SPORTS
MP Strikers FC Tryouts Announced
MP Strikers FC, a competitive local soccer club, invites all girls and boys in age groups U8-U12 interested in playing competitive soccer on a Class 1 or Class 3 team to club ... |
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on Nov 12, 2007 at 10:03 am by Jeanine Morgan, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Duncan's plan for Park Theater rejected by council members
A plan by Menlo Park resident Andy Duncan to have the city buy the Park Theatre building on El Camino Real and lease it back to him for a private dance studio has been reject... |
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on Nov 10, 2007 at 1:15 pm by odd geezer, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
North of the border: Chavez Market is building a clientele of customers from two worlds
For a little spice in your Saturday shopping, visit Chavez Market at 46 Fifth Ave. in Redwood City, just north of the Atherton border. Although you might not have hominy, tama... |
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on Nov 8, 2007 at 8:31 pm by Jennifer D\'Amico, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Judge blocks report on finance director
The interested, the affected and the merely curious are going to have to wait until the end of November to find out if an investigator's report on Atherton's ex-finance direc... |
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on Nov 8, 2007 at 1:41 pm by chad, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SIlicon Valley Moms Blog is tackling the topic of EDUCATION - TODAY!
Hello.
I thought many of you would be interested.
Silicon Valley Moms Blog Web Link is tackling the topic of education (or lack of education) today in SV and ... |
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on Nov 8, 2007 at 11:22 am by SVMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Gentry Slams M-A High School
Sloane Citron, one of the head honchos over at Gentry Magazine often writes about his family experiences. In the November issue he takes on the idea of diversiy in schools and... |
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on Nov 8, 2007 at 8:39 am by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community Resource Center Opens at Menlo-Atherton High School
On Thursday, November 8, Menlo-Atherton High School will be holding the grand opening of our Community Resource Center (CRC) located in Room B-20 on the M-A campus. The CRC i... |
Kelly Todd |
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on Nov 8, 2007 at 7:37 am by Kelly Todd, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SPORTS
Menlo senior Alex Avery named MVP in high school water polo
Alex Avery, a senior at Menlo School, was voted Nov. 6 the Most Valuable Player of the Peninsula Athletic League in boys high school water polo.
Alex committed to Stanford U... |
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on Nov 7, 2007 at 7:37 pm by Peter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Should the city buy the Park Theatre? Two views from City Council members
Mayor sees it as a good deal for the city
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, October 31, 2007, 12:00 AM |
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on Nov 7, 2007 at 3:08 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Park Theater Subcommittee Report
At last nights city council meeting, Councilmember Cline and I presented our report on the Park Theater negotiations. The beginning of the report is copied below. The comple... |
Heyward Robinson |
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on Nov 7, 2007 at 1:07 pm by Heyward Robinson, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Guest Opinion: Theater owner offers his view on projects
As the owner of the Park Theater property, I think it is important to share my thoughts about the current proposals to reuse this building.
Read the full story here http://w... |
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on Nov 7, 2007 at 12:24 pm by old guy, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Los Trancos Water District: Krenz, Swan lead
Incumbent Charles Krenz and challenger Richard Swan are leading in the early count in the contest for two seats on the board of the Los Trancos County Water District. Mr. Kren... |
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on Nov 7, 2007 at 8:21 am by k, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Local artists create new gallery in Redwood City
Local artists now have a new place to showcase their work, Art on Broadway in Redwood City, and they've organized their first exhibit, which will run through November.
Read t... |
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on Nov 6, 2007 at 9:28 pm by avanderbilt, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton finance chief unfairly targeted, says audit panel
All is not well in the town of Atherton. Finance Director John Johns was suspended Aug. 27, following a complaint that he created a "hostile work environment." Town officials ... |
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on Nov 6, 2007 at 8:28 pm by Friend of Atherton, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woodside Priory Goes "Green" and Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Founders Day
Woodside Priory School Goes "Green" and Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
What: Woodside Priory's Fiftieth Anniversary
When: November 11, 9:30 a.m. mass followed by a buildi... |
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on Nov 6, 2007 at 1:33 pm by Sean Mclain Brown, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 11/04/07
Hardcover Fiction
1. A War of Gifts, Orson Scott Card
2. The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming, Lemony Snicket
3. A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini
4. The ... |
Susan Lider |
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on Nov 6, 2007 at 10:20 am by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Parks and Recreation Commission Votes Against Park Theater Renovation
Tonight, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously passed a resolution opposing the city’s plans to purchase the Park Theater and lease it back to a private dance studio... |
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on Nov 5, 2007 at 4:33 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
MENLO PARK
Park Theater or Political Theater
Menlo Park doesn't need the Park Theater, because poor, poor stifled Ms. Maurano and others are providing all the political theater we need.
The Parks & Recreation Commissi... |
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on Nov 5, 2007 at 8:26 am by Pat White, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
Karl Cook, 16, wins gold at show jumping event
At age 16, Karl Cook of Woodside is one of the youngest riders to win top honors in a prestigious riding event on the East Coast.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Nov 5, 2007 at 7:13 am by ann chang, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Election 2007: Measure G would raise spending limit for Menlo Park fire district
Voters in the Menlo Park Fire Protection District are being asked to raise the limit on the amount of money the district can spend each year from $25 million to $40 million.
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on Nov 4, 2007 at 2:28 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Woodside: Mixed opinions on Webcasting town meetings
Public comment on Webcasting fell something short of a stampede at the March 13 Woodside Town Council meeting. A handful of people, supporters, critics and the merely dubious,... |
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on Nov 3, 2007 at 5:08 am by Albert McGilvray, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Parks and Recreation Commission Report
(I have sent this message to all of the Parks and Recreation Commissioners and posted it to cc.in)
To the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission:
I want to take ... |
Heyward Robinson |
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on Nov 2, 2007 at 9:57 pm by it\'s only money, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Election Day = Donation Day
When you go to the polls to vote next Tuesday, you will also be able to vote your support of the Menlo Park City School District. At drop off and pick up time, parent volunte... |
Lois Giovacchini |
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on Nov 1, 2007 at 2:50 pm by Lois Giovacchini, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mona Lisa lives
A motley collection of costumed characters march in a Halloween parade at Las Lomitas Elementary School on Oct. 31. Among them a walking, talking, living, breathing Mona Lisa.... |
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on Nov 1, 2007 at 10:35 am by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Who's in charge of downtown development?
The following letter by Henry Riggs was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:
Editor:
What's wrong with this picture?
A city with an extensive review p... |
Renee Batti |
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on Oct 31, 2007 at 11:23 am by Henry Riggs, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |