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2018 events

Library Events

Oct
20
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9:00 am Rare and Special Book Sale!
Rare and Special Book Sale!
Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Rare and Special Book Sale! @ First Presbyterian Church | San Rafael | California | United States
On October 19 and 20 The Friends of the San Rafael Libraries are hosting a Rare and Special Book Sale …read more
10:00 am Knitting Circle @ the Library
Knitting Circle @ the Library
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Knitting Circle @ the Library @ Library Meeting Room | San Rafael | California | United States
This free program meets every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 am – 12 noon. We are so fortunate …read more
1:00 pm Process Art: Splatter Resist!
Process Art: Splatter Resist!
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Process Art: Splatter Resist! @ San Rafael Public Library | San Rafael | California | United States
In this process art activity, we’re combining two techniques: tape resist and splatter paint.  Process art is a contemporary movement …read more
2:00 pm Help us shape the future of libr...
Help us shape the future of libr...
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The City of San Rafael is examining options for building new and improved library facilities. This is stage two of …read more
4:00 pm Local History Murder Mystery
Local History Murder Mystery
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Local History Murder Mystery @ Falkirk Cultural Center | San Rafael | California | United States
The San Rafael Public Library and San Rafael Community Services present… Saturday, October 20th at 4:00, 6:00, and 8:00pm Put …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

Oct 20 2018

A Local History Murder Mystery

4:00pm - 10:00pm Falkirk Cultural Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-10-20 16:00:00 2018-10-20 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles A Local History Murder Mystery 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

Put on your sleuthing hat and join us for a interactive mystery event at Falkirk. You and your fellow party guests will have 90 minutes to find the clues, solve the puzzles, and discover the culprit. The Story:  You have been invited to a party at Falkirk Manor, the stately home of the Fluwent family. There,...

Oct 23 2018

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-10-23 19:00:00 2018-10-23 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...

Sep 14 2018

Form & Fire: The Alchemy of Clay

All day - 11:59pm Falkirk Cultural Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-09-14 00:00:00 2018-10-25 23:59:59 America/Los_Angeles Form & Fire: The Alchemy of Clay 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Terra Linda Ceramic Artists present the Alchemy of Clay, Form, and Fire. Through the process of transformation of matter and the act of combining seemingly ordinary elements, artists have created dozens of extraordinary and magical pieces on display at the Falkirk Cultural Center. These items will be on display at Falkirk from September 14,...

Oct 27 2018

General Plan Workshop at the Albert J. Boro Community Center

10:00am - 12:00pm Al Boro Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-10-27 10:00:00 2018-10-27 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles General Plan Workshop at the Albert J. Boro Community Center 50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA
  • Directions

San Rafael is thinking about the year 2040—and we need your help!   Join us at a community meeting to discuss housing, transportation, land use, natural disaster resilience, sustainability and more! We’ll have interactive activities and live electronic polling so participants can see results in real time. Input gathered from meetings will be incorporated into...

Oct 27 2018

Trick-or-Treat on 4th Street

1:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown San Rafael
  • Add to calendar 2018-10-27 13:00:00 2018-10-27 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Trick-or-Treat on 4th Street Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

Trick or Treat on 4th Street! We'll be on Fourth Street in Downtown and the West End Village (from Lincoln Avenue to H Street). In Celebration of Latinx, this year’s theme is Día de los Muertos. Bring your little ones in costume for treats from participating merchants. Look for the orange poster and balloons. San Rafael...

Oct 30 2018

New San Rafael Transit Center Meeting – October 30, 2018

5:30pm - 7:00pm Whistlestop
  • Add to calendar 2018-10-30 17:30:00 2018-10-30 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles New San Rafael Transit Center Meeting - October 30, 2018 930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District will hold a public scoping meeting to gather input and comments from public agencies and the community on the scope for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to be prepared for the San Rafael Transit Center Replacement Project.  We hope you will join us! Date: Tuesday, October...

Oct 30 2018

1 Hour 2 Get Ready (October)

6:30pm - 8:00pm Terra Linda Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-10-30 18:30:00 2018-10-30 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles 1 Hour 2 Get Ready (October) 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...

Nov 3 2018

30th Anniversary of Dia De Los Muertos

3:00pm - 9:00pm Al Boro Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-11-03 15:00:00 2018-11-03 21:00:00 America/Los_Angeles 30th Anniversary of Dia De Los Muertos 50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA
  • Directions

  Join the City of San Rafael and the Community Services  Department as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of our Dia De Los Muertos event on November 3rd. Enjoy music, traditional food, dancers, parade, altars and more! Contact the Albert J Boro Community Center to obtain more information at 415-485-3077

Nov 7 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-11-07 19:00:00 2018-11-07 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...

Nov 13 2018

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-11-13 19:00:00 2018-11-13 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...

Nov 14 2018

Fire Commission Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2018-11-14 16:00:00 2018-11-14 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...

Nov 15 2018

Park & Recreation Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm San Rafael Community Center
  • Add to calendar 2018-11-15 19:00:00 2018-11-15 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...

Nov 20 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-11-20 19:00:00 2018-11-20 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...

Nov 27 2018

Planning Commission Meetings

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-11-27 19:00:00 2018-11-27 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 4 2018

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-04 19:00:00 2018-12-04 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 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 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...

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