Salsa Dancing Lessons at Hamilton Community Center (Hamilton Field, Novato)

The summer session of salsa and ballroom dance classes begin on
Thursday, June 10 at the Hamilton Community Center Dance Studio. All
three classes are taught by Annica Menicutch, and run for 6 weeks, $79
residents / $89 nonresidents.

• Youth/Teen Ballroom & Latin Dance (ages 9-18) 5:30-6:30
• Beginning Salsa (18 & up) 6:30-7:30
• Intermediate Salsa & Cha-Cha (18 & up) 7:30-8:30

Also in the HCC Dance Studio this summer, beginning June 21 and
running for 9 weeks. Classes will be taught by Megan Titus and Laney Price,
and include creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop for
students ages 3-12.

NEW class this summer: Contemporary Modern Dance for teens, ages 12-18,
Mondays at 5:30.

Novato School of Dance is also presenting summer dance camps for
students ages 3-8, but some already have waiting lists! Call or go
online to check for open spots in Fairytale Ballet Camps and Full Day
Dance Camps.

For more information on any of these summer dance programs, call Novato
Parks, Recreation & Community Services at 415-899-8200, or visit
www.NovatoFun.org.

Hamilton Field Pool Is Open (Hamilton Field, Novato)

Novato’s new $4.5 million Hamilton Pool is open for business. For all pool program and rental information please contact the City of San Rafael Community Services Department at 485-3344.

Hamilton Pool will be open for the summer season from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Extending hours through September will be determined based on the availability of trained aquatics personnel. Updates on extended September hours will be posted here as information is available. Let’s hope for terrific weather, so we all have many opportunities to enjoy this wonderful Novato public pool!

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The new pool has what city officials say is “an exciting new water play structure with a slide and lots of water spray.” A shallow pool that gradually reaches a depth of 18 inches was built for tots and children and is equipped with “a fun spray tunnel that even a toddler can enjoy,” said a city statement.

For further information, call 485-3344.

The pool is located right across the street from The Landing at Hamilton

The Landing at Hamilton is Hamilton Field, Novato’s final large-scale residential development. It is a secluded enclave of luxurious homes reflecting timeless style and contemporary conveniences. These thoughtfully designed homes focus on sophistication, beauty, and community. Residents will enjoy spacious and refined interior spaces, along with the peace of mind associated with living in such a charming neighborhood adjacent to a rich wildlife sanctuary.es. There will be four models in up to three elevations, ranging from ~2,432 square feet to ~3,000 square feet.Models will be open in July 2010 and the first homes ready for occupancy in September 2010.

www.TheLandingNovato.com

Please contact Kyle Frazier, Community Sales Director with Pacific Union International Realtors at (415) 295-4741 or Kyle@ImagineMarin.com for more information.

The Landing at Hamilton | New Homes Nearing Completion

Models Opening in July 2010

Exclusively Listed by Kyle Frazier, CRS & CLHMS | Pacific Union International — Marin County

Tel: (415) 295-4741

For more information on this new development, please visit us at www.TheLandingNovato.com. Or, call Kyle Frazier at (415) 295-4741.

Kyle C. Frazier, CRS | Pacific Union International | Christie’s Great Estates

901 Sir Francisc Drake Blvd., Kentfield, CA., 94904 | Tel: 415. 350.9440 | Fax: 415.532.2339

Kyle@ImagineMarin.com

The Landing at Hamilton | New Homes | Novato

Hamilton Field, Novato’s final residential development, is a secluded enclave of luxurious homes reflecting timeless style and contemporary conveniences. These thoughtfully designed homes focus on sophistication, beauty, and community. Residents will enjoy spacious and refined interior spaces, along with the peace of mind associated with living in such a charming neighborhood adjacent to a rich wildlife sanctuary.

An unrivaled passion for excellence and detail is exhibited in each home. The Landing at Hamilton benefits from easy access to recreation, dining, shopping, schools, transportation, and the myriad benefits of living at Hamilton Field in Novato. Pricing begins at approximately $840,000 for the smallest homes and ranges up to approximately $900,000 for the larger homes. There will be four models in up to three elevations, ranging from ~2,432 square feet to ~3,000 square feet.

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Hamilton Field Pool Nearly Complete

An aging public pool at Hamilton Field, Novato is almost ready for a grand debut after a $5 million renovation. The pool is located across from Hamilton Field’s “The Landing at Hamilton” new home development (which is set to break ground in coming months) and the existing neighborhood of South Gate.

