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PG&E Restores Power to Sausalito Neighborhoods
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The PG&E outage map showing no active shutoffs in Sausalito on Friday, October 11
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PG&E has restored power to all affected Sausalito neighborhoods after a Public Safety Power Shutoff that began in the early morning of Wednesday, October 9. Power began coming back on at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, and by 7:30 p.m. the PG&E outage map was showing that Sausalito was completely re-energized.
The City of Sausalito and the Marin County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services will be working with PG&E to understand how the company selected specific neighborhoods for shutoff and whether those neighborhoods are more likely to be subject to another shutoff if threatening conditions return. As more information becomes available, updates will appear in Sausalito Currents and the wildfire preparedness news page on the City website.
The City will be conducting a review of its response to the shutoff to identify areas of improvement in the event of another Public Safety Power Shutoff or a disaster that causes a widespread power outage. Areas for review include public safety, communications, traffic control, transportation, and charging stations and other public amenities. The City will also be working with the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce to understand the economic impact of the shutoff on local businesses.
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Jazz and Blues by the Bay to Expand Musical Offerings in 2020
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The crowd at a Jazz and Blues by the Bay concert in July 2019
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Beginning in 2020, Sausalito's summertime Jazz and Blues by the Bay concert series will begin including a few bands on the schedule that are not classified as jazz or blues.
The decision to explore different musical genres is based on an online survey conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department, in which 117 of 134 registered participants said they would be open to musical alternatives. Other than jazz and blues, survey respondents selected the following genres as their favored alternatives:
- Folk/Bluegrass/Americana
- Rock
- R&B/Funk
- Oldies
- Latin/World Music
In other findings, 75% of respondents rated their experience at Jazz and Blues by the Bay as good or great, 80% said they would recommend the concert series to a friend, and "socializing" was rated just ahead of "music" for what people like best. Additional results and findings may be found in the slides from an October 8 presentation to the City Council by Recreation Supervisor Julie Myers.
Any questions about the survey or about the Jazz and Blues by the Bay concert series may be directed to Julie Myers at jmyers@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4152.
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Extra Garbage Pickup Scheduled for Week of October 21
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Trash, recycling, and green waste bins
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Sausalito's garbage services provider, Bay Cities Refuse, has announced that its Fall Cleanup will be held the week of October 21 through 25. On your usual garbage collection day that week, Bay Cities will collect up to one additional cubic yard of refuse, the equivalent of seven plastic garbage bags. All material must be placed in bags, boxes, or containers and placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m.
There is no charge to dispose of the additional refuse on your cleanup day. Larger items such as furniture can be scheduled for removal at extra cost by calling Bay Cities at (415) 332-3646.
All material from the extra garbage pickup will be taken to landfill. As always, place recyclable materials in your blue bin and green waste (yard and food waste) in your green bin or in reusable 30-gallon paper bags. There is never a limit to how much yard waste you may place at the curbside. Reusable items should be donated to Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
Hazardous materials such as computer monitors or printers, paint, motor oil, household batteries, or microwaves can be taken to the Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 565 Jacoby Street in San Rafael.
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New Hours at the Front Counter of Community Development
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The Community Development Department's front counter in City Hall
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Hours of operation at the front counter of the Community Development Department in City Hall will soon be changing. Effective Monday, October 21, the hours will be as follows:
- Monday: 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: Closed
The change is being made on a trial basis to give department staff more desk time to process planning and building applications. The new schedule is consistent with other cities and towns in Marin County that serve similar populations with comparable staffing levels. Staff will continue to be available by appointment outside of counter hours.
For more information on the schedule change or to provide feedback, please contact Steve Flint, Acting Community Development Director, at (415) 289-4133 or sflint@sausalito.gov.
