The Floating Homes Association (FHA) is forming a new Website Steering Committee, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make our website — floatinghomes.org — an even better resource for our community. Our goal is to evolve the site into a true digital community bulletin board that connects, informs, and...
Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers who came together last weekend to tackle litter around our neighborhood. Together, this dedicated group collected more than 100 pounds of trash — a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we roll up our sleeves and work side by side. The streets (and shoreline)...
Thanks to the efforts of Marketing/PR Chair Julie Durbin, the Floating Homes Association co-hosted an after-work mixer for members of the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce on September 17. The mixer was held at Waterfront Wonders, 314 Caledonia Street, where proprietor Krystal Gambi, who grew up in the Gates co-op, offers...
We’re riding the wave of the 41st Annual California Coastal Cleanup and doing our part right here at home. Marin has 60+ cleanup sites, and our freshly formed Floating Homes Litter Pick-Up Squad is heading out this Saturday, Sept 27—just before the high tides sweep in next week. We’ll meet...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE SEPTEMBER 9 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that income of $2,250 was produced by $1,650 from two tours and $585 in Membership Dues. Expenses were minimal at...
For the fifth year in a row the Melet family of Gate 6 ½ have hosted a volunteer bay cleanup day. But this year was a little different than previous outings. Mom Nikki Melet reports about the efforts of her son and daughter, who organize the annual cleanup: “Oscar and...
The Sausalito Park and Rec Department is recruiting chefs to compete in the 46th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, September 20. Chefs can register for free to compete in three categories: Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Best Booth. All cooking is done on-site, and chefs should prepare at least 15...
Our newly-formed Floating Homes litter pick-up squad hit the pavement after July’s king tides caused minor flooding. In under an hour, they picked up over 30 pounds of trash. Thanks to Peter Miller, Sabrina Antonio, Emma Pieper, Tam Morgan and Jay Lalezari for helping to keep plastic, foam, and other...
Sally Champe of A Dock encourages folks with teaching skills to volunteer for Tamalpais College at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center: Before and during the pandemic I volunteered as an English instructor and tutor at San Quentin’s Mount Tamalpais College. It was the most rewarding volunteer experience I have ever had....
The Floating Homes Association is seeking volunteers for the Private Tour Committee. FHA walking tours and tours of floating homes engage visitors interested in learning more about this special place we call home. In recent years these tours have been the chief source of funding for the FHA, and they...