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Sausalito Currents

Stories for the Week of April 24, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Sausalito

Photo by Beth DiLego
Sausalito has been under a Marin County public health order to shelter at home since March 17, with the current order set to expire on May 3. Based on remarks made by Governor Gavin Newsom at his daily briefing on April 22, the Marin County order seems likely to be extended with few modifications. California counties and municipalities are not permitted to relax local public health orders to a level below that of the state's executive order to stay home except for essential needs, which remains in effect until modified or rescinded.

Here are other COVID-19 updates as they relate to the City of Sausalito:
  • Warm and sunny weather is forecast for the weekend of April 25. When going out for your dose of fresh air and sunshine, please stay local, avoid potentially crowded areas, and observe the required 6-foot social distance when you pass those outside your household. Bring a face covering with you for situations where it becomes difficult to maintain social distance. Only use your car for essential activities, such as grocery shopping.
  • Beginning April 27, the City of Sausalito will be distributing a flyer with information about mental health resources and social services available to residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. The flyer will be delivered to every home in Sausalito by volunteers from Sausalito Village. Flyers will be placed at front gates, railings, and under door mats.
  • At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, City staff will present the second step of the City's three-step budget process for fiscal year 2020-21. Three revenue forecast scenarios will be presented to demonstrate the impact of COVID-19 on City revenues from sales tax, transient occupancy (hotel) tax, parking, and other City services. The third step of the budget process will be presented to the City Council at its meeting on May 12, when staff will share expense-reduction strategies to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional updates may be found in the COVID-19 News Items section that appears later in this edition of Currents and in the COVID-19 News and Information section of the City website.
 
VIEW COVID-19 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM THE CITY OF SAUSALITO
VIEW THE AGENDA AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE APRIL 28 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Grass Planted at Dunphy Park

Dunphy Park
Dunphy Park on Friday, April 24 (photo by Todd Osborn)
Dunphy Park took a big step towards reopening thanks to the application of grass hydroseed to the main turf area on Friday, April 24. Grass is expected to take two to three months to become established, at which time the fence surrounding the area will be removed.

Other recent accomplishments include the planting of new trees in the turf area, the installation of the shoreline pathway and shoreline access areas, the completion of the storm drain system, and the installation of the irrigation system.

The park shoreline is expected to open to the public within the next month. Construction work will continue with the installation of the volleyball area and various smaller improvements, including benches and more planting.

Any questions about the Dunphy Park Improvement Project may be directed to Kevin McGowan, Director of Public Works and City Engineer, at (415) 289-4176 or kmcgowan@sausalito.gov.
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DUNPHY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Jazz and Blues, 4th of July Festivities Canceled for 2020

4th of July Parade
A scene from the 4th of July parade in 2019
It is with great sadness that Sausalito Parks and Recreation announces the cancellation this year of its two premier events of the spring and summer, the Jazz and Blues by the Bay concert series and the 4th of July parade, picnic, and fireworks show.

The cancellations are due to the COVID-19 outbreak and were made based on guidance from Marin Health and Human Services. Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis has said, "Unfortunately, large gatherings where it is very difficult to do social distancing are probably going to be some of the last things to be allowed."

Any questions about the event cancellations may be directed to Recreation Supervisor Julie Myers at jmyers@sausalito.gov.
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPECIAL EVENTS FROM SAUSALITO PARKS AND RECREATION

Wildfire Fuel Reduction Scheduled for City Streets

Bee Street
Bee Street
In 2019, the Southern Marin Fire Protection District began a new project to remove overgrown vegetation from Sausalito streets. The road clearance project is part of a larger Vegetation Management Program launched by the fire district with funds from Measure U, a $200 parcel tax approved by voters in November 2018 to improve local emergency services.

Removing excess vegetation improves access for emergency vehicles and reduces the amount of fuel available to a wildfire. Vegetation management work is considered essential work and is allowed under the public health order to shelter at home.

