Plans this November? Here are some of the most fun and fabulous local galas, fundraisers, celebrations and other events happening in Marin County and around the Bay Area this month.
Nov 2, 2024 Gratitude Gala benefitting the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium
World renowned physicians from the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) will join patient families, biotech leaders and other supporters for the PNOC Gratitude Gala. The goal: raise funds to accelerate treatments for pediatric brain cancer, including clinical trials providing hope and access to novel treatments. Photos by Ronny Knight.
Nov 28, 2024 Marin Turkey Trot
Run off your turkey dinner in advance on Thanksgiving Day at the Marin Turkey Trot, which winds along Novato’s Ignacio Blvd before finishing at College of Marin’s Indian Valley campus. Race proceeds benefit School Fuel, Novato’s education foundation.
Date TBD Lifehouse Annual Awards Dinner
Hundreds are expected to fill the banquet hall at the Embassy Suites to recognize the outstanding contributions of businesses and individuals standing behind Lifehouse, a dynamic organization serving adults with developmental disabilities for nearly 70 years. Photos by Richard Wheeler.
Date TBD Gather for the Planet
The Agricultural Institute of Marin again hosts its Gather for the Planet fundraiser to enhance regional food systems. Guests can expect a farm-forward tasting menu based on recipes curated by several Bay Area notable chefs. Through its nine Bay Area farmers markets and other community programs, the nonprofit has supported more than 350 farmers and locally produced food for over 40 years. Photos by Bradley Cox, Giant Eye Photography.
Date TBD Gift of Vision
Save Sight Now — a Marin nonprofit focused on finding a treatment or cure hosts an annual gala to raise funds for medical research to combat the impact of Usher syndrome type 1B, which has affected hundreds of children all over the world.
Date TBD Glide Annual Holiday Jam
This annual benefit concert provides funding for Glide’s myriad programs.
Date TBD Side by Side’s Reach for the Stars Gala
Side by Side’s Reach for the Stars Gala turns up the giving for the Bay Area’s young people, raising funds for its behavioral and mental health programs. Photos by Drew Altizer Photography.
Date TBD Tiburon Gives Back to SF-Marin Food Bank
In November, the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce embarks on its Tiburon Gives Back program to support the SF-Marin Food Bank. Expect a festive launch party and many area businesses promoting give-back incentives and donations.
Give Back When You Go Out: Volunteer
Looking for more ways to give back to our community by volunteering your time? Here’s a list of Marin County nonprofits supporting a variety of causes — ranging from helping our most vulnerable residents to keeping our environment healthy — where your assistance can really make a difference.
