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Spotted: Kids having fun with balloon man at Fourth Friday

Balloon artist Steven Koehler is always a favorite with kids during Fourth Friday events. He's pictured here on September 25 — and will be back

by Linda Hubbard
on October 3, 2026

Spotted: Vegetarian tasting entree at Flea Street

It's no secret that this InMenlo author has long been a big fan of Flea Street, all four plus decades. And no more so than

by Linda Hubbard
on September 27, 2026

Spotted: Two pets decked out in seasonal scarves

Could the Mathilda the dog and Eloise the cat look any finer decked out as they are in their scarves? Both are named after characters

by Linda Hubbard
on September 23, 2026

Spotted: Ollie celebrating Oak Knoll’s 75th anniversary

Emails Oak Knoll principal Alicia Payton-Miyazaki: "We had a birthday party for Ollie (our mascot) last Thursday with all our kids! "Ollie came out, we

by Linda Hubbard
on September 21, 2026

Spotted: Sign that Fall is on the way

Fall officially arrives this year on Tuesday, September 22, but early signs are appearing around Menlo Park. Robin Tobias snapped this Fall leave on her

by Linda Hubbard
on September 16, 2026

Spotted: Longtime staff celebrating Oak Knoll’s 75th anniversary

Oak Knoll School in Menlo Park is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month. And a group of longtime staff members poised for a photo in

by Linda Hubbard
on September 15, 2026

Spotted: Flags in front of Menlo Park’s Fire Station 4

As has been the tradition, American flags are displayed in front of Menlo Park fire station 4 in remembrance of the 343 FDNY Firefighters who

by Linda Hubbard
on September 11, 2026

Spotted: Line outside of Cheeky Monkey early Sunday morning — waiting for what?

Emailed an InMenlo reader Jennifer: "There's a line forming outside Cheeky Monkey at 7:00 am. The store doesn't open until 10:00 am! "'What is going

by Linda Hubbard
on September 6, 2026

Spotted: Rainbow over Sharon Park this morning

Blue sky, then clouds — and a few sprinkles found their way to Menlo Park today. And earlier this morning, Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias

by Linda Hubbard
on September 2, 2026

Spotted: The Song Gardeners performing at Fourth Fridays event

Music filled the air and restaurant patios were filled at the latest Fourth Fridays event held by DowntownMenloPark last night (August 28). The Song Gardeners

by Linda Hubbard
on August 29, 2026