Weekend Planner for April 22-24

Friday:

Join the Marin County Bicycle Coalition on Earth Day, Friday, for a bike ride to celebrate the late Supervisor Charles McGlashan's life of accomplishments. Charles was a heroic environmentalist and an avid bicyclist. His profile picture on Facebook even pictured him on bike wearing the MCBC's jersey! We'll meet on Friday at 4 p.m., on the lawn in front of the post office on North San Pedro Road near the Civic Center and head south on bicycle Route 5, making stops along the way to talk about Charles' work on SMART, the Cal Park Tunnel, the Pilot Program and the Alto Tunnel. The ride will end at Wilderness Travel Bike's Mill Valley office at 475 Miller Avenue for refreshments and reflections. Please wear helmets for the ride.

If you go: For additional details about the estimated times that we will arrive at various locations along the way click here.

Saturday:

You are invited to join us for a night of fun and  games to benefit our student athletes at ! Your donation of $40.00 entitles you to a delicious Italian dinner served by and an evening of casino style gaming. Cash in your chips for chances to win fabulous raffle prizes. Lagunitas Brewing Company, beer, wine and cosmopolitans will be available for purchase. The silent auction includes gift baskets and prizes donated by Mustang athletic teams and local businesses. This event is for adults only, no one under the age of 21 will be admitted. Recommended attire for this event  is "smart casual.” Purchase your tickets early here.

If you go: Casino Night takes place at the Margaret Todd Center, 1560 Hill Rd. in Novato. The fun goes on from 7-11 p.m.

Saturday:

The City of Novato's 6th Annual multicultural festival, Novato Celebrates! 2011 - a celebration of diversity and acceptance.  Cultural food, performers and interactive booths.  Chinese lion dancers, karate demonstration, Middle Eastern belly dancers, Japanese Taiko drummers, Native American music, and much more!  Admission is free with food for sale.  A great outdoor event for all ages!

If you go: The festival takes place in Miwok Park, 2200 Novato Blvd., from noon-5 p.m.

There's More!

Do you have a weekend event we didn’t list? Go ahead and add it in the comments to let everyone know other great stuff going on in the community.  Is your event not in our calendar? You can add your own events; it’s quick, easy and free by clicking here.