Author: Sheri Baer

M-A fashion show spotlights student talent on stage and behind the scenes

When Mary Fischer took the job as creative co-chair for Menlo-Atherton High School's annual fashion show, she was told by her fellow co-chairs Michele Culhane, Karen Fryling

by Sheri Baer
on March 19, 2015

M-A students design original origami crane dresses for this year’s fashion show

When nearly 200 seniors take the stage March 21 in Menlo-Atherton High School’s annual fashion show, they will be outnumbered by thousands of cranes. Thousands

by Sheri Baer
on March 12, 2015

Local author Jan Ellison’s debut novel, A Small Indiscretion, is spotlighted at Kepler’s

When she first started writing, the current front window display in Kepler’s Bookstore would have been all but inconceivable to Jan Ellison. A Small Indiscretion,

by Sheri Baer
on January 26, 2015

Small and reusable, Urban Market Bags come to market again

While being first to market is typically an advantage in Silicon Valley, Kerri Stenson (pictured left) of Woodside learned firsthand the pitfalls of being too

by Sheri Baer
on June 20, 2014

Joli Bogdan brings intricate gemstone jewelry to Allied Arts’ newest artisan shop

Penelope’s Den is the newest Allied Arts shop, but if you’re looking for the store’s namesake and inspiration, you won’t find her among the Guild’s

by Sheri Baer
on April 11, 2014

Menlo Park “fix it guy” George Lynch makes it his business to save stuff

Back in 1986, George Lynch was looking for work when his friend, Bill Wagner, offered him a job at his Menlo Vacuum & Fix It shop

by Sheri Baer
on March 26, 2014

Bestselling author Kelly Corrigan kicks off first Children’s Health Council Dots event

In the midst of a jam-packed book tour that included interviews with The Today Show and NPR’s Anna Quindlen, national bestselling author and Bay Area

by Sheri Baer
on March 20, 2014

Yoga and Israel merge in Menlo Park thanks to instructor Keyko Pintz

Yoga instructor Keyko Pintz, who lives in the Allied Arts neighborhood of Menlo Park, remembers the question that started it all. “One of my private

by Sheri Baer
on February 5, 2014

M-A basketball coach Morgan Clyburn stays in the game while juggling career at medical device startup

At a stately 6’3”, Menlo-Atherton girls’ varsity basketball coach Morgan Clyburn is used to standing out in a crowd. “I was always the kid where

by Sheri Baer
on January 8, 2014

Elena Battles brings dogs and owners together through Wagaroo.com

What’s a Wagaroo? According to Menlo Park resident Elena Battles, it’s the mix of a happy dog’s tail motion and the signature “aroo” howl of

by Sheri Baer
on December 30, 2013