Month: November 2013

Spotted: “Are You In?” signs at Laurel School wrap up MPAEF parent campaign

The Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation's (MPAEF) Annual Parent Campaign is wrapping up. Local schools hosted "Are You In?" days today, and the Foundation's Chic Boutique

by Contributed Content
on November 21, 2013

Menlo Park’s Stanford Park Nannies named 2013 Agency of the Year by APNA

Citing stringent background checks and insistence upon maintaining the old-fashioned practice of visiting each new client at home, the The Association of Premier Nanny Agencies

by Contributed Content
on November 21, 2013

Four Menlo Park and Atherton homes on Junior League’s Finishing Touches tour Dec. 6-7

The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula (JLPA•MP) will host its sixth annual fundraiser, Finishing Touches: A Holiday Home Tour & Boutique on Friday, December

by Contributed Content
on November 20, 2013

First rainfall in Menlo Park since September 21, making for a long dry spell

The promised rain started out yesterday more as a constant spritz but picked up steam as the day continued, with a steadier patter on the

by Linda Hubbard
on November 20, 2013

Martha’s Pastries in Menlo Park is destination for baked goods for 25 years

Baking is in her blood, explains Martha Merz, the force behind Martha's Pastries in the Sharon Heights Shopping Center for the past 25 years. "My

by Linda Hubbard
on November 20, 2013

Second Harvest Food Bank needs another 5,000 plus turkeys before Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties needs turkeys so that local pantries, soup kitchens,

by Contributed Content
on November 19, 2013

Lee Murphy celebrates 20 years as merchant in downtown Menlo Park

Balloons and a Happy Anniversary sign were the outward signs of what was being celebrated inside Lee Murphy's clothing store, Kicks, marking her 20th year

by Linda Hubbard
on November 19, 2013

Global Gift Fair at MPPC both showcases – and benefits – artisans from 13 developing countries

Artisans from more than 13 developing countries will benefit from local shoppers at the Global Gift Fair at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, (950 Santa Cruz

by Contributed Content
on November 19, 2013

Avery Humphreys eyes a career in fashion with the launch of clothing line, Nameless USA

Sacred Heart Prep senior Avery Humphreys already knew a lot about persistence before she launched her clothing company Nameless USA™ last January. She competes in

by Linda Hubbard
on November 18, 2013

Calling all boat building kids to Menlo Park Library on Nov. 23

Are you the captain of your ship? Or a toy tinkerer? Please join us for a creative afternoon of boat building with recycled materials at

by Contributed Content
on November 17, 2013