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2018 events

Library Events

Dec
14
Fri
2:00 pm Marin Master Gardeners: Gardenin...
Marin Master Gardeners: Gardenin...
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Marin Master Gardeners: Gardening with California Natives @ Library Meeting Room | San Rafael | California | United States
Gardening with California Natives There are thousands of native California plants and Marin County’s Mediterranean climate is the perfect place …read more
Dec
15
Sat
10:00 am Knitting Circle @ the Library
Knitting Circle @ the Library
Dec 15 @ 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
Dec
16
Sun
1:00 pm Chinese Mahjong @ the Library
Chinese Mahjong @ the Library
Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Chinese Mahjong @ the Library @ Library Meeting Room | San Rafael | California | United States
Join us for free Chinese Mahjong classes meeting Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm: May 20, June 3 & 17, …read more
Dec
17
Mon
1:00 pm Practice Speaking Spanish
Practice Speaking Spanish
Dec 17 @ 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
Dec
18
Tue
10:30 am Baby Time! Mother Goose on the L...
Baby Time! Mother Goose on the L...
Dec 18 @ 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

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...

Dec 21 2018

San Rafael Fire Department 2018 Winter Blood Drive

8:30am - 1:30pm Fire Station 56
  • Add to calendar 2018-12-21 08:30:00 2018-12-21 13:30:00 America/Los_Angeles San Rafael Fire Department 2018 Winter Blood Drive 650 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, California 94903
  • Directions

You’re invited to the San Rafael Fire Department’s 2018 Winter Blood Drive! Join the San Rafael Fire Department for the 13th annual Bucket Brigade Blood Drive Challenge, hosted by Vitalant - Bay Area. Pay it forward and do something amazing. It only takes about an hour and when you do good for others, you do...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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