The Rafael rolls out the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards®

Need a few hours to unwind? De-frazzle your nerves? Nature and art can be a soothing balm for these trying times. Botanical artist Nina Antze will be drawing and painting spring flowers in colored pencil and watercolor pencil, and she invites you to join her at Red Barn in Pt. Reyes Station this Saturday from 10am-2pm.

And when you’re ready to reemerge, THREE fundraising/benefit events await you, promising to fill your cup even more.

Enjoy!

Kim Neumann

PS – NEW Guide! The first of many to come:

GUIDES

Run, Bike, Swim – Calendar of events 2026

Double Dipsea, sharkfest swims, dirt fondos, and groups to train with. Fun runs, too!

www.thisismarin.com/p/run-bike-swim

5 FUN THINGS TO DO IN MARIN

1. Date Night: Awards Night at The Rafael – San Rafael

Three reasons to go: 1. Free glass of bubbly + small popcorn (under 21, you get a soda) 2. All proceeds benefit CAFILM Education 3. VIP treatment (red carpet, photo ops, aforementioned bubbly) on Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. Casual attire welcome, but why not glam it up? 👠

98th Academy Awards® Live Simulcast – 3/15

Doors open 2:30 • Red carpet 3:00 • Show starts 4:00 Join us for a casual, come-as-you-are evening celebrating the 98th Academy Awards®. Trivia, predict-the-winner contest, raffle, red carpet, photo ops and Hollywood’s biggest night on our big screen! Which of your MVFF48 favorites will take home the Oscar®?

rafaelfilm.cafilm.org/awards-night-2026

2. St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser at The Log Cabin – San Anselmo

Dinner and a show––make it TWO shows, with proceeds supporting Veterans and young delegates in the Boys and Girls State program. Featuring the Brosnan School of Dance Irish Dancers and The Shots String Band.

American Legion St Patrick's Day Celebration and Fundraiser – 3/14

Join us at the Log Cabin 4:30pm-11:30pm for the American Legion St Patrick's Day Celebration and Fundraiser! During the entertainment the American Legion Members joined by the American Legion Auxiliaries will be serving a Corned Beef and Cabbage meal for everyone to enjoy.

americanlegionlogcabin.com/saint-patricks-day-fundraiser

3. Lucky Run – Novato

Run & raise funds for Novato High School Safe & Sober Grad Night.

Novato Lucky Run – 3/15

5k Run/Walk, 10k Run, on the beautiful Hamilton Bay Trail. Enjoy birdwatching (egrets, avocets, sandpipers), wetlands, and views of San Pablo Bay.

runsignup.com/Race/CA/Novato/TheLuckyRunNovato

4. Drawing and Painting Spring Flowers in Colored Pencil and Watercolor Pencil – Pt. Reyes Station

Join botanical artist Nina Antze on Saturday 10am - 2pm, and sketch those worries away.

Drawing and Painting Spring Flowers in Colored Pencil and Watercolor Pencil – 3/14

Join us to draw, paint, or sketch the flowers of spring...daffodils, tulips, fruit tree blossoms - any flowers that inspire you this season!

www.eventbrite.com/e/drawing-and-painting-spring-flowers-in-colored-pencil-and-watercolor-pencil-tickets-1982544539085

5. Get a Tattoo – Fairfax

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Thanks for reading,
Kim

Kim Neumann, Publisher