How do taxpayers decide whether to vote for a new tax presented to you on a ballot? The most important issue is probably the purpose of the tax. The second key factor is likely how much it will ...

Potter Valley at Tomales, 4 pm., Tomales; Marin Academy at University, 4 p.m., Paul Goode Field ...

Support Muir Beach's new firehouse at Memorial Day BBQ. Also on today's calendar: World Goes 'Round - Broadway Comes to Marin ...

Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-351-1400; anthonymeier.com. Through May 2: Works by San Francisco artist Jesse Schlesinger and Brazilian artist Manfredo de Souzanetto. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays ...