Holidays 2009

Spotted: On the Finishing Touches home tour

A group of sustainers was spotted this morning coming out of the only home in Menlo Park that's part of the Junior League of Palo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 5, 2009

It’s Christmas Tree Day!

With a nasty winter storm bearing down on Menlo Park that is scheduled to arrive sometime tomorrow or Monday - and a forecast for a

by Scott Loftesness
on December 5, 2009

Sparkling downtown for 23 years

Mercedes and Charles Horvath, proprietors of The Jeweler on Santa Cruz Avenue have been offering their services in Menlo for 23 years. The couple came

by Chris Gulker
on December 4, 2009

Rosewood Sand Hill: All lit up for the holidays

The Rosewood Hotel on Sand Hill has been open less than year but this evening's first holiday party of the season appeared to be an

by Linda Hubbard
on December 3, 2009

Holiday flags brighten downtown Menlo Park

Red and greeen holiday flags appeared along Santa Cruz Avenue this morning. The green ones urge Menloites to celebrate while the red ones bear the

by Chris Gulker
on December 2, 2009

Annual Toys for Tots drive is underway

With 46 drop off locations in place, the annual Toys for Tots drive sponsored by The Firefighters' Association is underway. Donors are asked to contribute

by Linda Hubbard
on December 2, 2009

Shop Menlo – with increased parking hours

Starting Monday, Dec. 7, you can add an extra hour when parking in one of downtown Menlo's lots. Once again this year, the Menlo Park Police

by Linda Hubbard
on December 1, 2009

A find at Feldman’s can be the perfect gift

Located in one of Menlo's oldest buidings ("the only bookstore with an avocado tree growing in the middle"), Feldman's Books specializes in used, rare and

by Chris Gulker
on November 30, 2009