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2018 events

Library Events

Dec
9
Sun
3:00 pm Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality
Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Virtual Reality
VIVE -Virtual Reality: Whether you’ve experimented with virtual reality systems or not, here is your chance to try out one …read more
Dec
10
Mon
1:00 pm Practice Speaking Spanish
Practice Speaking Spanish
Dec 10 @ 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
6:30 pm Monday Night Reading/Discussion ...
Monday Night Reading/Discussion ...
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Downtown library has a book club that meets usually on the 2nd Monday of the month (except where noted) from …read more
Dec
11
Tue
10:30 am Baby Time! Mother Goose on the L...
Baby Time! Mother Goose on the L...
Dec 11 @ 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
2:00 pm Topics in Genealogy
Topics in Genealogy
Dec 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Our speaker, Jeffery Vaillant, Director of the Marin County Genealogy Society and genealogy junkie, loves a challenge, so come with …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

Dec 8 2018

4th Annual Crabfeed Fundraiser

5:00pm - 8:00pm San Rafael Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-08 17:00:00 2018-12-08 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles 4th Annual Crabfeed Fundraiser 618 B Street, San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

Join the San Rafael Fire Foundation for the fourth annual Crabfeed Fundraiser for San Rafael Fire Department. There will be live music, a silent auction, a no-host bar, and food: crab, pasta, salad, French bread, and dessert. There is a ten-percent early bird discount on tickets before November 15. Tickets are $75 each ($67.50 with...

Dec 8 2018

1 Hour 2 Get Ready (December)

10:00am - 11:30am Terra Linda Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-08 10:00:00 2018-12-08 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles 1 Hour 2 Get Ready (December) 670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, California 94903
  • 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 free and important event. Please RSVP for this...

Dec 11 2018

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-11 19:00:00 2018-12-11 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...

Dec 12 2018

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-12 16:00:00 2018-12-12 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...

Dec 14 2018

Public Safety Power Shutoffs Workshop

9:00am - 12:30pm Santa Rosa Veterans Building
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-14 09:00:00 2018-12-14 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Public Safety Power Shutoffs Workshop 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404
  • Directions

Utilities have the authority to shut off power in  order to protect public safety under high fire risk conditions. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) can save lives and property and prevent wildfires. Please join us at the PSPS workshop to learn more and provide your input!

Dec 15 2018

2018 Lighted Boat Parade

5:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-15 17:30:00 2018-12-15 20:30:00 America/Los_Angeles 2018 Lighted Boat Parade

A Marin County holiday tradition since 1966! Holiday boat parades on the San Rafael Canal have been helping Marin families celebrate for more than 50 years. Each year, thousands of spectators line the route to admire and shout holiday greetings to dozens of beautifully decorated, brightly lit boats as they pass. This year the parade...

Dec 18 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-18 19:00:00 2018-12-18 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 20 2018

Park & Recreation Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm San Rafael Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-20 19:00:00 2018-12-20 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...

Jan 1 2019

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-01-01 19:00:00 2019-01-01 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...

Jan 8 2019

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-01-08 19:00:00 2019-01-08 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...

Jan 8 2019

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-01-08 19:00:00 2019-01-08 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...

Jan 9 2019

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2019-01-09 16:00:00 2019-01-09 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...

Jan 15 2019

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-01-15 19:00:00 2019-01-15 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...

Jan 17 2019

Park & Recreation Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm San Rafael Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2019-01-17 19:00:00 2019-01-17 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...

Jan 22 2019

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-01-22 19:00:00 2019-01-22 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 5 2019

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-02-05 19:00:00 2019-02-05 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...

Feb 12 2019

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-02-12 19:00:00 2019-02-12 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...

Feb 12 2019

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-02-12 19:00:00 2019-02-12 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...

Feb 13 2019

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2019-02-13 16:00:00 2019-02-13 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...

Feb 19 2019

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2019-02-19 19:00:00 2019-02-19 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...

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