Opioid Settlement Funds Coming to Marin

After joining a nationwide lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors charged with downplaying the potential dangers of prescription opioids, Marin County will receive $800,000 annually for nine years. The settlement money will target overdose prevention, with part of the initial investments dedicated to expanding OD Free Marin’s programs. “It’s good that the industry that helped create this crisis is funding some of the solutions,” says Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County public health officer. “This money will help save lives.”

Roll Film

DocLands Documentary Film Festival returns May 10 to 14 with another batch of films to be enjoyed along with filmmaker conversations (www.doclands.com). The five days of programming take place at the Smith Rafael Film Center in downtown San Rafael. This year’s lineup includes the North American premiere of Brother Horse and the U.S. premiere of The Nettle Dress

Sipping and Singing

Wine and jazz are coming together for one afternoon on May 13. Taking place on historic Main Street, the Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival (www.hmbwineandjazzfest. com) features renowned California wineries, nationally known jazz artists and local food vendors. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the Cabrillo Education Foundation.

Tule Elk Increase

Following a significant die-off due to the drought, tule elk herds in the Point Reyes National Seashore have rebounded this winter. The seashore has three herds, and the largest, which is located in a fenced reserve on Tomales Point, saw an increase in population of nearly 19 percent.

New Facilities at College of Marin

Thanks to funding from Measure B, College of Marin (www1.marin.edu) is expanding. Novato’s campus has formally opened its Olympic-size swimming pool and dive tower, a new research and education center will be built at Bolinas Lagoon, and Kentfield’s campus is getting a new library building. “The Bolinas Marine Laboratory provides an innovative learning environment that promotes social and environmental responsibility through hands-on study of critical marine and terrestrial systems,” Nicole Cruz, College of Marin’s director of marketing and communications, says of the new lab.

Swing Into Summer

Life your glass for an important cause at this year’s Inspire Napa Valley Spring Wine Weekend (www.inspirenapavalley.org) from May 5 to 7. The event brings together wineries and wine enthusiasts to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Celebrate some of Wine Country’s best makers at the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (www.healdsburgwineandfood. com). The festival is happening May 18 to 21 and highlights Sonoma County’s culinary diversity. Blue Note Napa’s Summer Sessions at Silverado Resort (www.bluenotenapa.com) kicks off this month. Taking the stage are Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade on May 19, Dwight Yoakam on May 20 and Emmylou Harris on May 21. This year’s BottleRock Napa Valley (www. bottlerocknapavalley.com) boasts headliners like Post Malone on May 26, Lizzo on May 27 and Red Hot Chili Peppers on May 28. Find the annual music festival at the Napa Valley Expo.

Raising Money to End Homelessness

San Rafael’s Ritter Center (www.rittercenter. org) is hosting two events to raise funds for housing support and health care services to prevent and resolve homelessness. Under the Stars: A Sleepout to End Homelessness takes place on May 20, with participants sleeping in safe, uncomfortable places for the night. A pre-Sleepout BBQ celebration is taking place at the San Rafael Elks Club in the early evening on the same day.

Enjoy life by the bay at The Strand at Loch Lomond Marina. With sea breezes surrounding and natural lighting within, these homes are coastal living’s best look. Plus, new homeowners can enjoy two years of prepaid HOA dues on select townhomes* and a one-year Loch Lomond Yacht Club membership with the initiation fee waived.**

Enjoy life by the bay at The Strand at Loch Lomond Marina. With sea breezes surrounding and natural lighting within, these homes are coastal living’s best look. Plus, new homeowners can enjoy two years of prepaid HOA dues on select townhomes* and a one-year Loch Lomond Yacht Club membership with the initiation fee waived.** Don’t miss your chance to live in this captivating new community. Plan your visit today!

Enjoy life by the bay at The Strand at Loch Lomond Marina. With sea breezes surrounding and natural lighting within, these homes are coastal living’s best look. Plus, new homeowners can enjoy two years of prepaid HOA dues on select townhomes* and a one-year Loch Lomond Yacht Club membership with the initiation fee waived.** Don’t miss your chance to live in this captivating new community. Plan your visit today!

Don’t miss your chance to live in this captivating new community. Plan your visit today!