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2013 Events and Activities

City of San Rafael

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calendar-main March 30 - Saturday
Weekend Parks & Paths Service Project
Our first project for the season is at the new Canal Community Garden, where we'll pick up trash and prune back shrubs in surrounding areas before the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 am. Note that we'll be starting at 8:30 am.
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April 13 - Saturday
Falkirk Garden Work Party
Join the Marin Master Gardeners for a "spring cleaning" of the magnificent gardens located at the Falkirk Cultural Center. The gardens feature water-conserving, Mediterranean, habitat and succulent plantings. You'll also get a sneak preview of the historic Lathe House greenhouse which is in the final stages of restoration by dedicated volunteers. Project goes from 9 am - 1 pm. Bring gloves, weeding tools and pruners if you have them, and water. Wear work clothes, a hat, and close-toed shoes.
Info: 415-473-4204, agmbean@comcast.net .

April 20 - Saturday
Earth Day San Rafael
Save this date for Earth Day when San Rafael Clean joins with a host of agencies throughout Marin in helping to clean up and better the environment. Cleanups, invasive weed removal, and other nature activities take place at parks and open space areas throughout San Rafael. Contact us if you want to host a project.
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May 11- Saturday
Classic Car Parade
The annual parade and rockin' street party hosted by the Downtown Business Improvement District! Help put on a party with vintage cars, rock 'n' roll, good food, beverages and fun for the whole family.
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June 1 - Saturday (Note: previously scheduled date was May 25th)
Mahon Creek & Path Service Project
Our third installment of this seasonal program - Click below for specifics.
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June 22 - Saturday
Boyd Park Service Project
Our 4th installment of this seasonal program. Click below for specifics.
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June 29-30th
Italian Street Painting Festival
Want to help people enjoy a weekend of artistry? Help make this exciting festival held in the heart of San Rafael a success by volunteering! Volunteers are needed June 26 - July 1. Commemorative t-shirts provided to all volunteers, and lunch provided to those working 5 plus hours on June 29th & 30th. This event is sponsored by Italian Street Painting Marin. Check out their website to learn more about the festival and opportunities to volunteer.
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August 24 - Saturday
Terra Linda alleyways & Del Ganado Median Service Project
Our 5th installment of this seasonal program. Click below for specifics.
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September 21 - Saturday
Coastal Cleanup Day
The largest annual cleanup day in the country. Locations TBA but all over San Rafael. Contact us if you want to host a project.
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October 26 - Saturday
Make a Difference Day
Our annual participation in this national day of service. Usually geared toward the environment in some way. TBA.
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For these and all volunteer opportunities, please fill out our special event application form and we'll contact you to get involved!