The renovation was approved unanimously by the Novato City Council in November 2007 and final plans were approved in March 2008. The leaky old pool was not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and access to its bathhouse was restricted by the Marin County health department.

The revamped facility at 206 El Bonito Road includes a main pool of 185,000 gallons and a shallow pool of 12,000 gallons. There is new decking, piping, lighting and landscaping plus bathhouses.

Solar power and water leaks that have been fixed will lead to considerable savings compared with costs of the old pool, but the city will have to pay the water bill that was previously paid by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Traditionally, Hamilton Pool has been open Memorial Day through the end of September. If a private operator is signed to a contract, it could be open year-round, Shinault said.

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The above information was derived from an article in the Marin Independent Journal, 10/30/09. If you have any questions relating to Novato real estate, call Kyle Frazier at (415) 350-9440.

Kyle Frazier, CRS (Christies’s Great Estates | Morgan Lane Marin Real Estate | Pacific Union International)

Paradise Foods Set To Open

Southern Novato will soon benefit from another grocery store — the highly anticipated Paradise Foods is scheduled to open next week, according to the Marin IJ. I drive by the site regularly and sure enough it is looking good. The entire shopping center (on Ignacio, just west of HWY 101), which lost its anchor tenant Safeway last year (Safeway opened its mega-store across HWY 101 at Hamilton Center — it is the best Safeway in Marin, by all accounts), is looking great.

Below is the article from the IJ — note the shameless self promotion near the bottom of the article ….

Hallelujah! — Northern Marin Commuters Rejoice

After several years (6 long years) the Highway 101 freeway widening project will result in a free-flowing, uninterrupted four lanes beginning Monday February 2, 2009. It is estimated that the widened freeway will lessen overall congestion and improve commute times through Marin by upwards of 15 minutes. Novato commuters rejoice!

Hamilton Landing and Hamilton Marketplace Win Awards

Projects associated with Novato’s Hamilton Field continue to rack-up recognition — Hamilton Landing (a robust business hub now occupying the former hangers (circa 1930) of the Hamilton military base) and Hamilton Marketplace (a diverse new shopping center with a mega-deluxe-Safeway (and associated gas station), Peet’s, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, banking, restaurants (still to come), pet supplies, and more) were named “Top Projects in the North Bay” by the North Bay Business Journal. Both feature unique architecture and green building elements. Hamilton Marketplace also incorporated solar power.

[Click here for the rest of the article, courtesy of www.MarinCRS.com.]

Horse Lovers Welcome

Novato (located in Northern Marin County, California) is one of the few locations within the Bay Area (and within 30 minutes of San Francisco) where equestrians can roam with relative ease. Indeed, if you spend any time hiking or driving through Novato’s Wild Horse Valley, Mt. Burdell open space, Atherton Corridor, or Pleasant Valley, you are highly likely to encounter horses and their riders enjoying the laid back atmosphere. There are also numerous boarding, instructional, and leisurely riding facilities in Novato. There is even a horseman association (Novato Horseman, Inc.) with several hundred members, which engage in trail rides and social events year round. 

There are numerous horse properties in Novato. They are concentrated in several highly desirable neighborhoods characterized by an overall country feel, including the Atherton Corridor (along Atherton Avenue between HWY’s 101 and 37), Indian Valley, Wild Horse Valley, and on the western side of town.

If you would like a list of all available horse properties in Novato, California, or Marin County, please get in touch with Kyle Frazier, Marin Realtor & CRS, at (415) 350-9440.

Novato Benches = Street Art

Just this morning, Novato’s Old Town was the scene of a minor commotion as the newest piece of street art was being positioned on Grant Avenue. This installation was the latest of a series of artistic benches commissioned by the city to be installed along Grant Avenue.  

These artsy benches were created by Jeffrey Cooper, a New Hampshire artist. He has enhanced public spaces across the nation with his unique vision.

Indeed, a few days ago a trio of grazing horses were set out to pasture on Grant Avenue. The appearance of grazing horses across from Grazie Cafe certainly delighted my children–one of whom happened to be wearing her Halloween cowgirl costume when she first noticed the horses. 

The art has been funded by fees paid by real estate developers for various projects. The remaining benches should be intalled by the end of November.

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