CHAMBER EVENTS
DECEMBER CHAMBER MIXER AT
THE KIMBER COMPANIES
Join the
Sausalito Chamber of Commerce and
The Kimber Companies for the 2016

Holiday Party and Mixer!

Thursday, December 15th
5:30 -8:00 pm

We are excited to have a fun evening planned including:
2016 Chamber Business Awards
2015 Gingerbread House Tour Awards

Celebrate the Season & Award Winners!

Entertainment
Amazing Raffle
Artist Open Studios
Enjoy the festive Joe Tate and The Hippie Voices
Holiday Photo Booth and Buttons
A visit from Santa Claus

Spirited Bar
Mixed Drinks, Wine & Bubbles

Bring your friends and co-workers!

Members: Free * Guests: $10 per person

10 Liberty Ship Way, Bay 2, Sausalito
Plenty of Parking! 



The Business Nominees are as follows: 


Small Business of the Year! 
  • Lili.S Salon
  • Sausalito Optometry
  • Soulstice Spa

Large Business of the Year!
  • Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals
  • CIBO
  • Marine Mammal Center

  New Business of the Year!
  • California Caviar
  • Sandrino
  • Soulstice Spa 


Legacy Business of the Year!
  • Bay Model - 60 Years
  • Seaplane Adventures - 75 years
  • Sushi Ran - 31 years

Volunteer of the Year!
  • Sausalito Woman's Club
  • Rotary Club of Sausalito
  • Sausalito Village

Special Recognition Awards!
  • Chamber Champion 
    CJ Spady, CJ Spady CPA
  • Chairwoman's Special Recognition
    The Bay Model, Chris Gallagher.


36 Sausalito businesses are now on the tour. 
They look forward to seeing you this Holiday season!

Please join the Sausalito community in a wide variety of events held by our Chamber members. All events are open to the public. However, some require an rsvp, ticket cost, etc. Please visit their individual websites for details
 
We look forward to seeing you out in the community
celebrating "Sausalito Style"!
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10th Annual Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour, 
December 1st - 31st
We invite you to take a walking tour to view the wonderful handmade gingerbread houses on display in stores and restaurants throughout Sausalito. For a list of participating businesses, please pick up your free Gingerbread House Tour map at the Visitor Information Kiosk at the ferry landing or at the Chamber office at 1913 Bridgeway.
More information on www.sausalito.org
 
48th Annual ICB Holiday Open Studios, 
Friday, December 2 thru 4, 2016
Visit Artists' studios at ICB Building - 480 Gate Five Road and 10 Liberty Ship Way, 11:00am  - 6:00pm
 
Breakfast with Santa, Saturday December 3, 2016
At the Sausalito Yacht Club, 8:30 - 10:30am - Preregistration required, so please
call 415-289-4152
 
Carol Singing, Saturday, December 3, 2016
Starting at Gabrielson Park, 4:00pm - 6:00pm - For more information visit www.sausalito.org
 
Sausalito Woman's Club Holiday Open House, December 4, 2016
Enjoy fine food and festive cheer at the Sausalito Woman's Club at 120 Central Avenue, 3:00pm - 5:00pm,  For more information visit www.sausalitowomansclub.com
 
Caledonia Street Holiday Open House and Late Night Shopping,
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Visit the many stores and businesses that will be open late and offering festive treats and holiday promotions, 5:00pm  - 9:00pm
 
Ho Ho Hollywood - Naughty or Nice Ball, 
Friday, December 9, 2016
Join the Ho Ho Hollywood Crowd in the Big Tent under the chandeliers and get on the dance floor to the sounds and music of Foreverland, an Electrifying 14 Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson, 6:30pm - 10:30pm,   For more information & tickets visit www.SausalitoWinterfest.com
 
Marin Kids Making Merry, Saturday, December 10, 2016
Children's holiday activates and entertainment: face & ornament painting, cookie decorating, photos with Mrs & Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa and cider, live music and holiday foods. 10:00am - 2:00pm, For more information & tickets visit www.SausalitoWinterfest.com
 
Sausalito Woman's Club - Global Marketplace, 
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Prepare to ship Rising International's Holiday Global Marketplace!  During this event, bring or buy your gifts to wrap this holiday season!  All gift wrapping proceeds benefit the Sausalito Woman's Club Scholarship Recognition Fund.  Guest Speaker, Carmel Jud, Founder and Live Music by African Songstress Adama Abe, at the Sausalito Woman's Club at 120 Central Avenue, 10:00am - 5:00pm, For more information visit www.sausalitowomansclub.com
 
