Month: February 2023

Overnight downpour adds to rain total in Menlo Park

Rain pounded the rooftops of Menlo Park and surrounding communities overnight with daybreak bringing a mixture of sun and clouds — and very cool daytime

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2023

Menlo Park non-profit Community Equity Collaborative announces new Rainbow Kids webinar series

Community Equity Collaborative (CEC), in partnership with the San Mateo County Pride Center (SMCPC) is unveiling its Rainbow Kids webinar series dates for 2023. Registration

by Contributed Content
on February 11, 2023

Spotted: Artful salad at Menlo Tavern

This salted beet and burrata salad — arranged very artily — was as good to eat as it was to look at. It was garnished

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2023

Watch the Super Bowl outdoors at Springline on February 12

Super Bowl watching festivities include music, games, photo booth, food trucks, and more! The viewing takes place on Sunday, February 12, at Springline, 1300 El

by Contributed Content
on February 10, 2023

Friends of the Library seeking donations in advance of March book sale

The Menlo Park Friends of the Library will host a huge two-day Book Sale on March 3 and 4.  This is its first sale of

by Linda Hubbard
on February 10, 2023

Kim Young writes a debut novel — and it’s full of familiar places

There's nothing like a good story. And talking with newly-minted author Kim Young and reading her debut novel, In the Event of Death, you get

by Linda Hubbard
on February 9, 2023

Dean Hoornaert is featured artist at Portola Art Gallery in February

Artist Dean Hoornaert's Triple Take - A Study in Triptychs is featured this February at the Portola Art Galley. These paintings are inspired by Dean’s

by Frances Freyberg
on February 9, 2023

From a Teen Perspective: Finding a job and getting the most out of it

I don’t remember much about my Freshman year, but I’ll never forget when the Virus That Shall Not Be Named completely ruined all of my

by Dylan Lanier
on February 8, 2023

Last call for Teresa’s Antiques 100% for charity

Through February 2023, Teresa's Antiques will donate 100% of your purchase price to three local non-profits — LifeMoves, Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF), or the

by Linda Hubbard
on February 8, 2023

Jacob Cohen is a New York Times-published puzzle constructor

Sixteen weeks of Upon Reflection logic puzzles by Menlo Park resident Jacob Cohen — who invented them — are appearing in the A Little Variety

by Linda Hubbard
on February 7, 2023