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Halloween Sausalito Is Spooky Fun for All Ages
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A scene from the Halloween Parade in 2017
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Sausalito's Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present another year of Halloween Sausalito. Ghouls, goblins, and gremlins of all ages will take over Caledonia Street, Robin Sweeny Park, and the City Hall Game Room on Thursday, October 31. Here's the schedule of the day's events:
Child-Friendly Haunted House Preview – 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
The Haunted House will open early with a low-key, lights-on version for the little ones. The theme this year is Vampire Hotel. The recommended donation is $5 per person and $20 per family. The Haunted House is located in the Game Room on the lower level of City Hall.
Firefighters BBQ – 4:30 p.m.
Start your Halloween night with a tasty barbecue at Fire Station 1, located at 333 Johnson Street.
Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat Lane – 6:00 p.m.
Ghouls, goblins, princesses, superheroes, cats, ghosts, and monsters of all sizes, shapes, and ages will line up at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of Johnson and Caledonia streets for this year's Halloween parade. The parade starts at 6:00 p.m. sharp and will march down Caledonia to Robin Sweeny Park, where Trick or Treat Lane will be set up on the basketball court for more Halloween fun. The parade and the activities in Robin Sweeny Park and City Hall are sponsored by Sausalito Parks and Recreation, Caledonia Street merchants, and local community groups.
Haunted House – 6:15 to 8:00 p.m.
Come see what spooky terrors lurk in the annual Sausalito Haunted House in the Game Room at City Hall. The theme this year is Vampire Hotel. There is a special child-friendly version from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. After that, the Haunted House reopens in full terror mode at 6:15 p.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. The recommended donation is $5 per person and $20 per family.
Howl'O'Ween Dog Costume Contest – 6:30 p.m.
Ghoulish greyhounds, devilish dachshunds, poodle princesses, and butterfly bulldogs are all welcome to participate in the Howl'O'Ween Dog Costume Contest. Dress up your pups and bring them with you on Halloween to compete in this free contest held at Robin Sweeny Park. The contest categories are Best Little Dog, Best Big Dog, and Best Couple (human and dog). The contest is sponsored by SoulMates Animal Care.
Haunted House Call for Volunteers
The Haunted House is planned, designed, and operated by volunteers. If you want to help with this year's haunt, please call Parks and Recreation Director Mike Langford at (415) 289-4152.
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Recap of the City Council Meeting on October 8
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A regular meeting of the Sausalito City Council was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The following, in red italics, is a brief summary of actions taken at the meeting. For late mail, please view the meeting agenda.
Consent Calendar: Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Adopted Resolution No. 5861.
Adopted Resolution No. 5862.
Adopted Resolution No. 5863.
Adopted Resolution No. 5864.
Business Items:
Received Report on Survey Results. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Received the Report on the Proposed Marin County Regional Wildfire Risk Reduction Tax Initiative. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Received the Report on Park Projects. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Public Hearing Items:
Adopted Resolution No. 5865 Amending the Health and Safety Element of the 1995 Sausalito General Plan and Adopting the 2018 Marin County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as Part of the City’s General Plan. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Received First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Adopting Marijuana Regulations, with Second Reading Scheduled for October 22. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
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 or AT&T Channel 99. If you miss the live broadcast, check the rebroadcast schedule.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on October 22, 2019, with the open session due to commence at approximately 7:00 p.m.
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Updates from Boards and Commissions
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General Plan Advisory Committee. The mission of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) is to facilitate the update of the 1995 Sausalito General Plan in concert with City staff, consultants, and the public.
Previous meeting. The General Plan Advisory Committee met on Tuesday, October 1. At the meeting, the committee members discussed the Marinship workshop held in September and provided input on a vision for the Marinship. Watch the video recording of the meeting
Upcoming meeting. The General Plan Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. At this meeting, committee members will review further refinements to the vision for the Marinship and will consider stakeholder recommendations for inclusion in the General Plan Update. For the full agenda packet, visit the General Plan Advisory Committee meetings and agendas page.
Questions about the General Plan Advisory Committee or the General Plan Update may be directed to the Community Development Department at (415) 289-4128.
