Month: January 2018

Finally, moisture again falls from the sky on Menlo Park

Yesterday's rain, which started before noon and produced a good gully washer around dinner time, totaled just over a half an inch, according to InMenlo

by Linda Hubbard
on January 4, 2018

Get to know Bay Area aviation pioneer Stanley Hiller and his amazing “Hiller-copter!” on Jan. 10

At the age of just 15, Stanley Hiller, Jr. (pictured) designed the XH-44, which became the first successful coaxial rotor helicopter to fly in America,

by Contributed Content
on January 4, 2018

Last call to support Menlo Park Police Explorers’ “One Warm Coat” collection drive

In their 6th annual participation in the "One Warm Coat" drive, the Menlo Park Police Explorers continue to collect coats for those who need a

by Contributed Content
on January 3, 2018

Learn how to make vegan dishes at Menlo Park Library on Jan. 8

The Menlo Park Library is inviting local foodies to attend a free cooking demonstration and tasting just for adults on Monday, Jan. 8 at 2:00

by Contributed Content
on January 3, 2018

20 years ago today the oldest and first bridge across the San Francisco Bay caught fire

Shortly before 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 3, 1998,a fire at, or near, the abandoned Sportsmen’s Gun Club located off of University Avenue at the

by Contributed Content
on January 3, 2018

Scott Bell & Friends Live Music at Cafe Zoë on Jan. 13

Scott Bell, a Menlo Park local, teacher, farrier, and singer with the Bell Brothers, is joining Andre Pacheco, David Adler, Carolyn Fredericks, Scott Thompson, Pete

by Contributed Content
on January 3, 2018

Local band gathers instruments for victims of Sonoma County fires

One way that people — especially children — who lost their homes during the wine country fires can get some pleasure and start rebuilding their

by Contributed Content
on January 2, 2018

Listen to Jym Marks and his jazz combo on Jan. 6

On January 6, the Menlo Park Library is presenting local bandleader/drummer Jym Marks and his jazz combo at 11:00 am in the City Council Chambers.

by Contributed Content
on January 1, 2018

Michelle DeWolf’s aim is to get people to stick to their healthy New Year’s resolutions

For Menlo Park resident Michelle DeWolf, what started as a volunteer project teaching cooking classes at Oak Knoll School  morphed first into cooking classes and

by Linda Hubbard
on January 1, 2018