Join the Streets to Creeks Litter Reduction Campaign

Public safety poster urging that storm drains connect streets to creeks and to protect waterways; features a white bird in a circle on blue background.

CALLING ALL COMMUNITY PARTNERS! San Rafael, in partnership with Streets to Creeks, is launching a campaign from Aug 1-Nov 1, 2026 to reduce litter in your area. We are looking for businesses and community groups, like yours, to join us! WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? Not much! We will install temporary, street-side graphics (see…

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$5k and $10k Grant Opportunities for Small Businesses & Restaurants

Header with America's SBDC California Northern CA Network Marin logo above a lakeside field of yellow poppies and purple flowers.

$5,000 Restaurant & Caterer Grant The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund is offering $5,000 grants to independent California restaurants and commercial caterers. Funds can be used for kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, employee training, and unexpected hardships. Eligible businesses must be California-based, have 1–5 locations, annual revenue under $3 million per location, and be a commercial customer…

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Share Your Voice: Downtown Business Survey

The San Rafael Chamber has launched a survey to gather feedback from businesses in the Downtown Business Improvement District. The survey is designed to better understand current business conditions, challenges, priorities, and opportunities so local organizations can align their efforts to support a vibrant and economically healthy downtown. The City, Chamber, and Downtown San Rafael…

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San Rafael Arts District Celebration, July 10

Poster advertising 'Artist Talk & Celebration of the Arts District' with event details and grayscale photos of artists painting murals on the right side, blue background.

Join us for an evening of art, storytelling, delicious food, and good vibes in the Downtown San Rafael Arts District! Start the evening at the iconic Smith Rafael Film Center for an insightful discussion with three muralists who created site-specific public artworks for the 2026 Public Art Program. The artist talk begins at 5pm on…

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