Month: October 2014

Naomi Zamir displays quilts at Café Zoë to raise awareness about the Day Worker Center of Mountain View

One thing Willows neighborhood resident Naomi Zamir wants to make very clear to her interviewer: "The story is not about me." We were visiting with Naomi

by Linda Hubbard
on October 10, 2014

A bit of Menlo spotted at opening gala for new Bloomingdale’s store at Stanford Shopping Center

The store — Bloomingdale's —  and the featured performer at the opening gala last night — Alexa Ray Joel (daughter of Billy) — may have roots in New York

by Linda Hubbard
on October 9, 2014

MPPD investigating credit card fraud at Menalto Cleaners in Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park

In September 2014, the Menlo Park Police Department was advised of an alleged large scale theft by credit card fraud at a local business. This

by Contributed Content
on October 9, 2014

Menlo Park City Council candidate forum scheduled for tonight (Oct. 9)

A forum for the six candidates running for Menlo Park City Council will take place on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the

by Contributed Content
on October 9, 2014

Local memorial for M-A/Stanford grad Bill Ready planned for Saturday, Oct. 18

William Andrew Ready, 71, passed away on August 31, 2014 at Norton Old Brownsboro Crossing Hospital in Louisville, KY. A local memorial reception will be held

by Contributed Content
on October 9, 2014

Laurel School students showcase Safe Routes while participating in International Walk to School Day

Today, students from Laurel School participated in the San Mateo County Office of Education’s Safe Routes to School Grant Program while celebrating International Walk to School Day. International

by Contributed Content
on October 8, 2014

Community members tour Menlo Park atop double decker bus as part of General Plan Update

We received the following email from Deanna Chow, Senior Planner with the City of Menlo Park: "As part of Menlo Park’s General Plan Update, we

by Linda Hubbard
on October 8, 2014

MPPD’s Friday Night Lights on tap at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center on Oct. 10

On this Friday, October 10th, the Menlo Park Police Department (MPPD) invites you to our own version of “Friday Night Lights" from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Arrillaga

by Linda Hubbard
on October 7, 2014

M-A grad Brittany Margot’s textile quilt selected to be permanent part of hospital maternity ward

After graduating from Menlo-Atherton High School, Brittany Margot went on to Stanford University where she majored in human biology. In her senior year she chose

by Linda Hubbard
on October 7, 2014

Pancake Breakfast at Menlo Park fire station raises $9,000 for Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

Over 800 people attended the perennially popular Pancake Breakfast at the Menlo Park Fire District Headquarters last Saturday (Oct. 4). The event, co-sponsored by the Junior

by Contributed Content
on October 6, 2014