2009 Events:
(Remember to check www.sparetheair.org for the days in 2009 that you’re not supposed to have fires in your fireplaces, or call 1 877 4NO-BURN)
- 1/1/09, Have you subscribed to the Muir Beach newsletter/ color quarterly magazine yet? Email the editor, linda.c.gibbs@gmail.com for details. This publication features covers by local artists and the back issues of the Beachcombers from 2007-2009 are for sale either at the Dec. Quilters Holiday Arts Fair, or by emailing Linda.
- 1/1/09, New Year’s Day Tea Gathering (Hatsugama) at Green Gulch Zen Center 11am, Year of the Ox, fee. Information at www.sfzc.org.
- 1/3/09, Quadrantid meteor shower peaks now. http://stardate.org.
- 1/10/09, Hike in (Redwood Canyon) Muir Woods with Evelyn Rose from 9am-noon and learn about the changes in the last 100 years. Free with reservations. (415) 388-2596. www.parkconservancy.org for more info. or www.nps.gov.
- 1/10/09, Learn about fungi (Muir Woods) with mycologist Robert Mackler, (415) 388-2596 for more info. www.parkconservancy.org or www.nps.gov.
- 1/17/09, Learn about Muir Woods in the winter with Ranger Joseph Ritchie from 10am-1pm, free. (415) 388-2596 or www.parkconservancy.org or www.nps.gov.
- 1/17/09, Garden Club dinner at the MBCC.
- 1/19/09, quarterly submission deadline for The Beachcomber (local news magazine), contact editor: linda.c.gibbs@gmail.com.
- 1/19/09, MLK Jr. Day (nationwide day of service requested by President elect Obama), volunteer at GGNRA (trail restoration work), volunteer@parkconservancy.org or (415) 561-4755. Muir Woods location today (special request for teens to help).
- 1/20/09, Inauguration Party at the MBCC, potluck (“no Moe Bush bash”).
- 1/21/09, CSC Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 1/24/09, Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of poet Robert Burns at The Pelican Inn, including piper Lynn Miller, Shakespearean toasts by actor Robert Young, live music by Chris Yamate, highland dancers and a banquet. Reservations essential. www.pelicaninn.com or (415) 383-6000, $50.
- 1/25/09, Vegan Potluck at the MBCC, 1:00pm. rarearthca@earthlink.net or Erin (415) 383-4152 for more info.
- 2/7/09, Earth Day Celebration at Muir Woods, 8:00am-1pm, come help with volunteer work activities. (415) 561-3077 or (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parkconservancy.org or www.nps.gov.
- 2/7/09, MBVFD May’s BBQ Planning Pot Luck Dinner at the MBCC, starts at 5:30, come on all you potential new volunteers!
- 2/7/09, 7-mile dusk hike at Muir Woods to learn about owls, small materials fee. www.nps.gov or (415) 288-2596 for more info.
- 2/8/09, Arbor Day at Green Gulch Farm, come plant and weed from 2-5pm, www.sfzc.org for more info.
- 2/14/09, Happy Valentine’s Day! Why don’t you have a romantic night at some very special places in Muir Beach, like the now-ready www.thecottageatmuirbeach.com!
- 2/14/09, Learn about Muir Woods in the wintertime with Ranger Joseph Ritchie from 10am-1pm. (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov for more info.
- 2/14/09, Redwood Creek watershed walk with Muir Woods Ranger Mia Monroe (Muir Woods to Green Gulch) from 10am-2pm. Reserve and sign up at (415) 388-2596.
- 2/15/09, Sunday Tea Gathering at Green Gulch Zen Center (no experience necessary), fee. Info. at www.sfzc.org.
- 2/16/09, Presidents Day.
- 2/21/09, Beekeeping for experienced Beekeepers (workshop at Green Gulch for those with at least one year experience), 9am-3pm, fee. www.sfzc.org for more info.
- 2/24/09, NPS open house at Bay Model, Sausalito 4-7pm, to discuss projects in the GGNRA (including the Muir Beach area), www.nps.gov/goga for more info.
- 2/25/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 2/28/09, Fundamentals of Bread Baking at Green Gulch Farm, 10am-3pm, fee. www.sfzc.org for more info.
- 2/28/09, Liberation through Handwriting workshop 10am-4pm at Green Gulch Zen Center, fee. www.sfzc.org for more info.
