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Fun Times at the Cabin!
Wow! What a wonderful season it has been of summer concerts. We started off making lemonade out of the lemons of a noise complaint at the Community Center and wow has this been some delicious lemonade! Every other week, the Cabin property has been packed with happy families, on bikes, on foot, bringing yummy food and drink, sharing time with friends and neighbors. We have had all sorts of bands join us, we have had face painting, we have had rock painting, we have had Tia visits on her designated bench, we have had a wonderful time! It is with mixed emotions that we welcome the last concert of the season this evening. But the great news is that is promises to be a ton of fun!
Join us for Tam Valley favorite - Marble Party! As well as a visit from our County Supervisor, Stephanie Moulon-Peters, and a presentation of ideas on how we can keep the Cabin a wonderful gathering place for years to come.
Next up - in just two weeks! - is Oktoberfest. Get your tickets while the deals last (see more below) and join us for our biggest event of the year under the giant tent at the Community Center!
Wishing you a safe and joy filled weekend!
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Use Permit Appealed - No Debris Day This Year
Over the past several months, we have been reporting on the status of the use permit applications for 203 Marin Avenue (Tam Valley Community Center) and 305 Bell Lane (main office/corporation yard). We thought it would be helpful to recap the process to date and provide the current status. Unfortunately, the use permit for 305 Bell Lane has been appealed again. As a result, TCSD will be unable to hold a Debris/Shred Day this year.
Click here for and update from the General Manager about the background of the permit and appeal process.
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Cabin Master Plan - We Need Your Input
Come to Creekside Unplugged tonight for a preliminary preview of concepts for the Cabin Masterplan. In addition to listening to Marble Party and having an opportunity to talk to Supervisor Stephanie Moulten-Peters, TCSD would like to receive your input and preferences on site concepts for future uses and improvements to the Cabin. CMG Landscape Architecture (CMG) will have display boards and staff present to answer all your questions. CMG will summarize all the community input received and present the comments along with 3 conceptual site plans to the Board at their meeting next week.
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TCSD Board Meeting
September 10th
7pm
Tam Valley Community Center
At this meeting , Marin County Supervisor Stephanie Moulten-Peters will provide an overview of County projects/activities that could be of interest to Tam Valley residents. County Executive Derek Johnson also plans to attend the meeting.
Other agenda items include the following:
Click here to read the agenda and staff reports.
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RIdes for Tia
Thank you so much to Donna Bailey for offering to coordinate rides for Tia. She created a sign up genius and it's all ready for you to sign up!
Sign up here to help Tia with rides to and from school.
We are working diligently with the school district and a community partner to update and launch the program as soon as possible. We have collected all the information we have up to this point and posted it to the website.
Click here for more info.
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The Tam Valley Improvement Club Has Openings!
The Tamalpais Valley Improvement Club (TVIC) has openings on its board. The TVIC, is a neighborhood club and a 501c4 non-profit that has been around since 1921. Besides producing the very popular Rhubarb Revue, one of the longest running cabaret shows in Northern California, the club is also the caretaker of the "Archive Building" which houses the largest collection of Tam Valley historical photos, memorabilia and much more. If you love history, if you love community theater or you just want to make sure Tam Valley residents have a voice in what happens in this valley, this is your chance to join the TVIC and be part of what makes this community great.
If you are interested in becoming a board member and serving your community, please reach out to tvic1921@gmail.com.
Check us out at www.tamvalley.org
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Your Compost and Recycling Questions, Answered
Which waste bin do plastic caps and metal jar lids go into?
- Plastic lids should go into the trash. The plastic is too hard to recycle, so it's best to place it in the trash and the bottle into the recycling. If you do not, this will have to be done at the recycling facility, which adds an extra step and reduces the chances of your bottle being recycled.
- For metal lids, I would recommend putting most of them in the trash. While metal is recyclable, small metal caps often end up getting stuck or lost within the machinery. If you have a larger metal lid, like a 3-inch or larger lid, then it can be put into the recycling.
Our drivers have noticed that some of the compost pails have been ending up in trash cans. Please do not throw them in the trash if you do not need a pail! You can return the pails to the TCSD office by bringing them inside or leaving them outside.
