12/16: Marin Singles Christmas Dance Festive holiday attire recommended. 8-11:45pm. $20. Grille 101 at Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Pk, San Rafael. 507-9962. www.thepartyhotline.com
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12/17-18: 21st Annual World Craft Faire Local and international artists and craftspeople. Treasures, music, fun. 10am-6pm. Free. Bolinas Community Center, 14 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 6697041. 12/17: Canine Holiday Potluck Take a break from the festivities & give your furry friend something to celebrate. Rangers will provide hot chocolate and apple cider if you bring light lunchtime snacks to share. Noon-2pm. Free, rain cancels. County of Marin, McInnis Park, in the Hillside picnic area - 310 Smith Ranch Road, san rafael. 446-4423. www.marincountyparks.org
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Everyone is invited to our Holiday Pot Luck Party. Bring some food and a decoration to share for a holiday celebration. Song and jolly conversation for all! 1:30-3:30pm. Free. Activities Room at The Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 453-1550. 12/18: All-Embracing Tantra- Intro Eve Intro to Sexual Energetics & Intimate Communication: the art of extending sexual energy throughout your entire body using movement, breath & sound & the art of speaking to your lovers heart. 7-10pm. $20-25. Sunrise Center, 645 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera. 924-5483. www.celebrationsoflove.com 12/20: Library eBook Class for Kindle Need help downloading eBooks available from the library on your Kindle? Bring in your device and attend a free workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 10am-12noon. Current library card and reservation required. 10amnoon. Free. Marin County Free Library, Civic Center Branch, 3501 Civic Center Dr. #427, San Rafael. 473-6102.
12/21: History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Join Ranger Bill to learn about the “When/Where/Why/What/How,” the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE’s “Birth” in 1775 under President George Washington. 2-3pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalto. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/
Through 01/31: Healing Hands-n-Heart Blanket Drive Please help by donating even
12/20: Mother Goose on the Loose Mother Goose on the Loose is a fun-filled, 30 minute interactive session using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. 10:30-11am. Free. San Rafael Public Library, 1100 E St., San Rafael. 485-3322. http://www.srpubliclibrary.org 12/23: Pine Cone Bird Feeders Bring nature a little closer to home with your own handmade pinecone bird feeder. These make wonderful gifts, especially for winter birds. When the pinecones run out the program is over. Noon-2pm. Free Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalto. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/ Through 12/19: Letters to Santa Hey kids, have you written your letter to Santa Claus? Santa loves getting letters from girls and boys. Don’t forget to include your return address so jolly old St. Nicholas can reply. 8:30am-4pm. Free. Tamalpaias Community Services District, 305 Bell Lane, Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us Through 12/23: 14th Annual Gingerbread Architecture Fundraiser Let your imagination run wild as you create the most delicious gingerbread house on the block. Experienced helpers will give you construction and decorating tips and supply you with icing, candy canes, gumdrops and all the treats you will need. 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm on Nov. 26-27, Dec. 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18. 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30am on Dec. 19-23 Pre-registration required $30-40. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 339-3900. www.badm.org Through 12/24: Free Photo with Santa Also free gift wrapping for items purchased at town center retailers. Free. Town Center, Tamalpais Dr. , Corte Madera. 924-2961.. www.shoptowncenter.com Thursdays: Story Time With Phil Join master story teller Phil Sheridan for a weekly story time. For children of all ages. 3:30-4pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. www.ci.sausalito.ca.us
Benefits/Gala Events 12/17: Narada Michael Walden’s 15th Annual Holiday Jam Benefit Concert
one clean blanket. Help us make a difference. Drop Boxes: Novato... Whole Foods,Ace Hardware, CSD/Bel Marin Keys. Healing Hands-nHeart BLANKET Drive, 171 Del Oro Lagoon, Novato. 250-3730.
Producer and Musical Director Narada Michael Walden and the NMW Foundation is celebrating the holidays with a 15th Annual Holiday Jam Benefit Concert! 8pm. $75-125 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org
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12/16: Tam Jam X Fest III Rock on at this holiday music festival with Five local Marin student bands and guests to provide wild music. Enjoy an evening of music, food and fun. 6:30pm. $3-7. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us 12/17: Dream Circle Holiday Concert Join the Bay Area Discovery Museum for a delightful and uplifting seasonal celebration featuring songs for a wide range of winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year 11:30am. Members $7; General $16 (includes admission to the Museum) Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 339-3900. www.baykidsmuseum.org/ programs-and-events/performances/
12/21: What’s in your cookie tin? Bake-and-
12/17: Real Live Reindeer and Pictures with Santa Come and visit Santa’s real live
healing while supporting a loved one through illness. Group sponsored by attitudinal healing international. 7-9 p.m. Free. 1350 S. Eliseo Dr. (adjacent to Marin General Hospital), Greenbrae. 383-0399. <
reindeer, and have your picture taken sitting in his sleigh. Write a letter to santa, decorate cookies, and free hot chocolate for all. 9am-4pm. Free. Marin Country Mart , Larkspur Landing Circle, Across from the Larkspur Ferry Terminal , Larkspur . 461-5715. www.marincountrymart.com/ farmers-market
take a selection of cherished holiday oldies but goodies along with some of Pastry Chef Ethan Howard’s new recipes. 11am-3pm. $65. The Cooking School at Cavallo Point, 602 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 339-4799. www.cavallopoint.com 12/23: Celebrating Crab! An evening devoted to one of the Bay Area’s local treasures. 6-9pm. $95. The Cooking School at Cavallo Point, 602 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 339-4799. www.cavallopoint.com
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