Month: May 2014

Mamma Mia! Mother’s Day sing-along set for May 10

The City of Menlo Park Community Services Department has teamed up with Guggenheim Entertainment to put together an interactive fun-filled afternoon at the Menlo-Atherton Performing

by Contributed Content
on May 8, 2014

Benefit for Nine Lives Foundation at Freewheel Brewing Company on May 10

Two events will take place this Saturday, May 10 at Freewheel Brewing Company, both benefiting Nine Lives Foundation. There will be children's activities from noon

by Contributed Content
on May 8, 2014

Two young equestrians set to compete in UPHA show at Horse Park this weekend

Sacred Heart Prep freshmen Milan Kordestani and Ethan Fieber don't have to go far to pursue their after school sport. They cross Park Lane and

by Linda Hubbard
on May 8, 2014

Menlo Park hosts 9 energizer stations on Bike to Work Day, marking the 20th anniversary

Today was the 20th anniversary of Bike to Work Day, and there were nine energizer stations scattered all over Menlo Park from far east to

by Linda Hubbard
on May 8, 2014

Laurel and Oak Knoll schools receive California Distinguished School Award

Laurel Elementary in Atherton and Oak Knoll Elementary in Menlo Park are among the 14 San Mateo County elementary schools that received this year's California

by Contributed Content
on May 7, 2014

Atherton resident Jessica Bird named one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2014

Atherton resident Jessica Bird, 18, was named one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2014 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Selected from

by Contributed Content
on May 6, 2014

“Pop” goes the school bus tire carrying kids from Oak Knoll School

Just a block away from where Oak Knoll students boarded a SamTrans bus, there was a large "pop". Apparently a tire blew out, causing the

by Linda Hubbard
on May 6, 2014

Spotted: Serious strength training in west Menlo Park

I was editing photos in my front room office and heard a strange noise outside that sounded like someone (or something) loudly shuffling. I went

by Irene Searles
on May 5, 2014

Numerous locally-based organizations are taking part in Silicon Valley Gives on May 6

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of community foundations, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation will raise money for area nonprofits through a single online donation

by Linda Hubbard
on May 5, 2014

Memories of Mexico to pass along on Cinco de Mayo

Growing up in Southern California, my parents and I drove south of the border often for vacations. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, I’m

by Alexis Murphy
on May 5, 2014