# The Santa Venetia Neighborhood Association

> aka The SVNA


## Pages

- [Meetings - ARCHIVED](https://thesvna.com/meetings-archived/): To RSVP to be added to the list for SVNA meeting invites, and our Zoom meeting links (when applicable), email SVNA@santavenetia.org Let’s all show up to foster community and to let our presenters know that we are interested in what … Continue reading →
- [Social Events - ARCHIVED](https://thesvna.com/social-events-archived/): ************************** Past Events ♦ Easter Egg Hunt 2026!When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10am (Rain Date: April 4, 2026)       *** Egg Hunts will start at precisely 10am.  Don’t be late!Where: Castro Field       *** Please use entrance at 62 Vendola Drive, San RafaelExpect a … Continue reading →
- [Notable Neighbors 2026](https://thesvna.com/notable-neighbors-2026/): Laura Alexandar(aka Rosie) by Bonnie Monte If the head of the SVNA social committee needs to be friendly, enthusiastic, and full of great ideas, Laura Alexander is the perfect person for the job. Last year, Laura(aka Rosie) resurrected the Easter … Continue reading →
- [TPayment Page <script> </script>](https://thesvna.com/payment-page-3/): Thank you for completing your membership form. Payments through our website have been glitchy. If you are having trouble processing, you can send money directly from PayPal (send money to SVNA@santavenetia.org) or Venmo (send money to @SVNA94903).” –&nbsp;PayPal: send money to &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [SV Community Emergency Response Team Survey](https://thesvna.com/survey/): &nbsp; Our Santa Venetia Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is made up of local volunteers who train to do basic disaster response for flood, earthquake and fire. But we can’t do it alone. A disaster will require as many hands &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [CERT Survey](https://thesvna.com/cert-survey/): Santa Venetia Community Emergency Response Team Survey Our Santa Venetia Community Emergency Response Team is made up of local volunteerswho train to do basic disaster repsonse for flood, earthquake and fire. But we can&#8217;t do it alone. A disaster will &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [SVNA PHOTOS](https://thesvna.com/svna-photos/)
- [SV Opportunities](https://thesvna.com/sv-opportunites/): FixItMarin: a new app that makes it easy to report issues like potholes, missing street signs, illegal dumping , and more directly from your phone or computer. This is a new Marin County tool designed to make service requests faster, simpler, &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [SNVA Membership Committee](https://thesvna.com/snva-membership-committee/):      The SVNA Membership Committee spreads the word about all the great things the SVNA does and encourages residents to join or renew their membership. We post flyers around the neighborhood and staff tables at SVNA events and at &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [SVNA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)](https://thesvna.com/cert-committee/): NEW: If you are interested in CERT Training and joining our team click link below!https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/cert       The SV Disaster Response Team(CERT) is a group of Santa Venetians who have come together to help our neighborhood be ready to help &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Local Notes &amp; Fun Stuff](https://thesvna.com/local-notes-fun-stuff/): Fun &amp; Interesting Stuff To Do: There are many wonderful things to do in Santa Venetia and neighboring areas. Below are local links with information so you can keep an eye out for opportunities for learning and fun. Bartolini Gallery: &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Lower Scabo—A Bit of Our History from SVNA](https://thesvna.com/lower-scabo-a-bit-of-our-history-from-svna/): By RoseAnne Stoke I have lived in “Scabo” for approximently 49 years. My four kids were raised here and went to John McPhail, Santa Venetia Middle School then on the San Rafael High. I can’t really tell you where the &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Just In!!!!](https://thesvna.com/just-in/): Check back to this page regularly for the latest and greatest last minute events/contests
- [Easter Egg Hunt 2025](https://thesvna.com/easter-egg-hunt-2025-2/)
- [History Photos of Santa Venetia](https://thesvna.com/history-photos-of-santa-venetia/): Neighborhood Old Airport
