Year: 2026

“Boats in Different Environments” — paintings by Jerry Peters — featured at Portola Art Gallery

"Boats in Different Environments," a collection of acrylic paintings on canvas from Jerry Peter's many travels, is on display through August 31 at Portola Art

by Frances Freyberg
on August 3, 2026

Get ready to share your favorite Japanese detective fiction with Mystery Readers Group

Menlo Park Library’s Mystery Readers Group is a different kind of book group. Rather than all reading the same book, participants share different books surrounding

by Contributed Content
on August 2, 2026

Two-week Stanford Dish closure from August 3 to August 16

The Stanford Dish area will be temporarily closed from Monday, August 3 through Sunday, August 16, 2026, for annual maintenance and wildfire fuel reduction work.

by Linda Hubbard
on August 2, 2026

AI Transparency Law goes into effect on August 1 — what it means for you

State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) made this announcement: "On August 1, California begins implementing the nation's strongest AI transparency law, marking the beginning of

by Contributed Content
on August 1, 2026

Find out about “Fall Crops to Grow Now” on August 5

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library online to learn about easy-to-grow veggies for the fall —

by Contributed Content
on August 1, 2026

Given to Fly appears at Fremont Park on August 5

Given to Fly — a band that draws inspiration and energy from rock, pop, and soul music — will be at Fremont Park from 6:00

by Contributed Content
on August 1, 2026

Another dead crow in Menlo Park has tested positive for West Nile virus

The addition of one more dead crow testing positive for West Nile virus in Menlo Park makes it a total of three dead crows from

by Contributed Content
on July 31, 2026

Learn about cake — and eat it, too — at Kepler’s on August 7 with author Elisa Sunga

On Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:00  to 7:00  pm, come to Kepler's in Menlo Park to celebrate the love of cake! Elisa Sunga will

by Linda Hubbard
on July 31, 2026

Eric Kinney turns to novel writing with “Scurry (Fraud Squad)” series

You could say Menlo Park is in Eric Kinney's blood. The ties are deep. His father Chuck is a former Mayor and City Council member.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2026

National Night Out takes place on August 4 in Atherton and Menlo Park

National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and crime prevention — and both Atherton and Menlo Park are

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2026