Road clearance is being scheduled within fire district boundaries with priority given to areas of greatest need. The next group of Sausalito streets to be targeted is listed below, with work scheduled to begin on or around Monday, May 4.
  • Bee Street
  • Bonita Street
  • Caledonia Street
  • Cazneau Avenue
  • Crecienta Drive
  • Currey Avenue
  • Filbert Avenue
  • George Lane
Under the road clearance program, landscapers and tree workers employed by the fire district will be performing the following tasks:
  • Removing flammable and encroaching vegetation from roadsides and sidewalks
  • Pruning trees to maintain emergency vehicle access
  • Evaluating street parking spots to determine if they leave enough space for emergency vehicles
  • Clearing vegetation around fire hydrants
  • Marking dead or dying trees with a red dot for future removal
Streets will remain open while work is underway, but traffic may be reduced to one lane in work areas.

Any questions about road clearance in Sausalito may be directed to Vegetation Management Specialist Jesse Figoni at jfigoni@smfd.org or (415) 730-9048. Jesse can also help groups of neighbors arrange for a visit from a district wood chipper.
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARIN FIRE DISTRICT
VIEW A FLYER ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRE

Health Order Requiring Face Coverings Now in Effect

Face Coverings
A public health order on face coverings went into effect for Marin County on April 22 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Everyone is asked to wear a face covering when interacting in public and private spaces with those who are not members of their household. Specifically, the new order states that people must wear face coverings when:
  • Inside public spaces or waiting in line to enter public spaces
  • Seeking health care
  • Waiting for or riding on mass transit or other shared transportation
  • In common areas of buildings, such as hallways, stairways, elevators, and parking facilities
  • Working at businesses physically open and in areas where the public is present, likely to be present, or at any time when others are nearby
  • Working in any space where food is being prepared and/or packaged for sale
Children ages 12 years old and younger are not required to wear a face covering. Children ages two years or younger should not wear face coverings because of the risk of suffocation.

Individuals engaged in outdoor exercise such as walking, hiking, running, or bicycling are not required to wear a face covering but should carry one with them for circumstances where it is difficult to maintain compliance with social distancing requirements.

Under the order, face coverings need to cover the nose and mouth. Home-sewn fabric coverings, bandanas, a DIY mask from an old t-shirt, and neck gaiters are examples of acceptable face coverings, especially because they can be washed and worn again. 
 
VISIT THE MARIN COUNTY CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION WEBSITE

COVID-19 News Items

Text to Receive Daily COVID-19 Updates. From the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services has been providing a daily update for Marin County residents. The update is typically distributed in the evening and includes the latest statistics on testing and confirmed cases, information about new and updated public health orders, links to news releases from the county, and a daily video update from a county public health officer.

Sending a text message is the simplest way to sign up to be notified when a daily update is posted:
  • Text "MARIN COVID" to 468311 to receive text message notifications
  • Text "MARIN COVID [your email address]" to 468311 to receive email notifications
Daily updates are also posted to the Marin County Coronavirus Information page, which also features information about the public health orders currently in effect and an extensive collection of answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and the public health order to shelter at home.
VISIT THE MARIN COUNTY CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION WEBSITE
Community Conversation. The County of Marin held an online Community Conversation about the COVID-19 outbreak on Monday, April 20. The 60-minute event featured updates from county public health officers Dr. Matt Willis and Dr. Lisa Santora. Topics covered included the public health order on face coverings, COVID-19 testing, and next steps for shelter-in-place. A video recording of the event is available on the County of Marin YouTube channel. 
WATCH THE VIDEO RECORDING OF THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON COVID-19
Parking Lots Closed at Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District has closed parking lots at the Golden Gate Bridge to the public as a precautionary measure to avoid crowding during the public health order to shelter in place.

