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Crosston Ball (Crosston)

January 31, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - February 1, 2026 @ 12:00 am

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Event Steward SCA Name:   John Theophilous

Event Steward contacts:   johntheophilous@gmail.com   650-464-7477

Event Name:   Crosston Dance Ball

Event Site Open:   Jan 31, 12pm

Event Site Close:   Jan 31, 11pm

Further Event Information: 

Step, double step, kick, turn–follow the pattern laid down by the masters before. Are we dancing, or following a labyrinth? Come eat cheese and play our favorite board game (charcuterie) and find out! No prior knowledge required; we will teach dance from 12:30 to 5, picnic until six, and have 3 sets of dancing. Some dances we have danced for a long time, but some new to many. We will have a share-as-will picnic potluck in the hall from 5 to 6. There are grocery stores nearby. A kitchen is available for food preparation. The site is completely dry (no alcohol of any kind). A reasonable attempt at Medieval or Renaissance costuming is strongly requested. Please contact John if you would like to borrow garb. Service dogs are welcome. No pets. ADA Accessible. Site fee: Donation Site information: St. Bede’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 2650 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Directions: Mapping programs work fine. The parish hall is closest to the entrance, on the right. Offload and then park. Hall open 12n, you will be asked to help setup. Classes begin at 1230pm, dinner 5-6pm, Dance 6-10pm, clean-up 10-11pm Directions using Public Transit: Please call or email the steward to arrange pickup from the Palo Alto Caltrain station.

Site Name:   St. Bede’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall

Site Address:   2650 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Written Directions to Site: 

Best route to 280 and exit Sand Hill road east. Take a u turn at Sage way, then take the first street right. Turn left into the parking lot. Hall is on the right, parking on the left.

Donation only  Event?: yes

Site Accessibility:    Wheelchair Accessible, Electrical Outlets, Sidewalks, Close / Handicap Parking, Cell Phone Reception

Terrain Description:   Church hall

Bodies of Water on/near Site:   None

Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site:   Venture Capitalists

Amenities on Site:   Stone Privies, Shopping near by, Modern Lighting: Such as Street/ Walkway lights, Picnic Areas/ Tables

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Details

Start:
January 31, 2026 @ 1:00 pm
End:
February 1, 2026 @ 12:00 am
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2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA United States