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Planning Commission. The role of the Planning Commission is to review applications for design review and land use entitlements, as set forth in planning and zoning laws of the City and the state, and perform other such duties as specified in the Sausalito Municipal Code.
Previous meeting. A hearing of the Planning Commission was held on October 2. The following actions were taken at the hearing:
- Recommended approval of an amendment to the Health and Safety Element of the 1995 Sausalito General Plan adopting the Marin County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of the element
- Recommended adoption of the existing "interim" Marijuana regulations for the City of Sausalito as the City's permanent regulations, with the understanding that future amendments may occur as warranted by additional analyses
- Approved a design review permit subject to approval of encroachment agreement to construct 240 square feet of new floor area and roof eaves that encroach into the public right-of-way at 4 Cloud View Road
- Approved a conditional use permit to establish an art gallery within an existing commercial space at 328A Pine Street
Watch the video recording of the September 18 meeting
Upcoming meeting. There will be a regular meeting of the Planning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16. The following items are on the agenda:
- Request for an encroachment agreement at 676–686 Bridgeway Boulevard
- Request for a design review permit and an encroachment permit at 556 Sausalito Boulevard
- Request for a variance at 30 Atwood Avenue
- Request for a design review permit at 253 Glen Drive
- Request for a sign permit and revisions to an existing conditional use permit at 1201 Bridgeway (Sausalito Equator Coffee)
All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and are also live streamed and video recorded. If you have any questions about the Planning Commission or an item under consideration, please contact the Community Development Department at (415) 289-4128. The department's public counter in City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
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Parks and Recreation Commission. The seven-member Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department, on planning and policy matters related to City of Sausalito parks and recreation areas, and on the management of public art in Sausalito.
Previous meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commission met on September 18. Topics on the agenda included an update on park improvement projects, the consideration of a high-impact special event permit from the Ragnar Relay to pass through Sausalito and use MLK Park as a relay station, a review of findings from the recently completed survey on Jazz and Blues by the Bay, and discussion on establishing procedures for public art.
Upcoming meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Edgewater Room on the lower level of City Hall. The agenda will focus on park improvement projects currently underway in Sausalito.
The staff liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission is Parks and Recreation Director Mike Langford. The City Council liaison is Mayor Joe Burns. Any questions about the Parks and Recreation Commission may be directed to mlangford@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4126. All meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission are open to the public, with time available for public comment.
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Business Advisory Committee. The Business Advisory Committee is a standing subcommittee of the Sausalito City Council. Its nine members are tasked with evaluating the economy of the City of Sausalito, identifying actions to promote the economic health of the business community, and performing other duties as requested by the City Council.
Previous Meeting. The Business Advisory Committee met on September 26. At the meeting, the committee members received updates on the General Plan Update, the Marinship Workshop held on September 7, and the Economic Development Program.
Upcoming Meeting. The next meeting of the Business Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, October 17 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Topics on the agenda include:
- The consideration of a letter to the City Council endorsing the proposal to consider the Marinship area as three zones during the General Plan Update process
- The consideration of a letter to the City Council indicating that the committee feels that economic sustainability should be the most important goal for the Marinship in the General Plan Update and any plans going forward
- A discussion of committee participation in the interviews with firms that respond to the City's RFP for Digital Platform and Marketing Services
Any questions about the Business Advisory Committee may be directed to Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Yulia Carter at ycarter@sausalito.gov. All meetings of the Business Advisory Committee are open to the public, with time available for public comment.
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News from City Departments
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Public Works. A contractor for PG&E will be performing a gas service replacement at 2200 and 2300 Bridgeway between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 14. While work is underway, one of the two northbound lanes of Bridgeway will be closed in that area.
