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Organic Plant Sale to Benefit Senior Garden Club 5/2
This Friday, May 2nd, from 10:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M., Family Service Agency of San Mateo County will host a special garden sale to raise money for planting materials, soil, and s... |
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on Apr 30, 2008 at 9:56 am by Kathy, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Maltbie sets retirement date; Boesch may succeed him
After 19 years on the job, San Mateo County Manager John Maltbie will step down at the end of this year.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Apr 30, 2008 at 9:13 am by The list goes on, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Bestsellers - April 27, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Miracle At Speedy Motors - Alexander Mccall Smith
2. Our Story Begins - Tobias Wolff
3. Unaccustomed Earth - Jhumpa Lahiri
4. Whole Trut... |
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on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:57 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MP schools pursue off-site child care
There is a "high likelihood" that a child care organization in the community could accommodate as many as 80 district students this fall, said Ken Ranella, superintendent of t... |
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on Apr 29, 2008 at 1:08 pm by M * 2, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Forgoing services for service
On the last Sunday of this month, the sanctuary of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, usually packed with people, will be empty. Instead of dressing in their Sunday best that mor... |
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on Apr 29, 2008 at 8:43 am by Bill Gestal, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Consider online strorage for data backup
Backup your data. Backup your files. Backup your pictures. Backup your 'system state'. Backup, backup, backup!
Backup your files. Please. (with sugar on top.)
Dear Reade... |
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on Apr 27, 2008 at 3:26 pm by Jenny, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Remembering Mike Thompson of KCEA
Mike Thompson, the longtime on-air host of big band and swing music on the KCEA (89.1 FM) radio station in Atherton, died unexpectedly Sunday, according to the station's gener... |
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on Apr 27, 2008 at 1:47 pm by Phil L., a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
The Almanac launches online real estate site
A comprehensive online guide to local real estate was launched this week by TheAlmanacOnline.com. Homes for sale, open homes, and prior sales information is shown on maps and ... |
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on Apr 25, 2008 at 11:21 pm by susan, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Cafe to open at Allied Arts Guild
At long last, a restaurateur has signed on to open a cafe at the Allied Arts Guild, whose owner has been trying since early this year to find someone to feed guests and tenant... |
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on Apr 25, 2008 at 12:54 pm by Bob Nicholson, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is there much bullying in peninsula schools?
After reading about the 7 year in Oakland that went to the hospital after repeat attacks by 5th graders, as well as MANY other news stories about cyber-bullying and more, I wa... |
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on Apr 24, 2008 at 10:43 am by Preschool mom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Key hearing Sunday on future of national parklands
Residents in the Bay Area are blessed to have the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), one of the largest urban parks in the world, and one of the most popular nation... |
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on Apr 23, 2008 at 5:31 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Letter: Help save the planet by dropping meat from diet
It's not about changing light bulbs anymore.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Apr 23, 2008 at 10:46 am by Diane, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
New owner, new plans for British Bankers Club
Sometime this month Lance White of San Jose will take over as the new owner of the British Bankers Club in Menlo Park.
He vows to restore the popular hangout to its original ... |
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on Apr 22, 2008 at 4:24 pm by Downtown lady!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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SAVE A LIFE TODAY! We need your help!
Hi Everyone!
This is important--an event today in Palo Alto that could help save a life! We need your help today.
Jill Asher in Palo Alto is a good friend of mine. She is... |
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on Apr 22, 2008 at 3:47 pm by been there, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Hidden Villa Teams up with Electronic Recyclers to Host E-Recycling Day on April 26th in Los Altos Hills
This Saturday, April 26th, you can go to Hidden Villa to recycle unwanted computer monitors, televisions, cell phones and other old electronics! Hidden Villa has teamed up wit... |
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on Apr 22, 2008 at 11:17 am by Marc Sidel, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Free Job Resource Workshop for Mature Workers 55+
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County’s Senior Employment Program welcomes mature workers 55+ to a free Job Resource Workshop at its headquarters from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on... |
Katherine Chouteau |
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on Apr 22, 2008 at 10:34 am by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
The walk-signal device talks but what is it saying?
What is the pole-mounted walk-signal device at the corner of El Camino Real and Menlo Avenue saying in its mechanical voice as you wait to cross El Camino?
Suggestions fro... |
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on Apr 21, 2008 at 5:14 pm by Fester Bestertester, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Family Service Preschool Open House
On Thursday, April 24th from 10:00AM-12:00 PM and also 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, Family Service Agency of San Mateo County's Early Learning Center will have a Preschool Open House at 2... |
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on Apr 21, 2008 at 2:39 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Weekly Best Sellers 4/20/08
Hardcover Fiction
1. Miracle At Speedy Motors - Alexander Mccall Smith
2. Unaccustomed Earth - Jhumpa Lahiri
3. Disagreement - Nick Taylor
4. Trauma - Patrick... |
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on Apr 21, 2008 at 12:29 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Election sign-nabber strikes Atherton
Atherton resident Alicia Seebold has a "Dobbie for council" sign up in her front yard, but it's no thanks to a sign-nabbing woman who made off with its predecessor. Residents... |
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on Apr 20, 2008 at 3:27 pm by Shocked, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
How to repair a "lost" Internet connection
Accessing the Internet is has become one of the primary reasons we use our computers today, and losing our connections can be a frustrating disruption to our routine. If you r... |
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on Apr 18, 2008 at 9:49 pm by techpaul, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Ex-MP firefighter sentenced for attempting to have his wife killed
A retired Menlo Park district firefighter was sentenced in Santa Clara County court Thursday to 12 years and four months in prison for attempting to have his wife killed, acco... |
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on Apr 18, 2008 at 8:56 am by Glen Lane, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
When are bicyclists ever going to get it?
The following letter by Ted Bache was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition:
Editor:
When on the road, car drivers and bikers are under the same rules.
On a r... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 17, 2008 at 10:45 pm by Dave, a resident of another community |
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Privilege is no protection for teens, says author
An overflow crowd of 550 people recently flocked to hear Madeline Levine speak at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park, eager for advice from the author of the book, "The Pric... |
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on Apr 17, 2008 at 6:01 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Neighbors object to Oak Knoll School plans
Nearby residents who object to plans for Oak Knoll School are lobbying the Menlo Park City Council to intervene on the neighbors' behalf.
The council has the topic on its ag... |
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on Apr 17, 2008 at 3:11 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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