May Day festivities include run, parade and pancakes May Day festivities include run, parade and pancakes (April 28, 2004)

Rain or shine the Woodside Recreation Committee's 13th annual May Day Fun Run & Walk is set to go from the Woodside Library at 8:30 a.m. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. on the front steps at 3140 Woodside Road.

The 2.25-mile race winds along Albion Avenue to Olive Hill Lane and back, ending before the 10 a.m. May Day Parade. Woodside Road will be closed to traffic at 9:30 a.m. on the stretch between Roberts Market and the elementary school.

Muffins, fruit, refreshments, and T-shirts go to all registered participants. Medals and ribbons will also be awarded in each age group. The registration fee is $12 for adults and $10 for children 14 and under.

Meanwhile, right next door from 8 to 10 a.m., the Rotary Club of Woodside/Portola Valley will be serving up pancakes, bacon, and sausage.

Registration for the 82nd annual May Day parade starts at 9 a.m. across the street at the elementary school, 3195 Woodside Road.

At 11:15 a.m., Woodside School's third graders are scheduled to do a traditional May Pole and sword dance at the amphitheater.

The Citizen of the Year Award will then be presented, followed by a noontime barbecue and carnival, which ends at 3 p.m. All events are open to the public.

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