- [Photo Slideshows](https://thesvna.com/photo-slideshows/): Easter Egg Hunt 2026 King Tide Jan 2026 Day of the Dead 2025 Halloween Party 2025 National Night Out 2025 Labor Day Picnic 2025 Easter Egg Hunt 2025 Halloween 2024 National Night Out &#8211; 2024 Labor Day 2024 Updating up &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [2024 Obituaries Bios](https://thesvna.com/2024-obituaries-bios/): Kathy Brothers1948-2024By Sylvia Lakeman Kathy Brothers, a longtime resident of Mabry Way, passed away on July 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving partner Kip, their dogs Mr. Pippin and Lucky, family, and friends. Kathy worked for &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Carolyn Sue Bryant: 1935 – 2024](https://thesvna.com/carolyn-sue-bryant-1935-2024/): Jean Zerrudo, jzslider@aol.comCarol, known as ‘Mama Carol,” passed away, on March 8, surrounded by family and friends. Carol and her family, the five Bryants, yearning for the space offered in the suburbs,moved during the summer of love (1967) to Santa &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Heron Hill aka 650 North San Pedro Road](https://thesvna.com/heron-hill/): By Linda Levey On April 15, 2014, Gaspare’s Pizzeria (Gaspare, Robin, and Danny Indelicato) hosted a party for over 30 neighbors and contributors/volunteers who worked so hard to make this a reality. Where once we feared up to 28 homes &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Dredging](https://thesvna.com/dredging/): Gallinas Creek Dredging: CSA #6 continues to plan for a geomorphic dredge of lower Gallinas Creek to provide conveyance for boating and other purposes. We anticipate that the dredged soil from this project can be reused for the McInnis Marsh &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Santa Venetia Proclamation](https://thesvna.com/santa-venetia-proclamation/)
- [SV Neighbors Helping Neighbors](https://thesvna.com/svna-helping-neighbors/):      We are a volunteer group of neighbors in Santa Venetia united by friendship and a shared vision of giving back to our community. Proceeds from our various fundraising efforts are donated to groups or individuals in need of &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [To contact SVNA](https://thesvna.com/svna-contacts/): Santa Venetia Neighborhood AssociationP.O. Box 4047 ~ San Rafael ~ CA ~ 94913-4047SVNA@santavenetia.org  ~  www.thesvna.org &nbsp;
- [Santa Venetia Community Plan](https://thesvna.com/santa-venetia-community-plan/): By Linda Levey For many years, and many times, Santa Venetia approached the County for our own Community Plan. We’ve documented attempt as far back as 1986! In 2002, we tried again and a Committee was formed. Santa Venetia neighbors &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [A little history](https://thesvna.com/a-little-history/): A Little History&#8230;. of the SANTA VENETIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION From the Constitution and By-Laws&nbsp; dated December 9, 1981 ARTICLE II:&nbsp; PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION Sec 1:&nbsp;Promote general spirit and needs of present and future residents andproperty owners of Santa Venetia Sec &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [xxxxHistory Photos - slide show](https://thesvna.com/history-photos-slide-show/): We could add a bunch of pictures.. We could create slide shows in categories&#8230;
- [testing history photos - Gallary w/captions](https://thesvna.com/testing-history-photos-gallary-w-captions/): We could group pictures by what they are.. maybe a different pages ????
- [Community Plan just article](https://thesvna.com/community-plan/)
- [Halloween 2024](https://thesvna.com/halloween-2024/)
- [Labor Day Picnic 2024](https://thesvna.com/labor-day-picnic-2024/)
- [Mabry Story](https://thesvna.com/mabry-written-by-alex/)
- [Santa Venetia's past](https://thesvna.com/santa-venetias-past/): Published in Marin IJ LifeStyle 2018
- [The Indians, Don Murphy &amp; Me](https://thesvna.com/the-indians-don-murphy-me/): Local history written by Helen Sitchler
- [Santa Margarita Island](https://thesvna.com/santa-margarita-island/)
- [Venice on San Pablo Bay](https://thesvna.com/venice-on-san-pablo-bay/): Venice on San Pablo Bay In August of 1914, real estate developer Mabry McMahan filed his plans for a luxury development on San Pablo Bay styled after the Italian city of Venice. He envisioned, a “Newport of the West” built &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Notable Neighbors - 2022](https://thesvna.com/notable-neighbors-2022/): Gina Hagen By Bonnie Monte     Between her work for CSA #18 (Parks) and the SVNA — where she serves as president — and her outgoing personality, Gina is a neighborhood force of nature.     “I try to be of &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Notable Neighbors 2023](https://thesvna.com/notable-neighbors-2023/): Jim Walsh By Bonnie Monte     Anyone who reads the SVNA Newsletter is familiar with Jim Walsh’s real estate ad, featuring his picture alongside his affable yellow lab, Buster. Jim has been a Santa Venetian since 1990 when he lived &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Notable Neighbors 2024](https://thesvna.com/notable-neighbors-2024/): Howard Lazar By Bonnie Monte     When I recognized Howard Lazar at the Santa Venetia Labor Day picnic and commented that I knew him, the reply from a neighbor was, “Everyone knows Howard!” That’s no surprise, given his outgoing personality &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Membership Page w/formxxxxx](https://thesvna.com/membership-page-w-form/): Annual Dues.. renewal..put text in here #2 If you want to mail in a check, click here and print the form. OR maybe put the paypal and venmo links here!!!
