Month: May 2026

Spotted: Chalk work to get out the vote

This is just one photo of the many people who had gathered at the plaza by Kepler’s making signs in chalk urging people to vote,

by Linda Hubbard
on May 15, 2026

Echoes of Appalachia performed by Schola Cantorum Silicon Valley on May 16

On Saturday May 16 at  7:30 pm, Schola Cantorum Silicon Valley presents Echoes of Appalachia at Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley, a

by Contributed Content
on May 15, 2026

Local youth summer wrestling program offered in Menlo-Atherton area

This summer Royalty Wrestling Club is running a wrestling and conditioning program for students in 5th–12th grade, welcoming all experience levels from beginners to advanced

by Linda Hubbard
on May 14, 2026

9th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival performances and events announced

Menlo Park celebrates puppetry in its many forms, with a series of puppet shows and related events featuring beloved performers from throughout the Bay Area

by Contributed Content
on May 13, 2026

Traffic/noise alert: Three BTS concerts at Stanford with fireworks

Stanford Stadium will be hosting BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ on the evenings of Saturday, May 16, Sunday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 19. All three

by Contributed Content
on May 13, 2026

MPCSD’s Play and Learn Studio (PALS) program at Oak Knoll wins 2026 Kent Award

The Play and Learn Studio (PALS) program at Oak Knoll Elementary School in Menlo Park has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 Kent

by Parke Treadway
on May 12, 2026

Portola Valley Horse Fair takes place on Saturday May 16

Come to the Portola Valley Town Center (765 Portola Road) from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 16 for a day of family-friendly

by Contributed Content
on May 12, 2026

M-A alum Chris Abramson interviews Rolling Stone Magazine’s Ben Fong-Torres

Emails M-A alum Chris Abramson: I just published my latest conversation with Ben Fong-Torres, legendary writer and editor for Rolling Stone Magazine during the 60s

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2026

Household hazardous waste event set for May 16

In partnership with San Mateo County Environmental Health, the City of Menlo Park hosts periodic household hazardous waste (HHW) events. Examples of HHW are batteries,

by Contributed Content
on May 11, 2026

Spotted: Pretty blooms while hiking Windy Hill

InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg captured these spring blooms while hiking Windy Hill over the weekend. We think they're sure to brighten any day! Photos

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2026