Weekly Message - December 2017

BUSINESS NEWS

Free Tax Credit Workshop in San Mateo The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development will be available for a free one-hour workshop to explain how the California Competes Tax Credit program can help your business expand in the Golden State. This program is available to businesses of all sizes throughout California. Monday, December 18, 2017 1 to 2 pm, San Mateo Council Chambers Learn more

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The Streets of Menlo Park: Origin of Street Names The Menlo Park Historical Association (MPHA) has just published The Streets of Menlo Park, a 128-page book that provides information about the nearly 300 streets in Menlo Park. It also provides a wealth of information about the city's history and individuals who created today's community street by street. The book can be purchased directly from MPHA’s office at the Main Library, 800 Alma St, or through the MPHA’s website or through retail outlets: Kepler's Bookstore and Village Stationers. You can also email us .

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Menlo Park Firefighters Toy and Food Drive Help Menlo Park Firefighters with their 2017 Toy and Food Drive. We are collecting new toys, non-perishable food, and monetary donations for members of our community. To find out more about the Toy and Food Drive please click here . The Menlo Park Live Oak Lions Club donated over $1,100 worth of toys at the Chamber Office for distribution by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District to needy children in Belle Haven and East Palo Alto. Lion's Club member Lion Earl Fulk is pictured with the donated toys.

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. This is a holiday production that you and your family will want to see! December 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 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 15-17 It's a Wonderful Nutcracker Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center December 18 San Mateo Tax Credit Workshop 1 to 2 pm, San Mateo Council Chambers December 25-29 Holiday Schedule Chamber Office Closed on December 25

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