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Library Events

Jun
21
Thu
6:00 pm Intercambio Marin
Intercambio Marin
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Intercambio Marin @ Marin Health and Human Services | San Rafael | California | United States
Intercambio Marin is a one-on-one language exchange program for English and Spanish speakers. Native speakers of both languages are paired-up or put in small …read more
Jun
22
Fri
10:30 am Sing and Dance with Miss Kitty
Sing and Dance with Miss Kitty
Jun 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Sing and Dance with Miss Kitty @ San Rafael City Hall, City Council Chambers | San Rafael | California | United States
We are pleased to announce the return of Miss Kitty to the San Rafael Public Library! Miss Kitty is back …read more
2:00 pm The Next Chapter – YWCA: A Conve...
The Next Chapter – YWCA: A Conve...
Jun 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Next Chapter – YWCA: A Conversation on Social Justice & the 50+ Program @ Library Meeting Room | San Rafael | California | United States
The Next Chapter – YWCA: A Conversation on Social Justice & the 50+ Program Friday, June 22 from 2:00 – …read more
Jun
25
Mon
1:00 pm Practice Speaking Spanish
Practice Speaking Spanish
Jun 25 @ 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
Jun 25 @ 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

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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

Jun 21 2018

Blood Drive – Thursday, June 21, 2018

9:00am - 2:00pm Fire Station 56
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-21 09:00:00 2018-06-21 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Blood Drive - Thursday, June 21, 2018 650 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, California 94903
  • Directions

Summer is right around the corner and what better way to start the season of BBQs, pool parties, and tan lines then by donating a small amount of blood to those who may not be able to enjoy summer’s activities. Each blood donation has the power to save up to three lives. Please join the...

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 25 2018

Building Latino Power, Presence & Purpose in Marin

9:00am - 11:30am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-25 09:00:00 2018-06-25 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Building Latino Power, Presence & Purpose in Marin 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

Jun 26 2018

New Library Facilities Community Meeting – Terra Linda Community Center

6:00pm - 7:00pm Terra Linda Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-26 18:00:00 2018-06-26 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles New Library Facilities Community Meeting - Terra Linda Community Center 670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, California 94903
  • Directions

The City of San Rafael is examining options for building new and improved library facilities. This is stage one of three stages of community meetings. We need YOUR input! At this meeting you will receive an overview of the project and discuss the possibility of a new branch in Terra Linda. Additional meetings will be...

Jun 28 2018

New Library Facilities Community Meeting – City Hall Council Chambers

6:00pm - 7:00pm San Rafael City Hall
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-28 18:00:00 2018-06-28 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles New Library Facilities Community Meeting - City Hall Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The City of San Rafael is examining options for building new and improved library facilities. This is stage one of three stages of community meetings. We need YOUR input! At this meeting you will receive an overview of the project and discuss the possibility of a new branch in Terra Linda. Additional meetings will be...

Jun 30 2018

New Library Facilities Community Meeting – Albert J. Boro Community Center

2:00pm - 3:00pm Al Boro Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-06-30 14:00:00 2018-06-30 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles New Library Facilities Community Meeting - Albert J. Boro Community Center 50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA
  • Directions

The City of San Rafael is examining options for building new and improved library facilities. This is stage one of three stages of community meetings. We need YOUR input! At this meeting you will receive an overview of the project and discuss the possibility of a new branch in Terra Linda. Additional meetings will be...

Jul 2 2018

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-02 19:00:00 2018-07-02 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...

Jul 2 2018

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-02 19:00:00 2018-07-02 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. Current members include Mayor Gary Phillips, Vice Mayor John Gamblin, Councilmembers Kate Colin, Maribeth Bushey, and Andrew Cuyugan McCullough.  City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue....

Jul 10 2018

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-10 19:00:00 2018-07-10 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...

Jul 11 2018

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-11 16:00:00 2018-07-11 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...

Jul 17 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-17 19:00:00 2018-07-17 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...

Jul 19 2018

Park & Recreation Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm San Rafael Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-19 19:00:00 2018-07-19 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...

Jul 21 2018

Park-A-Month – Freitas Park

9:00am - 12:00pm Freitas Park
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-21 09:00:00 2018-07-21 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Park-A-Month - Freitas Park Trellis Drive, San Rafael, California 94903
  • 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...

Jul 24 2018

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-24 19:00:00 2018-07-24 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...

Jul 28 2018

San Rafael Sunset Criterium 2018

1:30pm - 9:30pm Downtown San Rafael
  • Add to calendar 2018-07-28 13:30:00 2018-07-28 21:30:00 America/Los_Angeles San Rafael Sunset Criterium 2018 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

Now in its 20th year, the San Rafael Sunset Criterium has become part carnival, part madhouse, part Thunderdome. It has reached a critical mass of energy that circles among crowds and riders, across announcer and DJ, and through the streets and community, only to feed into the reputation of the next year. The best riders. The best...

Aug 6 2018

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-08-06 19:00:00 2018-08-06 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. Current members include Mayor Gary Phillips, Vice Mayor John Gamblin, Councilmembers Kate Colin, Maribeth Bushey, and Andrew Cuyugan McCullough.  City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue....

Aug 6 2018

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-08-06 19:00:00 2018-08-06 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...

Aug 7 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-08-07 19:00:00 2018-08-07 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...

Aug 8 2018

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2018-08-08 16:00:00 2018-08-08 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...

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