Month: August 2015

After 48 years, Joan Patch says good-bye to Menlo Park – but leaves the lights on

Today, Joan Patch is moving from the house she's called home in Menlo Park for 48 years, but she's leaving the lights on — literally. Joan

by Linda Hubbard
on August 31, 2015

Speakers announced for Kiwanis Club of Menlo Park September meetings

The Kiwanis Club of Menlo Park meets on Tuesdays from noon to 1:15 pm at Allied Arts. The upcoming roster of speaker provides members and

by Judy Horst
on August 30, 2015

Local author Constance Vincent to speak at Menlo Park Library on September 5

Menlo Park resident Constance L. Vincent, Ph.D., author of Not Going Gently: A Psychologist Fights Back against Alzheimer's for Her Mother...and Perhaps Herself, will speak at the

by Contributed Content
on August 30, 2015

Menlo Park Fire rescuers look back on Hurricane Katrina 10 years later

To mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Menlo Park Fire Protection District released a number of documents and photographs never seen before by

by Contributed Content
on August 29, 2015

Brian Tucker of GeoHazards International works to save lives in developing countries

There's a  perfect storm growing in developing countries, according to Brian Tucker, CEO of Menlo Park-based, non-profit GeoHazards International (GHI). As their population grows, more

by Linda Hubbard
on August 28, 2015

Watch free movies in downtown Menlo Park on four Friday nights in September

Join us for a night of watching the stars, under the stars. The 2015 Menlo Movie Series features free movies in downtown Menlo Park on the

by Contributed Content
on August 28, 2015

M-A grad Tom Stapleton travels 10,000 miles in 40 days in advance of 50th class reunion

Tom Stapleton, who graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School in 1965 and now lives in San Antonio, devised a very novel approach to inspire classmates to attend

by Linda Hubbard
on August 27, 2015

Menlo Film Contest winners announced

Team Skyrocket Presentations was the first place winner in the Menlo Film Contest, which had the theme "how parks make life better in Menlo Park."

by Linda Hubbard
on August 27, 2015

Schuyler Knapp’s Eagle Scout project benefits his high school – M-A – and fellow students

This summer, Schuyler Knapp, a current sophomore at Menlo-Atherton High School, built 10 lunch tables  for his fellow students as his Eagle Scout project. Schuyler is

by Contributed Content
on August 26, 2015

Community invited to review Flood Park design ideas

San Mateo County Parks will host a community meeting to show three alternatives for a redesigned Flood Park on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 7:00 to

by Contributed Content
on August 26, 2015