Our vision is to understand and appreciate the unique history of Kentfield, Greenbrae and surrounding areas, and honor the individuals, groups and businesses that have made significant contributions to our community.
KGHS is Home for the Holidays!
The theme of “Return, Reconnect, Revitalize” will be the focus of the next steps for KGHS in the upcoming year. We are discussing long-term planning for the organization. The first item of business is the reopening of our Pop Up Store.
WE'VE MOVED!
KGHS Pop Up Store and Gallery
We're now at 150 Bon Air Center
Next to Roadrunner
Stop by our Pop-Up Store to:
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reflect on times past through our poster display and video
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pick up a copy of Heart of Marin: History of Kentfield & Greenbrae by Dewey Livingston
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purchase some cards or totes
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support KGHS with a donation or membership.
The Pop-Up will be open:
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Thursday, December 2 from 5-6:30 for the annual Stroll and Shop in Bon Air Center
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And the following Saturdays from 12 -3
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December 4
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December 11
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December 18
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The perfect gifts for family members and friends:
Our book: In the Heart of Marin: A History of Kentfield And Greenbrae
by Dewey Livingsotn
In case you missed it...
The KGHS and Anne T. Kent California Room MCFL
Presented
Kentfield & Greenbrae Transformed Over Time:
Historic Maps, Photos & More
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
LINK TO RECORDING OF PRESENTATION
@ 3:00 Susan Morrow KGHS Co-President Welcome
@ 5:00 Laurie Thompson Anne T. Kent California Room Librarian
@ 7:00 Heather McPhail-Sridharan KGHS Co-President Overview of KGHS & Introduction of Richard Torney
@10:00 Richard Torney KGHS Board Historian "Kentfield & Greenbrae Then and Now"
@23:30 Dewey Livingston, Author of In the Heart of Marin: the History of Kentfield & Greenbrae and featured presentation
Ross Landing Map and Aerial View Today
(courtesy of the Anne T Kent California Room
Marin County Free Library)
Some interesting links for you:
A Vision of Marin: George Demont Otis, American Impressionist CLICK HERE
Read more about George Demont Otis in our September 2016 Historian.
Video recording of November Otis Presentation CLICK HERE
What a difference a few rainstorms make!
Kentfield has had over 40" since October 1, 2021.
GET INVOLVED WITH KGHS!
We are always looking for more community members to become involved. If you are interested, please contact us!
Events Committee: helping to organize and publicize member and community events
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Research Committee: collecting more oral histories and generating the historical background of sites in the Kentfield and Greenbrae area...developing curriculum for third grade students, creating walking tours...
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Membership & Outreach Committee: reaching out to local businesses and alumni to expand our membership
If you would like to be on one of the above committees, please send a message through info@kghs.org and we will get back to you.
Did you remember to renew?
RENEWAL notices and reimnders were sent in November to those whose memberhips are due and those who have already expired. We do not want to lose your support. A KGHS membership is the best way to stay up to date on all of our interesting activities. Your membership donation and renewal supports the research and preservation of local history right in your own community.
RENEW, JOIN or DONATE HERE!
Non Profit/Business/Community Memberships
If you are a business or community organization in the Kentfield-Greenbrae area, please join the KGHS and help support our continuing research, education and archival work for the preservation of local history.
$25 Non-Profit Memberships
$50 Business member
$250 -$500 Business partner
$1000 or more Lifetime Business Partner
PLEASE GO TO OUR MEMBERSHIP PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS
Support our Local Business/Community Members
Lifetime business members
Woodland Market, Don and Sue Santa
Bon Air Shopping Center, Andrea Schultz
Marin General Hospital
Marin Catholic High School
County of Marin, Katie Rice Supervisor
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Broker, Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty
Bank of Marin
Business Partners
Katie Jarman, Coldwell Banker
Eric Wagner, Beaver Tree Service
John Herschleb, DDS
College of Marin, Linda Frank
NEWSLETTERS ON LINE...
Enjoy reading our Newsletters, the Historian, for more information about the Kentfield and Greenbrae Community. The December issue focuses on the Bon Air Center, its history and the current "refreshing" to make it more of a community center.
Calendar of Events
2021
NOVEMBER:
November 11: KGHS Board Meeting at Pop Up Store 9-11
November 12: Renewal letters mailed
DECEMBER
December 1: Meeting of Co-Presidents: Strategic Planning
December 2: Pop Up Store open 5-6:30 Shop and Stroll
December 4: Pop Up Store open 12-3 pm
December 9: KGHS Board Meeting at Pop Up Store 9-11
December 11: Pop Up Store open 12-3 pm
December 18: Pop Up Store open 12-3 pm
JANUARY
January 13: KGHS Board Meeting at Pop Up Store 9-11
"In the Heart of Marin: History of Kentfield and Greenbrae"
Now $50 online plus $5 shipping
Publications
"Historical Reflections of the Kentfield School District"
This book includes the ANTHOLOGY, stories and memories collected from a variety of people who have lived and worked in "the heart of Marin."
Special price: $10
"Oral History Projects Kent Middle School 2013-2014"
This book includes the interviews of Kent alumni throughout the years done by the current eighth grade students.
Special price: $10
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