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Human Rights Watch hosts program on September 21 — get tickets now

Atherton resident Gloria Principe is a  member of Human Rights Watch’s Silicon Valley Committee. She emails: "Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an independent, international organization

by Contributed Content
on September 17, 2022

Encinal students work to clean up San Francisquito Creek

These four Encinal Elementary School 4th and 5th grade students spent part of their Memorial Day bettering our community. They armed themselves with garbage bags

by Linda Hubbard
on June 4, 2022

Catherine Martineau talks about Canopy on the occasion of its 25th anniversary

We caught up with Canopy Executive Director Catherine Martineau recently to get updates on the mid-Peninsula organization's activities and the fact that it will be

by Linda Hubbard
on June 3, 2022

Spotted: Orange flag at Art Ventures in downtown Menlo Park in support of gun safety

Art Ventures owner Kate Powers has an orange flag placed outside the gallery, and she emailed to remind fellow residents that it's "wear orange weekend'.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 3, 2022

Artist Ryan Carrington’s work on display at Art Ventures Gallery

Artist Ryan Carrington's exhibit — Recontextualized — is on display at Art Ventures Gallery from June 1 to July 31. "I grew up in a family that

by Linda Hubbard
on May 31, 2022

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