- 3/5/09, Muir Beach Loop bike event with Marin Cyclists club. Meet at Corte Madera Town Park. (415) 721-4337 or www.marincyclists.com.
- 3/5/09, Artist's reception at Robert Allen Fine Art, 301
Caledonia, Sausalito 5:30-7:30pm, www.robertallenfineart.com for
more info.
- 3/8/09, Daylight Savings begins.
- 3/11/09, Explore Muir Woods during a full moon (over 8 yrs.), 6:30-8:30pm. (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov for more info.
- 3/11/09, full moon hike at Muir Beach with The Marin Moonshiners, usually meet at The Pelican Inn. Call 331-0100 for confirmation of day/time/donation fee.
- 3/12/09, Muir Beach Loop bike event with Marin Cyclists club. Meet at Corte Madera Town Park. (415) 721-4337 or www.marincyclists.com.
- 3/14/09, Muir Woods history walk with Evelyn Rose from 9am-noon. (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov for more info.
- 3/15/09, Beginning Beekeeping (class #1) at Green Gulch Zen Center, 9am-3pm, fee. www.sfzc.org for more info. (First-timers should also call Alan Hawkins 209 834-7156).
- 3/15/09, Edible plant walk in the Green Gulch Zen Center garden, 1:30-4pm, fee. www.sfzc.org for more info.
- 3/17/09, St. Pat’s Day (check out the Pelican Inn!)
- 3/19/09, Muir Beach Loop bike event with Marin Cyclists club. Meet at Corte Madera Town Park. (415) 721-4337 or www.marincyclists.com.
- 3/22/09, Introduction to Eastern Calligraphy at Green Gulch Zen Center, 9:30am-4pm, fee. www.sfzc.org for more info.
- 3/23/09, quarterly submission deadline for The Beachcomber (local news magazine), contact editor: linda.c.gibbs@gmail.com.
- 3/25/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 3/26/09, Muir Beach Loop bike event with Marin Cyclists club. Meet at Corte Madera Town Park. (415) 721-4337 or www.marincyclists.com.
- 3/28/09, Earth Hour, 8:30pm (turn out all your lights please); potluck down on Little Beach in show of support. www.earthhourus.org www.youtube.com/user/earthhour2009
- 3/30/09, Cesar Chavez Day.
- 4/1/09, April Fools pranks to you all!
- 4/8/09, Moonrise hike from Pelican Inn with the Marin Moonshiners, 6:30pm, call John B. for info/reservation (415) 331-0100
- 4/09, time to check with Slide Ranch about their springtime activities planned for kids at www.slideranch.org.
- 4/9/09, Muir Woods by moonlight hike from 7-9pm. (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov for more info.
- 4/11/09, Beg. Beekeeping (class #2) at Green Gulch Zen Center, 9am-3pm, fee. www.sfzc.org for more info.
- 4/11/09, 21st annual Muir Woods Marathon (25K & 7Mile), from Stinson Beach Park. www.athleteslounge.com for more info. and fee/event info.
- 4/19/09, Wildflower hike and bird’s eye view of Redwood Creek/Muir Beach restoration with Ranger Mia Monroe, followed by beach clean up, 10am-3pm. (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov for more info. Meet at Muir Beach parking lot.
- 4/21/09, John Muir’s birthday.
- 4/21/09, Lyrids meteor shower tonight and on 4/22. http://stardate.org.
- 4/22/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 4/24/09, Reading by Author Karla Andersdatter, at the Depot Cafe/Bookstore, Mill Valley, 7pm, karla@inbetweenbooks.com for more info.
- 4/25/09, Fundamentals of Bread Baking at Green Gulch Zen Center, 10am-3pm, fee. www.sfzc.org for more info.
- 5/2, 11am-6pm, Open Studios for Rachel Teannalach (oils & works on papers), 230 Arroyo Rd., Lagunitas, www.teannalach.com or (415) 479-8158 for more info.
- 5/3, 11am-6pm, Open Studios for Rachel Teannalach (oils & works on papers), 230 Arroyo Rd., Lagunitas, www.teannalach.com or (415) 479-8158 for more info.
- 5/5/09, Eton Aquarius meteor shower at 4am. http://stardate.org.
- 5/5/09, Remember to check with the Pelican Inn for their May Pole Festivities planned soon. www.pelicaninn.com.
