Month: November 2011

Blue Rock House presents George Cole Quintet at indoor concert on Dec. 10

The George Cole Quintet will be appearing at a Blue Rock House limited seating, indoor concert on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 7:30 to 10:00 pm.

by Linda Hubbard
on November 27, 2011

It’s starting to look like Christmas at Menlo Park farmers market

There was a seasonal shift at the Sunday farmers market in downtown Menlo Park today, with a wet, valley fog adding to the mood change.

by Linda Hubbard
on November 27, 2011

Youth, seniors SamTrans Clipper card sign-up on Nov. 29

SamTrans is phasing out paper monthly passes. The December 2011 pass will be the last paper pass sold. Starting with the January 2012 Monthly Pass,

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2011

Final holiday season for Hirzel Fine Jewelry

A Menlo Park institution is closing, and long time patrons began filling Hirzel Fine Jewelry last week for a final final goodbye. Among them were

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2011

St. Patrick’s hosts tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 28

St. Patrick's Seminary and University is hosting it's third annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 28 at the 5:00 pm. Refreshments and an

by Linda Hubbard
on November 25, 2011

Adam Kerr: Entering his second decade selling Christmas trees at Nativity lot

Volunteering at the Nativity School Christmas tree lot has come full circle for Adam Kerr, who is also chairing the fundraising event this year. He

by Linda Hubbard
on November 25, 2011

Bargains beckon at local Menlo shops on Black Friday, followed by Small Business Saturday

Two of the most popular Menlo Park stores - Kepler's and Cheeky Monkey - are luring locals to shop local with Thanksgiving weekend deals that

by Linda Hubbard
on November 24, 2011

10 things to be thankful for in Menlo and Atherton

How can you walk, bike or drive around Menlo Park and Atherton at this time of the year and not be immediately thankful? The most

by Linda Hubbard
on November 24, 2011

Spotted: Eye candy as homage to one sweet machine

The Linac Coherent Light Source is one sweet machine, and the instrument scientists working at the six experimental hutches are so enthusiastic about it that

by Lori Ann White
on November 23, 2011