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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Academic honors: Report the information here
Report information about academic honors and scholarships in the comment box below. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on May 16, 2007 at 8:01 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2007 at 8:06 am.

AROUND TOWN
Three Artitst Open Studio- May 19-20, 2007
OPEN STUDIO 2007 Three local artist, Marcia Enns, Kim Holl and Alice Weil, will be showing their work, original plein air landscape oil paintings and more. When: May 19-... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Alice Weil, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood, on May 15, 2007 at 6:57 pm

SPORTS
M-A Boys Golf Season Ends at CCS Finals
The most impressive M-A Varsity Boys golf season in recent history came to an end at the CCS Finals at Rancho Canada on Tuesday, May 15 under very cold, damp conditions. The ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Linda Sako, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood, on May 15, 2007 at 6:16 pm

ATHERTON
Summer Reading Program for children and teens
The annual summer reading program begins at the Atherton Library June 1st, and runs through August. This year's reading program for pre-readers and elementary school children ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on May 15, 2007 at 2:28 pm

PORTOLA VALLEY
Real estate firm's collapse affects local investors
This story in the Mercury News about a real estate firm's collapse affects local investors: "Millions of dollars in real estate investors' money has apparently disappeared w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tipster, a resident of another community, on May 15, 2007 at 10:57 am

THE LOCAL DISH
Do you know about Back-a-Yard Caribbean restaurant in Menlo Park?
Check out this blog by Adam Paul on a Menlo Park restaurant: "In the office for the first time in weeks due to a colleague visiting from Prague, I finally tried this liittle... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by News Hound, a resident of another community, on May 15, 2007 at 9:20 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2007 at 11:57 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park school plan on wrong track
On April 4, trustees of the Menlo Park City School District voted to proceed to the design phase for Laurel and Encinal schools. This includes building a teaching resource ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Dave Montague, a member of the Hillview Middle School community, on May 14, 2007 at 8:38 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2007 at 12:07 pm.

ATHERTON
Off-Campus Student Photo Exhibition on Immigration
The Advanced Photography Students of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California are pleased to announce: An Exhibition of Photographs from the U.S. / Mexico Border an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lars Howlett, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood, on May 14, 2007 at 3:44 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Off-Campus Student Photo Exhibition
The Advanced Photography Students of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California are pleased to announce: An Exhibition of Photographs from the U.S. / Mexico Border an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lars Howlett, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood, on May 14, 2007 at 3:42 pm

PORTOLA VALLEY
Off-Campus Student Photo Exhibition
The Advanced Photography Students of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California are pleased to announce: An Exhibition of Photographs from the U.S. / Mexico Border an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lars Howlett, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood, on May 14, 2007 at 3:41 pm

AROUND TOWN
Off-Campus Student Photo Exhibition
The Advanced Photography Students of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California are pleased to announce: An Exhibition of Photographs from the U.S. / Mexico Border an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lars Howlett, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood, on May 14, 2007 at 3:40 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park Library launches Summer Reading Program
Monday, May 14, 2007 Super sleuths and daring detectives are invited to join Get a Clue@Your Library at the Menlo Park Public Library. The 2007 Summer Reading Program is ope... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Menlo Park Library, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on May 14, 2007 at 10:51 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2007 at 3:55 pm.

OTHER TOPICS
Do you have experiences with electric cars? Please share them here.
In the May 16 issue of the Almanac, which most homes will receive on Tuesday, May 15, is a story about Chris Paine, who grew up in Portola Valley, and recently returned to his... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on May 14, 2007 at 8:29 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 16, 2007 at 9:29 pm.

SPORTS
M-A Golfers Advance to CCS Finals
The M-A Boys Varsity golf team placed 3rd among 11 teams at the CCS Regional Playoffs at Rancho Canada on Monday, May 7. Team score was 376 behind Bellarmine's 374, Pacific G... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Linda Sako, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood, on May 13, 2007 at 7:59 am

MENLO PARK
Lost Golden Retriever in Menlo Park
For information on a lost golden retriever in Menlo Park, click here: http://www.fidofinder.com/dog.php?id=74552 Name: Canela Gender: Female Breed: (primary) Golden Ret... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by News Hound, a resident of another community, on May 12, 2007 at 12:37 pm

OTHER TOPICS
Unless we have another planet to send our children and grandchildren to …
Before the industrial revolution and for 650,000 years before then, the CO2 content of our atmosphere was about 280 ppm (parts per million). Since the rise of our industria... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Elizabeth Lasensky, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood, on May 12, 2007 at 9:37 am

AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto Menlo Park Parents Club Offers Community, Support to Members
The Peninsula offers families great schools, a mild climate, culture in spades – and an array of options that can make it difficult for newcomers and new parents to know which... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Hannah Thomson Boyd, a resident of another community, on May 11, 2007 at 10:56 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2007 at 7:35 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tragic consequences of teen drinking, driving: What to do about it
The Menlo School student pictured in a staged car crash on Page 5 of last week's Almanac was participating in Every 15 Minutes, a national program to educate teens about the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Janet Gardiner, a resident of another community, on May 11, 2007 at 10:51 am

SPORTS
Alpine Futbol Club Grizzlies Team is seeking U12 Girls for Fall Season
Love Soccer? U12 (Fall) Alpine FC Grizzlies are looking for a few more dedicated, committed futbol (soccer) players for its Fall 2007 Season. This team is currently play... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lisa Hennefarth, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood, on May 11, 2007 at 6:30 am

SPORTS
Open CYSA Soccer Tryouts for Girls U14 in Fall
Alpine FC based in Portola Valley is holding an open CYSA soccer tryout for a Class One Girls U14 team in the fall. The team will be coached by Cris Gilmore and Christina Bell... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kimm Terpening, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 1:28 pm

SPORTS
M-A varsity softball team tops Menlo
The Menlo-Atherton High School varsity softball team finished the season with a win against Menlo 8-2. Its record improved to 12-11 overall and 8-6 in league play. Freshman... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Rick Vujovich, a resident of another community, on May 10, 2007 at 11:27 am

OTHER TOPICS
Have public servants lost their ethics?
Thanks for the excellent editorial last week: "Sheriff should answer questions." This event occurs when there is significant decline across the nation in the ethical profile... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Henry Organ, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 8:11 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2007 at 9:47 am.

WOODSIDE
What do you think of our slide show on the Woodside May Day Parade?
What do you think of the slide show with audio on the Woodside May Day Parade? Check it out on the top of the home page: http://www.AlmanacNews.com Just click on the picture, ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on May 9, 2007 at 1:12 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 10, 2007 at 2:58 pm.

AROUND TOWN
MAKER FAIRE
Make magazine is hosting Maker Faire, May 19 & 20, at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. A two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates arts, crafts, engineering, science projects ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Rachel Sussman, a resident of another community, on May 9, 2007 at 12:13 pm

THE LOCAL DISH
What are your memories of Ken's House of Pancakes in Menlo Park?
Kenneth H. Pruitt, who became known as the "Pancake Man" after opening his first Ken's House of Pancakes in Menlo Park in 1959, died April 13. He was 83. [See obituary: http:/... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Memorie Man, a resident of another community, on May 9, 2007 at 11:34 am
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 8, 2012 at 8:07 am.

 

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