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New School Year, SMART Meetings and Ecosystem Lectures

From a new school year for San Rafael students to SMART meetings and lectures for ranchers, this is what you need to know today.

Here's what you need to know today:

1.  The 2011-2012 school year begins today. Good luck to all the San Rafael students! Check back in the afternoon to see out Back to School slideshow.

2.  SMART is holding a Citizen’s Oversight Committee Meeting at 7:30 a.m.

3.  Marin ranchers, environmentalists and researchers can find common ground at a one day conference today. From the University of California Cooperative Extension comes Ecosystem Services - Defined and in Practice, this day of lectures will discuss Rangelands, their importance and ways to keep the land sustainable and the cultural heritage in abundance. , 8:30 a.m.

4.  Rotary Club of Mission San Rafael meets today at . 12:15 p.m

5.   will be broadcasting its second fiscal 2012 financial results conference live via their website today at 2 p.m. Click here to view.

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