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Teen Event: This Machine Kills Fascists! on May 5

Teens, explore the “machines” we all can use to make a difference against injustice on Thursday, May 5 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Register via

by Contributed Content
on May 4, 2022

Humane Prison Hospice Project hosts film screening and panel discussion on April 3

Atherton resident Lisa Deal who heads the Humane Prison Hospice Project let us know about a film screening and panel discussion the organization is hosting

by Linda Hubbard
on March 31, 2022

Artworks for sale at Art Venture Gallery benefit Ukraine on March 30

Artists David Burnett and Ashot Grigoryan are two of many artists dedicating pieces of art to raise funds through Neighbors Abroad and "kleine herzen." A

by Contributed Content
on March 30, 2022

Fundraiser for Ukraine at Art Ventures Gallery

All art works from Art Ventures Gallery's supporting artists (see list below) are available for purchase to benefit Ukrainian refugees. Art Ventures (888 Santa Cruz

by Contributed Content
on March 26, 2022

Oak Knoll School holds three peace walks this week

Peace was top of mind three mornings this week at Oak Knoll School in Menlo Park. Explains principal Alicia Payton-Miyasaki: "In alignment with our mission

by Linda Hubbard
on March 23, 2022

Community is invited to walk the labyrinth for peace

The Rev. Frannie Hall Kieschnick emails: "Join us in prayerfully tending peace in our world by walking the labyrinth on Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 am and 5:30-7:00

by Linda Hubbard
on March 21, 2022

Two immigrants spearheading fundraising efforts to feed Ukrainians

Menlo Park resident Dariusz Paczuski, a Polish immigrant, is teaming up with Dmitry Lipkin, a Ukrainian immigrant, to raise funds to help feed the people

by Linda Hubbard
on March 3, 2022

Menlo-Atherton High School students win Jefferson Award for Care Bears Club

Two Menlo-Atherton High School juniors — Faith Cropper (left in photo) and Ella Bohmann Farrell — recently received the Jefferson Award for community service for

by Linda Hubbard
on March 1, 2022

How you can contribute to Tonga relief efforts via Bears Without Borders

Editor's note: The Rev. Jon Coyne of Bethany Lutheran Church in Menlo Park sent this in on behalf of parishioners Mele and Jesse Fifita, who

by Contributed Content
on January 21, 2022

Vote16 SMC is hosting Be The Change event at Menlo School

Vote16 SMC is partnering with the San Mateo County Youth Commission to host a first of its kind SMC event — Be The Change, a

by Linda Hubbard
on November 30, 2021