- [XXXXXNotable Neighbors Bios - TEST](https://thesvna.com/notable-neighbors-bios-2/): Pat Fedorchak-Bonnie Monte, bonnie.monte@gmail.com One of the things worth cherishing about Santa Venetia is the presence of residents who have been here for the long haul. Pat Fedorchak is one of them, having lived in her home on Galerita since &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Notable Neighbors 2025](https://thesvna.com/notable-neighbors-2025/): John Hart   By Bonnie Monte     Poet, editor, author, and translator of French and German, John Hart attributes his love of language to being exposed to literary pursuits at a young age. His mother, Jeanne McGahey, was a well-regarded &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Current Board Member Bios](https://thesvna.com/current-board-member-bios/): Gina Hagen, Presidentbigmouthvox@yahoo.com415-377-3377 I live with my husband and our two young children on the east end of the neighborhood.  I work as a voice over artist and as a sales rep for my favorite comfort shoe company. My family &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Payment Page <script    src="https://www.paypal.com/sdk/js?client-id=BAAqKwBut4ww4vhgwRS8ULJ2KmxK6xQjiVhs-ZhKuSW73C12Lh8RVO2XrUSVIzoC34VUzswgDIK5S4DjAg&components=hosted-buttons&enable-funding=venmo&currency=USD"> </script>](https://thesvna.com/payment-page/): – PayPal: send money to SVNA@santavenetia.org– Venmo: send money to @SVNA94903  
- [Volunteer Opportunites](https://thesvna.com/volunteer/): It’s easy to complain, but let’s do something about it! Join together with your neighbors and the SVNA Board and Members to make/keep our neighborhood the best it can be. Consider joining the SVNA Board or one of the many &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Membership Page w/form](https://thesvna.com/membership-test/): To Join or Renew your Membership in the SVNA, Please fill out this form. You can click to pay with PayPal or Venmo or print this out and mail in with your check (see below). If you want to pay &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Subscribe](https://thesvna.com/subscribe/): To be added to the list for SVNA meeting invites, and our Zoom meeting links (when applicable) fill out this form and submit.
- [Meetings](https://thesvna.com/meetings/): To RSVP to be added to the list for SVNA meeting invites, and our Zoom meeting links (when applicable), email SVNA@santavenetia.org Let’s all show up to foster community and to let our presenters know that we are interested in what &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Old Home Page..testing..](https://thesvna.com/old-home-page-testing/): WELCOME TO SANTA VENETIA! Santa Venetia is a neighborhood of over 1,600 homes and is one of Marin’s best kept secrets with fantastic weather, natural beauty, quiet streets and a great community of people. The Santa Venetia Neighborhood Association (SVNA) &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Helen Sitchler  1937 – 2024](https://thesvna.com/helen-sitchler-1937-2024/): From Linda Levey I was very sad to hear about the loss of Helen Sitchler. She has been a community staple since I first moved to Santa Venetia over 30 years ago. Soon after I moved here, I knew she &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [xxxxxKathy Brothers: 1948 – 2024](https://thesvna.com/kathy-brothers-1948-2024/): Sylvia Lakeman, sylvialakeman@att.netKathy Brothers, a longtime resident of Mabry Way, passed away on July 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving partner Kip, their dogs Mr. Pippin and Lucky, family, and friends. Kathy &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Randall W. Hughes: 1932 – 2024](https://thesvna.com/randall-w-hughes-1932-2024/): My Dad, Randy, moved to Santa Venetia on August 1, 1969. This was the same day that Tweedies closed and 7-Eleven opened. There were seven of us kids, so we had lots of friends in the community. My Dad liked &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Forever in our hearts..](https://thesvna.com/passedaway/)
- [Donate to SVNA](https://thesvna.com/donate-to-svna/): Help us continue to sponsor events and organize neighborhood upkeep and maintenance by donating to the SVNA. 100% of the proceeds will go towards events, activities, and outreach for the Santa Venetia Community. If you want to pay by check, &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [SVNA Committee Contacts](https://thesvna.com/committees/): Bella Santa Venetia: From the “Welcome to Santa Venetia” sign at the entrance to our neighborhood to the beautiful medians along North San Pedro Road, our volunteers keep things looking great. Have you ever gotten garbage pick-up for “bulky items”? &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Past Board Members](https://thesvna.com/past-board-members/): Daphne AhleniusMarjorie BarterGeorgia BartylDennis BortoliAlvina BurkhardtNicole Cibellis-AndrewsElizabeth CoyleKarl DanneckerGary De ToreRobert DobrinEileen DubsLeah ElaminElaine FarwellMary FellerMargaret FieldRon FordAlison FullerRuss GreenfieldJohn HaleTad InouyeGreg JohnsonJohanna KleppeNicole Klock Wayne LechnerHank LevinMary Lou KingCatherine LagardeRich McGrathShirley McGrathBrian McLeranBonnie MonteNorma NovyFrances NuñesPete OserKathleen PhelpsArt ReichertJohn &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Current Board Members](https://thesvna.com/current-board-members/)
