11/14: Cascade Canyon School Fall Open House Includes an overview of the school’s pro-
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11/14: Expressions Art Show and Fundraiser Original artwork created by participants of a rehabilitative day program. Joan Ryan, author of “The Water Giver,� will host a book reading and signing at 2pm. Live music performed by Jazz Roots. Noon-4pm. Free. Marin Brain Injury Network, 1132 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 461-6771. www.mbin.org
Psychiatric-pianist Denny Zeitlin will present his jazz analysis Nov. 15 in Mill Valley. Walter Murch. 7pm. $5.50-10. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org 11/14: The Thin Green Line Ranger Bill Cope presents a screening of this film about the keepers and protectors of our national parks around the world. 2-4pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/
11/14:The Three Fathers of Cinema with Walter Murch Acclaimed film editor and sound designer will present an illustrated lecture in which he shares some of his thoughts and theories about the evolution of film as a storytelling medium. 7:30pm. $5.50-10. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org 11/16: Monday Night at the Movies “From Russia With Love.� (1963) Agent 007 (Sean Connery) is sent to retrieve a top secret Russian decoding machine. 7:30-9pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292, x203. www.millvalleylibrary.org 11/17-18:‘For the Love of Movies’ Narrated by Patricia Clarkson, this documentary explores the rich saga of American film reviewing. $5.50-10. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org
Community Events (Misc.) 11/13: Holiday Boutique and Luncheon Benefiting Adopt A Family of Marin. Boutique 10am-3pm; Lunch noon-1:30pm. 10am-3pm. $55 for Luncheon Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 456-7805. www.adoptafamily.org 11/13: Northgate Tree Lighting Event With entertainment in the Oak Plaza, including face painters, balloon artists, jugglers, and more. At 6:45, Santa will arrive and community members will help light Northgate’s new signature Coast Live Oak Tree by waving magic lights. At 7pm, live music with The Mistletones. 6-8:30pm. Free. Northgate, 5800 Northgate Mall, Suite 200, San Rafael. 479-5956. www.shopatnorthgate.com
11/14: Behind the Scenes at the Bay Model Early birds are invited to watch the flooding of model. In this brief demonstration, rangers will reveal the secrets to operating this great hydraulic model. 9-10am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/ 11/14: Bikers Ball Celebrate with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. Live music, appetizers, dessert, wine, beer, silent and live auctions. 7pm. $65-75. Servino Ristorante, 9 Main St., Tiburon. 456-3469 x7#. www.marinbike.org
11/19: Bel Marin Keys Warehouse and Studio Sale Buy direct from manufacturers, importers and artists when they open their warehouses and studios to the public. 10am-5pm. Bel Marin Keys Business Park, 4 Commercial Blvd., Novato. 883-5815. www.belmarinkeysale.com
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11/20: 5th Annual Evening with Owls COM biology instructor Joe Mueller will host the event and give a talk about local owls. Also speaking will be Maggie Rufo, Trinka Marris and Gina Farr of wildsoundstories.com, as well as appearances by live birds of prey, including a Snowy Owl, presented by Native Bird Connections of Martinez. Ticket price includes a light dinner, wine, beer and a live auction. This event provides major funding for all of our programs. 6-9:30pm $75. Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 454-4587. www. hungryowl.org 11/20: “Freeze� Modeling Fashion Fashion event in the Mall and the Oak Plaza. Event will feature a variety of merchandise and looks from Northgate’s newest fashion stores. Noon-4pm. 5800 Northgate Mall, San Rafael. 479-5956. www.shopatnorthgate.com
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11/19: Green New Deal Transportation Hearing Discuss groundwork for creating a sustainable green future for Marin and Sonoma Counties that includes economic equality and social justice. 7-10pm. Free. San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 686-8841. www. GreenNewDeal.info
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11/14:Tsunamis and Other Big Waves of California Join Ranger Linda and learn more about the incredible hydrodynamics of our ocean and bay and learn how to stay safe on our beaches. 1:30-2:30pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-8494. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/ 11/16: Celebration of Tea Party Nancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List sponsored gathering. Entry fee can be used for the purchase of tea, teapots or spa products. Door prize raffle. www.teagardensprings.com 6pm $10. Tea Garden Springs, 380 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 389-7123 . www.nancyslist.org 11/18: Justice Seeker Awards The Center for Judicial Excellence will be honoring elected officials and members of our community who speak for the voiceless. 6-8pm. $50. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission St., San Rafael. 256-9606. www.centerforjudicialexcellence.org
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