Past Events

Directions: Meet at the end of Valleystone Dr in San Rafael. From Highway 101 in San Rafael take the Marinwood St Vincent’s Dr exit, west on Miller Creek Rd 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Las Gallinas Ave 0.4 miles, then left onto Blackstone Dr 0.2 miles. Stay left and follow Valleystone Dr, park at end.
Sponsor: Parks

Our 6,000 sq ft. Estate Sales Showroom features huge selections & great prices. Estate sale items include Vintage, Antique, Contemporary, and Mid-Century Art, Furniture, Collectibles, Decor, Toys & Games, Fashion & Accessories, Coins. Top Brands. Unique Pieces Added Daily.  Photos and sales descriptions will be uploaded by Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5 pm. Discover a San Francisco...

Directions: Meet at Stafford Lake Park in Novato (3549 Novato Blvd). From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the exit for San Marin Dr west 2.9 miles. Turn right onto Novato Blvd and follow for 2.6 miles. The park is on the left. Turn left after the gate house and follow to the parking lot.
Sponsor: Parks

Directions: Meet at the Las Gallinas Sanitary District water treatment ponds in San Rafael (310 Smith Ranch Road). From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for Smith Ranch Rd east approximately 0.7 miles. Drive over the railroad tracks and immediately turn left to stay on Smith Ranch Rd. (If you go through the park entrance, you have gone too far). Follow Smith Ranch Rd 0.8 miles to treatment facility. Park on the left.
Sponsor: Parks

Price: General Admission - $29 (Marin Center fees included) Seniors (65+) & Students (13-18) - $23 (Marin Center fees included) Children 12 & under $12 (Marin Center fees included)
Ticket Info: https://tickets.marincenter.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=404

Celebrate the multifaceted spirit of the holidays – from frolicking fun to wide-eyed wonder. Join us for an evening of music, dance, humor, and more
 

Directions: Meet at the Loch Lomond Marina Park parking lot. From Highway 101 take the downtown San Rafael exit. Turn east onto 2nd St .3 mi, continue onto 3rd St .4 mi, continue onto Point San Pedro Rd 1.6 mi. Turn right onto Loch Lomond Dr. Continue past Andy’s Local Market and follow to the end.
Sponsor: Parks

Sponsor: Health and Human Services
Link: https://www.marinhhs.org/boards-commissions/commission-aging

Commission meetings are held at the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority located at 1600 Los Gamos Rd in San Rafael.
A presentation is made at 1:30 p.m. featuring a noted guest speaker on a topic of interest to older adults, their families and professionals.
The business meeting will follow at 2:45 p.m.  The General Commission Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month except for August.

Questions: contact Aging and Adult Services main line at (415) 473-7118.

How to Become a Commissioner:

Directions: Meet at the Pinheiro Fire Rd gate on Binford Rd in Novato. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the exit for Atherton Ave east. Turn left onto Binford Rd. The gate is on the right.
Sponsor: Parks

Price: $75, $64 (Marin Center Fees Included)
Ticket Info: https://tickets.marincenter.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=363

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS

In the early years of his young adult life C S Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J R R Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’ journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning. 

We paddle from our Bay Model location, starting with a basic lesson and equipping everyone with spray skirts, windbreakers and life jackets. We paddle stable traditional double kayaks (so you’ll need a partner) along the famous Sausalito waterfront. As the sun sets and the moon rises, take a moment to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Bay Area...