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Spin for Kids: Why I Wrote a Picture Book About Public Relations

PR professional Curtis Sparrer struggled to explain his career to his niece. So, he wrote a picture book about it.

Curtis Sparrer with niece Sloan holding covers of Game Face
by Curtis Sparrer | Partnership
April 4, 2025

Volunteer, Donate to Further Fuel Life-Changing Advocacy for Marin Foster Children

Marin CASA provides consistent, caring support for local children who have experience trauma.

by Marin Casa | Partnerhship
August 1, 2022
Adopt a Family

Adopt A Family Annual Valentine’s Luncheon Raises Funds for Marin’s In-Need Families

Attendees dined and shopped to benefit the organization, raising over $40,000 in total.

by Donna Berry Glass
March 11, 2022
north bay childrens center

A Night in Tuscany Benefit Enables North Bay Children’s Center to Support Vulnerable Children in Marin and Sonoma

More than $420,000 was raised to support NBCC’s school-readiness programs, nutrition education and tuition subsidies.

by Donna Berry Glass
December 3, 2021

Expert Tips to Help Parents Raise Emotionally and Socially Healthy Children — and Make the Most of Their Education

Useful tools for parents and teachers on how you can best help your child flourish

child education
by Amanda Marrazzo
October 19, 2021
Make a wish ama, liam, betsy event 2021

Make-A-Wish Foundation Raises $440,000 to Grant Wishes to Critically Ill Children

The Hope & Harmony Virtual Event spotlights three kids granted musical-themed wishes.

by Donna Berry Glass
June 9, 2021
George Mark Children's House

George Mark Children's House Brings Rays of Sunshine to Children With Life-Limiting Illnesses — Support Their Work and Your Donation Will Be Doubled

Support Hummingbird Hill at George Mark Children’s House.

by George Mark Children’s House | Partner
April 20, 2021

Children with Life-Limiting Illnesses Experience Joy at George Mark Children's House

Mom, there’s a camel in the house! George Mark Children’s House brings camels, miniature horses, and exotic creatures from the local zoo visit sick children.

by George Mark Children's House | Sponsored
November 1, 2020

Healing the Children: Bringing Care to Pediatric Patients Abroad

Evan R Ransom M.D. is on the board of advisors for Healing the Children Northern California, giving specialty care to children in other countries.

by Marin Magazine Site Staff
December 3, 2018

New Child-Centered Care at Marin General Hospital

An innovative program makes time in the hospital less scary for kids.

Marin General pediatrics
by Carrie Kirby
January 20, 2017
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We went to the ribbon cutting for the North Bay Ch We went to the ribbon cutting for the North Bay Children Center’s new multimillion dollar campus in Novato and got a glimpse into everything it has to offer. 

Serving infants to preschoolers, this 20,000 square foot campus comes equipped with many classrooms and a large outdoor space with plenty of unique enrichment areas. 

Fun facts💡

🌱 Most of the outdoor structures were made with reclaimed materials

📝 There’s an on-site Learning Lab for child development professionals 

🪏 The curriculum features an outdoor classroom and a demonstration kitchen 

Stay tuned for more to come at marinmagazine.com

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Your English teacher and your gym teacher are gett Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married. And their kid just got into AP Calc. 

Marin’s Private School Guide has all the schools where well-rounded futures are made. Let your kids play ball and know Aristotle 🏀📚 

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What makes Orangetheory Greenbrae the Best of the What makes Orangetheory Greenbrae the Best of the County? 🧡

Discover what makes Orangetheory the world's best 1-hour workout. 

Orangetheory Fitness is a full-body group workout that blends strength, cardio and coaching to help you burn fat and build muscle - fast. Most members see and feel results in just a few weeks. 

Try it risk-free for 30 days, or your money back. Reference this video and get 2 free OTF Greenbrae classes (must be a local Marin resident and not a current OTF member/packholder to qualify). Call or text us at 415-481-0876 to claim your 2 free classes.

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According to Kathryn Soter of Good Future Design A According to Kathryn Soter of Good Future Design Alliance (@thegfda), summer is the peak season for homeowners to purge or remodel, creating a high demand for donations, salvage and sourcing reclaimed materials. 

Here is her list of salvage hubs in the Bay Area that support circular building and design. 

Building Resources, @building_resources
📍San Francisco
A nonprofit reuse center offering salvaged lumber, tile, sinks, windows and more for DIY projects.

The Reuse People, @thereusepeopleofamerica 
📍Oakland
Accepts donations and salvages deconstruction materials; also offers consulting and tax-deductible receipts.

Harvest EcoSalvage, @harvestecosalvage 
📍Marin
Eco-Salvage company focused on landfill diversion through full-service reuse operations.

Remoov, @remoovit
📍San Francisco
Clears out unwanted items and redistributes usable materials to donation centers, consignment or recycling.

Make It Home, @makeithomebayarea
📍Marin
Turns gently used furniture into complete home setups for individuals and families transitioning out of crisis.

Next Highest Good, @nexthighestgood 
📍San Francisco
Professional organizers specializing in zero waste through partnerships with dozens of donation, upcycling and recycling organizations to make sure nearly all the items you no longer need go to their next highest good.

📷 Building Resources, San Francisco

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Over 70 years of compassion, support, and connecti Over 70 years of compassion, support, and connection 💕

Lifehouse has stood beside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for generations, helping the most vulnerable in our community have the opportunity to live fuller, more independent lives.

We're happy to shine a light on all the important work that you do!

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Next up on our Best of the County Businesses Spotl Next up on our Best of the County Businesses Spotlights: Dynamic Energy Crystals 💎 ✨

"Thank you again to everyone who voted for us in the Best of the County! We’re so honored to be included and deeply grateful for our amazing clients and community. Come by and visit us at our beautiful gallery in Sausalito, we’d love to see you!" – Luz Elena Castro

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Founded in 2020 by Tam High grads, Kirsi Harris an Founded in 2020 by Tam High grads, Kirsi Harris and Kate Rosegard (now a rising third-year college student), KK Swaps has repurposed and donated over 100,000 articles of clothing and have partnered with organizations, including @athleta, @marinfostercare, Mill Valley Community Center (@millvalleyrecreation), @trashie and @bluejeansgogreen. Harris and Rosegar accept used clothing donations and personally sort, advertise, merchandise and sell. This dynamic duo is not only committed to being part of the solution by promoting conscious consumption and empowering the next generation to make sustainable choices, they also aim to empower young women to start their own businesses. The next sale is scheduled for September — find them on Instagram for the deets @kkswaps. 

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