Month: December 2020

Menlo Park Fire District front line firefighters vaccinated for COVID-19

Nine months and 3,509 emergency medical responses later, two of the six Menlo Park Firefighter/Paramedics who volunteered to staff one of the first Fire Pandemic

by Contributed Content
on December 27, 2020

Explore the Japanese American National Museum virtually on December 28

Join the Menlo Park Library on Monday, Dec. 28, at 4:30 pm for a live event exploring the Japanese American National Museum’s on-going exhibition Common

by Contributed Content
on December 27, 2020

Round up of local restaurants offering New Years Eve takeout

With stay-at-home orders restricting both indoor and outdoor dining, take out is the best way for you to support our local restaurants on New Years

by Linda Hubbard
on December 26, 2020

Rain from storm is wimpy in Menlo Park

We found ourselves on 280 driving south around 8:00 pm last night. Strong winds buffeted the car from side to side. The rain descended in

by Linda Hubbard
on December 26, 2020

Christmas birds wish you a merry, merry!

Rick Morris, who specializes in bird photography captured these "kissing" scrub jays on the Dish. You can see more of his photography here. InMenlo contributing

by Linda Hubbard
on December 25, 2020

Spotted: Luminaries on Cotton St. in Menlo Park

David Sowerine lives just a couple blocks from Cotton St. where luminaries were once again on display Christmas Eve.

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2020

Spotted: Pete dressed up like Santa

Pete lived with us for many years until I got the bright idea that he'd be much more fulfilled being part of Greg Hyde's wonderful

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2020

Recalling the live Nativity scene at Fremont Park 70 years ago

Growing up in Menlo Park, I remember a Nativity scene each year in Fremont Park. But I am too young to member a live Nativity

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2020

Spotted: Dino decked out for the holiday

Still looking a bit fierce, this dinosaur on Sharon Rd. is all decked out for the holidays. Thanks to InMenlo contributing photographer Robb Most for

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2020

Ravenswood toy drive a success thanks to local businesses and neighbors

Just as it has for the last five years, the local community has come through in a big way to provide toys and gift cards

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 23, 2020