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Town Square posts need to comply with terms of use
Town Square posts and comments are monitored by the Almanac for compliance with terms of use: Web Link
We want to encourage an intelligen... |
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on Nov 12, 2007 at 9:16 pm by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
How to make your TownSquare posts more readable and effective
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Richard Hine |
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on Oct 2, 2007 at 11:01 am by Joe, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Tyco Electronics in MP wins People Who Care award
Tyco Electronics in Menlo Park is one of the winners of the 2007 People Who Care Awards, recognizing people and organizations demonstrating outstanding initiative and dedicati... |
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on Sep 20, 2007 at 2:28 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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... |
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on Sep 16, 2007 at 9:29 pm by TEG, a resident of another community |
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... |
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on Aug 21, 2007 at 10:32 am by Kathy, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
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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
New book by Dave Newhouse recalls the M-A High class of 1956
Dave Newhouse, a longtime sportswriter and columnist for the Oakland Tribune, and a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School class of 1956, writes about his class members in a... |
Richard Hine |
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on Aug 1, 2007 at 11:24 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Academic honors: Report the information here
Report information about academic honors and scholarships in the comment box below.
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on May 16, 2007 at 8:06 am by Newshound, a resident of another community |
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: Web Link Just click on the picture, ... |
Richard Hine |
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on May 10, 2007 at 2:58 pm by woodsider, a resident of the Woodside: other 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... |
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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 |
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 |
THE LOCAL DISH
Kaygetsu restaurant in Menlo Park has critics raving. What's your view?
The Kaygetsu Japanese restaurant in Sharon Heights Shopping Center in Menlo Park has top food critics raving. Here is a recent story about it by Almanac News Editor Renee Batt... |
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on May 2, 2007 at 10:30 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Check out Town Square's Terms of Use
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on Apr 21, 2007 at 11:37 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
How local teens are raising funds for homeless children
EVENT: A fundraising event, a 5K “Step by Step” Walk/Run, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Shoreline at Mountain View. The Junior Board member... |
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on Apr 21, 2007 at 7:47 am by Heather Hopkins, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Town Square is your place to post news and information, as well as comment on issues
Town Square is your place to post news and information -- including on sports and community events -- as well as a forum to comment on issues.
You can post pictures by first... |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 7:52 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Stanford professor has theory for improving grades, study habits
A group of junior high school students were able to markedly increase their grades and study habits after being told that their IQs were like muscles and could be increased th... |
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on Mar 22, 2007 at 8:59 pm by Academic411.com, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Should Atherton curtail large basements, or ease up on the restrictions?
When is a basement big enough? In recent years, Atherton has put some restrictions on basement construction, prohibiting basements under accessory structures and limiting the... |
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on Mar 19, 2007 at 5:11 pm by Amy, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should a new Hillview Middle School be built, and the old one torn down?
Please post your comments below.
The school board of the Menlo Park City School District plans to meet Tuesday, March 6, to decide on the scope of a plan to rebuild the Hil... |
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on Mar 8, 2007 at 11:40 am by Mr. Man, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents to meet over lack of onsite, after-school child care in Menlo Park school district
Katherine Bailey (kjscafe@earthlink.net) e-mailed this message to the Almanac on Feb. 17, 2007:
I wanted to let your newspaper know that there are a growing number of parent... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 12:23 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
OTHER TOPICS
Posting on student painters
Cindy, I took your posting on student house painters offline because -- while it looks like a terrific company to help college students learn entrepreneurial skills -- it appe... |
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on Feb 26, 2007 at 7:31 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
Redwood NJB "Warriors" Division 3 and North Silicon Valley Champions
Ruby Seidl, parent and team supporter, provided this report:
Friday, Feb. 26, Portola Valley, Calif. -- The "Warriors" -- 3rd and 4th grade boys from Portola Valley, Atherto... |
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on Feb 25, 2007 at 10:52 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
How to vote in the 'far right' News Poll
To vote in the News Poll on TheAlmanacOnline, go to the home page Web Link and check the far right side of the page (no political leanings intende... |
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on Feb 24, 2007 at 12:51 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
How to view all posts in Town Square
To view all Town Center posts, click the link "View All Posts" to the right of the words, "Today's Top Posts." See illustration.
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Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 7:07 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
PV adult soccer league seeks signups
Registration is now open for the 2007 Portola Valley Adult Soccer League spring season. The season starts March 4 and ends June 24. Games are on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 6:24 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
Women's adult soccer league sign-ups
Beginning and intermediate level teams play refereed games 1-2 times per week for fitness and friendship. Women 23 years and older with all level of skill are invited. March 1... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 6:05 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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