Month: January 2020

Two local teens from Troop 206 earn Eagle Scout status

Two local scouts — Kevin Box (above right) and Hazen Stribling (left) — received their Eagle award from Troop 206 at a Court of Honor held

by Contributed Content
on January 13, 2020

Find about about San Francisco’s public stairways on Jan. 15

Hundreds of public stairways traverse San Francisco’s 42 hills, exposing scenic vistas and linking colorful, diverse neighborhoods. Mary Burk, co-author of Stairway Walks in San

by Contributed Content
on January 13, 2020

Is Menlo Park “Camelot” when it comes to rain?

There seems to be a pattern emerging in 2020. Rain falls overnight in Menlo Park but has stopped by the time early morning exercisers hit

by Linda Hubbard
on January 13, 2020

“Biased: How Unconscious Bias Shapes Behavior” is topic at Common Ground speaker series on Jan. 15

Stanford Professor Jennifer Eberhardt (pictured above left) will be in conversation with Julie Lythcott-Haims (right) to discuss implicit bias and how it impacts our society

by Contributed Content
on January 13, 2020

Hear from the candidates for Senate District 13 at a Climate and Environment Forum

A non-partisan forum featuring candidates for the California District 13 State Senate race will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Menlo-Atherton High School Performing

by Linda Hubbard
on January 12, 2020

Kids: Get involved with art on Jan. 14

Kids can create their own masterpieces at the Menlo Park Library on Tuesday, Jan., 14 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. It’s a mini festival of

by Contributed Content
on January 12, 2020

Learn how to start you own bonsai plant on Jan. 14

The art of bonsai brings the serenity of the natural world into our everyday lives, but it can seem impossibly complex. Guest experts from the

by Contributed Content
on January 12, 2020

“The Square Show” is featured at the Portola Art Gallery in January and February

In January and February 2020, the Portola Art Gallery presents The Square Show - a group exhibition of 6x6" works. Shown here  are four watercolor paintings

by Contributed Content
on January 11, 2020

Spotted: Pretty apple and cranberry chopped salad at Oak + Violet

Not being a big cranberry fan myself, the Apple & Cranberry Chopped Salad on the menu at Oak + Violet restaurant in Menlo Park would

by Linda Hubbard
on January 11, 2020

Overnight rain brings damp streets in Menlo Park – plus 49er prediction

While you might not have heard rain on the rooftop overnight, the damp streets in Menlo Park tell the story. Emails InMenlo weather watcher Bill

by Linda Hubbard
on January 11, 2020