Thursday, July 23
A Point Reyes core tracking class with Richard Vacha meets from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Point Reyes Station. $50. For information and registration, email [email protected].
The Thursday Weeders meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Point Reyes National Seashore to restore coastal dune habitat, convening at the Abbott’s Lagoon Trailhead. Register at www.ptreyes.org/programs-events.
“Last Gift Box,” a workshop on organizing important papers, making medical decisions, and communicating wishes to loved ones with Tina Cole Kreitz, takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Columba’s Inverness. $50 includes lunch. Register at www.stcolumbasinverness.org/last-gift-box.
A volunteer day helping eradicate invasive broom takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays in Woodacre. All ages and abilities welcome. Tools provided but bring appropriate clothes, water and snacks. RSVP to Mel at [email protected] or (415) 488.5900.
A habitat restoration work party on Alder Creek takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. every fourth Thursday at the corner of Sir Francis Drake and Vision Road, in Inverness. Bring gloves and water and help plant and weed.
A reception for the exhibit “Stewards of the Land,” created by the San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s Greenstitch Youth Climate Action Program, takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bolinas Library.
The Botanical Bus visits the West Marin Multi-Services Center from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Spanish-language wellness workshop today focused on making a rosemary tonic for the circulatory system, memory, and concentration. Register at thebotanicalbus.org/schedule-eng/ or call Judith at (707) 321.1096.
The Sun Kings Acoustic Duo plays songs of Lennon and McCartney at 5:30 p.m. outdoors at Smiley’s Saloon, in Bolinas. Free.
Friday, July 24
SPAWN’s native plant nursery team meets from 1 to 4 p.m. at Turtle Island Restoration Network headquarters (9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.), in Olema. Bring a water bottle and lunch; tools and gloves provided. RSVP to Kristen at [email protected].
A Fibershed garden volunteer day with Rebecca Burgess takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Fibershed Learning Center, outside Point Reyes Station. To sign up, email Rhonda at [email protected] or call (415) 250.1699.
Tony Magee plays from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. Then, Epicenter Sound System plays at 8:30 p.m. $15.
Live music takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. on the deck at Mable’s, in Marshall.
The LoWatters plays an outdoor sunset dinner tribute show at 7 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. No cover.
A screening of the “Stop Making Sense” Talking Heads concert shows at 7 p.m. at the Bolinas Community Center. $5.
Kate’s Café, an open mic sponsored by the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, takes place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in person and on Zoom. Details at sgvcc.org/events.
Noaa Lark opens for Whiskerman at 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon.
KOI, a West Marin college jam band, plays a Grateful Dead-inspired set with a young, mischievous twist at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon, in Bolinas. $12.50.
Saturday, July 25
A Point Reyes core tracking class with Richard Vacha meets from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Point Reyes Station. $50. For information and registration, email [email protected].
The Point Reyes Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Toby’s Feed Barn, in Point Reyes Station. Featuring organic regional produce, meats, artisan foods, and crafts. Patrick Noel Russ plays live music.
A volunteer training for Marin MPA Watch takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at Limantour Beach. Sponsored by the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin; for information and to register, visit www.eacmarin.org/mpa-watch.
A free yoga class with Cecilia Sandoval followed by complimentary coffee and conversation starts at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday outdoors at the Lodge at Marconi, in Marshall. Meet in the lobby at 9:15 a.m. Bring a mat, beach towel, or blanket.
A clothing repair day takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fibershed Learning Center, outside Point Reyes Station. Garment repair specialist Audrey Danser will repair your items onsite or take it back to her studio if necessary. Information at www.fibershed.org/events/.
Bolinas protesters gather at noon at the Bolinas wye. Bring your sign.
A community demonstration takes place from noon to 1 p.m. every Saturday in front of Wells Fargo Bank, in Point Reyes Station. Some signs provided or bring your own.
A legal observer volunteer training with Abriendo Caminos and the West Marin Immigration Rapid Response Network takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Register at (415) 663.8361 or email [email protected].
A free tasting of natural wines from Piemonte, Emilia Romanga, Sicily, and beyond takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the West Marin Culture Shop, in Point Reyes Station.
The Agents of Change play from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, followed by Rick Hardin from 4 to 7 p.m. Then, The Juggs play at 8 p.m.