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Public Works. Caltrans has announced that it will close the on-ramp from Alexander Avenue to northbound Highway 101 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from Monday, October 21 until Friday, October 27. The closure is for electrical work related to the Highway 101 ramp metering project. Motorists are encouraged to use the on-ramps to northbound Highway 101 at Bridgeway and Monte Mar Drive during construction hours and follow any detour notifications.
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Police. The City of Sausalito will reopen Tracy Way to vehicular traffic on Monday, October 14. The street has been closed since March 18 to serve as a seasonal bicycle parking lot. Any questions or comments about bicycle management in Sausalito may be directed to Lieutenant Stacie Gregory at (415) 289-4170 or sgregory@sausalito.gov.
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Library. The Sausalito Public Library is now accepting applications from local artists interested in displaying their work inside the library in 2020. Exhibits typically last for six weeks and feature the work of a single artist or a group of artists. To be eligible, artists must live, work, or maintain studio space in Sausalito.
If you are interested in exhibiting your artwork at the library, please review the library's Art Exhibition Policy and fill out an Art Exhibit Application (download the MS Word version here). Any questions may be directed to City Librarian Abbot Chambers at achambers@sausalito.gov.
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Parks and Recreation. For Outdoor Movie Night this fall, the Parks and Recreation Department will present Top Gun (1986, 100 minutes) at Gabrielson Park on Friday, October 18. Top Gun is an action drama about U.S. Navy fighter pilots. The film is rated PG and stars Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis. The movie will begin when the sun goes down at approximately 6:30 p.m. The event is free, just come with a blanket or lawn chairs and find a spot on the grass. Popcorn will be sold, and you are welcome to bring a picnic basket. Any questions about Outdoor Movie Night may be directed to the City of Sausalito Recreation Department at (415) 289-4152 or jmyers@sausalito.gov.
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Administration. From now through November 17, you can win prizes when you log your green commute trips on Marin Commutes. Easily log trips, including bus and train rides, biking, walking, carpooling, and riding the ferry, and you'll be automatically entered to win weekly prizes. Top performers compete for $250 gift cards. Commuters have a chance to compete to see who can log the most trips and reduce the most emissions. It's a win-win for participants and Marin County commuters as Marin gets on the road to cleaner air and less traffic congestion.
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Library. The Friends of the Library Bookstore on the upper level of Sausalito City Hall will be holding a $1 book sale between now and October 30 on titles in the following categories: memoirs and adventures, science fiction, travel, writing, biography, self-help, psychology, health, beauty, and exercise. Hours for the bookstore are Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Things Happening in Our Community
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Scandals and Mysteries in Hollywood History, Part II. Jan Wahl will return to the Sausalito Library at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11 with more juicy stories about Hollywood stars, including Judy Garland, Hugh Grant, Kirk Douglas, and Kevin Spacey. Each story will be accompanied by a movie clip. Jan Wahl is San Francisco's favorite movie reviewer and film historian. You can find her on the radio at KCBS All News 106.9-FM and 740-AM. Jan also teaches at Dominican University, makes regular speaking appearances, and emcees at local events.
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Community Tree Planting. Would you like to participate in the single largest tree planting in Sausalito history? Join Sausalito Beautiful at MLK Park from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12. Together, we will be planting more than one hundred trees and shrubs to beautify Sausalito while helping combat climate change. No prior experience is necessary. Holes will already be dug, so "planting" will involve sliding trees into holes, then backfilling with a mixture of compost and native soil. All ages are welcome, although children must be accompanied by an adult. Strong folks who can help wrestle 8'-10' trees into their holes are especially needed! Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes and bring gloves if you have them. Please leave dogs at home.
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Caregiver Support Group. Are you or someone you know caring for a loved one who is suffering from cognitive impairment? Consider joining the Sausalito-based Caregiver Support Group, led by facilitators affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California. The next monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Rotary Village Community Room at 701 Coloma Street in Sausalito. The group offers caregivers the ability to exchange information, talk through challenges and ways of coping, and share feelings and frustrations. Participants and their situations are assured complete confidentiality. For additional information, please send email to caregivermarin@gmail.com.
