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Special Events

Library Events

Apr
21
Sat
10:00 am Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Earth Day Celebration @ San Rafael Public Library
Every Day is Earth Day! Saturday April 21st with the help of the City of San Rafael Employee Green Team …read more
11:00 am Día de los Niños – Day of the Child
Día de los Niños – Day of the Child
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Día de los Niños - Day of the Child @ Pickleweed Library | San Rafael | California | United States
Join us to celebrate the Day of the Child in Pickleweed Park adjacent to the library. We are very excited …read more
Apr
23
Mon
1:00 pm Practice Speaking Spanish
Practice Speaking Spanish
Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Practice Speaking Spanish – A Conversational Spanish Workshop Learn and practice speaking Spanish in a variety of everyday social settings: …read more
4:00 pm Teen Poetry Workshop
Teen Poetry Workshop
Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Teen Poetry Workshop @ Library Meeting Room | San Rafael | California | United States
A High School Poetry Workshop designed by Marin County Poet Laureate Rebecca Foust The workshop is open to all students …read more
Apr
24
Tue
10:30 am Baby Time! Mother Goose on the L...
Baby Time! Mother Goose on the L...
Apr 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Baby Time! Mother Goose on the Loose @ San Rafael Public Library | San Rafael | California | United States
Baby Time! is a fun-filled thirty minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments, and more to stimulate …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

Apr 21 2018

Bring Your E-Waste to the Library April 21

10:00am - 2:30pm San Rafael Public Library
  • Add to calendar 2018-04-21 10:00:00 2018-04-21 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Bring Your E-Waste to the Library April 21 1100 E Street, San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

The City of San Rafael Employee Green Team, Conservation Corps North Bay, and the Library will be hosting an e-waste recycling event in honor of Earth Day. From 10-2:30pm residents may drop off their old computers, televisions, small home appliances, stereo equipment, cell phones, and more! Take advantage of this easy opportunity to recycle those...

Apr 21 2018

Park-A-Month – Gerstle Park

9:00am - 12:00pm Gerstle Park
  • Add to calendar 2018-04-21 09:00:00 2018-04-21 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Park-A-Month – Gerstle Park San Rafael Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

Join our fun family-friendly volunteer program and help keep our San Rafael parks in great shape! Come with your friends or meet new people while spreading mulch, cleaning play area equipment and picnic barbecues, weeding and more. We'll provide hand tools and gloves or bring your own. For more information, contact Ann Bauer, Volunteer Program...

Apr 21 2018

Volunteer for Community Cleanups April 21 & 22

9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2018-04-21 09:00:00 2018-04-21 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Volunteer for Community Cleanups April 21 & 22

Join hundreds of your friends and neighbors in sprucing up and removing litter from our beautiful parks and open spaces. Opportunities abound Saturday and Sunday from 9am-noon. Visit SanRafaelVolunteers.org for more info. Great for kids and families! Saturday, April 21st from 9:00 am to Noon Mulch and More at the Falkirk Gardens Clean Shoreline Path...

Apr 24 2018

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-04-24 19:00:00 2018-04-24 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...

May 5 2018

Park-A-Month – Sun Valley Park

9:00am - 12:00pm Sun Valley Park
  • Add to calendar 2018-05-05 09:00:00 2018-05-05 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Park-A-Month – Sun Valley Park Solano St, San Rafael , California 94901
  • Directions

Join our fun family-friendly volunteer program and help keep our San Rafael parks in great shape! Come with your friends or meet new people while spreading mulch, cleaning play area equipment and picnic barbecues, weeding and more. We'll provide hand tools and gloves or bring your own. For more information, contact Ann Bauer, Volunteer Program...

May 7 2018

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-05-07 19:00:00 2018-05-07 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 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...

May 8 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-05-08 19:00:00 2018-05-08 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...

May 9 2018

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2018-05-09 16:00:00 2018-05-09 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...

May 15 2018

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-05-15 19:00:00 2018-05-15 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...

May 17 2018

Park & Recreation Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm San Rafael Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-05-17 19:00:00 2018-05-17 21:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Park & Recreation Commission Meeting 618 B Street, San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

The Park & Recreation Commission assists the City Council in developing and implementing the long-range plans for City parks and recreation facilities, monitors current service levels and community needs, reviews the performance of City partnerships with community groups in the utilization of facilities and production of programs, and reviews and advises on general policies and...

May 22 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-05-22 19:00:00 2018-05-22 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...

May 29 2018

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-05-29 19:00:00 2018-05-29 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...

Jun 4 2018

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-04 19:00:00 2018-06-04 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 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...

Jun 5 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-05 19:00:00 2018-06-05 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...

Jun 12 2018

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-12 19:00:00 2018-06-12 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...

Jun 13 2018

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-13 16:00:00 2018-06-13 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...

Jun 19 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-19 19:00:00 2018-06-19 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...

Jun 21 2018

Park & Recreation Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm San Rafael Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-21 19:00:00 2018-06-21 21:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Park & Recreation Commission Meeting 618 B Street, San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

The Park & Recreation Commission assists the City Council in developing and implementing the long-range plans for City parks and recreation facilities, monitors current service levels and community needs, reviews the performance of City partnerships with community groups in the utilization of facilities and production of programs, and reviews and advises on general policies and...

Jun 23 2018

Park-A-Month – Peacock Park

9:00am - 12:00pm Peacock Park
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-23 09:00:00 2018-06-23 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Park-A-Month – Peacock Park Peacock Drive, San Rafael , California 94901
  • Directions

Join our fun family-friendly volunteer program and help keep our San Rafael parks in great shape! Come with your friends or meet new people while spreading mulch, cleaning play area equipment and picnic barbecues, weeding and more. We'll provide hand tools and gloves or bring your own. For more information, contact Ann Bauer, Volunteer Program...

Jun 26 2018

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-26 19:00:00 2018-06-26 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...

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