Keith Emmons’ new book titled Who Built the Train Wreck? is now available on Amazon ($19.95) as well as at Waterfront Wonders on Caledonia Street. Keith has written an entertaining recounting how this unusual floating home came about during the early days of the Sausalito waterfront. Cyra McFadden, waterfront neighbor...
In addition to the events we reported last week, there are lots of other holiday activities in and around Sausalito, particularly on December 5: 5–8 p.m. Downtown Late-Night Shopping. Select shops will offer unique holiday gifts and decor. 5:30 p.m. Sausalito Tree Lighting ceremony in Vina del Mar Plaza (downtown Sausalito),...
Wherever you go this holiday season, there’ll be plenty of local art to enjoy. Here’s a sampling of art events scheduled in and around Sausalito: Now Through November 24: Intergenerational Art Show at Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA). The featured young artists are students at Dr. Martin Luther King...
Have you noticed the new exit sign when you come off Rt. 101 North to the Sausalito/Marin City exit? Most exits from freeways in California have an exit number — for Rt. 101 it is determined by the number of miles from the start of the route at the California/Mexico...
Back in the 80s, a singularly ugly fish — the humming toadfish — created quite an uproar in our community. In those days, toadfish came into the bay each summer to spawn. The males would find a nice solid object, like a ferro-cement houseboat hull, and build a nest on...
The Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) presents a festive fundraiser on Saturday, October 26: Milagros & Memories: Celebration of Día de los Muertos. From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., guests will enjoy live music, a Mexican buffet, dancing, and an open bar. Master of Ceremony Jay Alexander, master magician...
Julie Durbin, from Kappas West, joined a select group for a special sail on the tall ship Matthew Turner earlier this month. The brigantine, built locally by volunteers, hosted major donors to the campaign to restore the paddle wheel and smokestack from the Charles Van Damme Ferryboat. Julie reports: It...
Kelly English of Kappas East sends along this social media advice: The Sausalito Floating Homes community can really shine on Instagram! Residents can share photos of their unique homes and the beautiful waterfront views, capturing the quirky charm of the neighborhood. By posting pictures, you would attract those interested in...
This year’s Toast to Sausalito street festival on Caledonia Street from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 will feature three stages for live entertainment, a variety of food options, and more than 50 arts and crafts vendors. The event is free to attend, and more than 60 wineries,...
The Sausalito Boat Show returns for the second year at Clipper Yacht Harbor this Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6. Attendees will enjoy an expanded showcase of sailboats and powerboats, accompanied by engaging seminars, local cuisine, live music, and family activities. Single-day tickets are $25 in advance or $30...