Health and fitness

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

Mental Health Open Mic set for May 27 in Menlo Park

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, join the community for Menlo Park’s 8th Annual Mental Health Open Mic Night. Musician and

by Contributed Content
on May 23, 2026

Learn about building brain-healthy habits on May 20

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St, ) to learn about ways to

by Contributed Content
on May 19, 2026

Burgess Pool swim coach develops Parker’s Pak for kids undergoing cancer treatment

Emails Burgess Pool Masters swim coach Rebecca Eastman: "Parker’s Pak was born out of a deeply personal experience. My son was diagnosed with B-cell Acute

by Linda Hubbard
on April 28, 2026

SMC Supervisors introduce ordinance to ban sales of kratom

San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday (4/21) introduced an ordinance that would ban the sale of kratom, a substance made from a tropical tree that

by Contributed Content
on April 22, 2026

Tobias Physical Therapy closes after 41 years in Menlo Park

Emails Robin Tobias: "To all in our community, my heart is both full and saddened as we close the doors on 41 years of an

by Linda Hubbard
on April 17, 2026

Donate blood in April — and get a chance to win Luxury Suite tickets to a Giants game

Donate at any of Stanford Blood Center’s (SBC) mobile drives or centers through April 30th and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win

by Contributed Content
on April 2, 2026

Supporting Brain Health is topic at Menlo Park Library on January 21

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:15 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) to learn about ways to protect

by Contributed Content
on January 18, 2026

Dr. Jo English: Serving local residents’ chiropractic needs for over 40 years

While not a native to the Bay Area, chiropractor Dr. Jo English has deep roots in Menlo Park.  "I am probably one of the longest

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2025

Get unlimited swimming and workouts with SwimFit pass

For Menlo Park residents ages 18 and up, get unlimited swimming and fitness center workouts with the new SwimFit monthly pass. Sign up for a

by Contributed Content
on July 9, 2025