Opening the World participants will host an evening featuring youth speakers, delicious food, and community building to raise awareness for and directly benefit Marin County youth. This year’s theme will be Peru in honor of our 2025 annual summer trip.
OTW has been growing significantly and we look forward to sharing more with you on March 29!
Please support us by:
Attending the event and bringing friends and family - BUY TICKETS
Donating items for the auction, such as vacation stays or other experiences - Email info@OpeningtheWorld.org
Sponsoring the event - see more information HERE
We look forward to seeing you there.
(OTW Participants Only)
OTW participants approved to travel internationally will visit Peru in June of 2025 and learn about the country’s rich culture and history.
Learn to make creative videos on your phone. Tips for creating content. Professional equipment demos. Collaborate and hang out with friends. Perfect for all skill levels—come with a curious mind and ready to enjoy!
Space is limited. RSVP required.
Drinks and snacks will be provided. Win prizes!
Cost: Free
RSVP: Email info@openingtheworld.org with questions and to let us know you wish to attend.
Funded by: Funding for this event is provided by the Center for Wellness and Nutrition, a program of the Public Health Institute, through funding from the California Department of Public Health.
From December 15th to 24th, OTW will provide gift-wrapping services at Copperfield’s Books in San Rafael (4th Street ) and Larkspur ( Marin Country Mart).
Do you want to learn how to communicate better with others? Do you want to learn about different communication styles and how others communicate? Join us and learn more about yourself, your communication style, and ways to improve how you communicate with others.
Snacks and drinks provided.
Cost: Free
Facilitator: Jeannine Curley
RSVP: Contact us at (415) 419-9695 or at jeannine@openingtheworld.org.
Location Note: Please enter at the back of the building on Mission Ave.
Visit us at this annual Alternative Gift Market and find the perfect items for your loved ones while supporting a good cause.
As we approach the holiday season, we can experience many feelings and emotions and struggle to find healthy coping mechanisms. This class will help you identify healthier ways to deal with difficult emotions and provide tips on how to reduce your use to keep yourself safe.
Snacks and drinks provided.
Cost: Free
Facilitator: Jeannine Curley
RSVP: Contact us at (415) 419-9695 or at jeannine@openingtheworld.org.
Location Note: Please enter at the back of the building on Mission Ave.
(Open to OTW participants, alumni, staff, friends, family, and the Marin Community)
Join OTW participants, alumni, staff and the larger OTW community as we gather for food and fun at various parks throughout Marin. Bring your friends and family! All are welcome. There will be games, art activities, and plenty of food and beverages.
RSVP Required: Email jeannine@openingtheworld.org or call (415) 419-9695 if you wish to participate in this event.
(OTW Participants Only)
OTW’s Annual Fall Retreat is designed to build community and facilitate bonding between new participants, alumni, and staff, by deepening our understanding of ourselves and each other.
(Open to OTW participants, alumni, staff, friends, family, and the Marin Community)
Join OTW participants, alumni, staff and the larger OTW community as we gather for food and fun at various parks throughout Marin. Bring your friends and family! All are welcome. There will be games, art activities, and plenty of food and beverages.
RSVP Required: Email jeannine@openingtheworld.org or call (415) 419-9695 if you wish to participate in this event.
(Open to Marin County 16-26-year-olds)
Interviews for the 2024-2025 OTW Program Year will take place during the last two weeks of September. If you or someone you know is between the ages of 16 and 26 and interested in joining a community of peers, please consider applying.
(Volunteers Needed)
Need community service hours? Support our community and the planet! OTW volunteers for the Marin Century annually as part of the event’s “green team” which helps collect and recycle garbage and keeps the grounds clean.
It will be a full day of fun in the sun with your OTW community. Food and beverages provided.
Bring a hat, water bottle, and sunscreen. Be sure to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes with good support.
RSVP Required: Contact Jeannine Curley at (415) 419-9695 or Jeannine@openingtheworld.org.
(Open to Marin County 16-26-year-olds)
Applications for the 2024-2025 OTW Program Year will be accepted from August 1 to September 15. If you or someone you know is between the ages of 16 and 26 and interested in joining a community of peers, please consider applying.
(OTW Participants Only)
This year, we have coordinated 2 trips for our participants. We have been invited back by the Diné Navajo in Window Rock, Arizona, to support their annual Sundance ceremony. We will stay on the reservation and help with various tasks including cooking for the elders, drummers, and firekeepers for the week. This moving ceremony is a community gathering for spiritual cleansing and healing.
(OTW Participants Only)
OTW participants approved to travel internationally will visit Japan in June of 2024 and learn about the country’s rich culture and history.
Be sure to visit us at the Annual Fairfax Festival where we will be manning the jumpy house and henna station. We will also have a stall where we will be selling various items from our previous international trips and much more.
NOTE: All proceeds raised by OTW will be used to fund our annual trips.
(Open to Marin County Girls & Young Adult Women ages 16-26)
Join us for a FREE, 8-week memoir and personal essay writing workshop taught by freelance journalist and writer, Ronnie Cohen.
Classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. beginning May 29th.
RSVP Required: Contact Jeannine Curley at jeannine@openingtheworld.org or (415) 419-9695.
(Open to OTW participants, alumni, staff, friends, family, and the Marin Community)
Join OTW participants, alumni, staff and the larger OTW community as we gather for food and fun at various parks throughout Marin. Bring your friends and family! All are welcome. There will be games, art activities, and plenty of food and beverages.
RSVP Required: Email jeannine@openingtheworld.org or call (415) 419-9695 if you wish to participate in this event.
(Open to young adults ages 16-26)
Participants in this class will learn about credit card interest, savings and checking accounts, and different types of investing including, for retirement.
(Open to OTW participants, alumni, staff, friends, family, and the Marin Community)
Join OTW participants, alumni, staff and the larger OTW community as we gather for food and fun at various parks throughout Marin. Bring your friends and family! All are welcome. There will be games, art activities, and plenty of food and beverages.
RSVP Required: Email jeannine@openingtheworld.org or call (415) 419-9695 if you wish to participate in this event.
(Open to Marin County Youth Under 18)
During this 2-hour class, participants will be guided on a discovery journey where they will learn how to connect and work with healing elements. Participants will learn about smudging techniques that help clear negative energy and create a calm atmosphere. We will also work with the gentle yet powerful energy of crystal healing to help participants relax, focus, and find emotional balance. Participants will be guided into a sound bath which will help release tension and quiet the mind from day-to-day life experiences.
OTW is looking for youth and young adults ages 16 to 26 for a group in which participants will be asked to share their experiences and provide insight on how service providers can better serve Marin County’s young people.
Each participant will receive a $50 stipend per meeting.
The group will be held the first Monday of the month for one year starting May 6th.
If you or someone you know would be interested in participating, please have them email jeannine@openingtheworld.org or (415) 419-9695.
