Posted in Larkspur, Living in Marin, Marin on Jan 14th, 2008
This just in… the Marin IJ reported late this afternoon that Trader Joes is planning to add a third Marin location. According to the IJ, Trader Joes is set to take over a 10,000 square foot spot at Cost Plus Plaza, just off the 101 freeway at Lucky Drive in Larkspur (in the old [...]
Posted in Fairfax, Living in Marin on Dec 31st, 2007
Want to take a twirl on the ice? Normally, Marin residents have to drive to San Francisco or Santa Rosa for a spin. For one weekend only, you can ice skate in Fairfax. The Fairfax Pavilion will become an ice skating rink this weekend.
What: Ice Skating in Marin!
When: Saturday, January 5, [...]
Posted in Belvedere, Living in Marin, Marin, Marin Neighborhoods, Marin Real Estate on Dec 28th, 2007
Want to explore a new neighborhood? Get a street level view with Google Maps. If you haven’t checked it out, you should. Google has literally hired photographers to take pictures of every street and neighborhood across the country. San Francisco is basically done. Marin County is underway. In [...]
Posted in Living in Marin, Marin Market Trends, Marin Real Estate on Dec 28th, 2007
A good reason to jump in and buy a home instead of renting…
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, recently pointed out some interesting research from the Federal Reserve. Between 1995 and 2004, the average renter accumulated $4,000 in [...]
Posted in Living in Marin on Dec 27th, 2007
Did you know the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area is ranked as the #1 most secure large U.S. city? San Francisco is #4. Farmer’s Insurance puts together the rankings, taking into account crime stats, weather, risk of natural disasters, terrorism, air quality, life expectancy and job loss numbers. Santa Rosa-Petaluma made #17 for [...]
Posted in Living in Marin, Sausalito, Things to do in Marin on Oct 7th, 2007
Yesterday was a fabulous day to set sail on the San Francisco Bay. We set out from the Sausalito harbor. Not a cloud in the sky and mild October temperatures set the stage for a gorgeous day.
This week is Fleet Week in San Francisco, which means parades of boats and the incredible Blue [...]
Posted in Corte Madera, Fairfax, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Living in Marin, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, Tiburon on Oct 1st, 2007
October 3, 2007 is International Walk & Roll to School Day! Children and adults around the globe will be walking & biking to school.
Why?
Reduce traffic
Get some physical activity
Create less pollution
Teams of parents & students will have staging areas where students who live far from school can meet to join neighborhood children as they [...]
Posted in Living in Marin on Sep 22nd, 2007
Did you know 30 years ago, 66% of students walked to school? These days, that number is about 13% nationwide. Rather scary!
Safe Routes to Schools is a program designed to increase the number of kids biking and walking to school. Safe routes says children who walk or bike arrive at school refreshed [...]
Posted in Living in Marin, Marin, San Rafael on Sep 17th, 2007
China Camp is beautiful protected area in Marin County, California. Originally a Chinese shrimp fishing village in the late 1800s, China Camp is now a California State Park. China Camp is located 4 miles east of San Rafael, on the shores of the San Pablo Bay, which feeds into the San Francisco [...]
Posted in Greenbrae, Living in Marin, Marin Neighborhoods, Things to do in Marin on Aug 29th, 2007
The Greenbrae Community Picnic will take place on Sunday, September 9 from 3-7 pm at the Greenbrae School Park (off Parkside Way). Children’s activities include a climbing wall, jumppee, jula hoop demonstrations & more! The picnic will be catered by Swami Tommy’s BBQ Experience and will feature sliced tri-tip, chicken, side dishes [...]
