OTHER TOPICS
correction to post
The letter I just posted about the Park Theater appeared describing me as a Downtown Menlo Park resident. This is incorrect; I meant only to indicate that my letter concerns ... |
Roslyn Raney |
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on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:11 pm by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Park Theater building deserves respect
I support preserving the Park Theater and making a serious application to have it placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The current owner has not shown resp... |
Roslyn Raney |
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on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:08 pm by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Sibby’s Cupcakery's Ginger Darling Cupcakes
In the Aug. 15 issue of the Almanac, Katie Blankenberg, 14, of Portola Valley writes about the popularity of cupcakes, and her favorites cupcakes, made by Sibby Thomsen of Si... |
Richard Hine |
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on Aug 21, 2007 at 10:32 am by Kathy, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 08/20/07
Hardcover Fiction
1. Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, J. K. Rowling
2. A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini
3. The Yiddish Policemen's Union, Michael Chabon
... |
Susan Lider |
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on Aug 20, 2007 at 11:42 am by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park's Sequoia Capital announces third fund for India
Sequoia Capital has announced it has raised approximately $300 million for its India III fund. Click on Web Link for more: Web Link... |
News Guy |
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on Aug 18, 2007 at 10:56 am by News Guy, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
Post by Jesse Cool: 'Happy in my garden … with recipe'
Click on the Web Link for a post by Menlo Park resident and restaurateur Jesse Cool: "Happy in my garden … (with Organic Bitter Green and Egg Salad recipe): Web Link... |
News Guy |
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on Aug 18, 2007 at 10:30 am by News Guy, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Our planning department: whom do they serve?
Our planning department not only evaluates projects, it collects the fees from project applicants. The result is that planning staff, understandably, often seem to feel that... |
observer |
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on Aug 17, 2007 at 6:03 pm by observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Woodside Village Band Concert on Sept. 1st
The Woodside Village Band will present its 20th annual Summer Concert
at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave., on Saturday, September 1st, at 3 PM. The program ... |
Maggie |
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on Aug 17, 2007 at 1:11 pm by Maggie, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Woodside council: Election or no election?
The Woodside Town Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22, to decide whether to hold an election this November or simply appoint the four unopposed candidat... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Aug 17, 2007 at 11:01 am by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
AROUND TOWN
Financial Fitness by Zonta Club of Silicon Valley
The Zonta Club of Silicon Valley presented "Financial Fitness," a financial education program -- including Hands on Banking, investments, budgeting, and careers in finance -- ... |
Catherine Parlanti,Vice President |
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on Aug 16, 2007 at 7:17 pm by Catherine Parlanti,Vice President, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
The Wine Press: Will two glasses a day keep the doctor away?
Imagine an elixir that reduces the risk of prostate cancer, kidney cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer and lymphoma. It also decreases the likelihood of cardiovascular d... |
Editor |
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on Aug 16, 2007 at 11:14 am by Make Mine Red, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park Watch: Downtown block party on Aug. 1
The Connoisseurs' Marketplace has come and gone, but more entertainment is coming to downtown Menlo Park when the city closes off Santa Cruz Avenue to traffic on Wednesday, Au... |
Editor |
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on Aug 16, 2007 at 9:25 am by Jenn, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Election 2007: Uncontested election for Woodside council seats?
Unless a brave soul with a well-developed sense of civic duty steps forward this week, it appears Woodside may have an uncontested Town Council election in November.
Read the... |
Editor |
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on Aug 15, 2007 at 4:36 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
WOODSIDE
Election 2007: Two contests certain,<BR> another likely, for November
Local elections will be held in the Menlo Park Fire Protection District and the Los Trancos County Water District. A contest is likely as well for two seats on the school boar... |
Editor |
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on Aug 15, 2007 at 4:35 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
OTHER TOPICS
How to get e-mail alerts when others comment on your Town Square posts
If you register before you post on Town Square, you will get e-mail alerts when others comment on your post.
To register, go here: Web Link... |
Richard Hine |
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on Aug 15, 2007 at 3:48 pm by addicted, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
"It's a beautiful building."
A recent conversation with a neighbor brought this to my attention: He was admiring the sketch of the proposed 1300 El Camino project. "It's a beautiful building."
Famili... |
Martin Engel |
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on Aug 15, 2007 at 12:57 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Heist nets $17,000 in materials from Portola Valley Town Center
A thief or thieves stole an estimated $17,000 in materials Aug. 4 and 5 from a locked equipment container at the Portola Valley Town Center construction site, said Sgt. Gary ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 15, 2007 at 6:16 am by Annelise Connell, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Happy days or unhappy? Stories from M-A High's class of 1956
Think you might not care about a bunch of "Old Bears" who graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School? Wouldn’t you like to know what it was like to be ‘49er QB John Brodie’s y... |
Susan Samuels Drake |
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on Aug 14, 2007 at 3:25 pm by Susan Samuels Drake, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
MENLO PARK
Andy Duncan seeks $500,000 from city to restore theater
Menlo Park resident Andy Duncan says he still plans to restore the historic Park Theatre, but he needs the city's help to foot the bill.
Mr. Duncan, who in January announce... |
Editor |
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on Aug 14, 2007 at 3:49 am by John K, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 08/13/07
Hardcover Fiction
1. Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, J. K. Rowling
2. A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini
3. Spook Country, William Gibson
4. Divisadero,... |
Susan Lider |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 1:54 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Around Town: Beatles tribute band opens summer concerts
The Sun Kings, a Beatles tribute band, will launch Menlo Park's summer concert series at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, in Fremont Park, at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 1:47 pm by Sara, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Art Under the Redwoods on Labor Day Weekend
You probably glance up at the ridgeline above the peninsula every day, the very blue sky over a mass of treetops, Windy Hill all golden grass. Has it been awhile since you've ... |
Chris at Quiver |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 12:27 pm by Chris at Quiver, a resident of the Woodside: Kings Mountain/Skyline neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Truck crash?
Does anybody know anything about a truck crash on Ramona Road? There's been no report, although the road was closed all day with a CHP car standing by. Supposedly, a gravel ... |
Alekaneleno |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:59 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Law Library program on estate planning for pets
For pet owners concerned about who will care for their beloved animal companion if there is a death in the family, the San Mateo County Law Library is offering guidance.
R... |
Editor |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 10:22 am by Cat\'s meow, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Changing the City’s Direction: An Opinion
The new city manager of San Jose, Debra Figone states: “The city manager is the CEO of the city government. He or she works for the board of directors, which are the mayor an... |
Martin Engel |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 10:07 am by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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