MENLO PARK
Massive two-story building proposed to dwarf Oak Knoll School neighbors
In its headlong rush to break ground on a monstrous NEW 2 story bldg. at Oak Knoll School, backing on Oak Avenue and dwarfing it's neighbors, Menlo Park School District finall... |
BIGGER THE BETTER? |
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on May 9, 2007 at 5:43 pm by Concerned Menlo Park Neighbor, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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 ... |
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on May 9, 2007 at 12:13 pm by Rachel Sussman, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
BEARSTOCK
First Annual Art and Music Festival Saturday May 19, 2007 12- 4PM at Menlo-Atherton High School (555 Middlefield Rd) on the girl's soccer field. This event is done by M-A for ... |
Art and Music Festival |
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on May 9, 2007 at 11:23 am by Art and Music Festival, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
St. Raymond Jogs for Technnology
Menlo Park’s St. Raymond School held its 10th annual Jogathon at its campus on Santa Cruz Avenue on April 27. Over 250 students from grades K-8 participated in the fundraiser... |
Gayelyn |
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on May 9, 2007 at 8:25 am by Gayelyn, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
Ben Parks inducted into sports hall of fame
M-A’s Coach Ben Parks joins sports hall of fame and receives community service award
by Leslie Murveit
In his 40th year of service at Menlo-Atherton High School, Coach B... |
Leslie Airola-Murveit |
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on May 8, 2007 at 5:13 pm by Leslie Airola-Murveit, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Pasta to live for
If there is a pasta dish better than Penne Sylvia at Woodside Bakery for the lunchtime price of $14, I'd really like to hear about it.
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Mr. Man |
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on May 8, 2007 at 12:32 pm by Mr. Man, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What do you think of the new plan for Oak Knoll School?
The Menlo Park City School District has proposed a new plan for Oak Knoll School that attempts to address some of the concerns of its residential neighbors. See this story: ht... |
Richard Hine |
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on May 8, 2007 at 10:30 am by Menlo Park neighbor, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Should the county spend money, provide cars for the Las Vegas law enforcement race?
Should San Mateo County spend thousands of dollars and provide cars for the Las Vegas law enforcement race, where the sheriff got caught in a brother raid this year?
About $... |
Question Man |
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on May 8, 2007 at 9:46 am by Question Man, a resident of another community |
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Hang up and ride
Just saw it again: a young kid, maybe 10 or 11, riding his bike on a busy arterial street, helmet on head, and yacking on his hand-held cell phone. Parents around here seem to... |
The Peripatetic Observer |
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on May 7, 2007 at 12:46 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Not in Vein: Woodside Mounted Patrol holds "Blood Night"
Not in Vein
Last Tuesday night, April 10, the Mounted Patrol held another of their semiannual “Blood Nights” at the Patrol’s clubhouse in Woodside. At this event members a... |
Gary Kirby |
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on May 5, 2007 at 8:47 am by News Guy, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Baseball: M-A Bears move back into a tie for 3rd Place
Menlo Atherton avenged an earlier loss this week to San Mateo by winning the rematch with a 4-1 score. Pitcher Tami Vujovich tossed a complete game 2 hitter with 8 strikeouts... |
Rick Vujovich |
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on May 4, 2007 at 9:02 pm by Rick Vujovich, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Supervisor Gordon Celebrates Week of the Young Child with At-Risk Preschoolers
San Mateo County Supervisor Richard Gordon stopped by Family Service Agency of San Mateo County’s Child Development Center at Haven in Menlo Park on April 25th to read Denise ... |
Katherine Chouteau |
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on May 4, 2007 at 11:16 am by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
M-A Takes 3 Medals in PAL Individual Championships
Despite cold, wet weather at Crystal Springs Golf Course, the M-A Bears shined at the PAL Individual Golf Championship Finals on Thursday, May 3, bringing home 3 medals out o... |
Linda Sako |
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on May 3, 2007 at 10:44 pm by Linda Sako, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
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Community forums at Little House
Health and home will be the focus of talks held in the garden room of Little House activity center, 800 Middle Ave. in Menlo Park, every Wednesday in May at 11 a.m.
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Charles |
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on May 3, 2007 at 5:31 pm by Charles, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
German International School presents Animal Art Show
The Animal Art Show, an annual event hosted by the German International School of Silicon Valley, presents paintings, drawings and other student works at the Animal Art Galler... |
Artlover |
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on May 3, 2007 at 2:08 pm by Lily, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Project Read needs volunteer tutors
Project Read-Menlo Park is in great need of new volunteer tutors, and is holding a series of training sessions beginning May 15 for volunteers willing to help adults in the p... |
Newsboy |
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on May 3, 2007 at 1:34 pm by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Questionable proposal to save Woodcutter's cottage
The article in last week's Almanac about the Chilean woodcutter's cottage is comprehensive and informative.
However, the proposal to preserve it as a reminder of the 19th c... |
Bernie Bayuk |
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on May 3, 2007 at 10:47 am by Bernie Bayuk, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Drug awareness seminar at Corte Madera School
Corte Madera School in Portola Valley will hold a "Drug and Alcohol Awareness" seminar on Wednesday, May 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school's multi-use room. Speakers ... |
Newsboy |
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on May 3, 2007 at 8:30 am by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
M-A Beats Jefferson 7 - 1
Menlo Atherton Varsity Softball traveled north to Daly City to take on and avenge a previous league loss to Jefferson and did so by beating Jeff.
7-1. Pitcher Tami Vujovich... |
rick vujovich |
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on May 3, 2007 at 7:51 am by rick vujovich, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
OTHER TOPICS
Here's a conservation tip: Stop population growth
Yes, Charles Marsala is right. It is "time to get off the CO2 habit," as he expressed in last week's guest opinion.
We each express "conservation" in different ways. Even w... |
Jackie Leonard-Dimmick |
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on May 2, 2007 at 11:30 pm by SettingTheRecordStraight, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Musical Mother Goose
Please join the Menlo Park Library as we welcome MaryLee Sunseri, performing a musical Mother Goose program, on Wednesday, May 16 at 10:00 AM. Bring a blanket to enjoy this f... |
Menlo Park Library |
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on May 2, 2007 at 8:46 pm by Menlo Park Library, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Favorite memories of May Day
The annual May Day parade is almost here, and it got me thinking about what I like best about the event.
There are a lot of great things about it, but I think I like the se... |
Waving and Clapping |
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on May 2, 2007 at 8:28 pm by JBH, a resident of the Woodside: Mountain Home Road neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Old Woodside Store Day on Sunday
History buffs of all ages can time-travel back to the 1880s on Sunday, May 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the annual Old Woodside Store Day, at 3300 Tripp Road in Woodside.
Part... |
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on May 2, 2007 at 5:43 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Restore Baylands in Palo Alto
Want to get wet and muddy in a good cause? Volunteers can spend Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, pulling weeds and restoring the Palo Alto Baylands as healthy habitat fo... |
Baylander |
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on May 2, 2007 at 5:16 pm by Baylander, a resident of another community |
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Breakfast benefits Family & Children Services
The fourth annual Circle of Support Breakfast, set for Thursday, May 10, benefits Family & Children Services, the Palo Alto-based agency that helps children and families stru... |
Good Guy |
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on May 2, 2007 at 5:00 pm by Good Guy, a resident of another community |
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