- [SVNA Local Parks](https://thesvna.com/parks/)
- [Flooding](https://thesvna.com/flooding/): Flood Control Zone 7 (FCZ #7): Zone 7 was created in 1962 to address creek and tidal flooding within the low-lying unincorporated community of Santa Venetia. It is overseen by a 5- Advisory Board. For more information on this Board &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Building Projects](https://thesvna.com/building-projects/)
- [McPhail’s School Site](https://thesvna.com/land-use/): The McPhail’s Working Group has worked for years with various stakeholders to discuss options to keep this site as a community asset. Fingers crossed that this may soon come to fruition! For more information, click on the flyer below. If &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Social Events](https://thesvna.com/social-events/): ************************** Past Events ♦ Easter Egg Hunt 2026!When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10am (Rain Date: April 4, 2026)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*** Egg Hunts will start at precisely 10am.&nbsp; Don’t be late!Where: Castro Field&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*** Please use entrance at 62 Vendola Drive, San RafaelExpect a &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Wednesday, March 26, 2025 via ZoomBucks Landing Update](https://thesvna.com/wednesday-march-26-2025-via-zoombucks-landing-update/): Wednesday, March 26, 2025 via ZoomBucks Landing Update &amp; Feedback: Join your neighbors as we welcome Craig Richardson, Senior Planner for Marin County Parks. He will let us know their ongoing plans for this great neighborhood asset and is interested &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Past Meetings](https://thesvna.com/past-meetings/): To listen to past meetings or view available presentations, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SVNAMeetings
- [Local Links.](https://thesvna.com/local-links/): We have provided you with both a web link and telephone number for a variety of local, state and national agencies, companies, schools and non-profit corporations. Please contact us if you would like to add a link to this page. Marin County &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Home](https://thesvna.com/): WELCOME TO SANTA VENETIA! Santa Venetia is a neighborhood of over 1,600 homes and is one of Marin’s best kept secrets with fantastic weather, natural beauty, quiet streets and a great community of people. The Santa Venetia Neighborhood Association (SVNA) &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [2025 Obituaries](https://thesvna.com/2025-obituaries/): Steven Huynh: 1956 &#8211; 2025 We are saddened to report that we lost Santa Venetia neighbor Steven Huynh who passed away in February at the age of 68. Steven was a 30-year Santa Venetia resident on Adrian Way, along with &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Notable SVNA Neighbors](https://thesvna.com/notable-neighbors/): Maybe just explain what notable neighbors is on this page with more links to each year on here and submenu
- [SVNA PHOTOS](https://thesvna.com/photos/)
- [History of Santa Venetia](https://thesvna.com/history/): Venice on San Pablo BayAnne T. Kent California Room In August of 1914, real estate developer Mabry McMahan filed his plans for a luxurydevelopment on San Pablo Bay styled after the Italian city of Venice. He envisioned, a “Newport of &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Misc](https://thesvna.com/misc/)
- [Good Neighbor](https://thesvna.com/good-neighbor/): Be a Good Neighbor! You can help to enhance and improve the quality of this neighborhood by maintaining your property and reporting neighborhood blight! What is Blight? Blighted properties are properties that are in disarray, disrepair, have overgrown and unkempt &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Calendar](https://thesvna.com/calendar/): MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The SVNA hosts several community meetings throughout the year, presenting a series of speakers on various topics, highlighting current issues in the community.We welcome you to join us and look forward to seeing you at the meetings!Click &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Newsletter](https://thesvna.com/newsletter/): THE COMMUNICATOR! Comments? Suggestions? Opinions? Something to Say? The “Communicator” newsletter is a fantastic publication and a great way for you to find out what is going on in your neighborhood . Our newsletter is mailed bi-monthly. SVNA members receive &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [Membership](https://thesvna.com/membership/): JOIN TODAY! SVNA membership is $50 per year per family/household or $25 per year for seniors (residents 65+). — Join the SVNA and to receive our newsletter, “The Communicator” and stay apprised with what is going on in our Community. &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;
- [About](https://thesvna.com/about/): Mission Statement To preserve and promote the quality of life in the Santa Venetia community. This is achieved through encouraging healthy social interaction; facilitating the flow of information; and protecting the natural beauty and economic well-being of the community. We &hellip; Continue reading &rarr;


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