Weekly Message | It's a Wonderful Nutcracker by Menlowe Ballet

Weekly Message ~ December 2019

Business News

All Electric Concept Fire Truck Event & Demonstration

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce Members:

After several years of meetings with Rosenbauer and Burtons Fire Apparatus vendors, that included discussions regarding the build, functionality, efficiency, practicality, performance, cost effectiveness and modifications for a US Fire Service all electric fire engine, the Menlo Park Fire Protection District is proud to play host to a two day event and the first formal public/private viewing in Northern California of the All-Electric, Concept Fire Truck (CFT) , built by Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus.

Invite Only Event (Chamber Members):

Wednesday, December 11 at 5 pm

Station 1, 300 Middlefield Road

General Public Event:

Thursday, December 12, 1 to 5 pm

Station 6, 700 Oak Grove Avenue

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It's a Wonderful Nutcracker by Menlowe Ballet

It's a Wonderful Nutcracker blends the magic and wonder of a traditional Nutcracker with the heartwarming message from Frank Capra's 1940's film, It's a Wonderful Life, The result brings two of the world's most heralded holiday classics together in a clever way that is warm, funny and uniquely entertaining.

Since its premiere in 2015, It's a Wonderful Nutcracker has been embraced for its warmth, humor, and original blending of two classic tales. Adults appreciate the ballet’s world-class dancing, while children perch on their seats as dancing dolls magically appear, toy soldiers battle mischievous mice, snowflakes swirl, and a beautiful angel emerges.

December 13-15 & 21-22, 2019

Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center

555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA .

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Menlo Park TMA Study Survey

Improve your Commute

Take a 10-minute survey to help reduce congestion and achieve more sustainable and reliable travel for Menlo Park.

The City of Menlo Park wants to learn more about how you commute, and what challenges you face during your trips to and from work. This brief survey can be filled out in one sitting and will help them move forward with finding ways to improve your commute! Please take a few minutes to fill it out, and pass it along to your coworkers and employees.

You can learn more about the study here .

City Council Reorganization Meeting

You are invited to the City of Menlo Park’s City Council reorganization on Tuesday, December 17 at 7 pm . Please join Mayor Ray Mueller, Vice Mayor Cecilia Taylor, and City Councilmembers Catherine Carlton, Drew Combs, and Betsy Nash for the swearing in of the new City Councilmembers and selection of the next Mayor and Vice Mayor.

City Council Chambers

701 Laurel St., Menlo Park

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Holiday Events

One Week Left for Jerry Rice 25th Annual NFL Alumni Toy Drive

Mayor Ray Mueller announces the return of the Jerry Rice 25th Annual NFL Alumni Celebrity Toy Drive to downtown Menlo Park. Members of the community are encouraged to support the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum's effort to provide toys to those in need.

The toy drive is scheduled through Saturday, December 14 , between 11 am and 6 pm at 807 Santa Cruz Ave . (Santa Cruz Avenue and Crane Street). Admission to the event is $5.00 or a new unwrapped toy.

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Members at Work

Live Oak Lions Club Supports Firefighters' Toy Drive

The Live Oak Lions Club donated $1,900 of toys to the Chamber's toy barrel for the Menlo Park Firefighters' Association's Toy and Food Drive . These toys are given to children in need.

You can drop off new toys, non-perishable food, and monetary donations for members of our community at the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce ( 1100 Merrill St. ) or at the City of Menlo Park ( 701 Laurel St. ).