Country Fair Day is set for Sunday, September 30th
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

You are cordially invited to the 48th Annual Country Fair Day, a true community celebration in downtown San Anselmo. This popular community festival showcases our Town with a parade, children’s activities, community booths, live music, and delicious food.
 
Community Booths and Kids Entertainment ~ From 10:00 am - 3:00 pm the Avenue will be lined with community booths, United Market’s Taste Row, as well as kids activities! There will be a Bounce Zone, Rock Wall, Extreme Air Bungee, Train, and Petting Zoo!
Parade down San Anselmo Avenue ~ 11:00 am
Food ~ Enjoy yummy hotdogs and hamburgers, treats from Sugar Magnolia Food Truck, and of course we will be continuing our pie and sno cone tradition!
Music ~ There will be live music all day from 10:00am-2:30pm
Cedarsville ~ An exciting new addition to Country Fair Day this year is “Cedarsville”, situated in Imagination Park and sponsored by Cedars as a kickoff to their 100th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Cedarsville” will feature a free Ferris wheel, a free giant slide, a marching band, and a mini-town with a variety of activities including collaborative art projects, a farm stand, and so much more.
 
Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out! To submit a booth and/or parade application, please contact the Recreation Department at (415) 258- 4640 or email mogrady@townofsananselmo.org

The Town of San Anselmo is joining community-based efforts to reduce youth alcohol consumption

Raising the Bar is a program in Marin to encourage parents, organizations, and communities to create youth-focused events that do not include the use of alcohol and other addictive substances. 
 
The Raising the Bar initiative, which began as a grassroots movement here in San Anselmo through Ross Valley Healthy Community Collaborative, was created in response to local statistics and research among local youth showing that teens and young people in our community have high rates of alcohol use.
 
Data shows our community has a significant problem with alcohol use and abuse. Healthy modeling has proven to be a protective factor and helps teach kids that you don’t have to have alcohol to have fun. What we model in terms of substance use can have a big impact on our children’s health habits. 
 
The San Anselmo Parks & Recreation Commission recognized that alcohol promotion and sales at local recreational events exposes our children, teens and young people to an environment that promotes alcohol consumption. For this reason, the Commission decided to adopt a policy this year that only non-alcoholic beverages will be sold at the San Anselmo Country Fair Day. The Commission has partnered with Raising the Bar who will host one of the beverage booths and donate all the proceeds to the Town. 
 
The Raising the Bar program has been adopted by Sleepy Hollow Swim Team, West Marin Little League, Twin Cities Little League, San Anselmo Baseball Association, and Ross Valley Breakers Soccer Club, who now serve only non-alcohol beverages at team parties and events. The list is growing as more and more organizations learn about this program and want to support the young people in their community.
 
We applaud these organizations, the coaches, and parents for being in the forefront of this initiative and for creating a positive example for our kids and our community.
 
Ross Valley Healthy Community Collaborative (which is part of The Coalition Connection) is committed to addressing the crisis of underage substance use and abuse in our community through evidence-based environmental prevention strategies. 
 
For more information, please visit raisingthebarmarin.org and www.thecoalitionconnection.com.

WildCare Presents Feathers, Fur, and Scales

Tuesday, September 18, 3:30-4:30pm Council Chambers Perfect for kids in 1st grade and up

Urban wildlife rehabilitation specialists from WildCare in San Rafael will share rescue stories in a hands-on visit to increase awareness of local wildlife. Meet rescue animals and learn how you can help!

Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer!!!

Do you know an unsung hero who has devoted lots of time and energy to the Town of San Anselmo? The Town Council is calling for nominations for the Town’s Volunteer of the Year Award, honoring those who make a difference in our town.  The award is sponsored by the Friends of the San Anselmo Volunteer Effort (SAVE).
 
To nominate a special volunteer for this award, go to: http://www.townofsananselmo.org/forms.aspx?FID=101
 
The winner will be chosen by a Selection Committee.  Nominees should be current and active volunteers for the Town of San Anselmo. 
 
The Volunteer of the Year award winner will be honored at a Town Council meeting in the Fall. The deadline for submission is Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Tell Us What You Think

Parents and kids: we need your help!

Tell us what kind of children’s library program would be of most interest to you on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30pm.

Please take our survey here:
https://www.opentownhall.com/portals/280/Issue_6522

Movies in Creek Park