Around Town Around Town (December 10, 2003)

Holiday events at Stanford Park Hotel

Breakfast with Santa, holiday and Teddy Bear teas are scheduled for December at the Stanford Park Hotel.

Afternoon tea will be served from 2 to 4 p.m. daily through December 19. The Victorian tea will include finger sandwiches and sweets. Cost is $25 per person and reservations are required.

Breakfast with Santa Claus will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, December 13, and Saturday, December 20. Along with a visit from Santa, there will be a hearty breakfast and carol singing. Cost is $12, prix fixe menu.

Teddy Bear teas will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 13, and Saturday, December 20. The event includes a high tea, storytelling and music. Children are encouraged to bring their teddy bears. Cost is $28 for adults, $15 for children 10 and under.

Stanford Park Hotel will be open Christmas Day, December 25, from 1 to 8 p.m. A three-course prix fixe dinner will be $48 for adults, $24 for children (5-12), children 4 and under free.

An a la carte Duck Club menu will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve, December 31. From 8 to 10 p.m. that evening, a four-course prix fix menu at $70 will be served.

The Stanford Park Hotel is located at 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. For more information or reservations, call 322-1234 or check www.stanfordparkhotel.com.

Ski and snowboard swap

A ski and snowboard swap will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at Sellman Auditorium, Woodside Elementary School, 3195 Woodside Road, Woodside. Items, including skis, snowboards and ski clothes, may be dropped off from 8 to 10 a.m. For more information, call Claudia Marshall, 851-2698.

Holiday show at Little House

"Christmas with Little Women" will be presented by Al Jacobs and friends on Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. to noon, in the Little House auditorium, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. There is no charge and the public is invited to attend. For more information, call 326-2025.

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