Author: Chrisie Wendin

Laurel’s Wild Winter Reading Challenge connects kids with a love of books

This week's rain couldn't dampen the excitement of students, parents, and staff at Laurel School. Before heading out for the February winter break, they celebrated

by Chrisie Wendin
on February 18, 2011

Kuk Sool Won presents free kids’ stranger safety seminar on Saturday, Feb. 12

Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park is holding a Safe Side Stranger Safety seminar for kids ages 3 1/2 to 9, and the class is

by Chrisie Wendin
on February 10, 2011

School district seeking community input Thursday, 2/10 as superintendent search gets underway

With superintendent Ken Ranella set to retire at the end of June, the school board's search for a new district leader has begun. According to

by Chrisie Wendin
on February 4, 2011

New Menlo Fit Boot Camp helps locals tackle resolutions to get in shape – with a little help from friends

The timing couldn't be better. With the start of a new year and renewed vows by many of us to exercise regularly, Menlo Park welcomes

by Chrisie Wendin
on January 5, 2011

Shawn Blackburn: Menlo’s ear piercing guru at Vizions Artwear & Salon

There are salons all over Menlo Park, but there's only one that's considered the go-to destination for ear piercing. That's Vizions Artwear & Salon on

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 22, 2010

Thursday (12/16) is last day to make pottery gifts ready in time for Christmas at Color Me Mine

If you're planning to make some hand-painted ceramics for Christmas gifts, you'd better hurry! The friendly staff at Color Me Mine on Santa Cruz Avenue tell

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 15, 2010

Laurel School Winter Sing: Students and parents croon and dance to holiday favorites

The multi-purpose room at Laurel School was a hub of activity yesterday as the school community marked the holiday season with its annual Winter Sing.

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 10, 2010

Spotted: Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Church

Ignoring the cloudy skies,  faithful pet owners gathered at Trinity Church for its annual Blessing of the Animals service. The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett presided at

by Chrisie Wendin
on October 17, 2010

Attending Smart Chicks Kick It at the library tonight (9/18)? Here’s what you need to know

As InMenlo reported previously, the highly anticipated Smart Chicks Kick It tour is making its Bay Area stop tonight at the Menlo Park Library. The

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 18, 2010

Smart Chicks Kick It in Menlo Park: Unique book tour brings hottest names in young adult fiction to town Saturday

Melissa Marr, Kelley Armstrong, and Alyson Noël are headlining a book tour like none we've ever seen — and that's saying something here, in Kepler's

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 17, 2010