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Concert for Kids and Tot Art in the Park. Presented by Sausalito Parks and Recreation and sponsored by the Sausalito Lions Club, these monthly children's entertainment events in Robin Sweeny Park are held on the second Saturday of the month from July through October. The performer on Saturday, October 12 is Chloe Jarvis. Music starts at 10:30 a.m. Bring a blanket to sit on the lawn! The art project for children 5 and under starts at 11:15 a.m. Parks and Recreation will provide tables, chairs, and art supplies.
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String Quartet Concert: The Vessels that Carry Us. Instruments of music and the sea are both vessels that carry us, resonate with us, and enchant us. All are welcome at Spaulding Marine Center on the evening of Saturday, October 12 for a celebration of the wooden instruments of song and sea. The performers will be Andrew Song and Wilton Huang on violin, Leo Baluk on cello, and Benjamin Bregman on viola. Pieces to be played include String Quartet No. 2 in D Major by Alexander Borodin and String Quartet No. 12 in F Major by Antonin Dvorak. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The concert will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Spaulding Marine Center is located at 600 Gate Five Road.
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Sausalito Wine Experience. The Third Annual Sausalito Wine Experience will be held at the Mansion at the Casa Madrona from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13. This unique wine-tasting event will take place in the spectacular Alexandrite Suite overlooking the San Francisco Bay during the Blue Angels Air Show for Fleet Week. Guests will enjoy panoramic views and the finest vintages from 13 extraordinary and iconic California wineries. Tickets to the wine tasting are $195 each. Attendees are also encouraged to purchase tickets for the post-event Vintners' Table dinner. All proceeds will benefit the Sausalito Sister Cities organization and its three educational and cultural exchange programs. The Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa is located at 801 Bridgeway in downtown Sausalito.
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Procraftinators: Crafting for Adults. The Procraftinators crafting meet-up for adults is the perfect place to bring whatever unfinished object, craft project, or hobby you are working on. The Sausalito Library invites you to the Edgewater Room from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 to complete that knitting, embroidery, or jewelry project while socializing with others for encouragement and inspiration. Bring your own supplies, trade with others, or come to learn a new craft. This event is free of charge and open to all experience levels. Drop in any time between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
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School Unification Town Hall Meetings. The Willow Creek Academy and the Sausalito Marin City School District unification committees are seeking input on a new Unification Advisory Group. Public meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bayside MLK multi-purpose room and Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Willow Creek Academy multi-purpose room. Students, parents, and members of the community are all welcome. For more information, please call (415) 332-3190 or email unification@smcsd.org.
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Love in the Time of Chronic Illness. When illness enters our lives, it has a profound impact on not just the patient and family caregiver separately, but on the connection between them. And that connection can be a source of support, or depletion, for the partners. In this Sausalito Library program in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, presenter Barbara Kivowitz, MSW, will describe the ways illness affects the patient/caregiver relationship and suggest approaches to use to strengthen the resilience needed to cope with the challenges of illness. Barbara's latest book, Love in the Time of Chronic Illness, was published by Rare Bird Books in 2018.
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Farewell Picnic for Children's Librarian Erin Wilson. Please join the Sausalito Library community in front of City Hall from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 18 to say goodbye to Children's and Young Adult Librarian Erin Wilson, who will be leaving Sausalito for a job with the Berkeley Public Library. The event will feature light snacks and reminiscences about Erin's time in Sausalito. This is a family-friendly event, adjacent to the playground in Robin Sweeny Park. Erin has been with the Sausalito Library since May 4, 2010, and is responsible for all the wonderful children's resources and programming offered by the library over the past ten years.
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Outdoor Movie Night. Sausalito Parks and Recreation will host another Outdoor Movie Night at Gabrielson Park at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 18. Join us to watch Top Gun (1986, PG) under the stars! Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. City staff will be working the popcorn machine. Any questions about Outdoor Movie Night may be directed to Parks and Recreation at (415) 289-4152 or jmyers@sausalito.gov.
