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For tickets and more visit 671-A Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park The Almanac is qualified by decree of the OpenSpaceTrust.org/Lectures Superior Court of San Mateo County to publish [email protected] public notices of a governmental and legal nature, as stated in Decree No. 147530, issued October 20, 1969. Subscriptions are $60 for one year and $100 for two years. Go to AlmanacNews. com/circulation. To request free delivery, or stop delivery, of The Almanac in zip code 94025, 94027, 94028 and the Woodside portion of 94062, call 854-2626. Local News M ENLO PARK | ATHERTON | WOODSIDE | PORTOLA V ALLEY There’s still hope for ‘Oasis’ name, tradition By Kate Bradshaw the Menlo Park community.” eating establishment in Menlo Almanac Staff Writer Mr. Mueller added that prop- Park, on March 7 after 60 years erty owner Dan Beltramo had of business. The announcement he last day of the Oasis, as indicated that he is in the pro- said the family was “unable it’s been known under the cess of finding a new operator to negotiate a reasonable lease Townership of the Tougas for the site, located at 341 El for our business, nor meet the family, will be this Wednesday, Camino Real, and wishes to requested terms of the building’s March 7, but Menlo Park Vice owner.” Mayor Ray Mueller last week The Oasis is considered told city officials that there may ‘I am cautiously an institution by many and be hope to preserve the name optimistic the pieces are renowned for its burgers, pizza, and traditions of the beloved beer and slightly sticky wooden beer garden and burger joint. coming together that will tables engraved with what appear In a March 2 email, Council- keep the Oasis operating to be generations of initials.