-- Tam Valley News --
About your Parks, Recreation, Refuse & Sanitation Services
November 18, 2022
December 10
9am-12pm
$15 per person - kids under 3 are free!

Join us for this beloved community tradition! Meet Santa, have a hearty breakfast, play games and spend time with friends and neighbors getting into the holiday spirit. 


We will start with sales of the first seating 9am-10:30am 
If we sell out we will open up a second seating from 11am-12:30pm
Special Board Meeting Highlights
The Board met on November 16th to conduct a study session on the preliminary analysis and recommendations from R3 Consulting Group regarding the Five-Year Rate Study and 10- Year Financial Plan for Solid Waste expenditures and revenues. The Board provided input and direction to R3 and TCSD staff. The next scheduled meeting for the Board to discuss the Five-Year Rate Study/10 year Financial Plan is January 25, 2023 at the Tam Valley Community Center.




Save the Date!
The community is invited to attend a casual Holiday Gathering after the Board’s December 14th board meeting. We anticipate the meeting will end by 7:45pm. The Holiday Gathering is an opportunity for the community to interact with the TCSD Board and staff while enjoying refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
Lower Half of Manzanita Park and Ride Lot in Mill Valley to Close Due to High Tides
Closure scheduled November 21 through November 28

Caltrans maintenance will close the lower half of the Manzanita Park and Ride lot, along with the shoulder parking on Highway 1, in the city of Mill Valley Monday, November 21 through Monday, November 28, due to forecasted high tide flood warnings.
The lower half of the park and ride lot will remain closed 24 hours per day during this time period to prevent overnight parking in the lot, and to ensure the safety of motorists that frequent this park and ride lot.

For more information about the predicted King Tides click here.
Job Opportunity

Everyone loves Tia's after school program! Let's make sure she has the support she needs to care for the kids at Tam Valley School.

We are still looking for help on Tuesdays, Thursday and some Fridays. 2-5pm

If you or someone you know is interested, please call the office at 415-388-6393 or email: info@tamcsd.org
Evolving Shorelines: Preliminary Design Survey

Over the past year, the Evolving Shorelines design team has learned a great deal about the Bothin Marsh Preserve.

Based on these initial conversations, the design team has developed some guiding principles to inform next steps in design. 

We invite you to take a few minutes to provide your feedback by taking this brief online survey.

For more information about the project and to sign up for updates, click here.
COMMUNITY CLASSES & EVENTS
Jolly Jingles
December 3rd
7pm
Tam Valley Community Center

Join us for songs of the season, yummy treats and plenty of good cheer! We are so happy to bring back this festive, family friendly holiday tradition.

We highly suggest wearing a mask to this event as we all do our best to stay healthy this winter season while celebrating in our community. 
Holiday Fun in Tam Valley - SAVE THE DATE

The holidays are just around the corner and we are gearing up for some fun things at the Tam Valley Community Center. Save the dates and please consider joining us a volunteer - there is nothing more rewarding than helping your community gather joyfully.

December 3rd - Jolly Jingles
December 10th - Breakfast with Santa - tickets on sale now!
December 16-19th - Light Fight Holiday Decor Contest
January 21st - Crab Feed


If you are interested in volunteering email our Event Coordinator, Camille Esposito at: events@tamcsd.org

Join Us for Bingo
Every Wednesday
11am
Tam Valley Community Center
203 Marin Avenue

The Bingo Bunch is collecting steam! We have more players every week! Come on down to the Tam Valley Community Center every Wednesday and spend a lovely time while Jack calls the numbers and serves lunch.

If you need help with transportation or have questions, please call the office at 415-388-6393 or email Camille at events@tamcsd.org

RESOURCES
Ready Marin invites you to:  Let's Prepare for Earthquakes
December 6, 2022
5:30-6:30pm
Zoom Webinar

Join Ed Shackeroff, MD, from Earthquake County Alliance and Marin County Fire to learn how to prepare for and recover from earthquakes.

In partnership with Ross Valley Fire, Southern Marin Fire, Marin County Fire, Ready Marin, and Earthquake Country Alliance
Extra Chipper Days are Coming to Marin This Fall - Reserve a Pick Up Day Now!

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) Chipper Day program is proud to announce that it will be offering additional Chipper Days to Marin County residents this fall. The additional Chipper Days will begin on Monday, October 31st and run through the end of November.
 
As always, reservations are required to participate and all the normal rules and guidelines apply. 
 
Lost and Found

We found a few things in the office that were turned in awhile ago...still waiting to be claimed. Let us know if you see something that belongs to you!
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