Month: December 2009

Three Wise Men approach the manger at Nativity scene on Cotton St. in Menlo Park

When last checked on 10 days ago, the Three Wise Men were at the far end of the lawn, almost the farthest point they could

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2009

Cars parked overnight may be ticketed

Kids home from college? Relatives up from LA? If you're having overnight guests in the next week, Menlo residents beware. Unlike past years when the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2009

Banish winter skin blahs – tips from Chantale

Like many sole proprietors, Chantale Doine survived the turbulent economic times of the past year "thanks to the loyalty of my clients." The esthéticienne, who

by Linda Hubbard
on December 22, 2009

Big pizza, small price – today at Round Table

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the first Round Table Pizza on El Camino in Menlo Park, the restaurant is selling a

by Linda Hubbard
on December 21, 2009

Spirit of the Taizé Community

It was a "time out" with a payoff tonight in the chapel at Trinity Church in Menlo. Those gathered said "stop" to all the holiday

by Linda Hubbard
on December 20, 2009

Menlo Park at its pretty and watery best

The 42% of Menlo that is covered by water (according to USGS data) can be quite scenic, as this recent bay front photo shows. High

by Chris Gulker
on December 20, 2009

UPS cyclist delivers in time for naughty and nice

Bruce was a bit startled when this contributor raced across the street to get a photograph. She 'd heard whispers about these cart pedalers descending

by Linda Hubbard
on December 19, 2009

Fire safety during the holidays

The Menlo Park Fire Department holds an annual fire safety demonstration at its Bayfront training facility near the Dumbarton Bridge. This year's demo highlighted the

by Chris Gulker
on December 18, 2009

Holiday treats for Menlo’s trash men

It's not infrequent to see a box of donuts set atop curbside garbage cans, especially at this time of the year. But this Menlo household

by Linda Hubbard
on December 18, 2009

Stopping at stop signs means cyclists, too

Rolling stops at neighborhood stop sign intersections are common here in Menlo, enforced usually by stealth Menlo Park motorcycle cops. Such was the case early

by Linda Hubbard
on December 17, 2009