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Marin Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Memorial Auditorium, Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6800. www.marincenter.org 04/17: Caroline Harrison Enjoy this talented singer/songwriter as part of a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music series. 11am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 04/17: Frances England and Friends Get a ticket early for this hot kids singer/songwriter performing in support of a her CD. 10am $5-12. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 339-3900. www.badm.org 04/17: Octopretzel In honor of National Library Week, the San Anselmo Library invites you to an afternoon of folk and bluegrass childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music. 3-4pm. Free. The San Anselmo Public Library, Town Council Chambers, 525 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 258-4656. www. sananselmolibrary.org 04/18: JoĂŤlle Jolivet Illustrator Jolivet reads from and talks about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oops!â&#x20AC;? Which follows a family through the streets of Paris as they try to get to the airport for their vacation. 2pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 04/21: Oliver Chin The author discusses and reads from â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Year of the Tiger.â&#x20AC;? 2010 is the Year of the Tiger. Chinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tales of the Chinese Zodiacâ&#x20AC;? features all 12 animals of the New Year. 10am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 04/23: Marin Poets in the Schools Terri Glass hosts a lively poetry reading of students from schools throughout the county. Songwriter Scott Kalechstein adds songs to accompany some of the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poems. 6:30pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www. bookpassage.com
Outdoors (Hikes & Bikes) 04/17-18: Sailing Open to the Public Aboard the Schooner Seaward The spring public sail schedule has started. Reserve your spot on one of several, three-hour sails. Proceeds benefit non-profit sailing organization. $25-40. Schooner Seaward, Bay Model, Sausalito. 3313214. www.callofthesea.org
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04/17: Marin Audubon Society Birding Walk Join naturalist Neill Fogarty for a nature
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hike on Mt. Burdell. Bring water, snacks and binoculars. Heavy rain cancels. San Andreas Dr. at the entrance to Marin Open Space. 8:30am2:30pm. Free. Mt. Burdell Open Space, San
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04/17: Permaculture Marin PACE (Permaculture Activists Creating Ecosystems) Day â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ground Works for Abundance.â&#x20AC;? Learn how to build soils and sow seeds for our future food forest. Free event. All are welcome. 10am3pm. Free. 135 East Centura Road, Lagunitas. (831) 359-9852. www.permaculturemarin.org 04/17: Sunset Hike and Dine A 4-mile hike with included mid hike wine and cheese break overlooking the Pacific. Hike begins and ends at the Mt. Home Inn. Must RSVP. 5-7:30pm. $15. Sunset Hike & Dine, Mt. Home Inn, Mill Valley. 331-0100. www.meetup.com/sunsethike
04/18: Sustainable Fairfax hosts: Wildflower Walk Walk and view native richly colored expanse of spring wildflowers in Fairfaxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wild trails. April is an excellent time for wildflower viewing in Marin. 10am-1:30pm. $5-10 donation. Deer Park-Yolanda Trail, Deer Park parking lot, Fairfax. 455-9114. www.sustainablefairfax.org Tuesdays: Outdoor Fitness 50+ Exercise outdoors with yoga teacher/fitness coach and walk around Lake Lagunitas. Picnic lunch time follows. 9:45am-1pm. $7. Lake Lagunitas, Fairfax. 456-3341. Tuesdays: Outdoor Fitness 50+ Exercise outdoors with yoga teacher/fitness coach and make new friends. Exercise and then walk around Lake Launitas followed by picnic lunch. 9:45am1pm. $7. Lake Lagunitas Picnic Area, Fairfax. 456-3341.
NonproďŹ ts/Volunteers 04/17: Habitat Restoration Volunteer Day on Mt. Tam Watershed On Earth Day help continue our work to remove invasive periwinkle from the shoreline of Phoenix Lake. Meet at the log cabin at Phoenix Lake at 9am. 9am-noon. Free. Marin Municipal Water District, 220 Nellen Ave., Corte Madera. 945-1128. www.marinwater. org/controller?action=menuclick&id=253
04/17: Volunteer Day at Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden Work side by side with students, corpsmembers, expert botanists and community members like yourself to cultivate a fresher, healthier future for everyone. 9am-noon. Free. Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden, 1800 Ignacio Blvd., Novato. 454-4554. www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org â&#x153;š
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Presented by the Marin Arts Council, the WHERE YOU ARE... exhibit features works by artists inspired by environmental issues who have added â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revisionâ&#x20AC;? to the familiar â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reduce. Reuse. Recycleâ&#x20AC;? mantraâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and is supported by several earth-friendly organizations, including Cool the Earth and State Coastal Conservancy. The exhibit continues through We are at Kehoe Beach. Photo by Richard Lang. July 15. Reception: 4:30-7pm April 22 at the Marin Community Foundation, 5 Hamilton Landing, #200, Novato. Info: Call the Marin Arts Council at 459-4440, the Marin Community Foundation at 464-2500 or visit www.marinarts.org.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SC