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Julia Morgan Tour. The clubhouse of the Sausalito Woman's Club, the crowning jewel of architect Julia Morgan's work in Marin, sits atop a steep lot overlooking the San Francisco Bay at 120 Central Avenue. This historical landmark is now open to the public for tours by appointment. Upcoming tours are available on Sunday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 23. To arrange a tour, please send email to swcps94965@gmail.com.
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Met Opera Preview: Manon. The Sausalito Library's Met Opera Preview series for 2019-20 continues on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room of City Hall with a preview of the upcoming Metropolitan Opera performance of Manon by Jules Massenet. Host Tom Wilhite will present background information about the opera and composer, followed by a plot synopsis that includes a selection of audio and video clips from past performances. Tom's preview takes place on the Tuesday before the Saturday morning Live in HD simulcast from the Met. All are welcome.
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Julia Morgan Sherry Hour. The Sausalito Woman's Club will host a special sherry hour dedicated to architect Julia Morgan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24. The featured presenter is Mark Wilson, the author of Julia Morgan, Architect of Beauty and an expert on Julia Morgan's mentor Bernard Maybeck. Mark will talk about the influences on the Woman's Club's historic Julia Morgan clubhouse. He will also have copies of his book for sale. This event is open to the community, and there will be a no host bar. If planning to attend, please RSVP to swcps94965@gmail. The Sausalito Woman's Club is located at 120 Central Avenue.
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Heath Ceramics: The Making of a California Classic. This special program inside the Sausalito Library at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25 will feature the screening of the new documentary Heath Ceramics: The Making of a California Classic, followed by a question and answer session with Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey. Robin and Catherine are the Sausalito residents who took over Heath Ceramics in 2003 and have extended the legacy of the Sausalito pottery started by Edith and Brian Heath in 1948. The 55-minute documentary recounts the life and vision of ceramicist Edith Heath, along with an inside look at the Heath factory in Sausalito's Marinship district, where Heath's iconic dinnerware has been made since 1959. Heath Ceramics: The Making of a California Classic was produced in 2019 for the KCET public television series Artbound.
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Ice House Plaza Grand Opening. The Sausalito Historical Society cordially invites community members to the grand opening of the new Ice House Plaza at 780 Bridgeway in downtown Sausalito. This special celebration with donors and City officials will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26. Refreshments will be served. If planning to attend, please RSVP to info@sausalitohistoricalsociety.org or (415) 289-4117.
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Coloring and Doodling Party for Adults. Come relax and join the coloring party on Tuesday, October 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room of City Hall. We provide a stress-free atmosphere, soothing music, and delicious refreshments so you can unleash your imagination. The Sausalito Library provides all coloring supplies, and we can help you make bookmarks and buttons from your artwork. Seating is limited for this free program. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Rebecca Burgan at rburgan@sausalito.gov.
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Getting Started with Your Mac. Join Mac expert Jon Hartman to learn how to be comfortable with the current Mac operating system. In this introductory class at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 31 in the City Hall Council Chambers, you will learn about basic setup and customization and familiarize yourself with the interface. Jon will touch on the basics of System Preferences, Safari, Mail, Time Machine, and file management. Jon is a computer consultant who also teaches classes at the libraries in Mill Valley and Tiburon.
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Halloween Sausalito. Sausalito's Parks and Recreation Department is proud to sponsor Halloween Sausalito for another year. Once again, ghouls, goblins, and gremlins of all ages will take over Caledonia Street, Robin Sweeny Park, and the City Hall Game Room for Halloween on Thursday, October 31. With the Firefighters BBQ, Spooky Parade, Trick or Treat Lane, Dog Costume Contest, and Haunted House, there is something for everyone. Here's a quick look at the schedule:
- Child-friendly Haunted House: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. in City Hall
- Firefighters BBQ: 4:30 p.m. at the Johnson Street Fire Station
- Line up for the Spooky Parade: 5:45 p.m. at the corner of Johnson Street and Caledonia Street
- Spooky Parade on Caledonia Street: 6:00 p.m.
