April 11, 2025

Spring Break

Quiet week in Tam Valley as school pauses before the big end of year push. The lush, green valley is basking in the sun and we are resting up for all the fun things that are on the horizon.

April is Earth Month - Zero Waste Marin will be sharing tips all month long to help you learn something new that you might adopt all year long. We are hosting an Earth Day Festival on the 26th including a screening of Common Ground - see below for more info and a preview of the documentary.

Our Speaker Series continues with Krystal Krucik from the Marin Mammal Center on April 22nd - see below to save your seat - and then save the date for a Good Canine Citizen Workshop on May 10th at Eastwood Park with the Marin Humane Society. More info coming soon about how to register for this wonderful workshop.

We have two meetings next week - both rescheduled. See below for dates and agendas. We hope to see you there!

Wishing you a safe and joy filled weekend!



TCSD Board of Directors Meeting

April 16th

6pm

Tam Valley Community Center

Note: Closed session is at 6:00pm with regular business to be discussed at approximately 7:00pm. The April 9^th regular Board meeting was rescheduled to April 16^th.

Below are the key agenda items for discussion.

• Closed session with legal counsel regarding a liability claim and anticipated litigation.
• Receive valuation report for other post-employment benefits (OPEB)
• Approve selection of Nigro-Nigro as the firm to conduct the TCSD annual audit for the next three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. 
• Authorize the General Manager to proceed with a change order to the Sewer Improvement Project Phase E with Bayside Trenchless Inc in a not-to-exceed amount of $236,000 to replace 1,600 linear feet (approx.) of sewer main pipeline, manhole repairs and all related appurtenances on Green Glen Way, Hilldale Way, Jean Street, and Northern Avenue.
• Accept Mainline Sewer Extension Improvements for 531 Tennessee Valley Rd.
• Approve $25,000 toward the repair/renovation of the Palma Way Bridge project to protect the sewer main line.
• Consider proposed shade canopy for Kay Park.
• Receive General Manager’s report for March 2025 including assumptions to be used in proposed FY25-26 operating budget and Cabin update.

Click here to view the agenda and read the staff reports.



PARC Meeting Rescheduled

Thursday, April 17th at 3pm

Tam Valley Community Center

The Special PARC Meeting on April 15th as been moved to April 17th. Please note the different day for this special meeting.

Thank you for you patience and understanding.

Click here to view the agenda.

TRASH TALK

Zero Waste Earth Month

Happy Earth Month! April is a time to reflect on how our daily choices impact the planet, and how we can make changes to reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect our environment. Small shifts in our habits can make a big difference! We have five practical zero waste tips you can adopt this month (and beyond). We will be posting a tip each week in April.

 Compost Your Food Scraps: Composting is a simple way to reduce waste and give food scraps a new life as a nutrient-rich soil additive. Make sure all of your food scraps, yard waste, and paper towels go into your green curbside compost bin.



We'll have lots of information about composting in Tam Valley at our Earth Day Festival on April 26th - come on down and learn more about this very important step!

Want to increase your impact? Chat with your friends about what new habits you’re adopting!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tam Valley Tuesdays Speaker Series

April 22nd at 7pm

Tam Valley Community Center

Krystal Krucik from The Marine Mammal Center will be here on April 22. We’ll hear stories about some of their patients, learn about the groundbreaking research they do, and see how ocean and human health are interconnected. We’ll also find out how you can be involved with The Marine Mammal Center and how we can all take action to protect our shared environment. Learn more here.

This is a free event but it's helpful to know who is planning to attend, please RSVP here.

Earth Day

April 26th at 11am

Tam Valley Community Center

Join us for our second annual Earth Day Festival at the Community Center. We will have lots of fun activities for the whole family!

Fun things to look forward to:

• Monarch Butterfly learning with Michael Bogart and Mia Monroe with milkweek seeds and starts available!
• Yummy treats (pies, tarts and muffins), coffee and tea from Birdland Bakery
• Bike info from Priority Bikes and Xtracycle
• Fabrice Florin from Green Change - make the pledge!
• Compost How To and Compost to take home!
• Kids area with facepainting, art projects and more...
• More to come so stay tuned!

At 2pm join us in the Community Center for a screening of Common Ground - a new movie about the power of regenerative agriculture.

Watch a preview here.

Woolly Egg Ranch Spring Tour

April 26th at 9:30am

Woolly Egg Ranch

$10 per person (kids 3 and under free)

Join Ken and Judith on their working farm, right here on Tennessee Valley Road! They will offer their annual spring tour and kick off our Earth Day fun! Park at the Community Center and then walk down the road to see what the animals are up to as spring unfolds.



Get your tickets today, they are selling fast!

Buy tickets here.

Rhubarb Revue is BACK!

May 2,3 & 9,10

Tam Valley Community Center

Save the date and get your tickets now for the Tam Valley Improvement Club's legendary local variety show! Come laugh with your neighbors and enjoy rhubarb crisp to finish it off!

Get your tickets here!

Want to see the show and help make it all happen? Come volunteer for the Rhubarb Revue, we need help with check-in, bartending, serving rhubarb pie and general set up for our four performances May 2, 3, 9 & 10.

Come help out and stay for the show!

Please contact Cassandra at cfimrite@gmail.com if interested.

Senior Bingo

Every Wednesday at 11am

Tam Valley Community Center

Free and lunch provided

Join us for bingo, every Wednesday at 11am, in the Community Center. Jack Schwartz calls the numbers and keeps everyone entertained. Lunch is included and usually served around 12noon. Come on down and join the Bingo Bunch!



RESOURCES

Southern Marin Fire Update

Are you prepared for an emergency? Join us for a FREE 90-minute Disaster Preparedness Training hosted by ReadyMarin on Monday, April 22 at 6:00 PM at the Homestead Valley Community Center (Montford Avenue, Mill Valley).

This interactive class is designed to give you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to feel confident when disaster strikes.

You’ll learn:

• How to properly use a fire extinguisher
• How to perform hands-only CPR
• How to interpret emergency alerts
• How to create a personal emergency plan

The training is open to everyone ages 12 and up, and is a great opportunity for families, neighbors, and community members to get prepared together.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

For questions, contact Elaine Wilkinson at elaine.wilkinson@marincounty.gov.

Chipper Days Are Back!

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) is providing FREE chipping service for most areas in Marin County six times in 2025. 

For addresses in Tam Valley, the first event will take place during the week of April 21st; subsequent events will take place roughly every five weeks afterwards. NOTE: A separate registration is required for each event/date.

Watch a "How To Prepare" video here.

Marin Wildfire is providing this service to residents within the Southern Marin Fire District's service area, which includes Tam Valley, as well as to those residents within the jurisdiction of other MWPA member agencies.

Click here to register.

Mill Valley Library

Empowered Caregiver Series

April 17th at 10:30am

Exploring Care and Support Services

This Alzheimer's Association series teaches caregivers how to navigate caring for someone with dementia. Participants will learn new skills to apply person-centered care approaches to their own caregiving situation.

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