Community News


Information, events, and news provided in our newsletter's "Community News" is offered as service to our community, and are not sponsored by the Kentfield School District. Placement does not represent an endorsement.


Attention Washington D.C./Williamsburg Parent Meeting

A DC/ Williamsburg Trip 2024 Parent Meeting will be held in the MP room at Kent on Thursday, April 27 from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. We will talk about the potential itinerary, and logistics of the trip and field your questions. Registration materials will be available to all!

Have questions about your child’s learning, development, or behavior?

Help Me Grow Marin connects parents, caregivers, and providers with information and resources about early childhood development.

Families can learn about community resources and tools to support your child’s development or family's needs. Whether it be assessing your child’s development, helping to apply for health insurance, or helping with finding a food bank, parenting class, information on child development, or low-cost medical clinic, we are here to help!

CAMP GALILEO is GIVING BACK! Save $50!

Kent Middle School is hosting Camp Galileo this summer!

Sign up your Bacich or Kent student using code BACICH50 or KENT50 and get $50 off your cart.

New camp families who sign up by March 31 will also earn $100 for BACICH or KENT. Come to Camp Galileo this summer for creative STEAM projects and awesome camp fun.

Just register at galileo-camps.com/ and use CODE: BACICH50 or KENT50.

Nike Field Hockey Camp of Marin Registration Open

Take your game to the next level at our summer 2023 field hockey camp at Tamalpais High School! Campers of all abilities will have the opportunity to learn and refine their skills in all aspects of the game (stick work, technical & tactical training, offensive & defensive skills, teamwork skills and sportsmanship, and positioning work) under elite instruction. Come on out and increase your love of the game and prepare for the upcoming season!

  • July 24-27
  • Open to all skill levels and genders, age 10 and up
  • All attendees receive a Nike Field Hockey Camps package (reversible jersey, ball, and more)
  • Elite coaching staff
  • Partner Camp of USA Field Hockey; sanctioned to make referrals to USAFH Nexus program
  • Visit our website for more info: www.ussportscamps.com/fieldhockey/nike/marin-nike-field-hockey-camp

Larkspur Recreation Summer Camps Registration Open

Larkspur Recreation offers engaging camps for children, teenagers, and young adults. This is the place to explore fun activities and make new friends this Summer! These camps are designed for kids of all abilities. The goal is to have tons of fun, learn a variety of skills, and gain confidence.

Registration is now open so don't miss your chance to join in on the fun!⁠

Camps will begin the week of June 12.

Summer 2023 Camps include the following:

Film Screening & Community Discussion

Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m.

Film screening of Our America: Lowballed at the Tam High Student Center with a community discussion following the film with Paul Austin & Tenisha Tate-Austin who are not only the subjects of the movie but a Tam High family as well. This event is for parents & students!

Our America: Lowballed is a documentary that exposes racial bias in the home appraisal process. This film covers the topic of a modern form of real estate redlining through undervaluing homes owned by people of color and the impact that has on their finances and lives.

RSVP: LowballedatTamStudentCenter.eventbrite.com

Open Mic Night: March 31

Friday, March 31, 2023, 5 p.m., Cup O'Karma

Students in the Marin Organizing for Racial Equity, a youth-based group dedicated to upholding equity in Marin are organizing an open mic night on March 31 at Cup O'Karma in San Rafael.

This is an opportunity for young people throughout the county to share music and poetry, and have a safe space for expression.

Free Family Dance

How Do You Dance? Free Family Dance with Luna Dance Institute

Families and their young children join Luna Dance virtually for some fun and joyful movement activities.

  • Saturdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. on April 22, May 6, and June 3
  • Spanish translation available
  • Registration Link: forms.gle/yB73bG2ywRgsLFA59. A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event.

¿Cómo bailas? Baile Familiar Gratis con Luna Dance Institute

Las familias y sus niños pequeños se unen virtualmente a Luna Dance para disfrutar de algunas actividades de movimiento divertidas y alegres.

  • Sábados, 9:30-10:15 a.m. el 22 de abril, 6 de mayo y 3 de junio
  • Traducción al español disponible
  • Enlace de registro: forms.gle/yB73bG2ywRgsLFA59. Enlace de zoom enviado por correo electrónico antes del evento.

Larkspur Library Touch Trucks Event

Sunday, May 7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Redwood High School East Parking Lot

View flyer to learn more.

Opportunities

Homework Helpers: Multi-subject support for grades 3-10.

Drop in for FREE help from local high school students! Every Saturday at the Corte Madera Library from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Please visit this link to sign up for when and what you need help with!

Here’s the link to sign up.

Homework Helpers: Multi-temas de support para grados 3-10.

¡Entra para recibir ayuda GRATIS de estudiantes secundarios locales! Cada Sábado en la biblioteca Corte Madera de 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Por favor visita este enlace para registrarse paracuando y para qué necesita ayuda.


Weekly Crafternoons and a once-monthly Lego Club: Thursdays 3:30 p.m. for ages 5-12.

Crisis Text Support Line

Marin County is offering our youth another means of confidential mental health support through a crisis text line that is available 24/7.

Text MARIN to 741741 for Support that Cares.

Marin Health Hubs

Health hubs, provides free and bilingual services such as food distribution, nutrition education, health screenings, and information about community organizations. Everyone is welcome to attend the health hubs food pantry and to help us run it!

Parent & Youth.Helpline

This free helpline provides free trauma-informed, evidenced-based emotional support to parents, children and youth in any language via calls, text, live chat, and email.

  • Available 7 days a week from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Parents can join a Weekly Online Support Group through the website: caparentyouthhelpline.org.
  • Helpline #: 855-427-2736