In addition to the parking restrictions, the district has placed signage around entrances to the bridge to encourage people to stay home and practice social distancing if they must be out in public. Bridge security staff will continue to monitor pedestrian and bicycle traffic to ensure social distancing is maintained on bridge sidewalks.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BRIDGE DISTRICT RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Golden Gate Buses and Ferries. In accordance with local health department orders, all riders of Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate Ferry are now required to wear a face covering when boarding and while riding vehicles or vessels. Riders may be refused service if they do not have a face covering. A face covering is any fabric or cloth that covers the nose and mouth.

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District reminds riders to limit transit trips to essential travel only, to maintain social distancing of six feet from other riders and employees, and to stay home if you feel sick.

As a reminder, the district has also instituted passenger limits on vehicles and vessels. On buses, a maximum of eight riders will be permitted at any time on our 40-foot buses and a maximum of ten riders will be permitted at any time on our 45-foot buses. On ferries, passenger limits will be based on vessel size to allow for proper distancing. Once passenger limits are reached, buses will perform passenger drop-offs only and ferry boarding will be restricted.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GOLDEN GATE BUSES AND FERRIES
Have You Lost Your Job? OnwardCA is a new one-stop resource for the people of California impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. The OnwardCA website provides three simple steps to meet you where you are:
  • Connect to Essential Life Services (Money, Food, Shelter, etc.)
  • Connect to Retraining Opportunities
  • Connect to Your Next Job
OnwardCA is an initiative of companies, foundations, and the State of California to get California workers displaced by COVID-19 essential life services and back to work as quickly as possible.
VISIT THE WEBSITE OF ONWARDCA
Sausalito Library Virtual Art Gallery. Calling all local artists! Have you been on a creative streak during your time at home? The Sausalito Library is accepting submissions from Sausalito residents for its new Virtual Art Gallery. Please submit up to three images of your best work to share with the community. All ages may participate. For more information, contact Senior Library Assistant Rebecca at rburgan@sausalito.gov.
SUBMIT YOUR ART TO THE VIRTUAL ART GALLERY
Penalty Waiver for Unpaid Property Taxes. The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on April 21 to give the Marin County Director of Finance the ability to waive property tax penalties for reasons that are specific to COVID-19. The board's action is intended to address taxes that first became delinquent during the shelter-in-place order and includes reasons related to individual economic hardship.

As of April 20, there were 4,940 unpaid secured property tax bills, representing nearly $30 million in delinquent taxes. Taxpayers who were unable to pay their property taxes by the April 10 deadline because of COVID-19 should file an application for penalty waiver by May 15. The process allows the taxpayer until June 10 to pay their property taxes without penalty.

Instructions on how to file an Application for Penalty Waiver online or by mail will be mailed by April 30 to all property owners with unpaid property taxes. Applications are available now at marincounty.org/penaltywaiver.

More than 87,000 taxpayers in Marin paid their property taxes by the April 10 deadline. Local agencies rely on property taxes to provide services, such as public health, fire protection, public safety, water, and sanitation. As of April 21, 95% of the secured property tax rolls were collected and distributed to local agencies.

Taxpayers can contact the County Tax Collector's Office at (415) 473-6133 or at taxcollector@marincounty.org for assistance with penalty waivers, payments, or other property tax questions, or they can visit marincounty.org/taxes.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES AND COVID-19
Virtual Classes from Parks and Recreation. As we continue to shelter in place, Sausalito Parks and Recreation is working to provide recreation opportunities that don't require participants to leave home. Our new virtual classes are currently taking place using Zoom. The cost of each class ranges from $5 to $15.

