Month: July 2018

Hilary Stevenson thrives in her work with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Growing up in the South Bay until the age of 10, Menlo Park resident Hilary Stevenson would frequent Deer Hollow Farm. When she came to

by Linda Hubbard
on July 31, 2018

New pedestrian improvements coming to Ravenswood Avenue Caltrain crossing

On Monday, August 20, 2018, Caltrain will begin work on new pedestrian safety improvements at the Ravenswood Avenue Caltrain crossing. These include more-clearly marked pedestrian

by Contributed Content
on July 31, 2018

Elaine McCreight is a poet turned painter

Artist Elaine McCreight describes her creative process as a combination of feeling and fidgeting. "The composition of my work has a lot to do with

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2018

National Night Out events scheduled for August 7 in Menlo Park and Atherton

National Association of Town Watch is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch groups, law

by Contributed Content
on July 30, 2018

Enrichment programs for grade schoolers continue at Menlo Park Library

Throughout the summer, the Menlo Park Library is offering weekly enrichment programs for grade schoolers (grades K-5). In addition to fascinating science and cultural presenters,

by Contributed Content
on July 29, 2018

Spotted: Car with a Jackson Pollock paint job

On her run this morning, Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias spotted this car on Burns Avenue near Holbrook Palmer Park in Atherton. She emailed: "It

by Linda Hubbard
on July 29, 2018

16th annual Tour de Menlo set for August 18

The Tour de Menlo offers three Peninsula routes for cyclists of all abilities, along with good weather, great food, and plenty of SAG support for

by Contributed Content
on July 28, 2018

Sloane Citron is back in the world of magazines with the launch of Punch

[caption id="attachment_61724" align="alignright" width="410"] Sloane Citron of Punch Monthly in Menlo Park, CA. Photographed on May 18, 2018 by Scott R. Kline.[/caption] Last week, many

by Linda Hubbard
on July 27, 2018

Filoli hosts first Art Faire July 27-29

Filoli is hosting its first ever Art Faire July 27-29 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Among those participating is  Lee Middleman, who has been

by Linda Hubbard
on July 27, 2018

Menlo Park Historical Association walking tour takes you back 100 years

On August 4, 2018, the Menlo Park Historical Association is conducting its annual Victorian Days Walking Tour, sponsored by the San Mateo County Historical Association.

by Contributed Content
on July 26, 2018