Month: October 2011

Dr. Michele Borba gives parent ed talk on Oct. 20

Does it seem as if your children are forced to shortcut today's freedom for tomorrow's success? Would you like them to have the space to

by Linda Hubbard
on October 17, 2011

Greenhouse gas reduction workshops on Oct. 18 and Oct. 25

Workshops to gather input on whether Menlo Park should consider adopting greenhouse gas reduction targets and what possible target options might be will be held

by Linda Hubbard
on October 17, 2011

Family Connections: Preparing young kids for school success, which includes parent education

When a fire destroyed the portable classroom that housed the Family Connections site on the Belle Haven School campus last August, many wondered if that

by Linda Hubbard
on October 17, 2011

Former La Entrada teacher Jason Picetti: April 1, 1969 – October 13, 2011

Jason John Picetti, who inspired others through first his teaching at La Entrada School and then his words after being diagnosed with ALS, passed away

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2011

Spotted: Ghoulish front yard on Laurel St.

The Hyde family on Laurel St. has been transforming their front yard into a garden of ghouls for the past four Halloweens. Twins Bethany and

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2011

Cynthia Webb: Creative force behind clothing store Cynthia L

Cynthia Webb, the designer and owner of Cynthia L boutique in downtown Menlo Park, thinks of her shop as a "restoration village." "I tell my

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2011

Walking at Burgess Park to raise awareness about slavery today

The Freedom Walk being held today through 2:00 pm at Burgess Park attracted human walkers of all ages - and a fair number of canine

by Linda Hubbard
on October 15, 2011

Michele Daschbach Fast: Daughter of Atherton, beloved family member and lifelong sports fan

Editor's note: Michele Daschbach Fast, who grew up in Atherton, was one of the victims of the shootings that took place in a beauty salon

by Contributed Content
on October 14, 2011

Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Fall Fest in downtown Menlo Park

The 15th annual Menlo Park Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Fall Fest kicks off today downtown along Santa Cruz Ave. It continues tomorrow and Sunday

by Scott Loftesness
on October 14, 2011

Two sad losses to Menlo Park/Atherton community

Within 12 hours, we learned of two deaths that leave many mourning in the Menlo Park and Atherton communities. Former La Entrada and much beloved

by Linda Hubbard
on October 13, 2011