Author Jeanne Carstensen speaks with Roberto Lovato about her book “A Greek Tragedy: One Day, A Deadly Shipwreck, and the Human Cost of the Refugee Crisis,” at 2 p.m. at the Point Reyes Community Presbyterian Church. Presented by Point Reyes Books.
Author Daniel Mason discusses his latest novel, “Country People,” at 5 p.m. at the Point Reyes Community Presbyterian Church. Presented by Point Reyes Books.
Boogie Chillun plays a happy hour set from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. Then, Rainy Eyes and Friends brings their Americana and alt-country blend at 8 p.m. $10.
The Whiskey Hill Billies play at 6 p.m. at Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse, in San Geronimo.
A screening of the prize-winning documentary “Rebels with a Cause,” narrated by Frances McDormand, starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Stinson Beach Community Center. $10 suggested donation, with proceeds benefitting the center. Presented by the Stinson Beach Doc Fest.
Tracorum plays gospel funk at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon. $20.
Sunday, July 26
The Marin Tracking Club meets at 8:30 a.m. on the front porch of Toby’s Feed Barn, in Point Reyes Station. Come explore sites in the Point Reyes National Seashore or nearby locations.
Indivisible West Marin’s San Geronimo chapter meets from 11 a.m. to noon every Sunday, this week on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at the base of White’s Hill. Bring your own placard defending democracy or use one of ours.
A community protest to end the Israeli genocide in Gaza takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays at the intersection of Levee Road and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Bring a sign, a flag, a keffiya, and a chair if you like.
A free tasting of natural champagne with winemaker Clémence Lelarge takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the West Marin Culture Shop, in Point Reyes Station.
The Good Bad plays bluegrass from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. Then, Go By Ocean plays from 5 to 8 p.m.
A park ranger tells “Stories from the Light: Gears, Grease, Guts and Glow,” tales of the Point Reyes Lighthouse, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the bottom of the lighthouse stairs.
Cleo Birdseed plays at 3 p.m. outside at Smiley’s Saloon, in Bolinas. Free.
The Traveling Wilburys and Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes play for a Barbecue on the Lawn at 4 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $32 tickets at www.ranchonicasio.com.
Mike Z plays from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood.
The Papermill Gang plays at 6 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. $10.
Monday, July 27
The Rollin’ Root produce truck sells farmers’ market produce on Mondays at the following locations in West Marin: Main Street and Dillon Beach Road in Tomales from 9 to 10 a.m., the Hog Island Oyster Farm from 11 a.m. to noon and Walnut Place in Point Reyes Station from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
The West Marin Community Services food pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but is closed from noon to 1 p.m., on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, in Point Reyes Station. Bring your own bag or box.
Librarian Alex Porrata presents “Canta Conmigo!” from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays at the Point Reyes Library. Featuring Spanish music, movement, and storytime for children ages 3 and under and their caregivers.
Muniera Kadrie offers a free chair yoga class from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, followed by senior lunch at noon. Lunch is a $3 donation for those 62 and over, or $6 for those under 62. To make a reservation, email Nicole at [email protected].
Angela Sterpka leads a free chair yoga class for seniors at 1 p.m. on Mondays at Stockstill House, in Point Reyes Station. To register, email James at [email protected].
A Mario Kart tournament takes place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Point Reyes Library, playing with a legacy console. For ages 8 and up.
The Stinson Beach Fire Protection District board meets at 4 p.m. Information at www.stinsonbeachfire.org.
Tuesday, July 28
The Rainbow Playgroup meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Fridays in the East Room of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Open to caretakers and their little ones through age 5.
Sara Rodenburg plays from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nick’s Cove, in Marshall.
Drop-in one-on-one tech support is available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stinson Beach Library. Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone.
A neighborhood emergency planning class takes place from 7 to 8:30 pm at the West Marin Multi-Services Center, in Point Reyes Station. Learn the steps for making a neighborhood response plan and cooperating as a neighborhood during a disaster. To RSVP, contact Roy at [email protected]. Presented by the Point Reyes Disaster Council.
A storytelling night hosted by Anna Barker takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. Listen or share a five-minute story from your own experience. $10.
Wednesday, July 29
The Rotary Club of West Marin holds an open assembly to discuss club business and upcoming events from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in Toby’s Gallery and on Zoom. All are welcome. Email [email protected] for a link.
