Youth Commissioner Applications due March 31, 2023

Deadline to Apply is: March 31, 2023

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Fire Science and Fire Career - youth workshops

A Workshop For Teens

Children Egg Hunts

Egg Hunts for ages 7 & under, and 8-12 years are happening at Memorial Park on in April......hop on over!

Elders' Garden Event: Marin Master Gardeners Basic Pruning Workshop

Come and learn about the basics of pruning ornamental small trees and shrubs including: why we prune, the must-have tools, and the 3 basic cuts which are used.

The workshop will start with a talk, followed by a demonstration.  Participants will th...

"Stroll Through San Anselmo’s History"

The Historical Commission is excited to again sponsor its popular free walking tour through downtown. Travel back in time with Dick Miner and other members of the commission to learn about San Anselmo’s historic Hub, the role the railroad played in the de...

Recreation Summer Catalog Registration is Open!

Interested in carpentry? Or theater? Or sports? We have just what you need!

Spaces will fill up fast so be sure to go to: www.sananselmorecreation.org 

If you have any questions, please e-mail: recreation@townofsananselmo.org

or call 415-258-4640.

Town Seeking Community Applicants for Boards, Committees and Commissions

There are open seats on the Town's community volunteer Boards, Committees and Commissions. You can find more details here:

Boards/Committees/Commissions Information

San Anselmo's Boards,Committees and Commissions provide ...

Please Support the Hanging Flower Baskets in Downtown San Anselmo

This will be our 5th year of enhancing the Avenue with beautiful hanging flower baskets from May - October.

The flower basket program is a volunteer effort and relies on donations from the Town, the merchants and the community. Each year these baskets draw...

Ember Stomp - Marin Wildfire Prevention Festival: Call for Artists

Fire Safe Marin and Marin Center Cultural Services invite artists to submit works of art exploring what it means to adapt to wildfire. Juried selected works will be exhibited at Ember Stomp, an annual Wildfire Prevention Festival at the Civic Center Fairg...

Housing Element News:

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has acknowledged the Town's submittal of the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. It was sent to the HCD on January 26, 2023.  

For more information about the Housing Element and the...

Library: Adult Virtual Reading Challenge

March 6 -- April 30, 2023

Spring into reading with the San Anselmo Public Library! Log your reading on Beanstack and attend library programs throughout the challenge to earn a new set of colorful badges. Sign up on Beanstack and start reading today: https:...

Town Books: Spring 1/2 Price Sale!

CELEBRATE SPRING! Shop our store-wide sale!You’ll have eight days to relax and browse our 4,000 gently-used books in a wide range of categories, CDs, DVDs, Audio books, and some rare and special books, too. Give yourself a spring treat, tell a teacher, or...

Imagination Park News:

The lawn area at Imagination Park, in the heart of downtown, is closed February 15 - April 16 for reseeding and restoration work.  Note: the closure date was extended due to all of the rain and cloudy cool weather. We appreciate your cooperation ...

CLIMATE ACTION NEWS

At the March 28, 2023 Town Council meeting, staff will present the first reading of a food ware ordinance modeled after the County’s foodware ordinance that was adopted last year. If adopted by the Town Council, the ordinance would replace the Town’s exis...

Free Hot Water Heater Assessment & Other Ways to Reduce Household Emissions

Heat pump water heaters are a climate-friendly alternative to gas water heaters. But most gas water heaters are replaced when they fail, with another gas one, locking in years of greenhouse gas emissions. Getting a free assessment is a great first step to...

Landscape Equipment Ordinance and Leaf Blower Rebate Program

San Anselmo passed an ordinance that will prohibit the use of gas-powered landscape equipment as of June 1, 2023 for residents, and January 1, 2024 for commercial landscapers. Further details about the ordinance and upcoming launch of the landscape equipm...

Get Prepared March Wildfire Prevention

It may be raining, but regardless of the winter storms, California always has dry summers and wildfire burns in dry periods.

It’s time to prepare for wildfire season. Here are 3 ways to ready your yard:

1. Clean up any combustible materials within 5 ft of your...

Marin Master Gardener Tips Plan Your Fire-smart Landscape March 2023

• Remove invasive plants such as ivy, broom, and pampas grass that spread quickly, cause harm to the environment, add considerable fuel for fire and use precious water. 
• Unfortunately, excessive clearing can create a vulnerable entry point for the p...

E-bike Use in Memorial Park

E-bike Use in Memorial Park

The Town has received numerous complaints from community members using Memorial Park for recreational activities who have felt unsafe and witnessed reckless behavior by large groups of teenagers and pre-teenagers on electric bik...

Youth Commissioner Applications due March 31, 2023

Youth Commissioner Seats for San Anselmo Boards, Committees and Commissions

A great civic opportunity for San Anselmo High School students to serve as a voting member on a wide variety of Town committees.  Youth Commissioner terms last one full ye...

Imagination Park - Lawn Restoration

Imagination Park News:Lawn Restoration

The lawn area in Imagination Park in the heart of downtown will be closed February 15 - April 16 for reseeding and restoration work.  Note: the closure timing has been extended due to the rain and cloudy, coo...