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America. 9:30pm. $10. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 924-5111. www.larktheater.net/

Community Events (Misc.) 05/15: Bark! for Life Cancer research and support Fundraiser for Novato Relay for Life. A fun-filled morning to take a bite out of cancer! Includes a Doggie fair, raffle prizes and demos. 10am-noon. $25.00 per dog/owner Dogbone Meadows Dog Park, Sutro & Novato Blvd., Novato. 250-3069. www.relayforlife. org/barknovatoca 05/15: CIP Ticket to Ride Spring Benefit Community Institute for Psychotherapy’s, Ticket to Ride, a Beatles-themed fundraising benefit with dinner, live music, wine tasting, dancing and auctions. 4-8pm. $60. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. 459-5999 x101. www. cipmarin.org/pages/event/event/save_date.htm 05/15: Monthly Book Sale Books indoors are individually priced with a comprehensive selection of hard/soft cover(trade). Hundreds of bargain books outdoors. 9am-4:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4929, 203. www.millvalleylibrary.org 05/15: Special Olympics Marin Games Cheer for athletes from seven counties compete in Track & Field and Aquatics Regional Championships. Come hear the Stanford, Terra Linda High and San Rafael High bands. 9am-3pm. Free. Terra Linda High School, 320 Nova Albion, San Rafael. 883-8455 x 206. www.sonc.org 05/16: Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance The Second Annual Marin Sonoma

by John Trimble, meets every Wednesday. Every week the group learns a new traditional Irish tune and plays others that have been learned in the past. You do not need to be able to read music or have experience playing Irish music to participate. All traditional Irish acoustic instruments are welcomed along with their players. 7-9pm. Free. St. Isabella’s School, 1 Trinity Way, San Rafael. 342-4052. www.marinirishmusic.com

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Kid Stuff 05/15: Children’s Music Series With Caroline Harrison The singer/songwriter will perform. Kids and parents will enjoy this show. 11am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

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05/16: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Family Film event with the first of the Harry Potter films nominated for three Oscars includes a Harry Potter character costume contest. Come dressed as your favorite. 10:30am-12:30pm. $6.50. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 924-5111. www.larktheater.net 05/20: Karen Cushman The Newbery medal winning author reads from and talks about “Alchemy and Meggy Swann.� 10am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

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Happy Hour M-F 4-6pm

05/15: Habitat Restoration on Mt. Tam Watershed Help remove invasive French

Dinner and a Show

05/15: Volunteer for Eco-Friendly Garden Tour Volunteers needed for 4th annual Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, May 15. More than gardens throughout Marin. Volunteer 9:30-1 or 1-4:30; tour other gardens on your off shift! Free t-shirt, tour tickets. 9:30am-4:30pm. Free. (415) 945-1521 .

and an opportunity to mix and mingle with your peers. Noon. Free. Marin Sanitary Services, 150 Andersen Dr., San Rafael, CA 94901. 454-2510. www.sananselmochamber.org

Flower and Food Festival. Volunteers needed for easy 2 hour shifts to set up or work the beverage booth. Shifts start at 9am and go to pm. Call Joanie at 924-3803 today! Free. Magnolia Ave. betwnWard and King, Larkspur. 924-3803.

05/22-23: 34th Annual Marin Home Show A fun event if you are contemplating home or garden, renovations. Find ideas on what's new in green home improvement and talk to the pros. Exhibit Hall, Marin Center, Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6800. www.marinhomeshow.com.

Downtown San Rafael Thursday Evening Market Thursday nights through September. Farmers market, food, live music and bouncies. 6-9pm. Free. Downtown San Rafael, 4th St. between Lincoln and B St., San Rafael. 492-8007. www.sanrafaelmarket.org

Through 05/26: Learn Irish Music Fearlessly The Marin Irish Ceili group, started in 2002

Through 06/20: Birdwatchers Needed for Heron Research Project Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Cypress Grove Research Center seeks birders to monitor an assigned heron and egret nesting site with scopes and binoculars from March-June. Contact for detailed information. Free Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Cypress Grove Research Center, Tomales Bay. 663-8203. www. egret.org ✚

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05/30: Larkspur Flower and Food Festival needs Volunteers Join the fun at the Larkspur

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05/20: Marin Sanitary Services Lunch Mixer Complimentary food and refreshments

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05/17: Italian Wine Tasting Party at Piazza D’Angelo Piazza D’Angelo is toasting the start

food purveyors will showcase their high quality, seasonal bounty of organic and specialty foods. 3-7pm. Free. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us 05/18: MEA vs. PGE Debate Hear Supervisor McGlashan of Marin Energy Authority debate Joe Nation representing PG&E. Register at www. harborrotary.org 8-9:30am. $15. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. www.harborrotary.org

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shoes and have a 2-3 mile walk around Tam Valley. Hang with old friends and make new friends. Every Thursday through the end of the year. 5pm. $10 donation per month Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us

05/18-09/28: Tamalpais Valley Tuesday Farmers Market Local and regional farmers,&

Imagine the Beatles jamming with the Grateful Dead. Rubber Souldiers delivers an innovative, masterful and playful take on the boys from Liverpool. Each never-to-be-repeated show is an auditory kaleidoscope of beloved favorites spun in a fresh light with shimmering vocal harmonies. Featuring the Rowan Brothers, David Gans, Josh Zucker and CC Dawson. Special guest Mark Karan. Opening: Garrin BenďŹ eld

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broom along the Hidden Meadow Trail. After the lunch break we will walk to Phoenix Lake and collect native grassland seeds until 2:00. Contact them for directions to the the meeting location. 9am-2pm. Free. Marin Municipal Water District, Parking at Natalie Coffin Greene Park, Contact us for meeting location, Ross. 945-1128.

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Concours d’Elegance will showcase 200 exotic and rare vehicles on the lawn and 12 beautiful classic wooden boats in the lagoon. See Janis Joplin’s 1965 356 Porsche. $15 (under 16 free with adult) Marin Center Fairgrounds, Marin Center Fairgrounds, San Rafael,. 479-7727. www. marinsonomaconcours.org of summer with great wine & good friends. Taste five vinos from the Alto Adige region of Italy. 7-9pm. $25, includes appetizers Piazza D’Angelo, 22 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 290-2767. www.piazzadangelo.com

MAY & JUNE

MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANS – with Jimmy Dillon

SAT JUNE 5, 8PM ROWAN CUNNINGHAM BAND – Americana and Bluegrass

FRI JUNE 11, 8PM Jonathan Korty & Friends

SAT JUNE 19, 8PM Honey Dust – Rock & Roll In The Woods Productions, with gratitude to the members of the Mill Valley Masonic Lodge, is setting the stage to return the rich tradition of Live Music to Downtown Mill Valley.

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