Month: June 2013

2012-13 rainfall year is an unusual one in Menlo Park

Today ends the 2012-13 rainfall year, which began on July 1, 2012. The total number of inches of rain recorded in my backyard is 16.5". That

by Bill Russ
on June 30, 2013

Menlo Park Legends announces 2nd annual fundraiser benefiting underprivileged youth

The Menlo Park Legends semi-pro/collegiate baseball program is holding its second Annual Legends Village fundraiser son Saturday, July 20 at 5:00 pm at Nealon Park

by Contributed Content
on June 29, 2013

San Francisco Chronicle reporter Carolyne Zinko uncovers a new story almost every day

Carolyne Zinko is a bit of an anomaly in today's digital world. She's worked her entire career in print journalism, currently covering, as she explains,

by Linda Hubbard
on June 28, 2013

Annabelle – Menlo Park’s majestic poodle – goes on a road trip, visiting American landmarks

Annabelle, a nine-year-old apricot toy poodle, is, to put it mildly, a ham. Bring out a camera, and like a model, she strikes a pose.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 27, 2013

Local independent filmmakers and films featured at Windrider’s 4th Annual Forum in Menlo Park

From Palo Alto-raised Jeremy Lin’s Linsanity to Santa Clara University Lecturer Jonathan Fung’s Hark and Santa Cruz resident/Stanford grad Jenni Nelson’s Love Hacking, the Bay

by Contributed Content
on June 26, 2013

Leadership expert and best-selling author Dr. Henry Cloud to speak at MPPC June 29-30

Leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud will speak at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church’s weekly worship services on Saturday, June 29 at 5:00 pm and Sunday, June

by Contributed Content
on June 25, 2013

Two Menlos nearer to forming friendship relationship

The creation of an informal friendship relationship between Menlo Park and Galway City (which has absorbed the village of Menlough, Menlo Park’s namesake) took another

by Jym Clendenin
on June 25, 2013

Community support requested: Consider patronizing Nak’s Oriental Market

Editor's note: One of the delights of publishing InMenlo is getting to know local merchants. We met Sam and Ikie Kurose, owner's of Nak's Oriental

by Linda Hubbard
on June 24, 2013

That Camperdown Elm at Filoli

Do you have a favorite tree? Perhaps one in your backyard - or a neighbor's yard just down the street? Or a favorite oak tree

by Scott Loftesness
on June 23, 2013

Master gardener Nancy Grove showcases her Atherton suburban farm on Educational Garden Tour

Editor's note: The 2013 Educational Garden Tour, which showcases the work of local master gardeners, takes place this Saturday, June 22. Tickets can be purchased online

by Nancy Grove
on June 21, 2013