“What is a Just War?,” an open discussion hosted by the Social Justice Ministry of St. Columba’s Inverness, takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Includes a review of the Anglican Communion’s Just War principles. All perspectives welcome.
Harmony-driven Americana band Norton Money plays at 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls.
Thursday, July 30
Today is the last day to view “Roots of the Valley,” an exhibition by photographers of all ages and experience levels capturing life in the San Geronimo and Nicasio Valleys, in the Maurice Del Mue Galleries at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center.
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaks with host Serena Bian about “Tending Our Future: Spirituality, Service and the Art of Healing” from 9 to 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, presented by the New School at Commonweal. $15 suggested donation. Register at tns.commonweal.org/events/.
A “Cheese Lovers Tasting” with a farm talk and seasonal chef’s lunch takes place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company. $180 for two guests, and $85 per additional guest. Tickets at https://pointreyescheese.com/pages/tastings-at-the-farm.
A knitting circle takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. every Thursday at the Point Reyes Library. Bring your own project.
A closing reception for “Return Books: Sketchbooks and Oddities by Cedar Lorca Nordbye” takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Point Reyes Library.
Friday, July 31
A senior stroll around the San Geronimo Commons takes place from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. every Friday, meeting outside the community gym. Hosted by the San Geronimo Valley Community Center.
A coffee klatch takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at the Stinson Beach Library. Come chat with neighbors and enjoy a Parkside treat and coffee.
A Fibershed garden volunteer day with Rebecca Burgess takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Fibershed Learning Center, outside Point Reyes Station. To sign up, email Rhonda at [email protected] or call (415) 250.1699.
“From Myth into History: A Pilgrimage Through Middle-Earth,” a weekend Lord of the Rings retreat, starts at 4 p.m. and continues through Sunday at St. Columba’s Inverness. Facilitated by Father Vincent Pizzuto and Mother Teri Waldon. Information and registration at www.stcolumbasinverness.org/myth-into-history.
A weekly singalong with Anny Owen-Densmore starts at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, in Bolinas. Informal and free.
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alex Koford plays at 8 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls. $15.
Cooper Kenward & Co. featuring Skyway Man plays at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s, in Bolinas.
Saturday, August 1
The Point Reyes Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Toby’s Feed Barn, in Point Reyes Station. Featuring organic regional produce, meats, artisan foods, and crafts. Guitarist and vocalist Niko Vassallo plays live music.
The Stinson Beach Village Association meets at 10 a.m. in the chapel on the first Saturday of the month. Email Leslie at [email protected] for information.
Hot Rods & Honky Tonk plays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. Then, Parade Garden plays at 8 p.m.
An opening reception for a High Summer Art Salon takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Vladimir’s, in Inverness. Featuring 30 works by 23 local artists for sale in support of the Good Luck Fund. Organized by FAULTline Art Shows, the exhibit shows through Aug. 16.
Singer-songwriter Pamela Laws performs with guitarist Dave Sampson and Jim Mussen on samples and percussion at 7:30 p.m. at the Dance Palace. $10 to $20 tickets at the door.
The Hots play a dinner show at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $25 tickets at www.ranchonicasio.com.
My Dog Jack and Nat Lefkoff play folk and Americana at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon. $15.
Leo’s Birthday Bash with Marin Groove Union starts at 8:30 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon.
Sunday, August 2
Today is the last day to view the Bolinas Museum’s current exhibitions, “Amanda Gracia Blanco: 10,000 is 1(0,000) 0= space,” and “Judy Molyneux: Bolinas Seen” from noon to 5 p.m.
A West Marin contact improvisation jam takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every first Sunday of the month at the Dance Palace. $15 to $20 sliding-scale donations. For information, email Maica at [email protected].
A park ranger tells “Stories from the Light: Gears, Grease, Guts and Glow,” tales of the Point Reyes Lighthouse, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the bottom of the lighthouse stairs.
Tatum’s Muse plays original Americana at 3 p.m. outdoors at Smiley’s Saloon, in Bolinas. Free.
Fleetwood Macrame play for a Barbecue on the Lawn at 4 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $32 tickets at www.ranchonicasio.com.
Jenny Kerr & Her Imaginary Friends play from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. $10.