- 5/5/09, Cinco de Mayo (look on the MB bulletin boards around town for any last-minute events at the MBCC).
- 5/9/09, Come help prepare the BBQ area for the upcoming annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen's BBQ, aranm@sunfirstsolar.com for work party info. (the meadow between the beach and Muir Woods)
- 5/9/09, Learn about the Coho Salmon in Redwood Creek and creek restoration with NPS Fishery Biologist Michael Reichmuth, 10am-noon. Meet at Muir Beach parking lot. (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov for more info.
- 5/9/09, International Migratory Bird Day at Muir Woods National Monument from 7:30am-2pm. Bring the family and learn a lot! (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov for more info.
- 5/9/09, Muir Woods by moonlight hike from 7:30-9:30pm. Reservations and information at (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov. (older than 8 yrs.)
- 5/9/09, Moonrise hike from Pelican Inn with the Marin Moonshiners, 8:00pm, call John B. for info/reservation (415) 331-0100
- 5/10/09, Hike to The West Point Inn above Muir Woods for Mother’s Day pancakes! www.westpointinn.com for more info., or have a brunch at the Pelican Inn! www.pelicaninn.com.
- 5/11/09, US postage increases to .44 cents today
- 5/15/09, 6pm, Flower Ceremony at a private residence in Muir Beach with Tito La Rosa, tickets on sale at http://www.ayniprojects.com/tickets or (415) 272-8517
- 5/16/09, Come help prepare the BBQ area for the upcoming annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen's BBQ, aranm@sunfirstsolar.com for work party info. (the meadow between the beach and Muir Woods)
- 5/17/09, 3pm, Flower Ceremony at a private residence in Muir Beach with Tito La Rosa, tickets on sale at http://www.ayniprojects.com/tickets or (415) 272-8517
- 5/19/09, Open House from 4-7pm, Fort Mason Building 201, SF, re GGNRA's Plans, including Lower Redwood Creek Restoration at Muir Beach & Trails Forever Project, more info. at www.nps.gov/goga (click Management, Public Involvement, Open Houses)
- 5/21/09, Open House from 4-7pm, Mill Valley Community Ctr, Terrace Rm, re GGNRA's Plans, including Lower Redwood Creek Restoration at Muir Beach & Trails Forever Project, more info. at www.nps.gov/goga (click Management, Public Involvement, Open Houses)
- 5/23/09, Come help prepare the BBQ area for the upcoming annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen's BBQ, aranm@sunfirstsolar.com for work party info. (the meadow between the beach and Muir Woods)
- 5/24/09, 37th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s BBQ (come spend lots of money buying FD clothing, eating and buying raffle tickets, in between dancing the afternoon away, as this is the main event that keeps this little fire department going for the next year. Call 911 in this area and these volunteers respond, thanks to your help! www.muirbeachfire.com.
- 5/24/09, 2-7pm, Andean Sound Healing Class at a private residence in Muir Beach with Tito La Rosa, tickets on sale at http://www.ayniprojects.com/tickets or (415) 272-8517
- 5/25/09, Come help clean up after the MBVFD BBQ, in the meadow on Muir Woods Road!
- 5/27/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 5/28/09, 6pm, Flower Ceremony at a private residence in Muir Beach with Tito La Rosa, tickets on sale at http://www.ayniprojects.com/tickets or (415) 272-8517
- 6/4/09, Art Opening from 5:30-7:30pm for Artisit John Maxon, "Brightwaters: New Works on paper and canvas"s (show runs thru 7/24), Robert Allen Fine Art, 301 Caledonia St., Sausalito, (415) 331-2800 or www.robertallenfineart.com for more info.
- 6/6/09, Moonrise hike from Pelican Inn with the Marin Moonshiners, 7:30pm, call John B. for info/reservation (415) 331-0100
- 6/8/09, quarterly submission deadline for The Beachcomber (local news magazine), contact editor: linda.c.gibbs@gmail.com.
- 6/09, it’s just about time for the yearly veggie box program (Muir Beachers are able to sign up and have gorgeous veggies and more delivered from Green Gulch Farm). greengulchveggies@gmail.com for more info.
- 6/09, check with Slide Ranch about their summer farm programs for kids, www.slideranch.org.
- 6/14/09, 99th Annual Dipsea Race (oldest trail race in America!), 8:30am (MV to Stinson through Muir Woods). www.dipsea.org for more info.