Current offerings include:
  • Chair Yoga with Donna Simonsen
  • Beginner Chess for Adults with Chess Wizards
  • Chess for Kids with Chess Wizards
  • Gentle Flow Hatha Yoga with Trishna Horvath
  • Check in with Zphyna for Kids and Families
  • Zphyna's Sing Along for Kids and Families
  • Belly Dance with Robin Parvin
  • Hula Hooping for Adults and Kids with Robin Parvin
Potential future classes include Zumba Fitness, Italian for Beginners, and Painting. For more information, please contact Recreation Supervisor Bryan Vitale at bvitale@sausalito.gov.
LEARN MORE ABOUT VIRTUAL CLASSES FROM SAUSALITO PARKS AND RECREATION
Support Local Businesses. This is a great time to show our support for the local businesses that are such an important part of our community. To learn which businesses are open and what services are being offered, the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce is maintaining three special lists during the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses do not need to be Chamber members to be listed.
  • The first is a list of Essential Businesses covering Sausalito and Marin City. On the list, you'll find the addresses and hours of operation for local institutions like Mollie Stone's Market, Driver's Market, Golden Gate Market, and Waterstreet Hardware.
  • The second list covers Take Out & Delivery Restaurants. As of April 24, the list included 30 local restaurants with a wide range of food offerings. Most restaurants are operating with limited hours and menus.
  • A third list called Support Local Business features more than 25 local shops and businesses offering goods and services while we shelter at home. Most offer local delivery, curbside pickup, and/or online ordering. 
The Chamber is also maintaining a list of Business & Homeowner Resources that includes useful information and links from the Small Business Administration and other sources.
VISIT THE WEBSITE OF THE SAUSALITO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Opening Day on the Bay. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco has notified the City of Sausalito that it has canceled all permits related to Opening Day on the Bay, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 26.
LEARN MORE ABOUT COAST GUARD SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
COVID-19 Data for Marin. Marin Health and Human Services maintains a Surveillance Reports page on its coronavirus information site that contains the latest COVID-19 data for the county. The page includes daily updates on the number of new cases and the number of people currently in the hospital for COVID-19. Also included are charts and tables showing cumulative data and trends, as well as a map showing the total number of confirmed cases within six geographic areas of Marin.
VIEW COVID-19 SURVEILLANCE REPORTS FROM MARIN HHS
Services for Seniors. Sausalito seniors and those with a disability can get their groceries, take-out food, and medications picked up and delivered to them by vetted local volunteers. The program is offered by Sausalito Village and Call A Ride for Sausalito Seniors (CARSS). A simple application must be completed to initiate the service. To learn more, or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call (415) 332-3325 or send an email message to sausalitovillageconcierge@gmail.com.

Whistlestop in San Rafael has expanded its services to seniors during the COVID-19 outbreak. Programs include home delivered meals, grocery distribution, and a food pantry every Friday. To learn more, call (415) 456-9062.

Local groceries and markets are offering special hours for seniors and/or curbside pickup of pre-ordered items:
  • Driver's Market at 200 Caledonia Street offers a shopping hour for seniors and immunocompromised customers. Hours are Tuesdays and Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and all other days from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Curbside pickup is every day but Sunday; call (415) 729-9582 with phone number, list of items, and credit card or local check.
  • Golden Gate Market at 221 Second Street is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. with a 15% discount for seniors and immunocompromised customers. Curbside pickup is available if you order by phone at (415) 332-3040. Staff will shop for you and have it ready for pickup. Pay by credit card over the phone; they prefer not to take checks.
  • Mollie Stone's at 100 Harbor Drive provides shopping hours for seniors and immunocompromised customers from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. All cashiers have glass shields, and there are blue lines to keep distance between customers.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CALL A RIDE FOR SAUSALITO SENIORS
Masks for Marin City. The Sausalito-Marin City School District and Performing Stars are leading a DIY mask drive to help make masks for Marin City. Donations of materials, finished masks, and money are currently being accepted. Physical materials are being accepted at Bayside MLK Jr. Academy at 200 Phillips Drive in Marin City. More details and instructions for making masks may be found on the flyer for the DIY Mask Drive.
DOWNLOAD A FLYER ABOUT THE DIY MASK DRIVE
Donate Your Extra PPE to the Sausalito Police. The Sausalito Police Department has a limited amount of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for its officers in the field, and supplies are dwindling quickly. We have requested more PPE, but there is a nationwide shortage. You may have masks or other supplies that you've bought for home projects, to protect against smoke inhalation, or for your home emergency kit. Perhaps you have a construction company or other type of business that uses safety equipment and could spare some.

