Month: October 2012

Concerts at St. Bede’s in Menlo Park on Oct. 20 and Oct. 27

St. Bede's Church in Menlo Park is hosting two concerts. Stanford University Organist Robert Huw Morgan (pictured) will perform a program on the church's newly-restored

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2012

Visitor from Galway City ties Menlo Park to its Irish roots

Gerry Hanley of Galway City, Ireland is visiting Menlo Park today, making a stop at the historic train station before lunching at the Menlo Grill.

by Jym Clendenin
on October 16, 2012

Spotted: Ghouls hanging from Menlo Park trees

As previously noted, decorating Menlo Park front yards for Halloween is a popular pursuit. With trick-or-treating just a couple of weeks away, residents were busy

by Linda Hubbard
on October 15, 2012

These Laurel School families get to class on time the “old-fashioned” way – by walking

Menlo Park City School District Traffic Safety Coordinator Kathy Schrenk talks about a remarkable group of Laurel School parents and kids in her most recent

by Linda Hubbard
on October 15, 2012

Reusable bag ordinance meeting set for Oct. 17

San Mateo County’s proposed Reusable Bag Ordinance which would prohibit retailers from distributing plastic carry-out bags and mandate a minimum charge of ten cents for

by Linda Hubbard
on October 14, 2012

Long time Menlo Park resident Miriam Roth MacKenzie passes away

Miriam Roth MacKenzie passed away Oct. 3, 2012, at her home in Menlo Park where she had lived for 62 years. She was born in

by Contributed Content
on October 14, 2012

Menlo-Atherton High School celebrates 60th anniversary with all-class picnic

Menlo-Atherton High School celebrated 60 years of educational excellence with a picnic on the Atherton campus yesterday. Graduates — including representatives from the class of 1952 (pictured

by Jim MacKenzie
on October 14, 2012

Tree at Vallombrosa Center in Menlo Park struck by lightening, building damaged

InMenlo reader Howard Smith supplied this account and photos: The Tuesday night thunderstorm in Menlo Park included a lightning strike at Vallombrosa Center. As you

by Linda Hubbard
on October 13, 2012

Menlo Park Pumpkin Festival returns to St. Raymond School

Just in time for Halloween, the Menlo Park Pumpkin Festival has returned to St. Raymond School. Open today until 5:00 pm, the festival is open

by Kim McNair
on October 13, 2012

“Dine Out” on Oct. 16 supports Peninsula Volunteers’ Meals on Wheels

Dine out at participating restaurants on October 16 and 10% of your bill will support Peninsula Volunteers Meals on Wheels. Choose from 40 participating Peninsula

by Contributed Content
on October 12, 2012