Weekly Message - December 2017

BUSINESS NEWS

1283 Willow Road Community Meeting Mayor Kirsten Keith and MidPen Housing are hosting a community meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. , to solicit community input on MidPen’s 1283 Willow Road and 335 Pierce Street properties. The meeting will be held at the Menlo Park Senior Center located at 110 Terminal Avenue. Please share this notice with your friends and neighbors and we look forward to seeing you. Learn more

Joe Simitian on "Listening to Trump's America: Bridging the Divide" The Menlo Park Library will host a talk by Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian. Simitian visited 3 counties that had historically voted for Democratic candidates in Presidential elections, to learn what made them “flip” in 2016. He will share what he learned after conversations with over 100 people of different backgrounds. Online registration is required for this free event, which will take place on Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Menlo Park City Council Chambers , located at 701 Laurel Street.  Learn more

2017 City Council Reorganization You are invited to the City of Menlo Park’ s  City Council reorganization on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 , at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers . Please join Mayor Kirsten Keith, Mayor Pro Tem Peter Ohtaki, and City Councilmembers Ray Mueller, Catherine Carlton, and Rich Cline as they select the next Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Learn more

MEMBERS @ WORK

It's a Wonderful Nutcracker Blended with the story line of the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life", Menlowe Ballet’s production is set in the 1940's and boasts all the magical trimmings of a traditional Nutcracker. You and your family will experience surprising twists on both stories and a heartfelt message that while giving and receiving 'presents' is just part of what makes the holidays wonderful. This is a holiday production that you and your family will want to see! December 8-10 & 15-17, 2017 Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center Learn more

AROUND MENLO PARK

Holiday Showcase Come see a collection of fabulous performances where you, our talented community, enter the spotlight! Enjoy: Heartbeat of Hula, Soul line dancing, Persian dance, Jane Kellam Adult Jazz, Middle Eastern Belly Dancing, and an after showcase social hour. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 7 to 9 pm Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center Learn more

Christmas Tree Lots Support our local clubs and organizations by purchasing a tree at one of these Christmas Tree Lots: The Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot is l ocated on the Stanford Campus on the corner of Embarcadero and El Camino Real, across from Palo Alto High School. The Nativity School Christmas Tree Lot is located at Nativity School on the corner of Oak Grove Ave. and Laurel St. in Menlo Park.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

December 6 1283 Willow Road Community Meeting 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Menlo Park Senior Center December 6 Free Monthly Fertility Seminars 6 to 8 pm, CCRM San Francisco, Menlo Park December 7 Supervisor Joe Simitian: Listening to Trump's America 7 to 8:30 pm, Menlo Park City Council Chambers December 8-10 & 15-17 It's a Wonderful Nutcracker Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center December 12 2017 City Council Reorganization 7 to 11 pm, Menlo Park City Council Chambers December 13 Holiday Showcase 7 to 9 pm, Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center December 25-29 Holiday Schedule Chamber Office Closed on December 25

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