Holidays 2009

Holiday treats for Menlo’s trash men

It's not infrequent to see a box of donuts set atop curbside garbage cans, especially at this time of the year. But this Menlo household

by Linda Hubbard
on December 18, 2009

Spotted: Rudolph the red-nosed, er, SUV

We're wondering if Rudolph is capitalizing on his holiday celebrity status to license products like the ones that spruce up this SUV spotted on Middle

by Chris Gulker
on December 14, 2009

Lots to see on a countdown-to-Christmas Sunday

More decorations are appearing on the streets of Menlo with residents working around the inclement weather (rain squalls with occasional glimpses of the sun). Scott

by Linda Hubbard
on December 13, 2009

Holiday greenery – and rainfall update

These freshly picked greens at the Farmers Market seem to be getting into the holiday mood with a splash of festive colors. Gloom and rain

by Chris Gulker
on December 13, 2009

Three wise men on the move

To delight of neighborhood children, the three wise men - part of a Nativity scene at 455 Cotton St. - are once again inching their

by Linda Hubbard
on December 12, 2009

Christmas with a Mission – Handicraft Fair open all weekend

Workers and volunteers were busy putting in place the finishing touches on the fourth annual Christmas with a Mission - Handicraft Fair set to open

by Linda Hubbard
on December 11, 2009

More sparkle on Santa Cruz Ave.

Menlo's recently-installed holiday lights added sparkle to a very chilly evening yesterday. The forecast going forward is warmer, if wetter, going into the weekend.

by Chris Gulker
on December 10, 2009

The Santa flags are up

Where once a turkey in a pilgrim hat flew, there is now displayed a very jolly Santa, caught in the late afternoon light. With storms

by Chris Gulker
on December 6, 2009

Santa and snow arrive on the 7:25

Santa and Mrs. Claus, arrived at the Menlo Park Caltrain station about 7:25 pm this evening where a  large crowd - mainly parents with their

by Chris Gulker
on December 5, 2009

Holiday festivities are everywhere today

Breakfast with Santa kicked off the day at the Recreation Center in Burgess Park this morning. Menlo firefighters stood by as children presented their wish

by Chris Gulker
on December 5, 2009