Month: January 2013

Brrr! Baby, it’s cold outside in Menlo Park

The temperature was just slightly below 30 degree F. in one west Menlo Park backyard this morning around 7:00 am. We're guessing there were lower

by Linda Hubbard
on January 12, 2013

English-style, cask-conditioned ales come to the Peninsula with opening of Freewheel Brewing Company

Take three Menlo Park residents — all dads who first met while their kids were in preschool — add a chap from Liverpool who now makes Gloucestershire

by Linda Hubbard
on January 11, 2013

Mr. Horsefeathers comes to Atherton Library on Jan. 14

Mr. Horsefeathers brings his silly combination of magic, juggling and fan to the Atherton Library on Monday, Jan. 14 from 4:00 to 4:45 pm. The

by Linda Hubbard
on January 10, 2013

Trace of rain falls, temps edge up a bit

An additional .1" of rain last night/this morning. My season-to-date total is now 14.95". That compares to 2.1" last year when we had no rain

by Linda Hubbard
on January 10, 2013

Canine wisdom in the form of people do’s and don’ts from Menlo Park dog walker Colt Rosensweig

As recounted in an earlier InMenlo post, on her way to becoming a sports writer, Menlo Park resident — and M-A grad — Colt Rosensweig stumbled into

by Linda Hubbard
on January 10, 2013

Learn about wintering birds at Bedwell Bayfront Park on Jan. 12

Experienced birders will be on hand to show visitors close-up views of the different wintering birds - ducks, geese and egrets - at Bedwell Bayfront

by Linda Hubbard
on January 9, 2013

Bonnie Welling draws on her love of the shoreline for her landscape paintings

Atherton resident Bonnie Welling has been an artist most of her life. It just took retirement from state government, where she held various management positions,

by Linda Hubbard
on January 9, 2013

Fratello Marionettes at Menlo Park Library on Jan. 11

Join the amazing Fratello Marionettes in their exciting adaptation of the popular Aladdin legend from!The 1001 Arabian Nights.Watch as Aladdin thwarts the evil sorcerer, discovers

by Contributed Content
on January 8, 2013

How to ride your bike safely commuting to school or work in Menlo Park – or cycling just for fun

Editor's note: We're guessing that lots of kids and adults found a  shiny new bicycle under the tree. (Ours arrived earlier in December.) Seems like

by Glenn Roberts Jr.
on January 8, 2013

Barry Lane residence in Atherton is third highest price home sold in 2012

A home located at 70 Barry Lane in Atherton, which sold for $21,750,00, was the third priciest home in the Bay Area in 2012. First

by Contributed Content
on January 7, 2013