Month: August 2025

Spotted: First day of school sights at Oak Knoll

A group of fourth graders poised for a photo by one of their dads on the first day of school this morning at Oak Knoll.

by Linda Hubbard
on August 20, 2025

Bob Baker Marionette Theater at Menlo Park Library on August 22

On Friday, August 22, 2025, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm, the famed Bob Baker Marionettes of Los Angeles return to Menlo Park Library! Enjoy

by Contributed Content
on August 20, 2025

Calling young poets – enter to win the Bay Area Youth Poetry Competition

Have you ever written a poem? Submit it to the Bay Area Youth Poetry Competition for a chance to win a prize. Hosted by the

by Contributed Content
on August 19, 2025

Mercy and the Heartbeats performs at Holbrook Palmer Park on August 21

On Thursday, August 21, from 6:00 to 8:00  pm, bring the whole family, pets included, to Holbrook Palmer Park for a fun evening of music

by Contributed Content
on August 19, 2025

1, 2, 3– By the Sea! Music with MaryLee Sunseri on August 21

On Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 10:15  to 10:45 am, join the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) outside to sing and dance along to

by Contributed Content
on August 19, 2025

Author Pamela Gullard has a new book of short stories — “Lake Crescent and Other Spirits”

We first met Menlo Park resident Pamela Gullard a decade ago when she wrote a book about Menlo College, where she teaches literature. She's also

by Linda Hubbard
on August 18, 2025

Watch the documentary “Boss: The Black Experience in Business” on August 20

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025  from 5:15 to 7:15 pm, come to the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave.) to watch a documentary tracing the

by Contributed Content
on August 18, 2025

Teen Book Group: The Summer I Turned Pretty set for August 19

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, teens ages 12 -17 are invited to come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma

by Contributed Content
on August 17, 2025

Menlo Park is enforcing ban on gas-powered gardening equipment

Menlo Park is now enforcing its ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers under the City’s Zero Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Ordinance. The use

by Contributed Content
on August 17, 2025

Jim MacKenzie passes away at age 80

It is with deep sadness that the family of Jim MacKenzie shares the news of his passing on July 13, at his high Sierra cabin

by Contributed Content
on August 16, 2025