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Sam McDonald is forgotten name, except to those who roam the hillsides of
La Honda, but he was a beloved Stanford friend, role model, benefactor, and community member of Mayfield and
the surrounding areas during the first half of the 19th century.
Join Park Ranger Katherine Wright for a presentation about Sam McDonald’s life and the legacy he left for all to enjoy.

Come learn how the Lamplighters Music Theatre Company kept the 100 year old operettas fresh and relevent. The Lamplighters is the OLDEST theatre company in San Francisco! Founded in 1952 to perform operettas, particularly the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, the company is globally acknowledged as one of the best G & S companies in the world. Enjoy some samplings of their upcoming shows. Lamplighters will do an overview of the company, including numbers from both of the upcoming shows for this Season, RUDDYGORE, and MYSTERY of EDWIN DROOD, and from the Il DUCATO (the MIKADO).

The Faces of Disaster: Meet Red Cross responders and those they serve

In 2023 the United States had an unprecedented 28 disasters that each caused more than $1 billion in damage. As it always has, the American Red Cross responded, working with local government and community agencies to provide food, shelter and recovery services to those affected.

The Faces of Disaster: Meet Red Cross responders and those they serve

In 2023 the United States had an unprecedented 28 disasters that each caused more than $1 billion in damage. As it always has, the American Red Cross responded, working with local government and community agencies to provide food, shelter and recovery services to those affected.

The Woodside Elementary School Jazz Band, under the direction of Beth Dameron, is the most prominent performing group at the school. It is made up of 6th-8th grade students who demonstrate dedication and strong work ethic by rehearsing before school twice each week, learning music for several different performances that bring the school and Woodside community together. The Jazz Band performed at a First Friday event in the spring of 2019 and is happy to return for its second time after rebuilding the group post-COVID. The First Friday performance will include music from several genres, with a strong focus on jazz, and that demonstrates musical evolution through several decades.

Mitch Postel, President of the San Mateo County Historical Association, will discuss the History Museum’s new project to highlight its horsedrawn vehicle collection and how the themes of the planned exhibits fit into San Mateo County, California and Western History. The 15,000 square foot addition will showcase many of its pristine carriages, on one floor, while allowing another floor to be dedicated to changing displays in an automobile gallery. Learn how the project began (with its crucial Woodside connections) and what its progress is to date.

Mitch Postel, President of the San Mateo County Historical Association, will discuss the History Museum’s new project to highlight its horsedrawn vehicle collection and how the themes of the planned exhibits fit into San Mateo County, California and Western History. The 15,000 square foot addition will showcase many of its pristine carriages, on one floor, while allowing another floor to be dedicated to changing displays in an automobile gallery. Learn how the project began (with its crucial Woodside connections) and what its progress is to date.

Fernando Escartiz is a sculptor and artist deeply influenced by Mexican culture and renowned artists like Frida Kahlo. Located in Redwood City, California, his studio has been a hub for creating public art and community projects for over a decade. Fernando Escartiz has done the props for the San Francisco Symphony and Redwood City Day of the Dead Events for the last 13 years. The Redwood City celebration gathers around 8,000 people every year.

Fernando Escartiz is a sculptor and artist deeply influenced by Mexican culture and renowned artists like Frida Kahlo. Located in Redwood City, California, his studio has been a hub for creating public art and community projects for over a decade. Fernando Escartiz has done the props for the San Francisco Symphony and Redwood City Day of the Dead Events for the last 13 years. The Redwood City celebration gathers around 8,000 people every year.