Month: May 2014

Grab Bag Theater kids are back with The Wizard of Oz

The student-run theater group, Grab Bag, is presenting The Wizard of Oz the next two weekends — May 16-17 and May 23-24. Performances will be held

by Contributed Content
on May 14, 2014

Teresa Silvestri’s animal paintings are featured at Portola Art Gallery in May

“In the Company of Animals,” an exhibit of animal paintings in watercolor by Belmont resident Teresa Silvestri, is on display during May at the Portola

by Frances Freyberg
on May 14, 2014

Atherton’s 94027 zip code now leads the nation in priciest real estate

Looking for a "bargain" in Atherton, which is now the zip code with the priciest real estate in the U.S., you might want to snap

by Linda Hubbard
on May 13, 2014

Open house at Rosener House Adult Day Center in Menlo Park set for May 17

Peninsula Volunteers/Rosener House Adult Day Center (500 Arbor Road, Menlo Park) will host an open house on Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. There

by Contributed Content
on May 12, 2014

Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman reflects on life a year after sustaining spinal cord injury

Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief Harold Schapelhouman's life changed in a split second when he fell off a ladder the day before Mother's Day a

by Linda Hubbard
on May 12, 2014

Once again, goats can be spotted in Menlo Park and Atherton

Spring time means goat time in Menlo Park and Atherton. Who da thunk? This year the count is 16 kids added to the barnyard at

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2014

The Future of Automobiles is Café Scientifique topic on May 13 at SRI in Menlo Park

The Future of Automobiles and Our Personal Mobility: Automated, Electric, Connected, Shared—and What Else?" is the topic that will be addressed by Dr. Sven Beiker, Executive Director,

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2014

Menlo College alum John Pritzker is keynote speaker at commencement

Menlo College alumnus John Pritzker '76, Founder and Managing Partner of Geolo Capital, served as the 85th anniversary keynote speaker at its commencement today. Bernard

by Contributed Content
on May 10, 2014

Spotted: Oak Knoll Buddy Bench group saying thanks to Ace Hardware’s Mr. Oros

Nicole Scott, Gina Preston and kids delivered a lovely plaque and 100 thank you cards to Mr. Oros at Ace Hardware last week, in honor of

by Contributed Content
on May 10, 2014

Barbara Tuffli introduces seed library to the Woodside-Atherton Garden Club’s native plant sale on May 10

Leave it to gardening enthusiast Barbara Tuffli. Introduced to a concept just months ago (August to be exact), she's already made it a new feature

by Linda Hubbard
on May 9, 2014