- 6/21/09, Hike to The West Point Inn above Muir Woods for Father’s Day pancakes! www.westpointinn.com for more info. or have brunch at The Pelican Inn! www.pelicaninn.com.
- 6/24/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 7/1/09, Summer fog’s almost here? Time to buy those Muir Beach “Beachcomber” beach towels! Email linda.c.gibbs@gmail.com for details.
- 7/4/09, Independence Day.
- 7/4/09, Moonrise hike from Pelican Inn with the Marin Moonshiners,
7:30pm, call John B. for info/reservation (415) 331-0100.
- 7/22/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 8/7/09, Moonrise hike from Pelican Inn with the Marin Moonshiners,
8:00pm, call John B. for info/reservation (415) 331-0100.
- 8/12/09, Parseids meteor shower. http://stardate.org.
- 8/26/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 8/29/09, 2nd annual Muir Beach Garden Club “Funraiser” Rummage
Sale (with proceeds going towards an improvement or two of
the MBCC, follow signs near the Pelican/beach. (note, this
event may also be happening on 8/28?!).
- 8/30/09, 2nd day of the 2nd annual Muir Beach Garden Club “Funriaser” Rummage Sale. Come pick up some neat finds and know that your money will help support improving the Muir Beach Community Center (follow signs near Big Beach).
- 9/5/09, Moonrise hike from Pelican Inn with the Marin Moonshiners,
7:00pm, call John B. for info/reservation (415) 331-0100.
- 9/7/09, Labor Day.
- 9/8/09, 6:30-8:30pm at the MBCC (19 Seacape Drive, Muir
Beach), free information session about an eight-week stress
reduction course to be Tuesdays 9/15-11/3 from 6:30-9:00pm
and a daylong retreat on 10/24/09, with James Mitchell, Ph.D.,
fee, (415) 290-6718 or drjlm3@mac.com.
- 9/14/09, quarterly submission deadline for The Beachcomber (local news magazine), contact editor: linda.c.gibbs@gmail.com.
- 9/23/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 10/3/09, Moonrise hike from Pelican Inn with the Marin
Moonshiners, 5:30pm, call John B. for info/reservation (415)
331-0100.
- 10/3/09, Opening Reception, Duchamp Winery, Healdsburg,
5-8pm, "Seduction of Duchamp: Bay Area Artists' Response".
Exhibition runs through 11/7/09. Contact artist Mary Daniel
Hobson for more info. danny@marydanielhobson.com.
- 10/4/09, Muir Beach Family picnic in Santos Meadow on Muir
Woods Rd. starting at 10:30am (always a great chance for
the littlest ones to meet and play).
- 10/09, time to check in with the German Touring Club above Muir Woods for info. on their fall beer events (415) 388-9987.
- 10/3/09, Muir Beach Trail Run (11Km, 17Km, 33Km, 50Km or hikers welcome, too), 8:30 am. Check www.pctrailruns.com or email events@pctrailruns.com to confirm this date.
- 10/21/09, Meet the CSD Board Candidates at the Muir Beach
Com. Ctr. 7pm.
- 10/21/09, Orionids meteor shower. http://stardate.org.
- 10/24/09, Fire Extinguisher Recharge Day, sponsored by
the MBFD. Drop off your extinguishers from 9am-noon at the
Firehouse and pick up at 2:30. $8.00 for recharging and new
units will be for sale by Firemaster of San Rafael.
- 10/25/09, Artisanal Wine Tasting from noon-4 at the TR
Elliott Winery.
- 10/28/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 10/31/09, Muir Beach Children’s Halloween party followed by trick-or-treating is usually planned at the MBCC. Check local bulletin boards around this time for full info.
- 11/1/09, Daylight Savings ends.
- 11/1/09, Moonrise hike from Pelican Inn with the Marin Moonshiners, 4:00pm, call John B. for info/reservation (415) 331-0100
- 11/3/09, Vote today at the MBCC, 7am-8pm.
- 11/5/09, Guy Fawkes events sponsored by The Pelican Inn. Contact them for full info. (415) 383-6000 www.pelicaninn.com.
- 11/7/09, Dia De Los Muertos at the MBCC (potluck dinner),
6pm. Call Harvey for more info. (415) 388-0380.
- 11/11/09, Veteran’s Day.