We are looking for the following:
  • N95 or any type of surgical mask
  • Clear protective eye gear or goggles
  • Latex gloves
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Hand sanitizer
Please check your supplies. If you have items to donate, you can call the Sausalito Police Department at (415) 289-4170 to arrange for pickup from your home or place of business or a non-contact drop-off at the station at 29 Caledonia Street.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SAUSALITO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Upcoming City Council Meeting on April 28

A regular meeting of the City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020, the meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom and broadcast live on the City website.

If you would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting remotely via computer, mobile device, or telephone:
  • Computers and mobile devices. The link for the meeting is zoom.us/j/5421451805. Although your image will not be shown on the video conference, you will be able to listen and view the meeting on Zoom. Use the "raise hand" function to comment during the public comment portion of the agenda.
  • Telephone. The telephone number to access the meeting is *67 1-669-900-6833. The meeting ID is 5421451805#. Your phone number will appear on the screen unless you first dial *67 before dialing the numbers shown above. Press *9 to comment during the public comment portion of the agenda.
If you do not want to speak during the public comment portion of the agenda, you may submit email correspondence to hscoble@sausalito.gov. Email comments will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. the day of the meeting and forwarded to the City Council, posted to the City website, and placed in the City's permanent records. If you choose to submit an email message, please note in the subject line the part of the agenda your email pertains to.

Special Presentations: Consent Calendar: Business Items: Public Hearing Items: Communications:
  • 8A. Public Comment Received Prior to the April 28, 2020, Meeting (Letter- Weinstein)
Did you know you can watch City Council meetings live via webcast? You can also watch video recordings of past meetings on the City website.

Council meetings are also broadcast live on television via Comcast Cable Channel 27. If you miss the live broadcast, check the rebroadcast schedule.

The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on May 12, 2020, with the open session due to commence at approximately 7:00 p.m.
 
VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS AND VIDEO ARCHIVES

Updates from Boards and Commissions

Historic Preservation Commission. The role of the Historic Preservation Commission is to identify, preserve, and protect the historical assets of the City of Sausalito and to educate and engage the public on the importance of preservation.

Previous Meeting. The Historic Preservation Commission met on February 27. Materials for a certificate of appropriateness for the structure at 719-725 Bridgeway were reviewed. The review was continued to a future meeting with direction provided to return with a resolution not supporting the findings for the certificate of appropriateness.

Upcoming Meeting. The next meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission will be a special meeting held virtually via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. At the meeting, the commission will review materials related to a certificate of appropriateness for the Langsam Building Replacement Project at 719-725 Bridgeway. The meeting agenda will contain details regarding how to virtually participate in the meeting and provide public comment prior to and during the meeting, which will also be broadcast live on the City website. Project materials are available for public review online. You can search using the project address, project ID, or APN.

The staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission is Community Development Director Lilly Whalen. Any questions about the commission may be directed to lwhalen@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4133. All meetings are open to the public, with time available for public comment.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

News from City Departments

Public Works. Starting Monday, April 27, PG&E will conduct routine low-level helicopter patrols to inspect gas transmission and distribution lines in Marin County. A helicopter will fly over parts of Wolfback Ridge and San Rafael through April 30.

PG&E patrols remote gas lines, which are often located in rural areas, by helicopter as part of its continuing effort to ensure the safety and reliability of its natural gas system. If issues or obstructions are identified, it is possible helicopters may need to fly at a lower altitude for additional inspections.