Lighted Boat Parade, Saturday, December 10, 2016
Warm up in the Winterfest Tent before during and after the Lighted-Boat Parade followed by spectacular fireworks. Live music by Mustache Harbor, opened to the public donations accepted online or at the door. For more information & tickets visit www.SausalitoWinterfest.com
 
Jingle Bell 5K & Pancake Brunch, Sunday, December 11, 2016
The most beautiful views and a fun time is waiting for you at the Sausalito Jingle Bell Run. Benefits at-risk youth program Dipsa Kidz in Sausalito. Pancake breakfast follows free for easy registrants, and public for nominal fee. For more information & tickets visit www.SausalitoWinterfest.com, For race information & volunteering visit www.SausalitoJingleBell.com
 
Sausalito Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer, 
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Come join us at the Kimber Companies, 10 Liberty Ship Way, Bay 2, for a holiday get-together, 5:30-7:30pm For more information visit www.sausalito.org
 
Santa Seaplane, Thursday, December 22, 2016
Join Performing Stars of Marin, Sausalito Fire Department, Police Department and Marin County Sherriff's Department to welcome Mr & Mrs Claus to Sausalito on their direct flight from the North Pole at Seaplane Adventures, 242 Redwood Highway, 3:00pm


CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Have great news about your business you want to share with fellow Chamber Members and the Community?
 
Send us your press releases, specials and offers and we will share them weekly! 
 
Submit to: [email protected]




MEMBER EVENTS
SALSA AT THE SEAHORSE!
48th ANNUAL ICB WINTER OPEN STUDIOS
DECEMBER 2, 3 AND 4. 11AM TO 6PM 
Celebrating our 48th annual ICB Winter Open Studios in which over 85 artists open their studios to the public. Over three days you can meet the artists, view their artwork which includes paintings, sculpture, photography, textile art, digital art, mixed media and jewelry, just to pique your interest. Here's a chance to see them in their working studios and find out more about their creative processes and inspirations.

The ICB (Industrial Center Building) has historic roots in the Marinship area of Sausalito. In the 1940s it bustled with shipbuilders. Today it is the site of many creative, energetic artists. 

It's a great opportunity to discover this little known gem in north Sausalito.

December 2, 3 and 4. 11:00am - 6:00pm

ICB, 480 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito. Free parking. Accessible. Food trucks.

Visit icb-artists.com for more information. 
Santa's coming!  He's making a special trip to the Sausalito Yacht Club to eat breakfast with you and your family!  It will be a magical morning where kids will make holiday crafts and visit with Santa while elves prepare a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage. Don't forget your wish list and camera!  Bring a toy to donate to the Marin Performing Stars Holiday Toy Drive! There are two seatings to choose from, the 8:30am seating sees Santa arrive and the 9:45am get to see him return to the North Pole!
 
PRE-REGISTERING IS REQUIRED 
CALL 415-289-4152 to register

DUET: A CONVERSATION OF WORDS AND IMAGES
Poems and Photography 
by CB Follett and Ginna Fleming

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Edgewater Room, City Hall | 3:00 pm


CB Follett , Marin County Poet Laureate (2010-2013), winner of the 2001 National Poetry Book Award, and nominee for numerous Pushcart Prizes, and Ginna Fleming, prize-winning documentary photographer exhibited internationally, met at the O'Hanlon Center for the Arts in Mill Valley.  Together they created a beautiful pairing of words and images in this stunning full color book.
 
Please join us for a special reading and slideshow based on their book. It will begin at 3:00 and last about an hour with a short intermission mid-way through. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion

ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
MARIACHI MASS AND FIESTA

ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
180 Harrison St. Sausalito, CA
 
Invites you to a MARIACHI MASS & FIESTA ON SUNDAY, DEC 11, 2016
AT 6:00PM

Celebrating 
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, THE PATRONESS OF THE AMERICAS

Every year since 1531, when she first appeared to San Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac in Mexico people all over the world have celebrated her appearance with song and love.

Following Mass, please enjoy a Fiesta dinner with music by The Trio Sol de Mexico.


Tickets:
$20.00 for adults
$10.00 for children

RSVP Requested: 
phone: 415.332.1765
CAVALLO POINT MONTHLY HEALTH
AND WELLNESS LECTURES

The Points of Well-Being: 
An Introduction to Acupuncture

Tuesday, December 13th 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Guest Speaker - Jacquelyn Sugich, L.Ac.
 
