Month: June 2015

2014-15 rain year ends today in Menlo Park with somewhat surprising results

Those who regularly read InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ's rainfall reports, will not be surprised that his back yard gauges recorded 18.1" for the 2014-15 rain

by Linda Hubbard
on June 30, 2015

Spotted: Kids learning computer science during summer

Kids taking part in Embark Labs summer program in Menlo Park learn about computer science concepts through a series of unplugged activities. The programs continue

by Contributed Content
on June 30, 2015

Dr. Paul Jemelian tends vegetable garden at Menlo Medical Clinic

Growing up in Lindenwood, Dr. Paul Jemelian's backyard always featured a vegetable garden, lovingly tended by his mother. The gardening bug bit him early, and

by Linda Hubbard
on June 29, 2015

Free summer shows for the whole family at Belle Haven Library in Menlo Park

Menlo Park’s Belle Haven Branch Library is hosting a series of free events in July  to celebrate the library’s Summer Learning Challenge, “Go Do More.”

by Contributed Content
on June 29, 2015

Local bicyclists view coastal farms on 20-mile POST organized ride

On Saturday morning (6/27), over 75 bicyclists of all ages and skills — many from Menlo Park —participated in the first Bike the Coast with

by Jym Clendenin
on June 28, 2015

Seth Weil from Menlo Park wins gold as part of men’s four crew at World Cup 2

U.S. crews took home eight medals at World Cup 2 held in Varese, Italy. Among the gold medal winners was Seth Weil from Menlo Park, who

by Contributed Content
on June 28, 2015

In honor of the Grateful Dead’s farewell concerts, a guide to Dead places in Menlo Park and Atherton

Editor's note: In advance of their farewell tour appearance at Levi Stadium tonight and tomorrow night. We touched base with music chronicler — and Grateful

by Corry Arnold
on June 27, 2015

Photographer Scott Loftesness explores Sydney shooting architectural landscapes

Menlo Park-based photographer (and InMenlo co-founder) Scott Loftesness packed his Fujifilm X100T camera on a trip to Sydney, Australia. We sat down to talk to him

by Linda Hubbard
on June 26, 2015

Spotted: Interesting construction at and around Oak Knoll School

Oak Knoll Lane in west Menlo Park is not a very long street, although it does lay claim to being one of Menlo's few right-angle streets.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 25, 2015

Summer events for adults at Menlo Park Library

The Menlo Park Library is offering a number of special events for adults, including a cooking demonstration, music, dramatic performance and poetry. On June 27,

by Contributed Content
on June 24, 2015