Month: July 2010

Meet SLAC “laser monkey” Bill White

Note: This post was written by Lori White, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, who also took the photograph. Both text and photo are used with permission.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 21, 2010

Encinal and Laurel construction in high gear as school start approaches

There's just about a month to go before students in the Menlo Park City School District return from summer break. And from the looks of

by Chrisie Wendin
on July 20, 2010

Michele Santilhano: Endurance athlete to inspire us all

No cockiness. No arrogance. Just the most winning smile. And an enthusiastic invitation to "come sit out back and talk." Endurance athlete Michele Santilhano exudes

by Linda Hubbard
on July 20, 2010

Sweet on each other and their new naturally sweet drinks

He's a let-it-all-hang-out American. She's a more guarded Kiwi. Peter Walsh and Melanie Carroll met through friends five  years ago - and bonded, in part,

by Linda Hubbard
on July 19, 2010

Kids get in on the fun at Connoisseurs’ Marketplace

Young festival goers enjoyed the many offerings at the Kid Zone, located on University Drive. The 24-foot rock-climbing wall was a hit with older children,

by Chrisie Wendin
on July 18, 2010

Project Read learners give back to community at Connoisseurs’ Marketplace

Stop by the Information Booth at the Connoisseurs' Marketplace, located on Santa Cruz Avenue near Crane Street, and you'll be greeted by friendly folks who can point

by Chrisie Wendin
on July 17, 2010

Watch Menlo Cub Scout Troop 222 learn to fish on TV channel 721 at 8:30 am on 7/…

Watch Menlo Cub Scout Troop 222 learn to fish on TV channel 721 at 8:30 am on 7/17 - or watch YouTube video now http://bit.ly/caFEQI

by inmenloflash
on July 16, 2010

24th Connoisseurs’ Marketplace comes to Menlo Park

Santa Cruz Avenue will again become a cavalcade of art and music this weekend (July 17-18) when the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce presents the

by Linda Hubbard
on July 16, 2010

Kathleen Jensen: Taking her baked goods on the road

Butterscotch Bakery offerings are one big test kitchen for Kathleen Jensen. The former personal chef started her baked goods business in January, but it's just

by Linda Hubbard
on July 16, 2010

M-A is looking for a girls varsity golf coach and a boys frosh/soph soccer coach…

M-A is looking for a girls varsity golf coach and a boys frosh/soph soccer coach. Contact Mary Podesta at mpodesta@seq.org.

by inmenloflash
on July 16, 2010