Month: November 2010

There’s pie – and then there’s pi

Pi is a mathematical constant equal to the circumference of a circle divided by its diameter, or the area of a circle divided by the

by Lauren Rugani
on November 25, 2010

InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ’s backyard thermometer read 32 degrees this mo…

InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ's backyard thermometer read 32 degrees this morning (11/24); it's now dark over 14 hours a day in Menlo

by inmenloflash
on November 24, 2010

The tall cross at Bethany Lutheran (end of Santa Cruz Ave) has its lights on for…

The tall cross at Bethany Lutheran (end of Santa Cruz Ave) has its lights on for the Advent/Christmas season

by inmenloflash
on November 24, 2010

2010 Environmental Quality Award winners announced

Menlo Park's Environment Quality Commission has announced its annual awards,  presented  to individuals, businesses and organizations that improve environmental quality within the city. The 2010

by Linda Hubbard
on November 24, 2010

Holiday favorite staged by Menlo Park Academy of Dance

Twas the first dress rehearsal and all through the studios of the Menlo Park Academy of Dance many a giggle could be heard. And so

by Linda Hubbard
on November 24, 2010

Latest rainfull report from today’s mini storm

Today's mini storm came and went several times before it cleared out completely, registering another .3", bringing my season-to-date total to 2.95". That compares to

by Bill Russ
on November 23, 2010

Kepler’s takes part in Small Business Saturday on 11/27

Kepler's announced today that it's participating in the first-ever Small Business Saturday that supports locally-owned businesses. American Express cardmembers will receive a $25 statement credit when they

by Linda Hubbard
on November 23, 2010

Just in time Thanksgiving dinner side dish

Kim Menninger's mother's "killer potatoes" come to the rescue of the not-quite-have-it-all-together Thanksgiving dinner cook. Kim and partner Audrey Foraker are offering two special flavors

by Linda Hubbard
on November 23, 2010

Cooking fire reminder – do not douse with water!

The place to be for Bay Area media yesterday afternoon was once again the main station of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District. There Fire

by Linda Hubbard
on November 23, 2010

Honors, awards for M-A students and teachers

It seems the season for honors and awards for a number of M-A students and teachers, reports the school's PTA newsletter. M-A senior Nikhil Viswanathan

by Linda Hubbard
on November 22, 2010