Author: Judy Horst

Spotted: Menlo Park Kiwanis members with collected clothing for Ukraine

Kiwanis Clubs to the rescue! In just a few short days, members of several local Kiwanis Clubs, led by the San Carlos Kiwanis Club, amassed

by Judy Horst
on January 25, 2023

Menlo Park Kiwanis Club works to spread cheer this holiday season

Menlo Park’s Kiwanis Club recently announced its support for two new local programs — Able Works and RISE (Reaching & Inspiring Success through Education). “We

by Judy Horst
on December 21, 2022

Neighbors hits the streets on Halloween in Menlo Oaks

Halloween was back this year in Menlo Oaks — for kids and adults. Lots of candy, comic books, fake tattoos and treats available for kids.

by Judy Horst
on November 1, 2022

Earth Day is celebrated at Flood Park

FloodPark.org hosted one of the final Earth Day events in the area this year on Saturday, April 23. “Our goal was to celebrate Flood Park’s

by Judy Horst
on April 25, 2022

Opinion: Save the woodland, nature trails and family picnic areas at Flood Park

The woodland in Flood Park has long been a cherished urban refuge — a site for picnics, group celebrations, and getting in touch with nature. It is also

by Judy Horst
on March 24, 2022

Highlights of the community meeting on proposed Reimagine Flood Park plan

On February 2, the San Mateo County Parks Department and CMG Landscape Design (contractor for the project) hosted a public input Zoom workshop from 5:30-7:00

by Judy Horst
on February 3, 2022

Spotted: Pets enjoying walks while sheltering in place with their owners

Baboo, the cat, follows its owner, social distancing for many blocks on their journey through Menlo Oaks. It’s really unusual. I saw them twice on

by Judy Horst
on May 12, 2020

Spotted: Pair of ducks enjoying a “lake” while on neighborhood walk

After three days of rain, Menlo Oaks looks like the land of lakes. Lots of puddles and little lakes by drains that didn't drain very

by Judy Horst
on April 8, 2020

Resolution Reboot 2020 attendees kick off a healthy new decade

With an eye to the new decade, Resolution Reboot took place for its second year on Friday, January 31, at the Allied Arts Guild in

by Judy Horst
on February 2, 2020

Former PUC President to speak at Menlo Park Kiwanis Club’s December 3 meeting

California has suffered from many disastrous fires over the past few years, and PG&E has been at the center of the “blame and finding solutions”

by Judy Horst
on November 29, 2019