Month: June 2016

Menlo Park father and son bring baseball and basketball together

Menlo Park resident Andrew Missan and his son Jonah were at the Giants game on Saturday when, as Andrew emails, "someone snapped this incredible picture

by Linda Hubbard
on June 12, 2016

Spotted: Colorful Calla Lilies at Menlo Park Farmers Market

From the folks who bring "oh, those flowers" to the Menlo Park Farmers Market  during the winter months come Calla Lilies in amazing vibrant colors to kick

by Linda Hubbard
on June 12, 2016

Spotted: Early afternoon fun at Nativity Carnival

The "early bird gets the worm" proved true at the Nativity Carnival today. Arriving just as it opened at noon meant zero lines and mellow crowds.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 11, 2016

Sight and Sound concert aims to blend music, technology – and emotion

Combine a pianist with a violinist playing music by English “Impressionist" composer John Ireland in concert with active participation by the audience using Sensemo and

by Linda Hubbard
on June 10, 2016

Cafe Zoe hosts art show created by vets as part of art therapy at Menlo Park VA

For about seven years, a group of vets has been gathering once a week at the Menlo Park VA for PTSD art therapy led by Lisa

by Linda Hubbard
on June 9, 2016

Nativity Carnival kicks off summer this weekend in Menlo Park

The 36th annual Nativity Carnival, benefitting Nativity Parish in Menlo Park, runs from June 10 to June 12. Hours are 5:00 to 11:00 pm on

by Linda Hubbard
on June 9, 2016

Photographer Frances Freyberg’s photos of Syria are featured in June at Portola Art Gallery

Syria Before the War, as photographed by Menlo Park resident Frances Freyberg, is the featured exhibit at the Portola Art Gallery in June. A reception for the

by Linda Hubbard
on June 8, 2016

SLAC’s historic linac turns 50 and gets a makeover

Since the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park powered up its “linac” half a century ago, the 2-mile-long particle accelerator has

by Contributed Content
on June 7, 2016

Linda Fornaciari and Di Gow: The forces behind the Ladera Crier

Both attorneys by profession — although no longer practicing — Ladera residents Linda Fornaciari (on left) and Di Gow sort of fell into taking over editing

by Linda Hubbard
on June 6, 2016

Barbara Wilcox talks about Camp Fremont at Menlo Park Library on June 11

Local historian and author Barbara Wilcox will talk about Camp Fremont and its legacy and sign copies of her new book, World War I Army Training

by Linda Hubbard
on June 5, 2016