call 9-1-1- from the cell, it is likely to be answered by the CHP in Benicia.

While still useful, it may take longer to generate a response. Program in the local emergency number for the Marin County Communications Center for the most direct response. The local Marin County Emergency number is 415-472-0911.