A spotter in the helicopter also uses a GPS-enabled tablet with mapping data to navigate the pipelines and document excavation and construction activity, or other observations that warrant follow-up. Where appropriate, PG&E ground personnel are sent to construction areas to verify that safe digging practices are being followed. This includes confirming the use of a valid 811 ticket for proper marking of underground utility lines that help prevent the gas line from being hit.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PG&E GAS SAFETY PROGRAMS
Public Works. Surveyors from PG&E will be conducting a gas-leak survey in Southern Marin through the end of April. Ten thousand service connections in Belvedere, Tiburon, Mill Valley, and Sausalito are being inspected. The survey began in Tiburon and will be moving from city to city. The number of surveyors in each city will vary from three to 16. Work hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. When leaks are found that require immediate response, a crew will be dispatched to make the repair.
LEARN HOW PG&E SURVEYS FOR GAS LEAKS
Public Works. Marin Clean Energy (MCE) is currently developing the capacity to offer battery energy storage to help residential and commercial customers maintain energy when their power goes out. The batteries will also store energy during times of the day when a large amount of energy on the grid comes from renewable sources – like solar and wind. This stored energy can then be used in your home during times when energy from the grid comes from less renewable sources. 

Battery energy storage will be available to all residential customers with priority given to those who live in low-income households, have a medical need that could become life threatening without power, or those in state-designated disadvantaged communities.

For commercial and public agency customers, priority will be given to small and medium-sized businesses located in state-designated disadvantaged communities or state-designated Tier 2 or Tier 3 high fire-threat districts. Priority will also be given to critical facilities that provide essential services during public safety power shutoff events and/or natural disasters, such as schools, community centers, emergency shelters, fire stations, and health centers.

If you would like to be notified when the battery offerings are available, please complete the interest form on the MCE website.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ENERGY RESILIENCE FROM MARIN CLEAN ENERGY
Southern Marin Fire. The Southern Marin Fire Protection District, in partnership with Marin County Fire, Marinview, and the Tamalpais Community Service District, is preparing to burn 60 debris piles around the Marinview neighborhood of Mill Valley, which is adjacent to Marin City. The projected start date is scheduled for April 27 and the work will continue until April 29.
DOWNLOAD A FLYER ABOUT THE CONTROLLED BURN IN MARINVIEW
Administration.  Mosquito experts throughout the state say the increased attention on public health is an excellent reminder that there are many ways for residents to protect themselves from other viruses transmitted by infected mosquitoes.

While COVID-19 is not transmitted by mosquitoes, they can transmit several other diseases. West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that has impacted the lives of California residents since 2003. There is no human vaccine for West Nile virus, which can cause debilitating cases of meningitis, encephalitis, and even death.

After a rainy spring, there are many areas of stagnant water that can create mosquito breeding sites. Mosquitoes can lay their eggs in sources of water as small as a bottle cap and can complete their life cycle, from egg to adult, in about a week. You can do your part to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases by emptying standing water from flowerpots, buckets, and other backyard sources.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MOSQUITO CONTROL IN MARIN
Community Development. Communities in Marin County are working together to ensure that design guidelines for multifamily housing developments maintain a high quality and will be context sensitive.

An effort is underway to prepare Objective Design and Development Standards that will result in a toolkit of standards that, when adopted, will provide a clear review and approval process. This will also ensure that the design and aesthetic of developments address topics such as architectural style while accommodating current and future legislation requirements.

How can you get involved in the process? As an initial step, we would like to invite you to view an informational video and complete an online community survey to share your input and any comments or questions. Other opportunities to engage in the process will be announced in the near future.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN MARIN

