Month: October 2023

Oak Knoll School holds it annual Halloween parade

For kids from preschool through fifth grade, the school day started with a Halloween costume parade at Oak Knoll School this morning, taking place on

by Linda Hubbard
on October 31, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Dating advice from a happy high school single

High school is often the first time people consider real romantic relationships (sorry everybody, that date in sixth grade doesn’t count). However, the path through

by Dylan Lanier
on October 31, 2023

Spotted: Cake decorated like a jack ‘o lantern

There was an old fashioned cake walk following services at Trinity Church last Sunday. Our friends came home with this fun cake that is decorated

by Linda Hubbard
on October 31, 2023

Inaugural Pumpkin Splash held at Burgess Pool

Menlo Swim & Sport hosted the inaugural Pumpkin Splash at Burgess Pool yesterday (October 29). Kids entered the pool, chose a pumpkin from the floating

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2023

Naughty Halloween clowns brighten up Santa Monica Avenue in Menlo Park

Emails Menlo Park resident Valerie Frederickson: "The Frederickson family is celebrating 20 years of increasingly over-the-top Halloween decorations on Santa Monica Avenue with this year’s

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2023

Learn about garden books on November 1

On Wednesday, November 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Menlo Park Library gardening experts will share some of the best books they've seen this year. Share

by Contributed Content
on October 30, 2023

Teen Tabletop Gaming Meetup on November 1

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come to the Menlo Park Library on Wednesday, November 1, from 4:00 to 5;00 pm for drop-in Dungeons

by Contributed Content
on October 30, 2023

Zombie Walk at the Dish on October 31

Come out in costume to enjoy the Dish trail on Tuesday, October 31 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Treats for people festively dressed for the

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2023

Spotted: Christmas decorations at Safeway in Menlo Park

Egad, it's not even Halloween yet!

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2023

Barbie Scream House makes its debut in Menlo Park — and it’s a winner!

We stopped by the Barbie Scream House at 787 Gilbert Avenue in Menlo Park late yesterday afternoon — and it's a wow! The work of

by Linda Hubbard
on October 29, 2023