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...
The Culture Keepers of Marin City will host a family picnic including live music and activities on Saturday Oct 12 from noon to 6 p.m. at Rocky Graham Park. The picnic features fried chicken lunches prepared by chef Jordan Alexander of Jordan’s Culinary Creations, including two pieces of chicken, potato...
Author Jennifer Gennari has written a history of Sausalito’s counterculture houseboat community for the current issue of Marin Magazine. Titled Wild and Free, the article is illustrated with historic black and white photographs by Catherine Lyons-Labate of A Dock from her coffee table book, Once Upon a Waterfront. Jen’s article...
Rebecca Lytle, PhD, a long-time resident of Marin County now living on Main Dock, has announced plans to run this November for a seat on the Sausalito Marin City School District Board. Board members work with the school superintendent and guide decisions to ensure accountability as advocates for children, the...
Eight women from Chile are coming to Sausalito in September as part of the Sausalito Sister City— Viña del Mar exchange program. They are bringing an important exhibit of the art and culture of the region which will be on display at 675 Bridgeway (formerly the Chase Bank building) from...