Virtual Programs for Our Community

Stay Home and Read Book Club. Stay Home and Read is a low-pressure online book club sponsored by the Sausalito Library. The club uses the discussion boards feature of the Good Reads website for dialogue between members. If you're sheltering in place and have time for a good book, why not read together? The book for April 2020 is The Girls by Emma Cline. Books are chosen based on e-book availability from the library's digital collections. If you prefer a print copy, you can support our local bookstore, Sausalito Books by the Bay, and order a copy for free delivery. For more information, please contact Rebecca Burgan at rburgan@sausalito.gov.
SIGN UP FOR THE STAY HOME AND READ BOOK CLUB
Stories and Songs for Kids. Do you miss the Sausalito Library's story times? Children's Librarian Julieanne Randolph is now bringing her talents to the Sausalito Library YouTube channel with a new video of stories and songs every Monday. The featured story for the week of April 20 is Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark.
WATCH JULIEANNE'S STORIES AND SONGS FROM APRIL 20
Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga is online! Rayner Needleman is offering this free class every Monday, with the next one taking place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27. This class presented by Sausalito Village is suitable for everyone, so no excuses! Any questions may be directed to sausalitovillageRSVP@gmail.com.
RSVP FOR CHAIR YOGA FROM SAUSALITO VILLAGE
Sausalito Library Cooking Club. Stay in and cook with us! Every two weeks, we'll pick a chef who has both recipes online and cookbooks in the Sausalito Library's physical and digital collections. Each person picks a recipe, gives it a go, and we reconvene every other Monday to show off our creations and swap notes on that chef's style. For the session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, we're exploring the prolific archives of Smitten Kitchen. If you're interested in joining us for this virtual program on Zoom, please email Tula Biederman at tbiederman@sausalito.gov. Newcomers are welcome!
LEARN MORE ABOUT VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FROM THE SAUSALITO LIBRARY
Poetry Class with Jackie Kudler. From 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, poet Jackie Kudler will share poems assembled for her College of Marin Spring Poetry Class, which has been canceled. Click here for more information about this Sausalito Village virtual program and to RSVP for the Zoom link. Any questions may be directed to sausalitovillageRSVP@gmail.com.
RSVP FOR THE POETRY CLASS WITH JACKIE KUDLER
5 Essential Skills for Mac. Join the Sausalito Library for the first online reboot of our popular computer class series from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. Instructor Jon Hartman will cover the five most essential skills you need to know for using your Mac computer. Topics covered will include selecting multiple items, window management, rules of text, left click vs. right click, and cut and paste. The first hour will be in lecture format, with the last half-hour dedicated to questions. For the Zoom link, please email Augie Webb at awebb@sausalito.gov.
LEARN MORE ABOUT VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FROM THE SAUSALITO LIBRARY
The New Science of Psychedelics. Join Sausalito Village from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 for a Zoom session built around a video presentation by Michael Pollan, whom most of you will know because of his much admired food writing. Pollan's latest book is How to Change your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence. In the video, Pollan discusses new scientific research about psychedelics and tells us about his own experiments with them. There will be time for discussion after the video. Please RSVP online for details on accessing the Zoom session.
RSVP FOR THE NEW SCIENCE OF PSYCHEDELICS
Kanopy Basics. Please join Sausalito Library staff at noon on Friday, May 1 for a Zoom tutorial on Kanopy, the library's streaming movie service. Kanopy features hundreds of classic and independent feature films and documentaries. The virtual tutorial will cover setting up an account, searching options, downloading the app onto your devices, and linking to your Smart TV. You must be a Sausalito resident and have a current MARINet library card to access the Sausalito Library's subscription to Kanopy. Please contact Augie at awebb@sausalito.gov if you have any questions. This program is co-sponsored by Sausalito Village.
LEARN MORE ABOUT VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FROM THE SAUSALITO LIBRARY
Rumi's Spiritual Psychology. Please join author and teacher Robert Darr at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15 for an exploration of the sources and applications of Rumi's spiritual psychology. Robert studied classical Persian literature for several decades before publishing English translations of a number of leading Persian poets, including Rumi, Shabistari, Sa'di, and Ansari. This virtual program on Zoom is presented by the Sausalito Library. For the Zoom link, please email Augie Webb at awebb@sausalito.gov.
LEARN MORE ABOUT VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FROM THE SAUSALITO LIBRARY
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