- 11/14/09, join the Park Service to "welcome back the
salmon" and get an update on the Redwood Creek Restoration
at Muir Beach. (415) 388-2596 or www.nps.gov/goga/naturescience/muir-beach.htm
- 11/17/09, Public Open House with the National Park Service
on many SF & Marin coastal trail, creek, etc. projects.
GGNRA bldg. 201, Fort Mason, SF 4-7pm. www.nps.gov/goga click
on management, public involvement, open houses for more info.
- 11/17/09, Leonids meteor shower. http://stardate.org.
- 11/25/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 11/26/09, check the local bulletin boards around Muir Beach for flyers on any last-minute Thanksgiving get-togethers planned at the MBCC, or go eat at The Pelican Inn www.pelicaninn.com.
- 11/27/09, Muir Beach Flower Ceremony, 6pm, with Tito La
Rosa from Peru, tickets on line at www.ayniprojects.com/tickets
- 12/2/09, Muir Beach specific music workshop with Tito La
Rosa from Peru-Zampona- 2-7pm, tickets on line at www.ayniprojects.com/tickets
- 12/3/09-1/22/10, Landscapes on sale at Robert Allen Fine
Art Gallery, 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito, (415) 331-2800
for any special appointments needed, or www.robertallenfineart.com for more info.
- 12/3/09, Muir Beach Flower Ceremony, 6pm with Tito La Rosa
from Peru, tickets on line at www.ayniprojects.com/tickets
- 12/4/09, Muir Beach Flower Ceremony, 6pm with Tito La Rosa
from Peru, tickets on line at www.ayniprojects.com/tickets
- 12/5/09, Holiday Crafts Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch,
call (415) 381-6155 or office@slideranch.org
for more info.
- 12/5/09, The annual Muir Beach Quilters Holiday Craft Fair at the Muir Beach Community Center, day #1 (food, music, children’s gingerbread making, lots of artists and their wares).
- 12/6/09, 2nd and final day of the MB Quilters Holiday Craft Fair, follow the signs near the Pelican Inn to take the shuttle from the beach parking lot up to the Community Center, not to be missed, and another chance to purchase Fire Dept. clothing, too.
- 12/6/09, Muir Beach general music workshop with Tito La
Rosa from Peru, 2-7pm, tickets on line at www.ayniprojects.com/tickets
- 12/7/09, Muir Beach specific music workshop with Tito La
Rosa from Peru-Churango- 2-7pm, tickets on line at www.ayniprojects.com/tickets
- 12/9/09, Public Mtg. at the MBCC with Reps. from Marin
County to discuss Local Coastal Program Update, 7pm. www.co.marin.ca.us/MarinLCP
- 12/12/09, Holiday Cooking Class (organic & sugar-free)
with Malanie Konno at the MBCC; $55/person. For reservations,
contact melaniekonno@gmail.com,
or call her at (302)
841-5116.
- 12/13/09, Geminids meteor shower today and 12/14. http://stardate.org.
- 12/15/09, Muir Beach specific music workshop with Tito
La Rosa from Peru-Mama Quena- 2-7pm, tickets on line at www.ayniprojects.com/tickets
- 12/17/09, Muir Beach specific music workshop with Tito
La Rosa from Peru-Silbadoras- 2-7pm, tickets on line at www.ayniprojects.com/tickets
- 12/20/09, College of Marin's Music Dept. (& Paul Smith,
Director) presents Contemporary Opera Marin, "Amahl & The
Night Visitors," free event at the Muir Beach Community
Center (19 Seacape Drive), 4:30 pm. (415) 485-9460 for more
info.
- 12/23/09, CSD Mtg. at the MBCC, 7pm.
- 12/24/09, Christmas Eve buffet at the Pelican Inn, 5-9:30pm,
call for prices and reservations, (415) 383-6000 on get more
info. on line at www.pelicaninn.com
- 12/26/09, Boxing Day at the Pelican Inn, bring a donation
for charities, info. on line at www.pelicaninn.com
- 12/31/09, New Years Eve Celebration at Zen Center/Green
Gulch Farm location, begins at 8pm, includes 108 rings of
the Gr. Bell. Advanced reservations required, (415) 383-3134
or www.sfzc.org
- 12/31/09, 8pm at the MBCC, potluck and BYOB with neighbors
(19 Seacape Drive)
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