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2019 Events Calendar

Library Events

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10:30 am Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Feb 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, puppets, and Mother Goose. For children birth to 5 years old, accompanied by …read more
11:30 am Toddler Storytime / Lectura de c...
Toddler Storytime / Lectura de c...
Feb 21 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lectura de cuentos bilingües para niños de 0 a 3 años. Jueves a las 11:30 am. Seguido por 30 minutos …read more
1:00 pm All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Feb 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil @ City Hall Council Chambers | San Rafael | California | United States
If you have an Apple computer, iPad, or iPhone, and aren’t sure that you’re getting the most out of it …read more
5:30 pm Pen & Ink Botanical Illustration I
Pen & Ink Botanical Illustration I
Feb 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Pen & Ink Botanical Illustration I @ Library Meeting Room | San Rafael | California | United States
   Pen & Ink Botanical Illustration I with Elizabeth Rodis-Jamero This is a free 6 week class for beginners, each …read more
6:00 pm Intercambio Marin
Intercambio Marin
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Intercambio Marin @ Wellness Campus - Marin Health and Human Services | San Rafael | California | United States
Intercambio Marin is a weekly, one-on-one language exchange program for English and Spanish speakers. Native speakers of both languages are paired-up or put in …read more

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Cyclists compete in the Sunset Criterium bike race in Downtown San Rafael

Cyclists compete in the Sunset Criterium bike race in Downtown San Rafael

Feb 26 2019

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-02-26 19:00:00 2019-02-26 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meetings 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Feb 27 2019

The Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods Annual Meeting

6:30pm - 8:45pm BioMarin
  • Add to calendar 2019-02-27 18:30:00 2019-02-27 20:45:00 America/Los_Angeles The Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods Annual Meeting 770 Lindaro Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods annual meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM at BioMarin's Morning Glory Room. Below is the agenda: 6:30 PM to 7 PM: "Meet-and-Greet" with neighbors and speakers 7 PM to 7:20 PM: Vote: Steering Committee, Revised bylaws 7:20 PM to 8...

Mar 5 2019

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-05 19:00:00 2019-03-05 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Mar 7 2019

Certify & Amplify Workshop

6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-07 18:00:00 2019-03-07 21:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Certify & Amplify Workshop

WHAT IS SUPPLIER DIVERSITY? Commonly referred to as “Utility Supplier Diversity,” General Order (GO) 156 is a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) program that encourages California investor–owned utilities to provide a fair proportion of total utility contracts and subcontracts to businesses that meet diversity qualifications. To qualify, business enterprises must have a majority ownership by...

Mar 12 2019

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-12 19:00:00 2019-03-12 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Dec 31 1969

Design Review Board Meetings

All day
  • Add to calendar 1969-12-31 16:00:00 1969-12-31 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meetings

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Mar 12 2019

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-12 19:00:00 2019-03-12 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meetings 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Mar 13 2019

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-13 16:00:00 2019-03-13 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Fire Commission Meeting

The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five members appointed by the City Council, one of whom may be a councilmember. The Fire Chief is an ex officio member of the commission, but is not entitled to vote as a member of the commission. The commission reviews and makes recommendations concerning the future needs of the...

Mar 13 2019

1 Hour 2 Get Ready

6:30pm - 8:00pm San Rafael Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-13 18:30:00 2019-03-13 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles 1 Hour 2 Get Ready 618 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

Disaster can strike at any time, are you ready? The “1 Hour 2 Get Ready” class focuses on easy things you can do at home and with your family to be more prepared for a emergency or large-scale disaster. We hope you will join us for this important and free event. Please RSVP for this...

Mar 18 2019

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-18 19:00:00 2019-03-18 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Ave., San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

San Rafael has four City Councilmembers and one elected Mayor, elected at-large for four-year terms. For information about elected and appointed officials, boards / commissions and their terms, visit the Boards and Commissions website. The City Council meets the first and third Mondays every month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (1400 Fifth...

Mar 19 2019

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-19 19:00:00 2019-03-19 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Mar 26 2019

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-26 19:00:00 2019-03-26 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meetings 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Mar 27 2019

Public Works & Sanitation Open House March 27, 2019

9:00am - 12:00pm Department of Public Works
  • Add to calendar 2019-03-27 09:00:00 2019-03-27 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Public Works & Sanitation Open House March 27, 2019 111 Morphew Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

Have you ever wondered how our pump stations work or what happens when you call us to report an issue? Take a guided tour of our facility and shops. Get a close up tour of all the equipment and vehicles that keep our City safe. Learn about our City’s infrastructure, active and upcoming projects and speak to the people...

Apr 2 2019

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-04-02 19:00:00 2019-04-02 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Dec 31 1969

Design Review Board Meetings

All day
  • Add to calendar 1969-12-31 16:00:00 1969-12-31 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meetings

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Apr 9 2019

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-04-09 19:00:00 2019-04-09 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meetings 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Apr 9 2019

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-04-09 19:00:00 2019-04-09 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Apr 10 2019

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2019-04-10 16:00:00 2019-04-10 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Fire Commission Meeting

The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five members appointed by the City Council, one of whom may be a councilmember. The Fire Chief is an ex officio member of the commission, but is not entitled to vote as a member of the commission. The commission reviews and makes recommendations concerning the future needs of the...

Apr 15 2019

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-04-15 19:00:00 2019-04-15 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Ave., San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

San Rafael has four City Councilmembers and one elected Mayor, elected at-large for four-year terms. For information about elected and appointed officials, boards / commissions and their terms, visit the Boards and Commissions website. The City Council meets the first and third Mondays every month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (1400 Fifth...

Apr 16 2019

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-04-16 19:00:00 2019-04-16 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

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