Month: October 2014

Another wimpy day of rain in Menlo Park – with Saturday AM update

Saturday AM update: Bill Russ reported an added .1" with overnight/dawn rain, bringing his year-to-date total to 1" Yesterday's rain produced a few puddles, which made

by Linda Hubbard
on October 31, 2014

Menlo Park yards decorated to welcome trick or treaters on Halloween

We admit we haven't surveyed every street in Menlo Park, but we've been through enough neighborhoods to salute the many residents who decorate their front

by Linda Hubbard
on October 31, 2014

Spotted: Witch with a warning on a Menlo Park tree

This witch with attendant warning brought a smile to our face.

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2014

Getting up to date with Beth Philbin about her Heart on Your Wrist jewelry business

We heard that changes were afoot at Beth Philbin's jewelry making location, Heart on Your Wrist. For one, the Menalto Corners/Willows neighborhood business now includes a retail

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2014

Menlowe Ballet’s fall season highlighted by new Michael Lowe cultural ballet premieres Nov. 8

Menlowe Ballet's fall season at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center features contemporary, classical and cultural ballets including the world premiere of Artistic Director Michael Lowe's Legend

by Contributed Content
on October 30, 2014

Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation plans various holiday-related fundraisers

The 5th Annual Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF) Gift Boutique at Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park on Thursday, November 13, and Friday, November 14.

by Contributed Content
on October 30, 2014

Spotted: Wacky Halloween decorations in Menlo Park

We love the wacky and creative spirit Menlo Park residents bring to Halloween. Robin Tobias snapped the photo of the skeletons enjoying a barbecue. If

by Linda Hubbard
on October 29, 2014

Ceramic artist Misako Kambe is featured at Portola Art Gallery in November

“Beauty of Wood Fire” - carved ceramic creations by Misako Kambe of Menlo Park - is the November featured exhibit at the Portola Art Gallery in

by Frances Freyberg
on October 29, 2014

Wolf and elk diseases at Yellowstone is topic of Oct. 30 USGS public lecture

The talk will be give by Paul Cross, USGS Research Wildlife Biologist. He examine such topics as: What can diseases of wildlife tell us about

by Contributed Content
on October 29, 2014

Menlo Park dad’s band set for annual Halloween jam

The local Dad's band, The Members, will be hosting its 8th annual Halloween party this Friday night. They'll start playing at 6:00 pm at the

by Linda Hubbard
on October 28, 2014