Nominate your community hero for the Citizen of the Year Award!
The Fairfax Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) opened the nomination period for folks to nominate their community hero for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.
Town Council will consider road bond measure tomorrow evening
On Wednesday, August 7, the Town Council will consider a road bond measure for the November 2024 ballot. Last month, at the July 17 Town Council meeting, staff presented an updated 5-year Streets and Roads Plan, which includes additional road work if voters approve this proposed road bond measure.
Consideration of a maintenance agreement for the 100-acre Wall Property
Another item being considered by the Council tomorrow evening is a maintenance agreement between the Town and the Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD). The proposed agreement outlines the responsibilities of the Town and MCOSD for the routine maintenance of trails on the Wall Property. This agreement aims to ensure the preservation and accessibility of the trails, benefiting the community and promoting the conservation of open space.
The Fairfax Food Pantry supports 300 local families, and they need your unused paper bags!
How You Can Help: Donate regular-sized paper grocery bags in good condition. These bags are essential for packing groceries for delivery to those who cannot visit the food pantry.
Drop-Off Details:
When: Saturdays, 7-10 AM
Where: Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Consider joining one of the Town's Boards and Commissions
Volunteering to serve on a board, committee, or commission is a rewarding way to engage and participate with your community. There are vacancies on the:
Wondering what kind of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and/or Junior ADU you can build on your property? What your first steps should be in planning for an ADU?
Qualifying short-term rentals (STRs) in the Town of Fairfax must be registered. This annual registration involves a fee and requires the collection and remittance of the Hotel User’s Tax (HUT).
Some STR’s may not qualify. For more details and to ensure your rental complies, visit our Short-Term Rental Program page.
The Housing Warm Line was implemented to help provide guidance for renter protections, including questions about rent increases, evictions, the petition process, and the Town Code. The Housing Warm Line is for tenants and housing providers.
The Chipper Day Program offers free curbside pickup and disposal of excess vegetation from residential properties. The purpose of the program is to help with the process of removal and disposal of hazardous vegetation to residents.
The Chipper Program is coming back to Fairfax later this month, don’t miss your opportunity to sign up to have your vegetation removed with the help of this awesome program! Upcoming chipper days in Fairfax:
Chi Gong has long been known to promote physical and mental health, enhance the immune system, improve balance and strength, benefit all systems, organs and cells, create inner peace and joy, lead to vitality and longevity, and Relieve pain and stress.
Grab dinner or pick up fresh veggies and baked goods to bring home. Enjoy live music, fresh handmade foods, artisans, and more!
*Mayor Coler, Town Manager Abrams, and other staff will be at the Farmers’ Market on August 14. Be sure to stop by and say hi!
Summer Concerts
August 3 | 4:00 - 5:00pm
Peri Park
Curated by our Artist in Residence, Susan Pascal Beran, we are offering a summer concert music series, mark your calendars for the following dates and enjoy music under the redwoods in our charming little town.
August 3, 4-5pm - Mads Tolling concert
2024 Sidewalk CPR Event
Saturday August 17 | 9:30am – 2:30pm
Fire Station 21, 10 Park Rd. Fairfax
Learn how to save a life! Learn what to do if someone near you experiences cardiac arrest, overdose, or severe bleeding.
Get trained on:
Hands-Only CPR
Stop the Bleed
How to use an AED
Naloxone administration
Volunteers needed!
If you’re a healthcare professional or someone with prior CPR/First Aid training, or, if you have no experience but are interested, you are encouraged to attend one of two short training sessions on Thursday, 8/15 or Friday, 8/16.
All volunteers must review self-study training materials and receive just-in-time training on 8/17. Volunteers can sign up online.
Book Talk Event with Wayfinder - Anne Lamott and Neal Allen
Thursday, August 22 | 7:00 pm
Fairfax Women’s Club
Beloved Fairfax residents Anne Lamott and Neal Allen will join Wayfinder Bookshop and Fairfax Recreation at the Women’s Club for a conversation about creativity, passion, your inner critic, and more.
Fairfax Theater Company - Nora's Ghost-Or Let There Be Life!
September 6-21 | Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Fairfax Pavilion
Join the Fairfax Theater Company for this life-affirming, some-what musical, who-dunnit comedy. Written and directed by Sam M Parry.
All Performances FREE – Donations welcome! For more information call 415-302-0659.
Ember Stomp Festival
Saturday, September 7 | 11:00am - 5:00pm
Marin Civic Center
The 3rd annual Ember Stomp Festival is a FREE event that is fun for the whole family. A “Kids Zone” will feature a magician, face painting, sing-a-longs, and interactive games. Live music, food trucks, art and firefighting goats and sheep guarantee a good time. Ember Stomp’s immersive experience into the world of wildfire preparation includes wildfire products and service providers, fire smart landscaping exhibits, and live burn demos.
If you're looking to get connected with or have questions about the Age Friendly community, contact our representative for the Commission on Aging, Kristin Amlie, at aginginfairfax@sonic.net.
Ross Valley Senior Luncheon
The Ross Valley Senior Luncheon will be held on every first Thursday of the month for lunch and social gathering from 11am – 2pm. The meeting will be a BBQ hosted by San Anselmo and a fun Team Trivia game after lunch (one of our favorite meeting topics). Be sure to join us for this lovely monthly gathering at the Women’s Club – 46 Park Road.
Age Friendly Yoga
Are you 55 years and/or older in Fairfax? Don’t miss out on our free high quality Age Friendly Yoga classes with Kelly Lynch offered several times a week! We ask for suggested donations to help offset these incredible classes.
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