2 special events coming up in Marin

• Paint the Town Red presents Novato’s 65th birthday party at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Buck Institute at 8001 Redwood Blvd. in Novato. The event will feature performances by San Rafael comedian Michael Pritchard and Novato emcee Shawna McNulty, as well as award presentations for “citizen of the year,” “business of the year,” “employees of the year” from the Novato Police Department and Novato Fire Protection District, and the “spirit of Novato award.” $125 ticket includes meal. To buy tickets, visit paintthetownred.org.

• The Mill Valley Golf Club hosts a Burns supper, a ritual celebration of the life and work of 18th-century Scottish poet Robert Burns (Scotland’s national poet), featuring Scottish whiskey, dancing and a meal centered on a traditional haggis, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 25 at 280 Buena Vista Ave. in Mill Valley. Admission is $150. For more information and to buy tickets, visit millvalleygolfclub.com.

— Daniel Bromfield, Marin Independent Journal