Hobbies

Spotted: Camarillo Pacific Railroad delighting neighborhood children

Jim Camarillo reports that operating the Camarillo Pacific Railroad in the University Heights neighborhood in Menlo Park has a two-fold benefit: "It gives me something

by Linda Hubbard
on April 25, 2020

The Bugs of Pokémon examined on Sunday, Dec. 1

Attention K-8 students! Meet Beetlelady Stephanie Dole, Ph.D., and explore the place where fantasy meets reality on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm

by Contributed Content
on November 29, 2019

West Bay Model Railroad schedules three Fall open houses

You don't have to wait until the holidays this year to see the passenger and freight trains running at the West Bay Model Railroad. There

by Linda Hubbard
on September 13, 2019

Is collecting baseball cards a good hobby for kids?

Editor's note: David Klein's summer baseball camps in Menlo Park are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year; they'll be one more camp next week. For

by David Klein
on August 1, 2019

Shirley D’Andrea unleashes her creativity through fairy house building

A Menlo Park resident of 50 plus years, Shirley D'Andrea took watercolor classes from Steve Curl after retiring as a family therapist 15 years ago.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2018

West Bay Model Railroad Association holds its annual open house on Dec. 3 & 4

We stopped by the West Bay Model Railroad Association building in Menlo Park to chat with members about progress over the past year in advance

by Linda Hubbard
on November 30, 2016

Spotted: Model airplanes at Portola Valley Flight Night

Planes were buzzing over Portola Valley yesterday afternoon and into the evening during the town's Flight Night. Model aviation enthusiasts piloted radio-controlled airplanes, sailplanes, and

by Linda Hubbard
on September 11, 2016

For Giles Beebe, it’s all about “stuff that flies”

M-A sophomore Giles Beebe is clear about his passion. Simply stated: "It's stuff that flies." He got involved with remote controlled aircraft when he was in

by Linda Hubbard
on January 5, 2016

New layout on view at West Bay Model Railroad Association’s holiday open house

The West Bay Model Railroad Association is holding its annual open house for the public to see model trains running on a new large layout on Saturday,

by Linda Hubbard
on December 3, 2015

“Sudoku Guru” to share puzzle techniques during Menlo Park appearance

Puzzle enthusiasts interested in sharpening their Sudoku skills are invited to hear some sage advice from “The Sudoku Guru,” during a free program to be

by Contributed Content
on September 26, 2015