Year: 2013

After years of “cottage living” Denise Amantea builds her dream house in Menlo Park

For 25 years, Denise Amantea lived in a small 900-foot cottage in west Menlo Park. Her career as a securities attorney meant she traveled a

by Linda Hubbard
on November 14, 2013

Next M-A Parent Education series looks at reducing teen stress and building resilience on Nov. 21

The next M-A Parent Education Series event features Lisa Medoff, Ph.D., Stanford University whose talk is entitled "Under Pressure: Helping Your Teen Find Balance, Reduce

by Contributed Content
on November 13, 2013

Troop 206 is Scouting for Food, collecting non-perishable food on Saturday, Nov. 16

This week local Scouts from Troop 206 join thousands of Bay Area Scouts in "Scouting for Food",  the single largest food drive in the Bay

by Rebecca Flanagan
on November 13, 2013

11th annual VALPO Bowl scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15th

The VALPO Bowl is an annual football game that brings together Valparaiso neighbors, Menlo School and Sacred Heart Prep, for a good cause. All proceeds

by Contributed Content
on November 12, 2013

Menlo Park author Bill Fernandez transports readers through his Hawaiian childhood adventures

It’s not often that a Hawaiian oli (chant) echoes through the Menlo Park City Council Chambers. Let alone one uttered by a retired Santa Clara

by Sheri Baer
on November 12, 2013

Menlowe Ballet’s presents Lineage for its fall season Nov. 15-17

Menlowe Ballet presents Lineage, Artistic Director Michael Lowe’s homage to the rich historical legacy he received during his 30-plus years as a principal dancer and

by Contributed Content
on November 11, 2013

Sleep and Brain Changes Over a Lifetime is Café Scientifique topic on Nov. 12

Ian Colrain, Ph.D., Senior Director of Health Sciences at SRI International will be the speaker at a Café Scientifique topic on Nov. 12, from 6:00 to

by Contributed Content
on November 11, 2013

What’s next for Menlo-Atherton High School’s quirky Donut Club?

The Donut Club is a mysteriously wonderful Menlo-Atherton High School club that provides the student body with tasty treats in exchange for cans. Although this

by Eliza Gutierrez-Dewar
on November 11, 2013

Menlo Park families work to bring Christmas to Thai children living at shelter

Menlo Park resident Nalin Decker grew up in Thailand, but it wasn't until she was living there as an adult with her husband Mark that

by Linda Hubbard
on November 10, 2013

La Entrada School holds PTA fundraising used book fair Nov. 12-15

The La Entrada Used Book Fair is open to the community from Tuesday, November 12 to Friday, November 15, 7:30 am to to 4:00 pm.

by Linda Hubbard
on November 9, 2013