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Falkirk Gardens

Falkirk is home to an amazing series of beautiful gardens, maintained by the Marin Master Gardeners. Stroll through our beautiful demonstration gardens, which include Under Oaks Garden, Habitat Garden, Beneficial Garden, Lathe House Garden, Succulent Garden, Five Mediterranean Climate Zone Garden, and the most recently added Herb & Bee Garden. Or take a virtual tour...

How to Stay Informed - Cornonavirus

Happening tonight! Marin County Office of Education is hosting a live stream panel discussion with Members of the Marin County Department of Health & Human Services and Kaiser Permanente. Community Meeting (Live Stream) Monday, March 9th, 2020 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Coronavirus (COVID-19) WATCH LIVE (Facebook account not required) Meeting will be recorded on Facebook...

Falkirk Rentals

MAKE YOUR EVENT MEMORABLE, HOST IT AT THE FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER This beautiful property is known for its historic charm. Whether you are planning a wedding ceremony, celebration or corporate event, Falkirk Cultural Center provides a wonderful venue with its historic home, greenhouse and picturesque gardens. No matter which type of event you’re hosting, you’ll...

Falkirk Cultural Center

Falkirk Cultural Center, owned and operated by the City of San Rafael, is a beautiful 19th century eleven-acre country estate listed on the National Historic Register. Open Hours Tuesday - Friday | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Saturday | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Please call ahead to make sure we are not closed for...

Status of San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (SFBRA) Measure AA Grant Application

In 2017, the City applied for a grant to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Measure AA grant for the restoration of Spinnaker Marsh and Shoreline Flood Protection measures. The project would restore tidal marsh, wetland-upland transition habitat, and adjacent upland habitats – while simultaneously reinforcing natural protections against future shoreline erosion and sea level...

Street Smarts is Coming to San Rafael!

Are you Street Smart? San Rafael is participating Street Smarts - an educational campaign to promote safe driving, biking, and walking here in San Rafael and Marin County. Look for the Street Smarts banners around San Rafael in the near future. Please visit http://www.streetsmartsmarin.org for more information and educational materials. Street Smarts is funded by...

Pursuing Grants for Downtown Bike Connections

With all the development and movement in and around the Bettini Transit Center, we realized we were missing one thing: the bike connection! Public Works is applying for a Housing Incentive Pool (HIP) grant that provides $300,000 to transportation projects within a Priority Development Area (PDA) and adjacent to high frequency transit and/or affordable housing....

Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections

Development activity has skyrocketed in recent years in San Rafael and, as a result, we’ve had a backlog of encroachment permits still awaiting inspection. We recently re-organized to lend support to our amazing permits team and we are beginning to chip away at the backlog. We are using a systematic approach by taking small sections...

Solar Panel Installation

The Solar panel installation is well underway in the lower parking lot at City Hall. SolarCraft Services will be starting the roof mounted system at City Hall on Monday, March 9 and should be done with the roof mounted system by the end of March. The system is set to start augmenting PG&E power by...

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Boards and Commissions February 2020 Appointments

In February, the City Council appointed five members to the Cannabis Industry Tax Oversight Committee: Abi Rivas, Drew Erik Revai, Stephen Roth, Drew Bulfer and Jen Dye; and two new members to the Pickleweed Advisory Committee: Janet Tanchez and Jairo Ceballos. Here is a little information about our newly appointed members: Abi Rivas is a resident...

Bamboo/Juniper Chipping and Collection for Lucas Valley and Marinwood- Week of March 16th

The City of San Rafael would like to continue to support residents’ removal of two highly flammable plant species, bamboo and juniper, by providing a chipper and disposal at no cost. We would like to make you aware of an upcoming Juniper/Bamboo chipping and collection opportunity for Lucas Valley and Marinwood. The chipper will be...

San Rafael hires new Fire Chief

Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Darin White as the new Fire Chief, effective April 15, 2020. White comes to San Rafael after serving as the Fire Chief for the City of Oakland, overseeing 25 fire stations and 60,000 annual emergency calls. “With the threat of wildfire on everyone’s...

Dominican Sisters, Citizen of the Year 2020

The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have had an unparalleled impact on the community in the areas of education, social justice and health care. For more than 100 years, the Sisters have provided uncompromising leadership in the community through their extensive education mission at Dominican University, The Garden School, San Domenico School, and the Osher...

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Vallecito Children's Center

Vallecito Elementary School campus 50 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415-485-3103 Center Directors: Jannette Braa and Trisha Cerutti-Saylors Welcome to Vallecito Children’s Center. We provide a safe, enriching, play-based program for children. Each day our professional staff plan and implement a wide variety of group and individual activities which are designed around the...

Parkside Children's Center

51 Albert Park Lane, San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: 415-485-3387 Center Director: Sonda Sockolov Welcome to Parkside Children’s Center. This off-school campus in downtown San Rafael is just a quick bus ride from school where your child will be greeted by a fun, caring and enthusiastic staff. Our after-school program offers a variety of daily activities...

Mary E. Silveira Children's Center

Mary Silveira Elementary School campus 390 Blackstone Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415-485-3190 Center Director: Angie Stunz Welcome to the Mary Silveira Children’s Center. Mary Silveira Center provides a safe, enriching, play-based program for children. Our professional staff plan and implement a wide variety of group and individual activities that enhance your child’s development. Mary...

Glenwood Children's Center

Glenwood Elementary School Campus 25 W. Castlewood Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: 415-485-3102 Center Director: Jocelyn Hallroan Welcome to Glenwood Children’s Center. Our year-round program provides each child with the opportunity to be creative, active and to engage in exciting cooking, craft and science activities. Our energetic staff will lead children through sport games as...

Lucas Valley Children's Center

Lucas Valley School Campus 1175 Idylberry Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone (415) 485-3189 Center Director: Diana Muller Welcome to the Lucas Valley Children’s Center. We are a state-licensed, year-round child care center, serving children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Here your child will find a safe place to relax, play, create, explore, or just...

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