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City of Menlo Park

701 Laurel Street
Menlo Park , CA
650-330-6600

Website: menlopark.org

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Menlo Park, a Tree City USA community, is a quiet yet vibrant city of pleasant, tree-lined neighborhoods and friendly people. Situated on The Peninsula, it is conveniently located between San Francisco and Oakland to the north and San Jose to the south.

The land now known as the City of Menlo Park was originally the home of Ohlone Indians, called by the Spaniards "Coastanoans", or Coast-dwellers. These local residents lived...

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The land now known as the City of Menlo Park was originally the home of Ohlone Indians, called by the Spaniards "Coastanoans", or Coast-dwellers. These local residents lived off the land peacefully, gathering nuts, berries and fish from both the ocean and the bay. Because of the abundance of food there was no need for them to practice agriculture. Evidences of their civilization are still being unearthed on the Filoli estate in Woodside, and along San Francisquito Creek.

It was in 1854 that Menlo Park received its official name when two Irishmen, Dennis J. Oliver and D. C. McGlynn, whose wives were sisters, purchased 1,700 acres (some sources say it was 640 acres) bordering County Road, now El Camino Real, and built two houses with a common entrance. Across the drive they erected a huge wooden gate with tall arches on which the name of their estate was printed in foot-high letters: "Menlo Park", with the date, August 1854, under it. When the railroad came through in 1863, this station had no name, it was just the end of the line, but it needed a designation. During a discussion about the choice of a name, a railroad official looked over at the gates and decided that "Menlo Park" would be appropriate, and so the name was officially adopted. This station is now California State Landmark No. 955, the oldest California station in continuous operation.

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	Big Cat & The Hipnotics (Blues) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park June 20, 2012 Listen to some of the best local music groups at the Menlo Park Summer Concert Series. It features a variety of musical styles from Jazz to Country to hits of yesterday and today. Bring your picnic blanket and dinner and enjoy the music. And, of course, there is always room up front for dancers of all ages! Tonight's featured band is Big Cat... Big Cat & The Hipnotics (Blues) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park June 20, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Hot Rods (Early Rock & Roll) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park June 27, 2012 Listen to some of the best local music groups at the Menlo Park Summer Concert Series. It features a variety of musical styles from Jazz to Country to hits of yesterday and today. Bring your picnic blanket and dinner and enjoy the music. And, of course, there is always room up front for dancers of all ages! Tonight's featured band is The Hot... The Hot Rods (Early Rock & Roll) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park June 27, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Mark Russo and the Classy Cats (Swing) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park July 11, 2012 Listen to some of the best local music groups at the Menlo Park Summer Concert Series. It features a variety of musical styles from Jazz to Country to hits of yesterday and today. Bring your picnic blanket and dinner and enjoy the music. And, of course, there is always room up front for dancers of all ages! Tonight's featured band is Mark Russo... Mark Russo and the Classy Cats (Swing) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park July 11, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Dream Posse (Rockin' Country) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park July 18, 2012 Listen to some of the best local music groups at the Menlo Park Summer Concert Series. It features a variety of musical styles from Jazz to Country to hits of yesterday and today. Bring your picnic blanket and dinner and enjoy the music. And, of course, there is always room up front for dancers of all ages! Tonight's featured band is Dream... Dream Posse (Rockin' Country) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park July 18, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Pat Wilder & Serious Business (Blues) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park July 25, 2012 Listen to some of the best local music groups at the Menlo Park Summer Concert Series. It features a variety of musical styles from Jazz to Country to hits of yesterday and today. Bring your picnic blanket and dinner and enjoy the music. And, of course, there is always room up front for dancers of all ages! Tonight's featured band is Pat Wilder... Pat Wilder & Serious Business (Blues) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Presented by City of Menlo Park July 25, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)

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	Egg Hunt in Menlo Park Presented by City of Menlo Park at Onetta Harris Community Center (OHCC) April 7, 2012 The annual Egg Hunt is here again and will be taking place at Kelly Park, which is behind Onetta Harris Community Center. EVENT SCHEDULE: 10 a.m. -Crafts Begin, Jelly Bean Guess, Bunny Arrives 10:30 a.m. -Egg Hunt Begins 10:30 - 2 & Under (with parents) 10:45 - 3-4 years (parents optional) 11:00 - 5-6... Egg Hunt in Menlo Park Presented by City of Menlo Park at Onetta Harris Community Center (OHCC) April 7, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Folkdance Party Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center March 24, 2012 You are invited for an evening of folkdancing in Menlo Park's Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Refreshments are included. Folkdance Party Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center March 24, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Soul Line Dance Fest Presented by City of Menlo Park at Onetta Harris Community Center (OHCC) January 20, 2012 Get your groove on! The City of Menlo Park is hosting this Soul Line Dancing Fest for all ages. It will place in the multi-purpose room. This is a free event! No in and outs, please. Soul Line Dance Fest Presented by City of Menlo Park at Onetta Harris Community Center (OHCC) January 20, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Hip Hop with Christine - Dance Class Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center January 12-March 15, 2012 Ever wish you had smooth moves you could show off on the dance floor? Here is your chance to learn! During these sessions, you’ll learn multiple hip hop routines to today’s most popular music! Teens and adults are welcome. Hip Hop with Christine - Dance Class Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center January 12-March 15, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Middle Eastern Bellydance - Dance Class Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center January 12-March 22, 2012 Learn the sensuous movements of this ancient art form while building strength, flexibility and stamina. Bellydancing is for all ages and body types! This class will cover basic Bellydance muscle isolations and dance technique, using music and moves from Egypt, Turkey, Iran and North Africa. Bring your bare feet and loose, comfortable pants or a... Middle Eastern Bellydance - Dance Class Presented by City of Menlo Park at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center January 12-March 22, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)

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Big Cat & The Hipnotics (Blues) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series

The Hot Rods (Early Rock & Roll) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series

Mark Russo and the Classy Cats (Swing) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series

Dream Posse (Rockin' Country) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series

Pat Wilder & Serious Business (Blues) - Menlo Park Summer Concert Series

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Egg Hunt in Menlo Park

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Soul Line Dance Fest

Hip Hop with Christine - Dance Class

Middle Eastern Bellydance - Dance Class

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