Additionally, the second half of compost pails will be delivered the week of September 15th. So if you have not received a compost pail it will be be coming soon! Thank you for your patience as we got the delivery schedule figured out.
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If you would like to ask a question about recycling or composting, send me an email at climate@tamcsd.org please email me with any and all waste questions! I will respond directly to you and it is possible your question will be featured in the newsletter to help educate other residents.
Abbie Sanger - Climate Corps Fellow
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Creekside Unplugged
September 5th
The Cabin
60 Tennessee Valley Road
Join us tonight for the last Creekside Unplugged of the season at the Cabin - it's going to be a good one! Marble Party will be playing, Stephanie Moulton-Peters, our local supervisor, will be there to chat and we will have an interactive presentation inside the cabin regarding the Cabin Master Plan.
Of course we will also have face painting, picnic tables, room to spread out your blanket for a picnic and a great group of friends and neighbors. Come on down!
Things to remember:
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Pack a picnic or head into Tam Junction for some delicious food to go! Click here for a list of the wonderful options nearby.
- Bring layers! Even though we get more sun at the Cabin, it's still chilly. Bring warm things so everyone is happy!
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Order your merch so you can show your Creekside pride! Click here for our shop on Printful.
- Chair or blanket if you want your own spot but we have lots of picnic tables and some extra benches that we can move into the sunny spots!
Get more info here
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Oktoberfest
September 20th
3-8pm
Tam Valley Community Center
This much anticipated community event is just around the corner - we will have games for the kids, corn hole contests, authentic German band and of course....BEER!
Tickets are on sale now and we have deals if you buy in advance! $20 for adults ($25 at the door), a family of four group price of $50 and a group of six for $100 - only if you grab your tickets ahead of time - so hop onto the link and get 'em while they last!
Buy your tickets here.
Join your friends and neighbors to celebrate the fall season (with our best weather!) and kick up your heels under the giant tent!
We needs volunteers to help with ticket sales, food and the bar! Email Camille at events@tamcsd.org if you would like to help out!
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Volunteers Needed
We are getting ready for our biggest event of the year - Oktoberfest! We need many hands on deck to make this fun event happen. Join us to help at the bar (the most fun spot!), sell tickets at the door, help with the kid's games or serve food. We have lots of great things to do and two shifts so you can volunteer and then stay for the fun!
We also have a limited number of part time paid positions - a great job for teens who are up for some of the bigger jobs like setting up tents and tables.
If you are interested in helping, reach out to Camille at events@tamcsd.org or call the office at 415-246-0156.
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Marin's Annual Wildfire Prevention Festival
Sept 6th
10am-4pm
Marin County Fairgrounds
FREE
Ember Stomp invites the whole community to learn how we can all prepare for wildfire. This FREE event is fun for the entire family. The festival includes fire smart landscaping and home hardening exhibits, live burn demonstrations, wildfire products and service providers, a kid zone, music, art, great food and fire fighting goats and sheep that guarantee a good time. New this year, a voluntary, self-paced evacuation drill ending at Ember Stomp!
Learn more here.
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90-Minute Disaster Preparedness Classes
Ready Marin, in partnership with the Southern Marin Fire District, is bringing timely disaster preparedness training to the community this September.
As part of National Preparedness Month, free, hands-on 90-minute workshops are being offered to help residents build confidence and practical skills for responding to emergencies. These classes are designed to empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods across Marin County to take charge of their safety and preparedness before disaster strikes.
TCSD will be hosting one of the classes at the Community Center on September 29th at 6pm.
Click here for more information.
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Join the Marin County Commission on Aging
Are you passionate about advocating for older adults and shaping policies that support inclusive aging? The Marin County Commission on Aging is seeking engaged community members to help lead the way in building a more age-friendly Marin.
As a member of this council, you’ll collaborate with County leadership and the Area Agency on Aging to champion programs, services, and policies that enhance the lives of Marin’s older adults. Through committee work, public education, and advocacy, you’ll help advance the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, and collaboration across the county.
Click here to learn more and for an application link.
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It is an honor to bring you the news of Tam Valley each week. If you have any questions about our newsletter, want to see something included or would like more information about our events, please reach out to me at events@tamcsd.org.
Camille
Communications & Events Coordinator
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