APRIL '21
Celebrate Diversity Month
GOOD FRIDAY - Fri., 4/2
AUTISM AWARENESS DAY - Fri., 4/2
EASTER - Sun., 4/4
LAST DAY OF PASSOVER - Sun., 4/4
WORLD HEALTH DAY - Weds., 4/7
NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY - Sat., 4/10
NATIONAL PET DAY - Sun., 4/11
NATIONAL GARDENING DAY - Weds., 4/14
EARTH DAY - Thurs., 4/22
ARBOR DAY - Fri., 4/30
BIRTH FLOWER: Daisy, Sweet Pea
BIRTHSTONE: Diamond
Spring in Marin
Spring has definitely sprung in Marin, and there is no better time to get outdoors and revel in the beauty that surrounds us! The benefits to our state of mind from a brief walk in nature are immense! Here are a few hikes to check out – I may see you on my favorite trail: Ring Mountain!
Easy
Ring Mountain (2.7 miles)
Moderate
Marin Headlands, Hill 88 (3.9 miles)
Mount Burdell (5.2 miles)
Pt. Reyes Lighthouse (1.3 miles)
Hard
Mt. Tam South Side Ramble (6.6 miles)
Point Reyes in West Marin
Grocery Delivery
CostCo.com
GoodEggs.com
Instacart
Farmsteads.com (for organics)
AlbertEve.com (for organics)
Shop.GENatural.com
Farmer's Markets
CORTE MADERA TOWN CENTER
Every Weds., Noon – 5
FAIRFAX FARMERS’ MARKET
Weds., 4 – 8pm
May – Mid October
MILL VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET
Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm
TAM VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET (MV)
Tues., 3 – 7pm
June – Thanksgiving
NOVATO FARMERS’ MARKET
Tues., 4 – 8pm
May – September
ROSS VALLEY ORGANIC FARM STAND
Tues., Noon – 7:30pm
June – October
http://communityfarmstands.com
SAN FRANCISCO FERRY PLAZA
Every Sat., 8am – 2pm
Tues. & Thurs., 10am – 2pm
SAN RAFAEL DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET
Thurs., 6 – 9pm
June – September
http://sanrafaelmarket.org
SAN RAFAEL CIVIC CENTER FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Sunday, 8am – 1pm
http://agriculturalinstitute.org
MARIN COUNTRY MART
Every Sat., 9am – 2pm
Located on Sir Francis Drake, across from Larkspur Ferry Terminal
OFF THE GRID FOOD TRUCKS
Marin Country Mart
Sundays, 11am – 3pm
http://offthegridsf.com
Seasonal Recipe: Spiced Tomato & Lentil Soup
Delicious, healthy, quick and easy - I use H2O in lieu of stock and toss a cinnamon stick into mine. Enjoy!
Cool & Helpful Apps
LEARN TECH SKILLS:
Lynda.com
STREAM FILMS & COURSES ON YOUR TV, DEVICE, PHONE:
Kanopy.com
LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE:
Duolingo App
COOKING:
FineCooking.com
GARDENING:
Garden Plan Pro App
Garden Answers App
BUSINESS:
Genius Scan App
Photo Editor App
YOGA/EXERCISE
Gaia Yoga app
Asana Rebel app
Alo Moves app
Peloton Digital app
READING
Goodreads.com/group
NPR.com
Libby App
CONNECT
FB (avg. age 40)
LI (avg. age 30-64)
IG (avg. age 18-29)
PIN (avg. age 40)
Top 20 Favorite Spots...
1. Tam Vista Point Lookout | Mill Valley
2. Tennis Courts | Strawberry & Boyle Park
3. Ring Mountain | Tiburon
4. Marin Headlands | GGNRA
5. Farmer’s Market | Marin Civic Ctr., San Rafael
6. Farm House Local | Larkspur
7. Cronkhite/Rodeo Beach | GGNRA
8. Bridgeway Promenade | Sausalito
9. Larkspur Library
10. Wildcare | San Rafael
11. Kitty Corner | San Anselmo
12. Italian Street Painting Fair | San Rafael
13. Falafel Hut | San Rafael
14. Mill Valley Art Festival
15. Mill Valley Lumber Yard Shops
16. Left Bank (via. bicycle) | Larkspur
17. Folio | Larkspur
18. Sweetwater Music Hall | Mill Valley
19. Point Reyes | West Marin
20. Strawberry Pt. Waterfront Path | Mill Valley
* I am not being paid to promote any of the aforementioned establishments nor do I, or any relatives of mine, work for any of these business
