Session on Drake Boulevard History Rescheduled for August 17

Online video-conference to address widespread interest in renaming Marin road

A public online learning session about Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, one of Marin’s primary thoroughfares, has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, August 17. The planned August 5 session was postponed because of scheduling conflicts with several other video-conferences pertaining to similar civil rights topics.

The educational video-conference was prompted by a grassroots effort to have Sir Francis Drake Boulevard renamed because of its namesake’s documented history as a 16th century slave trader. The Marin County Free Library, which is hosting the session, has just created a history resource webpage on the subject.

The session will be moderated by Chantel Walker, the library’s assistant director. The session will start at 6 p.m. and will be closed captioned, offer Spanish interpretation and ASL/CDI interpretation (available via Zoom webinar ID: 924 8372 9278; Password: 798119). Viewers may watch the webcast live on the County’s main Facebook page and the Community Media Center of Marin’s Education Channel. Comcast TV subscribers may watch on Channel 30 or AT&T 99. Video of the session will later be placed on the library’s website.

The August 17 learning session will feature current and historic perspectives from:
• Tribal Vice Chair Lorelle Ross, Cultural Resources Specialist Matthew Johnson, and Tribal Heritage Preservation Officer Buffy McQuillen, all of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo);
• Dr. Jordan Lieser, Dominican University of California history professor, and;
• Author and Historian Dewey Livingston, who has spent 35 years researching and telling stories of Marin’s past.

After the presentations, the panelists will answer questions. Email questions by 5 p.m. August 16 or use the Q&A feature during the Zoom session August 17.

Marin Business Forum for YOUTH Childcare and Recreation Sector 

 
The County, Chambers and local jurisdictions wish to invite you to a 45-60-minute ZOOM meeting on August 12th at 4:00 PM to provide an update on latest data on COVID19 in Marin County. The meeting will begin with a 15-minute overview provided by Dr. Lisa Santora, Deputy Public Health Officer. This presentation will be followed by short discussion on TESTING lead by Pubic Health Staff Dr. Celia Golden and Sandra Rosenblum (where to get tested, what happens when the test is positive, follow-up testing for other employees etc.).
 
Following the presentations there will be time for questions with Public Health Staff and with Max Korten, Director of Marin Recovers. Please join us as we all work together to provide safe environments for all staff and customers.
 
These zoom meetings will be recorded and posted on Marin Recovers for those unable to attend on Wednesday afternoon.
 
The public can join this ZOOM Meeting August 12th at 4:00 PM using the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86753205621
 
Or by Phone at:  +1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 867 5320 5621

Family Yoga Series with Shannon Kozubik

First Four Sundays in August at 9:30am on Zoom: 
August 2, August 9, August 16, and August 23
The San Anselmo Public Library is excited to partner with Pomegranate to offer Family Yoga in August! Join us for some or all sessions. Children and their parents will develop balance, coordination, focus, and will release stress, gain confidence, and learn to express themselves. Classes include fun yoga poses, breathing exercises, music and movement, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness exercises.  
Email jwaskey@townofsananselmo.org for the Zoom link!

Rita's Quilt

Monday, August 10 at 6:30pm on Zoom
When craftivist Shannon Downey stumbled upon an unfinished quilt at an estate sale in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, she knew she had to finish it in honor of the original artist who had passed on. Shannon also knew that she could not do it alone. Hear the incredible story of what happened when 150 artists from across the country worked together to finish #RitasQuilt. 
Email sleyland@townofsananselmo.org to register and get the Zoom link. 

Recreation Competition for San Anselmo Mask Poster!!

Age-Friendly San Anselmo invites all residents under age 18 to participate in an art competition creating a poster that encourages residents and town visitors to wear masks.


Submissions need to be: 

• on paper sized 8 1/2 by 11
• can use painting, drawing, coloring, or any other media
• can use photographs, words, or both
• have first initial, last name, and age on the front of poster
• have full name, school, if applicable, and grade and contact phone number on the back (will be covered in display)
• deliver or mail to the San Anselmo Recreation Department (1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite 14) and placed into one of the boxes designated for submissions

Competition runs from Saturday July 25 thru Monday September 7.
Winning posters will be creative and relay compelling information through the design. 
4 Winners will be chosen (Categories: preschool, elementary, middle and high school)
All winners will be displayed on the “mask trees” in downtown San Anselmo
Questions?  Email: saraagefriendlysa@gmail.com