Community Center Guide 2017
Contents Welcome
Chapter 4: Our History from the Beginning
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Valley Coast Miwok History
A Unique Community
History of the San Geronimo Valley 1844–2017
Preface
Nicasio History
A Treasure Trove
Trains—the Lifeline of the Valley 1874–1933 Lagunitas School District: A Brief History Our Community’s Faith Organizations Homegrown Hero—Gary Giacomini Samual P. Taylor Park: More Than You Ever Knew
A Note Regarding Photographs
Introduction
Part I: As We Are Today Chapter 1: The San Geronimo Valley Community Center 8 Programs of the SGV Community Center 9 Calendar of Celebrations 13 Honorees of the SGVCC Gala Benefit 14 Center Permanent Art Collection 17 Maurice Del Mué Mural 20
Profile: David Wilson Profile: Steve Kinsey
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102 San Geronimo Valley Music History: 1966–Present 104 The Red House, Forest Knolls 108 Profile: Peter Lind 109 Protests in the Valley 110 Profile: Phil Arnot 114 Valley in the 1940s & 1950s: Grace Dickson Tolson’s Memories of the Valley 116 Idyllic Childhood Years 118 The Swimming Pool at Forest Farm Summer Camp 122 Forest Knolls Doggie Olympics 126 Profile: Ronald Peter Marden 127 Valley Scenes 130 Part III: Guide to Resources Chapter 5: Resources for the Community 132 Property Owners’ Guide to Working with the County 133 Septic Systems: Proper Care and Concerns 135 Living with Propane 136 Planning for Emergencies in the San Geronimo Valley 138 MMWD’s Legacy and Future: Conservation and Efficiency 140 VERG—San Geronimo Valley Emergency Readiness Group 141 Wildfire Preparedness in the San Geronimo Valley 142 Medical Emergencies 144 Mental Health/Mental Illness 145 Lyme Disease 146 Wood Smoke, Public Health and Woodstove Replacement Rebates 147 Chapter 6: Guide to Our Natural Environment 148 San Geronimo Valley Open Space Preserves 149 Willis Evans Canyon 151 Map of Valley Open Space 152 Living with Wildlife Neighbors 154 Pets in the Valley 156 Fun Facts 157 Directory of Advertisers 160 Por Nuestros Lectores en Español 171
An Epic Tale . . . The Journey to the San Geronimo Valley Community Gym and Loft Teen Center
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The Valley Games
Deb Hubsmith: A Ball of Energy
Chapter 2: Community Organizations and Services
San Geronimo Valley Organizations
Nicasio Organizations
Volunteering in the Community
Edie Robinson Awards
Annual Events in the Valley & Nicasio
Valley Map
San Geronimo Valley and Nicasio Post Offices
KWMR
Emergency Notification System
Community Email List About Lagunitas School
Marietta Larsen Memorial Nature Preserve
Lagunitas School Map
Valley Population and Housing
Sports in the Valley What’s in a Game? Profile: Ramon Ramirez
Part II: Looking Back: Histories, Stories and Profiles Chapter 3: How We Became “The Heart of the Valley” History of the SGV Community Center Interview with Founder Jean Berensmeier
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About the Resource Guides Kate Wolf: Looking Back at You
Do You Remember?
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50 th Anniversary
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