It was a bright and breezy day for the FHA’s spring Day in the Park (DITP) on Sunday, May 19. There were activities for all ages, from old favorites like the pet costume contest, to innovations such as tiny horses and a guest mermaid. Enjoy...
The FHA’s Legislative Action Committee (LAC) continues to discuss issues with county and state officials and explore the legal rights of our members under the Floating Homes Residency Law. At the recent Day in the Park, LAC members staffed a table to bring residents up...
The New York Times recently reported on London’s growing houseboat community. Some of the challenges these houseboaters face will sound quite familiar. “In London, a Houseboat Used to Be the Affordable Option. Not Anymore,” reads the headline. It’s the old story of supply and demand, according...
While you’re enjoying Day in the Park this Sunday, be sure to stop by the Pickle Jar table for a chance to win one or more exciting prize packages. Here’s a preliminary list: Beauty and wellness bundle: eyelashes from LashOut, acupuncture with Dr. Arcadia Farber,...
The Sausalito Center for the Arts is launching a multi-week exhibition uniting artists, authors, filmmakers, and game changers in a collaborative effort to spark awareness and ignite inspiration for meaningful change. Entitled ECO EVOLUTION: EMPOWER FOR CHANGE, the exhibition will run until June 9. Participating...
Long time Main Dock resident Cyra McFadden passed away recently, leaving behind an “only in Marin” legacy. In the 70s, Cyra wrote a satirical look at the New Age heyday hereabouts, which first appeared each week in the Pacific Sun. It was eventually published by...
The dock that signs up the most volunteers for the FHA’s May 19 Day in the Park will get a free dock party including wine, courtesy of the FHA. Let’s see which dock has the most community spirit! Go to our signup site to choose...
We don’t notice much of the life in the water around our floating homes because the individual organisms are too small. Diatoms fit that description; they range in size between 2 and 200 microns (0.002 to 0.2 mm). Anything 2 microns long, about 4 wavelengths...
Day in the Park chair Julie Durbin has put together a full day of food, fun, games, and attractions for the FHA’s May 19 festival. Here’s the schedule for the day: The Waldo Stage (main stage) Glen Brown – sound Emcee – Heather Lerner 12:00-12:30...
Day in the Park chair Julie Durbin is offering to customize sponsorships to fit the needs of smaller businesses and organizations. The accompanying graphic shows the different sponsorships tiers, and the marketing opportunities available at each level. If you or someone you know may be...
