Faces of Menlo

Tara Chklovski of Technovation reflects on rocket launch

Editor's note: We profiled Menlo Park resident Tara Chklovski in advance of her launching a rocket. Here are her thoughts post launch. It was two

by Contributed Content
on July 12, 2026

Jesse Cool leads a cooking class online — get details and register

On Mondays, July 20-August 17, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, join Flea Street's Jesse Cool online for a Stanford Continuing Studies class to discover that

by Linda Hubbard
on July 10, 2026

Fit Kids marks 15 years of helping children stay active and healthy

Looking back at when Fit Kids began 15 years ago, founder Ashley Hunter sums up her motivation succinctly: "I was passionate that all kids had

by Linda Hubbard
on June 25, 2026

Menlo Park resident plans to launch rocket as part of fundraising effort

A local nonprofit CEO is preparing to launch a 12-foot homemade rocket in Northern Nevada's Black Rock Desert on June 20 as part of a

by Contributed Content
on June 17, 2026

Meet Audrey — sister, princess, stem cell transplant recipient

Audrey is a joyful 6-year-old who loves princesses, playing dress-up, and cuddling with animals. But Audrey’s path to childhood has not been easy. For nearly

by Contributed Content
on June 9, 2026

Lisa Rosenberg pens a new book of poems, “Weeds and Stars”

We reached out to local poet Lisa Rosenberg about her new book, Weeds and Stars, and here is her reply: "Nearly all of Weeds and

by Linda Hubbard
on May 29, 2026

Nick Szegda selected as new Library and Community Services director

Nick Szegda has been selected as the new Library and Community Services director, bringing 33+ years of experience within the City of Menlo Park. He

by Contributed Content
on April 29, 2026

Mark Setzen is part of team planning Soccer Legacy Gala featuring a reunion of the 1994 team

Menlo Park resident Mark Setzen was part of the 1994 Bay Area Legacy Task Force, a group formed to cement the legacy of the 1994

by Linda Hubbard
on April 1, 2026

Menlo Park resident Scott James Scherer passes away at age 56

A deeply devoted father, husband, brother, son, and friend to many — whose expertise in and passion for the outdoors spanned his entire life —

by Contributed Content
on March 27, 2026

Here’s a story to brighten your day, told by Dorothy Fadiman

We received this email from Menlo Park resident — and documentary filmmaker — Dorothy Fadiman, (pictured) who we've profiled a number of times over the

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2026