Month: December 2014

HOME isn’t just about interior furnishings – there are gifts, too

Editor’s note: We’re highlighting holiday gift ideas that can be purchased in Menlo Park. Designated downtown parking lots have extended holiday hours — up to

by Linda Hubbard
on December 17, 2014

Big band sounds at Menlo Park Library on Thursday, Dec. 18

The public is invited to get into a swinging holiday mood, during a free performance by the Montclair Women’s Big Band to be presented by

by Contributed Content
on December 17, 2014

Rainy weather is Menlo Park norm this December

Reports InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ: "As of 7:50 this morning, I can report an additional .5" for yesterday and during the night. My season-to-date

by Linda Hubbard
on December 17, 2014

Gitane owner Malika suggests accessories and jewelry as great holiday gifts

Editor’s note: We’re highlighting holiday gift ideas that can be purchased in Menlo Park with the idea of shopping local. Designated downtown parking lots have extended holiday

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2014

USGS public lecture on Dec. 18 looks at how geology is reducing tsunami risk

The title of USGS research oceanographer Bruce Jaffe's lecture on December 18 is Ten Years After the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The free public lecture will start

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2014

Nancy Gilliland: Menlo Park’s very own chanteuse and pianist, performing the American songbook

For many years cabaret singer Nancy Gilliland was a fixture in downtown Palo Alto, playing at Cafe Fino for 19 years, so we were surprised

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2014

The Members raise nearly $2,500 at benefit concert at Freewheel Brewing

The Members played at Freewheel Brewing a couple of weekends back to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club. Band member Richard Johnson provided

by Linda Hubbard
on December 15, 2014

Rain keeps pounding Menlo Park with more on the way

Update at 4:00 pm from Bill: 'Add .3" of rainfall to my 8am report for a total of 1.3". My season-to-date total is now 12.55".

by Linda Hubbard
on December 15, 2014

M-A surpasses canned food drive goal, breaks records

This year M-A broke records by raising just over 201,475 can, exceeding the Canned Food Drive goal of 200,000 cans, which “was set to be

by Natalie Silverman
on December 15, 2014

Gifts galore for dogs and cats at The Pet Place

Editor’s note: We’re highlighting holiday gift ideas that can be purchased in Menlo Park. Designated downtown parking lots have extended holiday hours — up to

by Linda Hubbard
on December 14, 2014