Marin County’s Civic Forum Since 1974
A Place for Conversations That Matter
Monthly programs connecting Marin residents with community leaders, decision-makers, and experts on the issues shaping our county and the Bay Area.
Sept
10
2026
Upcoming Program · TBA
November Ballot Review
Thursday · 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Check-in 1:00 pm)
Speaker: Dick Spotswood, Marin IJ Columnist
Marin Rod & Gun Club, San Rafael
50+
Years of civic engagement
10+
Programs per year
100s
Archived presentations
501(c)(3)
Donations tax deductible
— Who We Are
Connecting Marin Residents Since 1974
The Marin Coalition presents a series of monthly programs offering opportunities to listen to — and present questions to — speakers on topics of interest Marin County and the Bay Area.
Formed in 1974, we are a non-profit California Corporation operating under IRS rule 501(c)(3). Now in our 6th decade, we continue our work to engage residents in discussions a variety of topics relevant to our community.
Future Programs
Our programs are generally held on the second Thursday of the month at the Marin Rod & Gun Club, San Rafael.
Doors open at 1:00 pm for check-in, with the program running 1:30 – 3:00 pm.
From Recent Programs
In the Room Where It Happens
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Video Library
Program Archives
Our Program Archives is a video library of past presentations dating back to the 2013–14 season. Every new presentation is added within days of the event. Browse dozens of talks on Marin civic issues, policy, environment, education, and more.
Support Us
Help Keep Important Conversations Alive
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization entirely dependent on your financial support. Our program fees are designed to cover only the direct costs of each program, not our overhead expenses. Your donation allows us to continue presenting interesting, timely speakers on subjects of local and regional importance to Marin County.
✓ Tax-deductible donation · Non-profit 501(c)(3) · EIN on file
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