Tuesdays to Your Health
Monthly Health & Wellness Lectures

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture has been around for over 3000 years for one simple reason: IT WORKS! 
Acupuncture has proven to be effective in treating over 300 conditions: Pain/arthritis, joint, muscular, migraines; Digestive-/IBS, Crohn's, constipation; Stress/anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, and so much more. Please join us for an inspirational and informative talk to discover why acupuncture works and how you can benefit from this ancient medicine.

Jacquelyn Sugich, L.Ac. graduated from the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine with a Master of Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine in 2006. She participated in a study abroad in China aiding physicians in the care of patients at a hospital. After graduation she had a thriving private practice in Santa Barbara, but in 2012 followed her wanderlust urge and worked on cruise ships, fulfilling two of her passions, acupuncture and travel. She joined Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center in 2014 and provides acupuncture, massage therapy and yoga instruction.

"Tuesdays to your Health" is a monthly lecture series hosted by Dr. Brad Jacobs at the Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa; select Tuesdays of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm. Topics vary, lectures are complimentary and all are welcome to attend. Tea will also be served.

To RSVP, please contact Debbie at  415.339.2692 or  [email protected] .

MEMBER SPECIAL OFFERS
Member submissions are being accepted for Member Specials.
Specials run no longer than three weeks and must be resubmitted.
It's time for CHOCOLATE!

Now FREE local and FREE SHIPPING on all chocolate boxes!

Order today at www.pickmeupchocolate.com 

THANKSGIVING DINNER
Looking for any easy way to enjoy Thanksgiving this year? Enjoy one of the Chamber restaurants offering holiday specials-be sure to make your reservation today!
30% off all merchandise now through November 25th


Give where you live, shop local this Holiday season!


Sausalito Farms , a locally owned Christmas Tree lot in Sausalito, donates $20/per tree and $10/per wreath to local schools, sports teams and non-profits. Last Year, Sausalito Farms  donated over $20K to the community.  With your purchase of a beautiful Noble Fir Christmas tree or wreath, you will be giving back to the community,
 
To order follow these 3 steps:
  • Go to www.sausalitofarms.com
  • Choose the size of the tree and the organization you want to donate to.
  • Pick up your tree.
 
Sausalito Farms  opens Friday, Nov. 25th at 9am (10am all Fridays thereafter). 
Located in Dunphy Park

This year's business hours are:
 
Mon-Thurs.                      Friday                      Saturday                Sunday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm          10am - 9pm               9am - 9pm             9am - 7pm

Bring your Christmas tree stand with you and they will put it on for you.  Local delivery is available. 
Bay Area Discovery Museum:
557 McReynolds Road, Fort Baker, Sausalito; 415-339-3968; baykidsmuseum.org. Ongoing: Kids' Nature Lab and hikes. Prices vary. Summer camps: Registration open.

Sausalito Walking Tours:
Vina del Mar Park, Bridgeway, Sausalito; 415-331-3791;
walkingtourssausalito.Wordpress.com .
Ongoing: Daily history walking tours by Travels with Teri. 10:30 a.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. weekends. $45. Reservations required.

Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour:
P.O. Box 124, Sausalito; 415-332-6608; sausalitowoodenboattour.com
Weekends: Three hour interpretive tour of floating homes, docks, shipyards, art studios and the wooden boat center with Victoria Colella from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 
$50. Online reservations required.

Sea Trek Kayaking:
Bay Model, 2100 Marinship Way, Sausalito; 415-3328494; seatrek.com.
Call for times and reservations. Daily: Single kayak or paddleboard rental $25 per hour; double kayak $40 per hour. No reservations required. Weekends: Scenic Sausalito 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
$75 ($60 for kids 17 and under). Stand-up paddling class ongoing. $65. Call for reservations.

SF Bay Adventures:
1001 Bridgeway, No. 238, Sausalito; 415-331-0444; sfbayadventures.com.
Ongoing: A variety of sailing packages, including sunset sails, Bay Lights viewing and local history and wildlife tours. Check website for schedule.


We are currently rebuilding a robust Visitor Kiosk Program under the guidance of our new Kiosk Administrator and Employee Ashley White!
 
If you are interested in volunteering some time and offering your valuable advice to our visitors please contact Ashley !
Stay Connected
1913 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 415.331.7262 [email protected]