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Civic Engagement Award Nomination Announcement
Civic Engagement for the Common Good was one of the three top priorities for the Palo Alto City Council for both 2008 and 2009. To highlight this priority, the Human Relations Commission wants to recognize and honor exceptional individual and community partners who demonstrate a sense of caring and responsibility for others that work to address community challenges.


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Library Home Page
Visit the City of Palo Alto Library web page
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"Where Art Originates: Artist and the Creative Process"
The  "Where Art Originates: Artists & the Creative Process" 
May 6 – November 4, 2010
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Destination Palo Alto
Looking to learn about what to see and do in Palo Alto?
( Visit the Destination Palo alto Website )
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Winter Lodge - Outdoor Ice Skating In California
Come enjoy skating under the stars, then warm your toes by one of our fireplaces in the clubhouse or outdoors!
( visit the winter lodge web site )
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Seasonal Trail Closures for Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Seasonal trails close any time rainfall exceeds one-half inch over 48 hours or 1 inch in seven days. Trails are then evaluated for reopening after 48 hours of no rain and reopened only when dry.
( visit the preserves and open space home page )
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Junior Museum and Zoo
The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is a kid's place to think, create and play.
( visit the junior museum and zoo home page )
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Palo Alto Golf Course
A recently renovated 18-hole course, open seven days a week
( visit the municipal golf course home page )
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Spring 2010 Youth Exhibitions at the Palo Alto Art Center

 Youth Art and Cultural Kaleidoscope May 9-30, 2010


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Plan a Visit
Key information for planning your visit to the Junior Museum & Zoo
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Hot Dog Suppertime Shows 2010!
A Palo Alto Summer Treat for the Whole Family!
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PACT's Mission & Brief History
The Children’s Theatre serves children and young adults aged four to twenty two years.
( visit the children's theatre home page )
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Neighborhood Parks
Park Services is responsible for the maintenance of 162 developed acres of urban park lands.
( visit the neighborhood parks home page )
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Art Dialogues
Docent-led tours at Art Center
( visit the art center home page )
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Parks and Facilities List and Map
A listing of parks and facilities, including libraries, pools and skateboard facility.
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TheatreWorks
A non-profit professional theatre company offering a year round season in the Lucie Stern Community Theatre.
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West Bay Opera
The second oldest opera company in the West, West Bay Opera performs in the Lucie Stern Community Theatre.
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Activities at Baylands Nature Preserve
Numerous opportunities for enrichment and recreation are presented at the Baylands.
( visit the baylands home page )
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Baylands Nature Preserve Birding
Information about birding at the Baylands.
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Chili Cook-off Winners - 2010
Congratulations to the 29th annual Chili Cook-off winners.
( visit the living in palo alto home page )
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Palo Alto Art Center
The Palo Alto Art Center is a regional visual art center celebrating the art and artists of the San Francisco Bay Area
( visit the art center home page )
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Palo Alto Players
The peninsula's oldest theatre company, Palo Alto Players has been continuously producing quality live theatre in Palo Alto since 1931.
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Foothills Park Reservations
Foothills Park has three areas that can be reserved: A group picnic area, camping sites and a meeting room.
( visit foothills park home page )
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Renting Facilities at Baylands Nature Preserve
Facility rentals at the Baylands are quite robust.  Explore rental opportunities, here.
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Picnic Reservation Information (Individual and Group)
How to Reserve Picnic Tables at Mitchell, Rinconada and Foothills Parks.
( visit Picnic Reservations for forms )
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Foothills Park
3300 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA
( visit the foothills park home page )
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Hikes and Nature Programs
The City of Palo Alto offers a variety of nature programs and other activities in the open space preserves.
( interpretive program request form )
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Información del Programa en Español
Los terrenos de la Bahia en Palo Alto son un gran lugar para excursiones familiar y para que ninos exploren la naturaleza.
( visit the baylands home page )
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Facility Rentals Information
The Art Center's beautiful grounds and facilities offer the perfect setting for meetings, retreats, weddings, and receptions
( visit the art center home page )
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