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Tuolumne River Film Festival returns to M-A PAC on Sept. 7

by Contributed Content on September 3, 2019

Join fellow nature lovers for an evening of fun and films to celebrate the Tuolumne River and the culture that flows from it! This year’s festival will feature short films from the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, the International Ocean Film Festival, live music, and much more!

The Festival takes place at the M-A PAC (555 Middlefield Rd.) on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. More information and tickets available online.

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Watch movie, then discuss it with its director at the Menlo Park Library on Feb. 26

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