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April Showers Bring May Flowers
Well, the weather is all over the place this week! We had more than showers yesterday - hail the size of frozen peas rained down - but before you know it the sun will be shining again and we are busy planning lots of fun things to do!
Earth Day is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for April 20th and come learn something that you can use all year long to effect the change our planet needs. Sign up to volunteer or grab a spot at the garage sale section!
Get your tickets for the Woolly Egg Ranch Spring tour - we are already halfway sold out - what a grat way to celebrate the spring season. Get your tickets here.
Trivia Night at the Boomerang Lounge was a hit! Thank you to all who came out for it and a huge thank you to Jules for hosting and coming up with all the questions! Save the date for our next TCSD sponsored Trivia Night - May 7th! And join us for Sew and Sip on April 11th.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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TCSD Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, April 10th
7pm
Tam Valley Community Center
The Board will discuss/consider the following key matters:
- Change order for Community Center/Corporation Yard Fence Replacement Project in an amount not-to-exceed $70,000 and approve project contingency reserve of $15,000
- Adopt resolution declaring an emergency pursuant to TCSD purchasing policies and Public Contract Code §20806 and authorizing the General Manager to contract for emergency repairs for two sewer lines damaged by falling trees (approx. locations: 1235 Lattie Lane and 354 Pine Hill Road)
- Adopt resolution clarifying the provisions of the TCSD retiree health program
- Adopt resolution approving revised regular Board meeting schedule for 2024 and discuss future work session topics
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Kay Park Plantings
You may have noticed new things popping up at Kay Park. We recently planted four trees to replace the trees we had to remove and we reseeded and fertilized the grassy area.
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LRAD Emergency Siren Monthly Test For April
Southern Marin Fire will be testing their Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 12pm. Let Southern Marin Fire District know if you hear it.
DYHI was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going LRAD monthly testing from residents who experience them within Southern Marin Fire District's jurisdiction. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, we can get a more complete description of what people experienced, the effects of the monthly testing, and the extent of missing coverage. And best of all, with your help we can do so almost instantly.
Do NOT call 9-1-1 to report feedback. Use 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies only.
Emergency testing of the notification system is actively underway on the first Saturday of the month at 12 noon within the City of Mill Valley, Tam Valley, Homestead, Strawberry and Sausalito.
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Volunteers Needed - Earth Day
April 20th 9am-6pm
We need volunteers for this fun new event! help at the bar, kids art projects, set up, clean up and more!
We'll have a few shifts since it's a long day! 9am-12pm, 12-3pm and 3-6pm. Reach out to Camille at events@tamcsd.org if you are up for helping.
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Garage Sale Info
Back by popular demand! Ok, not quite like it was in the past but we are going to fold this beloved Tam Valley tradition into our Earth Day celebration. Because what better way to honor our resources than to share them and reuse them?
You'll get a parking space in the Community Center lot for $25. If you need a tent then it's $35. We have 10 spots available so get yours today! Send an email to events@tamcsd.org.
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Job Opportunity
Did you know that TCSD is one of the only special service districts that provides our own solid waste service? We are truly unique and so is out team! We are hiring a Solid Waste Driver.
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Sip and Sew at The Vintage Ruse
April 11th
6:30-8pm
256 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley
Join us to learn about mending and altering the things you love! Or find something new to you that you want to customize. We'll have snacks and something to sip, or bring your own bottle to share.
See you there!
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Earth Day
April 20th
Tam Valley Community Center
We are mixing it up this year and hosting an Earth Day Festival. It's all coming together and we will have events all day long!
9:30am Wooley Egg Ranch Tour
12-4pm at the Community Center
- Garage Sale!
- Compost How To
- Cargo bikes featuring Xtracycle and Priority Bikes
- Kids area
- Art projects
- Jumpy House
- Face Painting
- Documentary Films and speakers (more to come!)
- Local Youth bands on stage all day
- Fun Food and Beverage options
- And more!
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Woolly Egg Ranch Spring Tour
April 20th
General Admission $10 -- Kids $5
9:30am
Walk to: 503 Tennessee Valley Road
Did you know we have a full working farm in Tam Valley? It's been far too long since we had a tour of our local farm, but this spring Woolly Egg Ranch is ready to welcome visitors again. Join us to meet the chickens, sheep and llamas who live next door.
Family friendly tour and marketplace after the tour so you can bring home fresh goodies.
Please note parking at the farm is limited to handicapped placards and drop off only. Please park at Tam Valley School or on Enterprise Drive and walk to the farm.
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Debris and Shred Day
May 4th
Tam Valley Community Center Yard
TCSD invites Tam Valley Residents to bring household junk, scrap metal, ewaste, cardboard and documents for shredding to the district yard for disposal.
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TVIC Presents Tamalpais Valley, The Early Years
May 4th and 11th
6pm
Tam Valley Community Center
Join the Tam Valley Improvement Club as they host a lively presentation about the early years of our very special community. Local historian and environmental planner, Elizabeth McKee will present some of our local history.
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Trivia Night at the Boomerang Lounge
May 7th
7pm
256 Shoreline Hwy. Mill Valley
$10 or $8 with proof of Tam Valley residency
Join us for a fun night of trivia with friends and neighbors! Bring something to nibble on, we'll have drinks and lots of trivia to stump you!
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Spaghetti Bingo
May 10th
Tam Valley Community Center
Another fun family night! Stay tuned for tickets sales to open in mid April.
Household Hazardous Waste Day
May 18th
Tam Valley Community Center Yard
We will be working with Clean Earth to offer household hazardous waste collection to our residents. Collection of things like house paint, aerosol cans and more.
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Addiction and Recovery Groups
Several recovery groups utilize our log cabin for regular meetings.
If you are interested in attending this local resource, find out more here: www.aasfmarin.org
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The Marin Chipper Program is Back!
The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority is happy to announce that the Chipper Program has returned for 2024. The program provides for the curbside pickup, chipping, and disposal of vegetation material from residential properties. This service is funded by Measure C for wildfire prevention and is available to all residents within Marin Wildfire’s joint powers service area.
During the 2023 season, the program completed over 4,400 pickups and removed over 14,200 cubic yards of vegetation from residential properties. 90% of participants rated their experience a 5 out of 5.
The 2024 program is returning with a similar schedule as last year, along with a few new features that will improve the participant experience.
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It is an honor to bring you the news of Tam Valley each week. If you have any questions or comments on the content of this newsletter, please contact me at events@tamcsd.org
Camille Esposito
Events and Communication Coordinator
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Follow along as we share information about
future events and happenings in our community!
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Tamalpais Community Services District (TCSD) | 305 Bell Lane, Mill Valley |
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