Health and fitness

Upcoming Sound Immersion Experience with Danny Goldberg set for August 26

The next Sound Immersion Experience with Gongs and Singing Bowls will take place on Wednesday, August 26, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Woodside's Independence

by Linda Hubbard
on August 24, 2026

SMB Fitness owner YuHui Chen takes on new duties with Rotary Club in Menlo Park

Longtime Menlo Park small business owner and community volunteer YuHui Chen has taken on new duties as District Governor of Rotary District 5150, leading nearly

by Linda Hubbard
on August 10, 2026

Two-week Stanford Dish closure from August 3 to August 16

The Stanford Dish area will be temporarily closed from Monday, August 3 through Sunday, August 16, 2026, for annual maintenance and wildfire fuel reduction work.

by Linda Hubbard
on August 2, 2026

Another dead crow in Menlo Park has tested positive for West Nile virus

The addition of one more dead crow testing positive for West Nile virus in Menlo Park makes it a total of three dead crows from

by Contributed Content
on July 31, 2026

Reflections on Bastille Day: A pool in Paris

The best thing in the morning is swimming. An hour before sunrise, I am in our local pool, my eyes looking down to the right

by Donia Bijan
on July 14, 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

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