Felecia Gaston, who founded Performing Stars of Marin and The Marin City Historical and Preservation Society, has brought out a new book about the history of Marin City, titled A Brand New Start . . . This is Home. In the following excerpt, Felecia recounts the story of the local flea...
Thanks to Scott Stoneback of Main Dock for videotaping the FHA annual meeting last month. The 97-minute video begins with new FHA President Pete Hudson’s welcome remarks and ends with a door prize drawing conducted by Mari Steeno and Michele Affronte. It can be viewed on YouTube. A link will...
The sea lion statue that was knocked off it pedestal in the January storms needs major repairs to resume its position as Sausalito’s international landmark, which it has now been for seven decades. The story of the emblematic sea lion is as intriguing as the statue itself. According to the...
Spaulding Marine Center will host a remembrance of local sailing hero Hank Easom from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Filmmaker Oleg Harencar will share memories of the legendary Bay sailor before showing his film Hank Easom: Portrait of a Legend. Spaulding Marine Center is located at...
A packed house jammed the basement of the Pines mansion on February 25 for the annual meeting and membership party of the Floating Homes Association. Incoming FHA President Pete Hudson kicked off the evening by noting that this was the first in–person FHA meeting in three years. He then introduced...
The floating homes community recently greeted new neighbors—a Ukrainian family fleeing the horrors of war in their homeland. Katja Guliaieva, the wife of the family, has written the following account of their amazing journey: We have been asked to share with you a short story of the miracles and kindnesses...
On January 30, Sausalito City Council members and Planning Commissioners voted unanimously to site new housing in Sausalito safely away from the heart of the Marinship District’s working waterfront. According to the Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition (SWWC): The decision was reached during a marathon 6.5 hour joint Council and Planning...
This year’s spring City Wide Yard Sale takes place on Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More than 80 seller booths are available at the MLK parking lot at 610 Coloma Street. The cost of a booth ranges from $15 to $30. Instructions on booking a seller...
Community organizations in Marin City will host a series of events throughout February in honor of Black History Month. On Thursday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m., Marin City Arts and Culture in the Gateway Shopping Center will host a panel discussion with former local members of the Black Panther Party....
The Tam Valley Players will present Sausalypso Houseboat Wars Murder Mystery, an original play inspired by true events, with performances on March 3, 4, 10, and 11. The show was written by local author John Byrne Barry and features appearances by Louis Shireman and Denise Kendall from the floating homes...