- Dog Costume Contest: 6:30 p.m. in Robin Sweeny Park
- Haunted House: 6:15 until 8:00 p.m. in City Hall (suggested donation is $5 per person or $20 per family)
- Trick or Treating on Trick or Treat Lane: begins after the parade and continues until 8:00 p.m. at the Robin Sweeny Park basketball court
Any questions about Halloween Sausalito may be directed to the City of Sausalito Recreation Department at (415) 289-4152 or jmyers@sausalito.gov.
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Finding the Bunny. The world of voice acting is fascinating yet little-known, and as a multi-billion industry, it can be considered America's most influential and invisible art. Attendees at this Sausalito Library program at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1 will meet Sausalito's own Samantha Paris, the award-winning voice actor, educator, and author who has trained more than 10,000 aspiring and working voice actors since 1988 from her Voicetrax studio complex on nearby Bridgeway. Samantha will share insights and inspiration from her acclaimed memoir, Finding the Bunny, which has just been optioned by Warner Brothers for development into a television series. As part of this enlightening and entertaining presentation, Samantha and local voice actors will voice-act excerpts of her memoir and share snippets from the soon-to-be-released audiobook version.
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Trash'n Fashion: From Throwaway to Runway. The fall fundraiser of the Sausalito Woman's Club Scholarship Fund will be held on Saturday, November 2. For this special event, students from the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising will create garments from repurposed clothing and recycled materials. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. and the fashion show begins at 7:30 p.m. The event will also feature appetizers, a no-host bar, and a raffle. Tickets are $65 per person.
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Sausalito Village Art Reception. All are welcome to attend the opening reception of the 7th Annual Sausalito Village Art Show at the Sausalito Library from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. The exhibit highlights the work of Sausalito Village artists and authors, and includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and books. In addition to perusing the artwork, you will be able to chat with the artists and authors of Sausalito Village while you enjoy refreshments and live chamber music. The exhibit will be on display in the Sausalito Library during regular hours from November 3 to January 4. Sausalito Village is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the ability of its members to live independently and remain active in our community as they age.
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Met Opera Preview: Madama Butterfly. The Sausalito Library's Met Opera Preview series for 2019-20 continues at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5 in the Edgewater Room of City Hall with a preview of the upcoming Metropolitan Opera performance of Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini. Guest host David Marshall will present background information about the opera and composer, followed by a plot synopsis that includes a selection of audio and video clips from past performances. David's preview takes place on the Tuesday before the Saturday morning Live in HD simulcast from the Met. All are welcome.
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Beautiful Brain Blues. Our brilliantly complex, creative, and adaptive brains require conscious care throughout our lives. Join Clinical Nutritionist Leni Felton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 in the City Hall Council Chambers as she talks about lesser known contributors to cognitive decline and cognitive health. Topics will include the impact of autoimmunity, the gut/brain/immune connection, the gut ecology's influence upstream, and our self-cleaning systems. Working as a clinical nutritionist to help people recover and "live health," Leni has seen choice, practice, and action enable beautiful brains to blossom. Additionally, Leni facilitates programs for clients via the Bredesen Protocol to prevent and reverse cognitive decline.
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Chasing Ships: An Inspector's Perspective. Captain Craig Thomas conducts ship inspections in the San Francisco Bay for vessels carrying the flags of Malta, the Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, and Liberia. Join Craig inside the Sausalito Library at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8 for an illustrated presentation based on his unique perspective of ship operations in the Bay. Craig is a Sausalito resident and the president of Agile Marine LLC. A graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College, his career in commercial shipping included positions ranging from third officer to master.
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