Month: February 2026

Encinal School’s astronomy week is out of this world

For the second year, Encinal School hosted an astronomy program — and based on last year's success it expanded into a whole week of activities

by Contributed Content
on February 28, 2026

“Starting plants from seed” is Garden Talk topic on March 4

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library online to learn how to start seeds now for spring

by Contributed Content
on February 28, 2026

Oak Knoll science fair – always well attended – includes a kangaroo this year

Reports grandmother Barb who attended the Oak Knoll science fair on Thursday evening: "Kids were SO excited they were levitating! Fantastic parental support and teacher

by Linda Hubbard
on February 27, 2026

Host families needed for teen ambassadors from Bizen, Japan during summer 2026

Teen ambassadors from Bizen, Japan, are coming to Menlo Park this summer for the Menlo Park Sister Cities (MPSC) Exchange from July 21-26. Eight to

by Jenna Lee
on February 27, 2026

Popular children’s book author Drew Daywalt at Kepler’s on March 1

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 11:00  am 12:00 pm, Drew Daywalt (pictured), bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, returns to Kepler’s  (1010 El

by Linda Hubbard
on February 27, 2026

What Menlo Park residents and businesses should know about SMC 2026 local hazard mitigation plan

In 2026, San Mateo County is updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) — a critical roadmap that identifies natural disaster risks and outlines strategies

by Contributed Content
on February 26, 2026

Learn more about Emily Dickinson from author Kristin LeMay on February 28

Tell It Slant: An Afternoon with Emily Dickinson will be held on Saturday, February 28 at 4:00 pm at Trinity Church in Menlo Park (330 Ravenswood

by Linda Hubbard
on February 25, 2026

First of three new Sound Immersion Experiences with Danny Goldberg begins February 27

The Sound Immersion Experience with Gongs and Singing Bowls helps to balance and restore energy in your body. Through the vibrations of these instruments you

by Contributed Content
on February 25, 2026

Pineapple Express sputters rather than sprays rain

Lots of build in the press for the arrival of the Pineapple Express but it evidently stalled north of the mid-Peninsula. InMenlo weather watcher Dennis

by Linda Hubbard
on February 25, 2026

Help SamTrans reimagine Dumbarton freight corridor by March 6

SamTrans is reimagining the unused Dumbarton freight railroad line to bring fast, reliable, zero-emission bus service and improvements for people biking and walking to the

by Contributed Content
on February 24, 2026