Eat Drink and Raise Money – Save our Theater! Tuesday June 18, 2013You are invited to a very tasting FUNdraising Dinner at Red Boy Pizza. Either Novato Red Boy. For more information. The historic downtown Novato Theater has been closed for 20 years.  With continued community support, it will be rebuilt as a community cultural center where live music, performing

The Novato City Council kindly requests that Grant Avenue Business Owners sweep the sidewalk in front of their store fronts on July 2nd.  The City sweeper will come by on July 3rd and sweep to the curb. The City Council would like to have our Downtown shine for the expected 12,000 visitors for the 4th of July

The new Novato 4th of July website is now available.  You can sign up  your Parade Entry or Support the Parade by being a sponsor.  Sponsors receive early recognition on the Parade website. The new website was design and development donated by Solvatech Website Design and Sara Blackwell

Fresh Fish will be available from Ocean Fresh Fish, a company out of Half Moon Bay, weekly to our Tuesday Night Farmer’s Market – 4pm-7pm, Grant Avenue, Downtown Novato. Come and see what is fresh this week! There are also raspberries and blackberries. Great for your breakfast granola or topping for ice cream for

San Rafael trades right-hander Downs to Lancaster Barnstormers SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — The San Rafael Pacifics have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher A.J. Gallardo. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Brodie Downs has been traded to the Atlantic League’s Lancaster Barnstormers (Penn.), for future considerations. “While we’re really saddened to

Future Prospects Baseball To Partner with Pacifics SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — A unique partnership deal between the San Rafael Pacifics minor league baseball team and Future Prospects Instructional Baseball was announced today. The Pacifics will feature Future Prospects Director and Marin Athletic Foundation Hall of Famer, Charles Scott, as

Standup Comedy is back at Trek Wine in Novato on Thursday, June 20th, at 8:00 PM. This great show will feature Headliner: Johnny Steele (Former winner of the San Francisco International Comedy Competition), along with Special Guest: Brendan Lynch. General Admission – $20 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event

The DNBA marketing committee invites DNBA business owners to participate in the creation of the new DNBA commercial. 12-24 businesses in the following categories (clothing, jewelry, Flowers, Toys, Candy, Food, Drink, Spa services, Hair salon, Sporting goods, dance or martial arts studio, Financial services) are invited to

OAKLAND, Calif. — The San Rafael Pacifics tuned up for the team’s Opening Night at Albert Park with a 5-0 victory over the East Bay Lumberjacks on Sunday night. Starter Christian Scholl gave San Rafael another strong pitching performance in the team’s first shutout of the season. The righty scattered three hits over

OAKLAND, Calif. — There were many contributors in Friday night’s 18-2 victory over the East Bay Lumberjacks but San Rafael Pacifics (4-3) third baseman Kyle Dhanani and starting pitcher Tyler Pearson’s performances were worth taking notice of. Dhanani set the tone early when he mashed a 1-1 pitch to left field with two outs in

In attendance: Randy Stemmer, Tom Atkin, Heather Elliott, Barbi Whitbeck, Susan Fisher Website Update: New visits to the site and total visits to the site are up significantly this week there were 377 new visits this last week. 1200 new visits for the last month and 1584 total visits. Still 30% mobile. Solvatech has

Kunde Wine Dinner at Muscio’s June 6th , 2013 6:00pm Reception, 6:30pm Dinner $55++ Per Person Advanced Reservations Required

Tips for a Great Festival Weekend! For a fun and easy time at Novato’s Festival, we offer these simple tips: The Festival opens at 10 am both days. Come early for the best parking (outside the venue – just follow the signs). Disabled parking is available. The Festival

June 8 10am-6pm June 9th 10am-6:00pm Mark your Calendar and make sure to come downtown to the 30th Annual Novato Festival. Art, Wine and Music abound in charming Downtown Novato. TO RSVP or Visit the Facebook Page Wineries Participating: Jacella, Trek Wine♦Cline Cellars♦Jacuzzi Family Winery♦Cabernet Corp. ♦Robert Mondavi ♦

Attending: Tom Atkin, Heather Elliott, Susan Fisher, Darren Pomponio, Randy Stemmer, Barbi Whitbeck Advertising: The Pacifics start their season and DNBA is co-marketing with the Pacifics, we will be including the Pacifics in posts and calendars generating more visits to the site, and they will be marketing the DNBA at their events.Scope ad ran

Novato Art/Wine Festival Volunteer NCOC invites you to join forces as a Volunteer Partner of the June 8 & 9, 2013 Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music. Volunteers like you are crucial to the success of this event – Marin’s longest running, most popular FREE event. As much as booth and corporate

Finnegan’s offers “something to do” every night. They make an effort to offer events after the dining hour, but not too late. Food is served  late each night so they can accommodate both the early diners and those looking to enjoy music, dancing, karaoke or a late night meal. Check out Finnegan’s upcoming Events. Finnegan’s Daily

Downtown Novato Business Association General Meeting: The Downtown Novato Business Association (DNBA) invites the general membership and public to join the Monthly General Membership Meeting. All welcome. Come discuss BID Beautification Sponsored by Connie Medeiros – Distinct Advantage Realty Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 5:30pm Location: Druid’s Hall

New and Delicious This Week at the Novato Farmer’s Market: G&S Corn are coming with their sweet delicious corn!  Yes it’s time for the corn to come to market Julie’s Roasted Corn and Potatoes:  Roasted to eat at the market or take home. The fruit is amazing, apricots and nectarines are in

In attendance:  Randy Stemmer, Tom Atkin, Darren Pomponio, Susan Fisher Website Update:  visits remain steady at over 300 visits, 250 + new visits per week, and over 1300 per month.  Solvatech changed the home page to include 20 posts giving more real estate to old posts.  Solvatech will draft mail chimp announcements and send