Month: November 2014

Lisa Deal brings long commitment to healthcare to her role at Mission Hospice

From a very young age, Atherton resident Lisa Deal knew she wanted to be involved in healthcare. "I'd go around in my head — nurse to doctor

by Linda Hubbard
on November 12, 2014

City of Menlo Park hosts community celebration to mark State of the City on November 13 featuring free food and entertainment

The City of Menlo Park is literally rolling out a “green carpet” and inviting residents to a picnic-style event to mark the State of the City. The

by Contributed Content
on November 12, 2014

Suspect identified in the Menlo Park police officer-involved shooting yesterday in Menlo Park

The suspect who was shot and killed by a Menlo Park police officer yesterday near Willow Place has been identified by the San Mateo Coroner’s

by Contributed Content
on November 12, 2014

Terri Bullock and Henry Bullock offer $200,000 matching gift to support Music & Memory

Update: Donations will now be matched through December, 2014 Emailed Atherton resident Terri Bullock (pictured right): "My sister, diagnosed seven years ago with early onset

by Contributed Content
on November 11, 2014

Local couple raising funds to support children’s shelter in Thailand for New Years/birthday party

Menlo Park residents Nalin and Mark Decker founded the DASchild charitable organization in 2007 with an aim to protect children from trafficking in Thailand. DASchild

by Contributed Content
on November 11, 2014

Menlo-Atherton High School revives Athletic Hall of Fame, recognizing 9 individuals and 2 teams

The Menlo-Atherton High School Athletic Hall of Fame celebrated a long overdue induction ceremony at the sold-out Palo Alto Elks Club on Saturday night (11/8/14).

by Jim MacKenzie
on November 10, 2014

Spotted: Patient Blue Heron fishing for breakfast

Walking around the lake at Sharon Park this morning, we spotted a Blue Heron perched at one end, patiently scanning the water through a grate. Sure

by Linda Hubbard
on November 10, 2014

Grab Bag Theater’s fall play set for November 14-15

Grab Bag Theater will be performing Nothing is the End of the World (Except the End of the World) for three shows - 7:00 pm on

by Contributed Content
on November 9, 2014

Spotted: Sweet smelling narcissus from the Menlo Park Farmers Market

Bill the Bulb Baron and his crew have been back at the Menlo Park Farmers Market for the last month or so, filling the air with

by Linda Hubbard
on November 9, 2014

Second Harvest kicks off holiday food and fund drive

To ensure that anyone who needs a meal can get one this holiday season – and all year long - Second Harvest Food Bank of

by Contributed Content
on November 8, 2014