Summer 2011

Youngsters celebrating 4th of July in Menlo Park over the years

We've always enjoyed Menlo Park's 4th of July parade down Santa Cruz Avenue and over to Burgess Park. This will be the second year that

by Linda Hubbard
on July 4, 2021

Colin Martin and Matt Linton: Summer vacation spent creating zombie iPhone game

In the category "how I spent my summer vacation," Menlo School sophomores Colin Martin (left in photo) and Matt Linton can claim "creating the Zombie

by Linda Hubbard
on September 19, 2011

Skateboarders take over the Valparaiso hill

For the second year in row, Menlo Park Skate Jam is taking place from the top of Valparaiso down to Avy. Sponsors and a DJ

by Linda Hubbard
on September 18, 2011

Spotted: M-A grad Bob Melvin managing the As to a victory at Yankee Stadium

Reporting from the field, we remarked to another Bay Area native at Yankee Stadium this evening that it was somewhat ironic to travel 3,000 miles

by Linda Hubbard
on August 23, 2011

A Perfect Day for Tour de Menlo 2011

Our stretch of delightful summertime weather continued this morning as the cyclists taking part in this year's Tour de Menlo hit the streets of Menlo

by Scott Loftesness
on August 20, 2011

Registration continues for Tour de Menlo on August 20

Sign up for the Tour de Menlo today, which departs from Menlo Atherton High School between 8:00 and 9:00 am on Saturday, August 20, and

by Linda Hubbard
on August 17, 2011

Molly’s Revenge at Blue Rock House concert Aug. 20

Celtic music band Molly's Revenge returns to Menlo Park on August 20 to play a Blue Rock House concert. Organizer Gwen Fuller promises there will

by Linda Hubbard
on August 12, 2011

Biggest crowd of the summer turns out for Sun Kings

Whether it was the music or just coincidence, the biggest crowd of the summer turned out to listen to Beatles tribute band, The Sun Kings,

by Linda Hubbard
on August 10, 2011

Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings appears August 10

For the last summer concert of the season, Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings will play from the Fremont Park stage on Wednesday, August 10

by Linda Hubbard
on August 8, 2011

Spotted: Babies, kids and moms getting their groove on

Wednesday night's summer concert at Fremont Park featured the soul/R&B sounds of Touch of Class, complete with a three-horn section. We mention the latter because

by Linda Hubbard
on August 3, 2011