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Alexis Murphy creates memorable invitations, party favors and stationery

Want a run of the mill Valentine? Proceed to one of the many stationery or drugstores in the area. Want something that will knock the

by Linda Hubbard
on February 8, 2012

Mark Newton, director of Menlo School winter play, talks about the intersection of drama and athletics

That a football coach is directing a play — and a serious one at that — shouldn't come as a surprise. "It really isn't an anomaly," said

by Linda Hubbard
on February 7, 2012

What’s on Menlo Park Mayor Kirsten Keith’s mind – besides running for the Board of Supervisors

Editor's note: On Saturday, Feb. 4, Menlo Park City Council member Kirsten Keith, who is serving this year as the city's Mayor, announced that she

by Linda Hubbard
on February 6, 2012

Larry Wong is the go-to food guy at Little House

Larry Wong, the chef at Peninsula Volunteers Little House for the past three years, says he's been cooking since he was 5. "I'm a fourth-generation

by Linda Hubbard
on February 3, 2012

Aaron Molinsky: Painting images that demand your attention

Viewing artist Aaron Molinsky's body of work, he would seem an unlikely artist to participate in the Menlo College Plein Air Art Show. Far from

by Linda Hubbard
on February 1, 2012

Liz Feierabend: Helping people get fit – and keep their new year’s resolutions

It's January 31st and time for a New Year's resolution check. For the past nine years, Liz Feierabend has offered personal fitness training at Axis

by Linda Hubbard
on January 31, 2012

Devon Davey and AYSO Region 109 team to get soccer gear to young players in Guadalajara

If you travel to Guadalajara, Mexico and happen to see kids playing soccer, you may do a double take. Don't those jerseys look familiar? Thanks

by Linda Hubbard
on January 30, 2012

Bobbie Fakkema’s passions – great dogs, great events

Willows resident Bobbie Fakkema admits to being competitive, a trait that serves her well in both her vocation as caterer/event planner and avocation owning Airedale

by Linda Hubbard
on January 27, 2012

Ashley Carroll: Olympic Trials Marathon competitor juggles to balance running, work and life

As a freshman at Stanford, Ashley Carroll used to run around Menlo Park whenever she felt homesick. "I'd go over the San Mateo Dr. bike

by Linda Hubbard
on January 26, 2012

Lisa Hendrickson: Guiding services for area seniors and their caregivers

After a career in financial services, Menlo Park resident Lisa Hendrickson decided to become a stay-at-home Mom while her two sons were in middle school.

by Linda Hubbard
on January 24, 2012