Archive for May 2023

SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER! San Rafael Elves are enjoying the kickoff to Summer in our Downtown San Rafael Businesses. We are inviting our community to come to Downtown for a Summer Kickoff Scavenger Hunt for the whole month of June. The BID hosted a holiday Elf Hunt where over 250 families participated in the…

AvantSpace, a premium network of high-tech, boutique coworking spaces, will open its second location in the San Francisco Bay Area- right here in Downtown San Rafael. The membership-based workspace offers a solution for local professionals who no longer want to work at home but are reluctant to return to long commutes and traditional office environments.…

The Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) is delighted to declare the return of the much-anticipated San Rafael Summer Farmers Market on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 5:30 pm near the Court Street Plaza. The market will be open from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm on Fourth Street, nestled between Lootens…

AIM is now accepting applications for our Racial Equity Fund at the downtown San Rafael Farmers Market. As part of our work to make markets more inclusive and accessible, we will be offering financial support to three Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Farmers, Food Producers, and Artisans getting their start at the farmers…

At last Monday’s City Council meeting, the Council approved entering into a 2-year agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, paying them $50K per year to create The BID Enhancement Program.  The BID has been a leading organization in Downtown San Rafael since 1979, but the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the number of active businesses and…

In honor of the great legacy of Margie Belrose, and all that she has passed on to her family and the community, Belrose Theater is excited to present its first show since her passing.  Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending is a fun and raucous retelling of the famous Shakespeare play where the audience…

Join Ritter Center’s 3rd Annual Under the Stars fundraiser on May 20, 2023!  Two events. One Goal. Help End Homelessness. This year, there are two ways to help end homelessness. Like in previous years, you can team up and organize a sleepout with friends and family to fundraise for our programs to end homelessness. NEW THIS…

The City of San Rafael has partnered with Petaluma People Services Center to start a mobile mental health crisis response team. This team referred to as “SAFE” (Specialized Assistance For Everyone), went into service on March 29th, 2023.  The SAFE team is modeled after the CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) program in…