Month: January 2019

Menlo Park born and raised, John Shelsta is one of the Peninsula’s favorite chefs

John Shelsta's Instagram account says it all: @loveforbutter. Known for his pastries — and, in particular, croissants — John wasn't sure what he wanted to

by Linda Hubbard
on January 31, 2019

Rain pounds Menlo Park rooftops overnight

While the rain on Tuesday wimped out, the skies opened up overnight in Menlo Park last night. Reports InMenlo weather watchers Sally and Bill Russ:

by Linda Hubbard
on January 31, 2019

Henry Winkler delights Sacred Heart School lower school kids with wit, wisdom – and stories

Henry Winkler visited with Kindergarten through third grade students at Sacred Heart School today, but it was as an author of children's books, not as

by Linda Hubbard
on January 30, 2019

Atherton resident Lou Matas celebrates his 105th birthday at Harry’s Hofbrau

[caption id="attachment_64580" align="alignright" width="410"] Lou with the Mayor of Atherton[/caption] Last night (Tuesday, January 29th) Atherton resident Louis (Lou) Matas [red cap] celebrated his 105th

by Linda Hubbard
on January 30, 2019

Artist Mitchell Johnson’s paintings on display in downtown Menlo Park

Menlo Park-based artist Mitchell Johnson is having his first gallery show in seven years. Titled Far Away, So Close: Selected Paintings 1988-2018, the collection includes

by Linda Hubbard
on January 29, 2019

First Friday on Feb. 1st presents Jaeger & Reid at Woodside Town Hall

Please join us for another FIRST FRIDAY in Woodside on Friday, February 1st!  We are pleased to present Judi Jaeger and Bob Reid in an  intimate

by Contributed Content
on January 29, 2019

Mission Hospice celebrates 40th anniversary and names Lisa Deal new CEO

Yesterday, more than 200 people gathered at the Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park to celebrate Mission Hospice & Home Care’s 40

by Contributed Content
on January 28, 2019

Country Corner in Menlo Park is burglarized overnight

Posting on Nextdoor, Issa Wehab of the Country Corner wrote: "Our store got broken into early Saturday morning at 4:30 am. They stole the bread,

by Linda Hubbard
on January 27, 2019

Menlo Park City Council seeks public input for Feb. 2 goal setting session

The City of Menlo Park invites residents and stakeholders to share their thoughts and suggestions for this year’s City Council goals. The annual goal setting

by Contributed Content
on January 27, 2019

Robotic workshops for grade schoolers begin at Menlo Park Library on Feb. 2

In these workshops, MathandCoding teachers will introduce students (3rd - 6th grade) to the world of robotics engineering using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits, offering an

by Contributed Content
on January 26, 2019