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West Bay Model Railroad Association holds Christmas Show in Menlo ParkThe West Bay Model Railroad Association has scheduled its 2006 Christmas Show for December 8 through December 10 at the former...
Original post made by Reporter on Nov. 14, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 14, 2006 at 2:45 am | 1 comment | 6395 Views
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Art in Action Opens 2006-7 Library ShowsArt in Action opens a 6-month long art show series featuring artwork from local students grades K-8.Students create their...
Original post made by Art in Action on Nov. 6, 2006There are no comments yet. 6567 Views
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Learn about birds at Bayfront Park on Saturday, Nov. 4Sat. Nov 4th. If you're walking the dog, taking the kids out, or just enjoying a stroll at Bayfront Park on Sat. morning,...
Original post made by Chris on Nov. 1, 2006Last comment by Bird Watcher, on Nov 3, 2006 at 11:14 am | 1 comment | 5777 Views
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Watch Midpeninsula election-night results on cable TV and InternetMedia Center offers 3 ways to watch the local races On November 7, several city council seats on the mid-peninsula are...
Original post made by Streaming Video on Nov. 2, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 2, 2006 at 9:11 pm | 1 comment | 6268 Views
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Sanchez AdobeThere is a wonderful site of California History in our own backyard. The Sanchex Adobe built between 1842 and 1846 was restored...
Original post made by JB on Nov. 2, 2006There are no comments yet. 6093 Views
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Immigrants Day at History Museum on SaturdayAs part of San Mateo County's Sesquicentennial celebration, Immigrants Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon...
Original post made by Renee Meil on Oct. 30, 2006There are no comments yet. 5718 Views
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Tom Foolery at the Theatre in San Pedro SquareIf you want to step into the light side of seemy, Tom Foolery, playing at the Theatre in San Pedro Square in downtown San...
Original post made by JB on Oct. 23, 2006Last comment by Richard Hine, on Oct 23, 2006 at 11:22 pm | 1 comment | 6873 Views
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Wow! Dow Closes Above 12,000Market peak means party time. Menlo Park resident Doug McGee, a Senior Vice President at Wachovia Securities in Palo Alto,...
Original post made by Doug McGee on Oct. 20, 2006Last comment by , on Oct 20, 2006 at 12:52 pm | 1 comment | 6010 Views
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National Family Week Photo Contest for Kids & Adults--Win $$$!Calling all shutterbugs! Family Service Agency of San Mateo County, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping struggling...
Original post made by Kathy on Oct. 19, 2006There are no comments yet. 6648 Views
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MODA For Life Blood DriveSaturday, November 11th from 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm Peninsula School 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park In the Bloodmobile parked...
Original post made by Richard Collyer on Oct. 19, 2006There are no comments yet. 6374 Views
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No excuses -– it’s easier than ever to find election information<b>Report from Elliot Margolies of the Community Media Center.</b> Election day is coming November 7, and too many voters...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Oct. 18, 2006Last comment by , on Oct 18, 2006 at 12:57 pm | 2 comments | 8185 Views
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Artist Leah Lubin's Work Returns To The San Mateo County History MuseumThe San Mateo County History Museum has invited back two art pieces by Leah Lubin. On exhibit are the portrait of musician...
Original post made by Leah Lubin on Oct. 16, 2006There are no comments yet. 8588 Views
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Challenge Day Program at M-A HighAn exciting event is coming up at Menlo-Atherton High School on October 30 & 31st, called Challenge Days. This is the...
Original post made by Margie Lawrence on Oct. 16, 2006There are no comments yet. 6224 Views
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Meet the Almanac at Day of the HorseWoodside's Day of the Horse festivities are set for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Woodside Town Hall. The...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Oct. 13, 2006There are no comments yet. 6242 Views
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Campaign Party for Virginia Chang Kiraly, Republican Nominee for CA State AssemblyCampaign Party for Assembly Candidate Virginia Chang Kiraly, District 21 Hosted by Francine Gani and Ann Bowers Noyce A...
Original post made by Lisa Cohen on Oct. 11, 2006There are no comments yet. 6602 Views
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Media Center seeks "Local Heroes"The Mid-peninsula Community Media Center (the “Media Center”) will honor eight “local heroes” in their first “Local...
Original post made by Louise Pencavel on Oct. 10, 2006There are no comments yet. 6720 Views
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Thanks for the great siteThis is a great site. Thanks for putting it together!...
Original post made by A neighbor on Oct. 10, 2006There are no comments yet. 6716 Views
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Katie’s Corner October 2006: Get into the Halloween spirit!Halloween is a great time for people of all ages! What is there not to like? Candy, decorations, dressing up, and having...
Original post made by KATIE BLANKENBERG on Oct. 9, 2006There are no comments yet. 9066 Views
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Annual Halloween Concert Oct. 28Palo Alto's Annual Halloween Concert In its 14th year! featuring Phantom Organist James Welch and Russell Hancock as...
Original post made by James Welch on Oct. 5, 2006There are no comments yet. 8795 Views
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Welcome to Town Square!Residents of Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside, and other visitors to The Almanac Online: Here is your...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Oct. 2, 2006There are no comments yet. 6700 Views
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