Month: September 2023

Local artists represented at 2023 de Young Open Triennial

The de Young Open Triennial (September 30, 2023 – January 7, 2024) will feature the work of two artist who participated in the 2022 PV

by Linda Hubbard
on September 30, 2023

Spotted: Giant hollowed out tree in Skylonda

In his capacity as County Supervisor, Menlo Park resident Ray Mueller visited Skylonda yesterday evening to meet with residents to discuss future road repairs. He writes:

by Linda Hubbard
on September 30, 2023

Let Freedom Read! Library Reads Banned Books on October 3

In recognition of Banned Books Week, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) on Tuesday, October 3 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for

by Contributed Content
on September 30, 2023

Remembering Senator Diane Feinstein and our chance encounter many years ago

In 1978 I had been climbing in Khumbu near Everest for six weeks. I was near the Everest View Hotel, the highest hotel in the

by Danna Breen
on September 29, 2023

The Almanac newsroom staff forms union

The newsroom staff of Embarcadero Media, which includes The Almanac, announced that they are forming a union to confront concerns about newsroom turnover, budget cuts

by Contributed Content
on September 29, 2023

Spotted: Carol Pollard taking a tour of Abbott manufacturing facility

During her dance career, Carol Pollard (pictured second from left) worked with celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr., Jimmy Durante, Jimmy Dean, Phil Ford and Mimi

by Linda Hubbard
on September 29, 2023

Engaging Books for Engaged Young Readers is topic on October 2

Come to the Menlo Park Library on Monday, October 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm for some excellent book recommendations for young readers (avid and

by Contributed Content
on September 29, 2023

All Five founder Carol Thomsen receives 2023 Kiwanis Angel Award

Carol Thomsen, the Founder and Executive Director of All Five preschool in Menlo Park has been selected by the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto to

by Contributed Content
on September 28, 2023

Coleman-Ringwood study public meeting set for October 2

The City of Menlo Park and San Mateo County are partnering on the Coleman-Ringwood Avenues Transportation Study. This study is conducting a detailed review how

by Contributed Content
on September 28, 2023