Author: Chrisie Wendin

Encinal and Laurel construction in high gear as school start approaches

There's just about a month to go before students in the Menlo Park City School District return from summer break. And from the looks of

by Chrisie Wendin
on July 20, 2010

Kids get in on the fun at Connoisseurs’ Marketplace

Young festival goers enjoyed the many offerings at the Kid Zone, located on University Drive. The 24-foot rock-climbing wall was a hit with older children,

by Chrisie Wendin
on July 18, 2010

Project Read learners give back to community at Connoisseurs’ Marketplace

Stop by the Information Booth at the Connoisseurs' Marketplace, located on Santa Cruz Avenue near Crane Street, and you'll be greeted by friendly folks who can point

by Chrisie Wendin
on July 17, 2010

Willows neighbors hold summer camp drive for Clara-Mateo Alliance shelter, delivering fully-stuffed tote bags

Always a neighborhood gathering spot, this morning Cafe Zoe was even more packed than usual. Willows families who had participated in a summer camp drive

by Chrisie Wendin
on June 18, 2010

Dance Expressions presents No Limits show on Saturday

For Maryanne Fernandez-Richardson and Dani Fernandez, the creative team behind the Dance Expressions program, this is the week it all comes down to. It's the

by Chrisie Wendin
on June 17, 2010

E. Gary Smith and Menalto Cleaners — anchoring the Willows community

Sitting down with E. Gary Smith to talk about living and running a business in the Willows is no typical interview. Before getting to his

by Chrisie Wendin
on June 10, 2010

Woodside Vineyards grand opening this weekend

For local connoisseurs, this weekend brings the much-anticipated Menlo grand opening of local favorite Woodside Vineyards. Woodside, one of the oldest boutique wineries in the

by Chrisie Wendin
on May 28, 2010