Month: November 2012

Menlo Park Police Department awarded grant to improve traffic safety

The Menlo Park Police Department has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program aimed at

by Linda Hubbard
on November 15, 2012

Maggie MarkdaSilva finds new professional fulfillment in capturing oral histories

A teacher at local public and private schools for many years, Menlo Park resident Maggie MarkdaSilva found herself out of the classroom and at a

by Linda Hubbard
on November 15, 2012

NASA research scientist talks about life on Mars on Nov. 19 in Menlo Park

The Nov. 19 SLAC Colloquium will feature NASA research scientist Chris McKay, who will discuss the current status of the search for organics in Martian

by Contributed Content
on November 14, 2012

Audience gets into the action at Menlo School’s “The Wedding of the Year”

How often can you attend a play — and eat dinner? That's what happens during the Menlo School production of The Wedding of the Year, which has

by Linda Hubbard
on November 14, 2012

Native American remains found at construction site in Menlo Park

A construction crew unearthed human remains Tuesday afternoon, November 13, 2012, while ripping up concrete in order to lay a more stable foundation for the

by Linda Hubbard
on November 14, 2012

Public is invited to dance the night away at M-A Big Band dance on Nov. 17

Emails M-A Band booster Parke Treadway: "The 29th Annual Big Band Dance at Menlo-Atherton High School is scheduled for November 17 from 7-11 pm at

by Contributed Content
on November 13, 2012

Spotted: Spa services with a pumpkin twist

If you're seeking seasonal spa services, the Inspiration Day Spa in the Sharon Heights Shopping Center in Menlo Park appears to be the place to

by Linda Hubbard
on November 13, 2012

Holly Nugent contributes time, talent to MPPC worship and programs

When she was a student at Menlo-Atherton High School, Holly Nugent noticed that the kids who attended Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) were close and

by Linda Hubbard
on November 13, 2012

USGS free public lecture on understanding climate-wildlife relationship set for Nov. 15

USGS research ecologist Erik Beever, will talk about what we need to know about understanding climate-wildlife relationships on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:00 pm at

by Contributed Content
on November 12, 2012

La Entrada School holds PTA fundraising used book fair Nov.13-16

The La Entrada Used Book Fair is open to the community from Tuesday, November 13 to Friday, November 16, 7:30 am to to 4:00 pm.

by Contributed Content
on November 12, 2012