AROUND TOWN Grand jury trashes waste-contract process The four-year-long search for new garbage contractors got a vote of no-confidence from a San Mateo County civil grand jury in a report issued July 10.
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AROUND TOWN Take Caltrain to Connoisseurs' Marketplace Caltrain is urging people to go green this weekend and take the train to the "eco-friendly" 23rd annual Connoisseurs' Marketplace, the annual street festival in downtown Menlo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 14, 2009 at 7:05 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 14, 2009 at 7:05 pm.
AROUND TOWN Target Family Days - Fun Family Event - This Sunday 7/12! Target Family Days, generously sponsored by Target Stores, will attract kids and adults of all ages one Sunday per month, from 11am until 3pm. Three cultural themes including ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by RWC EVENTS, a resident of another community, on Jul 10, 2009 at 5:59 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 10, 2009 at 6:02 pm.
AROUND TOWN Reining event showcases equestrian skills The 10th annual Reining By The Bay, a venue for riders and their mounts to showcase their skills and compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes, will be held July 21-26 at the H... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 10, 2009 at 12:20 pm
AROUND TOWN Astro Wizard Dave Rodrigues (a.k.a. the AstroWizard) is a lecturer at Morrison Planetarium and at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. He is also the program director of t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jul 9, 2009 at 10:47 am
AROUND TOWN Chili's in Menlo Park closing this week The Chili's restaurant in Menlo Park is closing this week, a spokeswoman has confirmed.
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AROUND TOWN Family Fun Night at Atherton Library A community fun night will be held Friday July 10th at the Atherton Library. Games, including the Wii, will be available at 6 PM, followed by the film "Journey to the Center o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jul 7, 2009 at 12:12 pm
AROUND TOWN Musical Storytime at Atherton Library Family musical storytime returns with our wonderful guitar player Ron! 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4 PM in July and August. July 9 and 23, August 13 and 27. Free admission. All ag... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jul 7, 2009 at 12:09 pm
AROUND TOWN Kepler's Best Sellers - Week of July 5, 2009 Hardcover Fiction
1 Thing Around Your Neck - Chimamanda Adichie
2 Help - Kathryn Stockett
3 Cutting For Stone - Abraham Verghese
4 String Of Lights - Dominique Renda
5 M... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pam Grange, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Jul 6, 2009 at 3:24 pm
AROUND TOWN Blackwell and Michael Duo Concert Kenny Blackwell and Dorian Michael are a mandolin/guitar duo that play a wide range of music, from bluegrass to blues, jazz, Celtic, and Brazilian. They are appearing at the A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jul 2, 2009 at 1:24 pm
AROUND TOWN CLAP Arts at Atherton Library CLAP Arts is an interactive theatre arts program for ages 5 and up. Monday, July 6 at 4 PM, they will appear at the Atherton Library. Admission is free, and the program is spo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jul 2, 2009 at 1:20 pm
AROUND TOWN Campaign stemming from fatal bike accident nets 45 citations An "Honor the Stop" enforcement campaign that was inspired by the deaths of two bicyclists killed by a sheriff's deputy in 2008 was carried out July 1 and netted 45 citations... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 2, 2009 at 12:26 pm There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 13, 2009 at 2:04 pm.
AROUND TOWN Documentary salutes Pete McCloskey A documentary on the life and career of former congressman Pete McCloskey will run on KQED-TV (Channel 9) on Sunday, July 5.
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AROUND TOWN Obituary: Eva Spitz-Blum: psychologist, rancher, researcher Eva Maria Spitz-Blum of Ladera, a psychologist who did research around the world on folklore, shamanism, alcohol and drugs, before moving to Skyline where she took up ranching... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 30, 2009 at 11:46 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 5, 2009 at 9:56 am.
AROUND TOWN Tonight: Nancy Gilliland performs at Marqs in Menlo Vocalist and pianist Nancy Gilliland performs tonight (June 30) at 6 p.m. at Marqs in Menlo, 1143 Crane St. in Menlo Park.
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AROUND TOWN Kepler's Best Sellers - Week of June 28, 2009 Hardcover Fiction
1 Cutting For Stone - Abraham Verghese
2 Shanghai Girls Lisa See
3 Gone Tomorrow Lee Child
4 Short History Of Women - Kate Walbert
5 Angel's Game - Car... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pam Grange, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:03 am
AROUND TOWN Steven Chu speaks in Menlo Park on U.S. energy future U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu is coming to Menlo Park Friday to talk about his vision for the country's energy future.
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AROUND TOWN Dr. William Ayres Trial The trial of Dr. William Ayres has been going on for the last several weeks now. Recently one victim who used to live in Atherton testified. There has not been very much cover... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community, on Jun 26, 2009 at 7:12 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 26, 2009 at 11:24 pm.
AROUND TOWN Ventriloquist show at Atherton Library Steve Chaney and his trusty sidekick, Cornelius Crowe are appearing at the Atherton Library Monday June 29 at 4 PM. For all ages. The library is located at 2 Dinkelspiel Stati... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jun 25, 2009 at 10:15 am
AROUND TOWN Music in the park, block party in Menlo Park on Wednesday Santa Cruz Avenue will turn into a pedestrian mall Wednesday, June 24, for the first of two summer block parties.
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AROUND TOWN SFMOMA at Atherton Library An SFMOMA docent will present a slide show lecture on "Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities," an exhibition that examines the relationship between the work of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jun 24, 2009 at 10:11 am
AROUND TOWN Irene Sharp Concert at at CSMA, Thursday, June 25 Celebrated cellist Irene Sharp will perform along with pianist Steven Lightburn at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) on Thursday, June 25 at 7 pm. No charge for ad... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by CSMA, a resident of another community, on Jun 23, 2009 at 12:25 pm
AROUND TOWN John Bentley cooks for a cause John Bentley of John Bentley's restaurant in Woodside and Redwood City will be one of 10 Bay Area chefs to be featured at the Flavors Culinary Gala on Tuesday, June 23, at Tho... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 22, 2009 at 3:28 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 22, 2009 at 3:28 pm.
AROUND TOWN Free concerts in Fremont Park Menlo Park's free outdoor summer concert series continues Wednesday, July 2, with the Sun Kings, a Beatles cover band, performing from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Fremont Park, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 22, 2009 at 9:19 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 28, 2010 at 3:11 pm.
AROUND TOWN Saturday: Atherton, Menlo Park garden tour Six gardens in Atherton and Menlo Park will be on the Master Gardeners "Advice to Grow By" educational garden tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20.
Read the full st... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 19, 2009 at 3:30 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 19, 2009 at 3:30 pm.
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