Month: September 2010

M-A water polo goalie Alex Gow turns away 33 shots

It was a weekend of blocked shots for Menlo Atherton water polo goalie Alex Gow who totaled 33 saves during the 13th annual Scott Roche

by Linda Hubbard
on September 20, 2010

Mikia and Bill Armstrong: discovering the rewards of youth mentoring with Building Futures Now

Like many who become mentor volunteers, Mikia and Bill Armstrong were hesitant initially, reluctant to commit to being a presence in a youngster's life for

by Linda Hubbard
on September 20, 2010

Golden Acorn Awards will be presented on Thursday (9/23)

The 38th annual Golden Acorn Awards will be presented by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce at a dinner on Thursday, Sept. 23, at the

by Linda Hubbard
on September 20, 2010

70 skateboarders gather for Menlo Park Slide Jam

Just before the competition got underway, organizer David Hiltbrand (pictured, plaid shirt, below) told InMenlo that about 70 skateboarders had registered for Menlo Park Slide

by Linda Hubbard
on September 19, 2010

Spotted: Pumpkins!

At Trader Joe's!

by Scott Loftesness
on September 19, 2010

Today is a great day to get horsey, with stable tours & events

If you get up feeling the urge to horse around, today is your day. Two nearby stables are having open houses and there's a dressage

by Linda Hubbard
on September 19, 2010

Heads up Menlo: Menlo Park Slide Jam takes over upper Valparaiso Sunday from 9:0…

Heads up Menlo: Menlo Park Slide Jam takes over upper Valparaiso Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

by inmenloflash
on September 18, 2010

Families learn how to prepare for natural disasters at USGS

The grounds of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Menlo Park were filled today with all varieties of emergency response personnel and vehicles,  part of

by Linda Hubbard
on September 18, 2010

Attending Smart Chicks Kick It at the library tonight (9/18)? Here’s what you need to know

As InMenlo reported previously, the highly anticipated Smart Chicks Kick It tour is making its Bay Area stop tonight at the Menlo Park Library. The

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 18, 2010

Family fun at Swing in the Park this Sunday (9/19)

Sunday's Swing in the Park fundraiser for Holbrook-Palmer Park in Atherton appears to have it all - BBQ picnic courtesy of Jesse Cool, swinging music

by Linda Hubbard
on September 17, 2010