Yard Sale Postponed to Apr 18

Due to rainy weather, Sausalito postponed the City-Wide Yard Sale originally scheduled for April 11. The event has been rescheduled to Saturday April 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vendor booths are sold out for the event. An interactive map of the yard sale layout is available online.

Emergency Services Coordinator to Speak at DITP May 3

FHA Events Chair BettyAnn Kram has lined up a full slate of entertainment for Day in the Park May 3, showcasing musicians, poets, authors, storytellers and informative speakers. Keynote speaker will be Mike McKinley, Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Sausalito. McKinley was recommended by Vice-Mayor Melissa Blaustein during...

Board Meeting Notes — Apr 26

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED OR DECIDED AT THE APRIL 14 BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. In President Peter Miller’s absence, FHA VP Alex Schoer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. with 13 Board members in attendance...

Marin Open Studios Kicks Off Apr 24

The Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) will host the Showcase Gallery for Marin Open Studios (MOS) with works from all of the 260 Marin artists in one location. After exploring the Showcase Gallery you can pick up your tour guide to artists’ studios all over the county, and plan...

90 Minute Disaster Prep Class Apr 25

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District (SMFPD) is partnering with ReadyMarin to host free 90 minute disaster preparation classes. These classes offer a base level of emergency prep training, ensuring each attendee walks away understanding local risks, gets signed up for AlertMarin, and receives a Go Bag to get them...

Gate 5 Drainage Meeting Apr 29

Sausalito is hosting an open house to gather public feedback on the Gate 5 Drainage Management Study. This is a chance to: Share your experiences with flooding in the Marinship and Gate 5 Road area Review and provide feedback on preliminary design alternatives Speak with city staff and engineers Share...

New Play Rio Journal Opens in May

Based on reportage, letters, and diaries of a young American foreign correspondent broadcasting from Brazil and writing from Amazonia and South American cities from Brasilia to Buenos Aires, 1963-1971, Rio Journal offers an incantatory look at a city and country under a military dictatorship. The 75-minute play is derived from...

Michael Rex on South 40

Last week we recounted architect Michael Rex’s early days on the Sausalito waterfront. This week he recalls how he created the unique design of South 40 Pier at Waldo Point Harbor, where he eventually settled. These excerpts have been edited for brevity and clarity: When Don Arques owned the property,...

Artists, Makers Welcome at Day in the Park

The FHA has reserved 15 spots for community artists, writers and craftspeople to exhibit and sell their creations along Artists Alley during Day in the Park on May 3. There is no fee to participate, but artists must supply their own tables, signage and sun protection. To sign up, please...