Author: Lauren John

Spotted: Almost All Khaki playing jazz on Sunday

There’s nothing better than live jazz on a sunny day. Or a cloudy day. Or when it’s raining, foggy, nippy. You get the forecast. Yesterday

by Lauren John
on February 8, 2021

Alums and students gather at Menlo College for 5th annual OAKtoberFest

On October 19, 2019, over 2,200 alumni and friends of Menlo College honored their connection to the school by playing hard-fought and sometimes hilarious alumni

by Lauren John
on October 23, 2019

Menlo College hosts TEDx conference with theme “This is America”

On September 21, 2019, Menlo College launched its first ever TEDx conference, centered on the theme This is America. TEDx is a program of local,

by Lauren John
on October 1, 2019

More great summer reads in honor of Father’s Day

Men behaving bravely, men behaving badly, and sharks.  These are the themes explored in my book recommendations in honor of Father's Day — guaranteed to

by Lauren John
on June 19, 2011

Kick off summer with great reads for women – and Salon Menlo featuring Mildred Pierce

Editor's note: Salon Menlo, led by book group leader Lauren John and Menlo Park librarian Nick Szedga, returns to Menlo Park on Sunday, June 5.

by Lauren John
on May 30, 2011

Five great fright reads for Halloween

Read your way to Halloween! These book selections were chosen for their fright factor. Some were frightening when first written, but are now so "over

by Lauren John
on October 25, 2010