SCHOOLS & KIDS
Portola Valley: Players can have a beer after the game
The drinking may continue, within limits. Portola Valley's adult sandlot athletes are free to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine while rehashing a just-concluded game of softball... |
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on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:48 pm by Elle, a resident of the Woodside: Mountain Home Road neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Bestsellers Sept 14, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Anathem - Neal Stephenson
2. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
3. Story Of Edgar Sawtelle - David Wroblewski
4. Americ... |
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on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:23 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
30-year engagement for Iris Harrell, Ann Benson
A local lesbian couple prepares for a walk down the aisle after the California Supreme Court clears the way.
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on Sep 15, 2008 at 11:19 am by Virgil, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Prepare-for-Disaster Day set for Saturday
To help organizations, businesses and individuals improve their emergency plans, San Mateo County will hold its fourth annual Disaster Preparedness Day on Saturday, Sept. 13, ... |
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on Sep 12, 2008 at 3:06 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Chess for Fun at Atherton Library
Chess for Fun begins its ninth season at the Atherton Library on October 1st, 2008. These free one and a half hour sessions for children are presented by United States Chess F... |
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 3:40 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: Bike tunnel idea a waste of money
It is a shameful waste of the city of Menlo Park's money to pay a consultant $41,000 to study the feasibility and placement for a bike tunnel under the Caltrain tracks.
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 12:54 pm by Same old rant, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Petition effort succeeds: Grass will grow on Woodside K-3 soccer field
The tempest over synthetic grass at Woodside School is apparently over.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, July 25,... |
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:12 am by Rick Cuevas, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Bayfront Park gets a new name
Bayfront Park is now "Bedwell Bayfront Park."
The Menlo Park City Council voted 5-0 on Sept. 9 to rename the 160-acre park in honor of Michael Bedwell, the city manager from... |
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on Sep 10, 2008 at 4:04 pm by Caron Rakich, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Big high-speed rail meeting in Menlo Park
California High Speed Rail Authority board member Rod Diridon is among the expected speakers at a Sept. 9 study session in Menlo Park devoted to plans to connect Northern and... |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 7:24 pm by Nick, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Robert Jamplis to serve as Navy pilot
Robert Prior Jamplis was commissioned as a lieutenant junior grade on Aug. 22 at the U.S. Naval Base in Jacksonville, Florida. He will serve as a pilot in the U.S. Navy.
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 4:19 pm by Woodside Friends, a resident of the Woodside: Family Farm/Hidden Valley neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Family Service Seeks Volunteers for Senior Peer Counseling
On October 10th from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, Family Service Agency of San Mateo County welcomes anyone interested in becoming a volunteer senior peer counselor to a special training ... |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 2:16 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Groundbreaking: Environmental Volunteers to Restore Sea Scout House
Join Environmental Volunteers at 1 pm on Sunday, Sept 14, 2008 at the Palo Alto Baylands for a Groundbreaking Ceremony to mark the beginning of construction and restoration of... |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 12:12 pm by Carol Broadbent Fields, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
M-A fan clubs win laurels, some brickbats
When one thinks of college sports, what often comes to mind is the passion of the fans. Such passion has led to clubs of diehard fans such as the Cameron Crazies of Duke Unive... |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 9:20 pm by Andy Creighton, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Correction on date and time for talk on physics for future presidents
In the paper and online, The Almanac had incorrect information on the date and time of this event. Go to Web Link for correct information.
Physics Professo... |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 4:11 pm by Richard, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Grass-fed Beef Demonstration at Bianchini's Market Today
Poll: Half of Americans Worry about Tainted Food
Consumers Encouraged to Eat Safer and Healthier Grass-Fed Beef
FREE Grass-Fed Beef Tasting Event at Bianchini’s in Portol... |
Cassie |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 1:00 pm by Cassie, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Dave Newhouse book recalls M-A High School class of 1956
About the author
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 12:00 AM |
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on Sep 7, 2008 at 7:13 pm by Dennis Dorn, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Saint Raymond 2008 back to school BBQ
On August 22nd, 2008, Saint Raymond School in Menlo Park celebrated its back to school BBQ to allow families to catch up on the summer’s events and gear up for the upcoming sc... |
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on Sep 7, 2008 at 4:51 pm by Nimpa Nunn, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
To Your Health column: Naked and topless -- the un-burger trend
Long before The Counter came to Palo Alto, my burgers were naked and topless — that is, bun-less. The Counter features an endless variety of burgers, including the salad-burge... |
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on Sep 7, 2008 at 8:56 am by Sandra Schlotter, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: What to do about charter schools
Before local high school officials and parents get too worked up about a recent petition for a new charter high school, they should take a look at the performance and financia... |
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on Sep 5, 2008 at 8:42 pm by kerry memole, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Where Is The Police Station?
Where is the new Police Station in the Belle Haven Neighborhood?
The City Council approved the construction of a new Police Station in the Belle Haven neighborhood quite a ... |
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on Sep 5, 2008 at 6:22 pm by Electrified, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: More than chutzpah in recent letter
Chutzpah — (Yiddish) brazen imprudence, gall.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Sep 5, 2008 at 8:56 am by way to go, NOT!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Letter: Council on right track with high-speed rail lawsuit
Unlike Mickie Winkler, I applaud the "high-speed rail chutzpah" of the Menlo Park and Atherton councils for joining a lawsuit against the High Speed Rail Authority, as noted i... |
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on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:27 am by Roxie, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Opponents of new charter school give Sequoia district board earful
Charter school opponents outnumbered advocates by about 15 to 1 last week at a sparsely attended public hearing on a petition for Everest, a four-year charter, closely modeled... |
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on Sep 4, 2008 at 6:40 pm by Deborah Henken, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
SPORTS
Vaulters place tops in national competition
Ali Divita, 19, of the Woodside Vaulters club won the gold-level championship at the U.S. Equestrian Federation/American Vaulting Association National Championships, while te... |
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on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:55 am by Equestrienne, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Carolyn Ruddell Samuels dies after being struck by vehicle
Carolyn Ruddell Samuels, a former resident of Portola Valley, Woodside and Menlo Park, died Aug. 30 of injuries after being struck by a vehicle while she was running in Santa ... |
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on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:24 am by A friend, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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