Month: February 2013

Is “The Impossible” possible? – USGS public lecture on Feb. 28

The movie The Impossible graphically depicts destruction caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami which resulted in catastrophic loss of life and property. USGS geographer Nathan

by Contributed Content
on February 23, 2013

Peninsula Volunteers Authors Salon includes Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Rhodes

The Peninsula Volunteers Authors Salon Luncheon, scheduled for March 10, includes best-selling author Richard Rhodes (pictured right), winner of a Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction, a

by Linda Hubbard
on February 23, 2013

Menlo Park geologist warns earthquake catastrophes likely to rise in populous 21st century

Predicted population increases in this century can be expected to translate into more people dying from earthquakes. There will be more individual earthquakes with very

by Contributed Content
on February 23, 2013

Priest Hermogen Holste guides Russian Orthodox church in Menlo Park past its 60th anniversary

You spend your childhood overseas, the son of Southern Baptist missionary parents whose posts are mainly in southeast Asia. You, too, hear the call of

by Linda Hubbard
on February 22, 2013

M-A cheerleading team wins first place at recent competition

Last weekend, the Menlo-Atherton High School Cheerleading team took first place at the National Cheer Association (NCA) Norcal Classic competition in Sacramento. This was the cheer

by Contributed Content
on February 22, 2013

Margo McAuliffe founded Kenya Help to serve the educational needs of African women and children

After retiring for the second time from teaching math at Menlo-Atherton High School, Margo McAuliffe found herself a bit adrift, unclear what she was going

by Linda Hubbard
on February 21, 2013

Rosener House staff are recipients of 2012 Kates Awards

Patricia Kates recognized that people with Alzheimer’s disease were often misunderstood and not treated well. She decided to remedy this by rewarding and encouraging special

by Contributed Content
on February 20, 2013

Yesterday’s cold storm in words – and a photo

We received two reports about the cold front that passed through the area yesterday, bringing not only rain but hail to Menlo Park. Reports InMenlo

by Linda Hubbard
on February 20, 2013

Candlelight vigil against gun violence scheduled for Friday, Feb. 22

Menlo Park resident Pam Salvatierra emailed InMenlo about a planned candlelight vigil against gun violence planned for Friday, Feb. 22 at 6:00 pm at Lytton

by Linda Hubbard
on February 20, 2013

Mike Rosenthal finds a new calling as a chalk artist (while keeping his day job!)

Menlo Park resident Michael Rosenthal likes to describe himself as "wide in many things and deep in a few." He played both music and water

by Linda Hubbard
on February 20, 2013