Month: July 2011

The Distractions play Fremont Park on July 13

San Carlos-based cover bank The Distractions, featuring Christina Martin on lead vocals, will be the summer concert series band at Fremont Park on Wednesday, July

by Linda Hubbard
on July 12, 2011

Leonore Rooney Daschbach: Reflections on a life well spent in Atherton

A visit with Leonore Rooney Daschbach, who's lived in the same house in Atherton since she was six years old,  is recalling a time that

by Linda Hubbard
on July 12, 2011

Atherton appoints Ed Flint as interim Police Chief

Law Enforcement veteran Ed Flint has been selected on an interim basis to lead the Atherton Police Department effective July 18, 2011.  Flint brings to

by Linda Hubbard
on July 11, 2011

2nd Tueday of the month = Atherton Library book club

The Atherton Library hosts a book discussion combined with a casual potluck the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Here are

by Linda Hubbard
on July 11, 2011

Sam Perry: Buying local pays off in Gemz

Survey what Sam Perry has undertaken in his adult life, and it takes a moment for the dots to connect. Community organizer in West Virginia

by Linda Hubbard
on July 11, 2011

Watercolor paintings by two Menlo Park artists showcased at Interpretations exhibit

Two Menlo Park artists, Kay Marinaro and Leonard Leving, are part of the new exhibit, Interpretations, a water media art show by members of the

by Linda Hubbard
on July 10, 2011

What’s the oldest block party in Menlo or Atherton?

Stumbling on the block party on University Dr. between College and Cambridge Avenues in Menlo Park this evening got us thinking. What is the oldest,

by Linda Hubbard
on July 9, 2011

Menlo Park Legends seek Rawlings Cup Championship in SLO with a win against San …

Menlo Park Legends seek Rawlings Cup Championship in SLO with a win against San Francisco Seals tonight (7/9)

by inmenloflash
on July 9, 2011

Summer camp fun takes these kids to Paris

No, Camp Galileo doesn't literally take campers to the French city of light. Wouldn't that be nice! But it does a good job of helping

by Linda Hubbard
on July 9, 2011

Spotted: Dahlias soaking up the sun

Note: a number of readers corrected us on our flower identification. Hence, this revised post! Just outside the side entrance to Ladera Garden & Gifts

by Linda Hubbard
on July 8, 2011