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Locals plan to soak up the big event in Washington
Several local residents are among the hundreds of thousands swarming Washington, D.C., this week for the inaugural of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.
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on Jan 25, 2009 at 3:48 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
MENLO PARK
Council meeting totally devoted to Climate Action.
Well the "greenies" led now by Mayor Robinson will devote the whole City council meeting of Jan 27th to:
Presentation of the Preliminary Draft Climate Action Plan
I just... |
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on Jan 22, 2009 at 11:05 pm by not supported by me, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - January 18, 2009
Hardcover Fiction
1. Lark & Termite - Jayne Anne Phillips
2. String Of Lights - Dominique Renda
3. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
4. Mer... |
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on Jan 19, 2009 at 1:07 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Plans for the Inauguration?
If you have plans for the inauguration -- either in D.C. or locally -- The Almanac wants to know about it. Send an e-mail to showell@almanacnews.com with information or photo... |
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on Jan 15, 2009 at 3:03 pm by Sean Howell, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park police search for two men who robbed Le Boulanger
Menlo Park police are searching for two men in their late teens or early 20s, one armed with a knife, who robbed the Le Boulanger restaurant in downtown Menlo Park on Sunday n... |
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on Jan 15, 2009 at 11:37 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Noted Expert on Growing and Showing Camellias
Growing and Showing Camellias: Camellia Expert and former American Camellia Society President Bob Ehrhart is the speaker for the San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society meeti... |
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on Jan 14, 2009 at 11:16 am by Caroline Beverstock, a resident of another community |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - January 11, 2009
Hardcover Fiction
1. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
2. Unaccustomed Earth - Jhumpa Lahiri
3. Lark & Termite - Jayne Anne Phillips
4. Mer... |
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on Jan 12, 2009 at 1:04 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - January 4, 2009
Hardcover Fiction
1. String Of Lights - Dominique Renda
2. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
3. Our Story Begins - Tobias Wolff
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on Jan 5, 2009 at 12:55 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
Perkins and Mathon lead Frosh-Soph Bears in big win over Palo Alto
Menlo-Atherton takes 1st in M-A Bear Classic holiday tourney
In one of the most exciting and competitive games of the basketball season, M-A freshman Christian Perkins and... |
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on Dec 31, 2008 at 8:36 pm by Tarny Perkins, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New Saturday Family Storytime at Atherton Library
Saturday January 3 at 11AM we'll be starting a once a month storytime for all ages. Dates will be January 3, February 14, March 14, April 11. Contact the library for more deta... |
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on Dec 31, 2008 at 2:11 pm by Librarian, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Grants provide $3 million for food, shelter
Forty-seven nonprofit organizations will receive $3 million in grants from Silicon Valley Community Foundation to help provide food and shelter in San Mateo and Santa Clara co... |
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on Dec 31, 2008 at 1:08 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - 12/28/08
Hardcover Fiction
1. Mercy - Toni Morrison
2. Latke Who Wouldnt Stop Screaming - Lemony Snicket
3. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
4. Sto... |
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on Dec 29, 2008 at 12:06 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - December 21, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
2. Unaccustomed Earth - Jhumpa Lahiri
3. Mercy - Toni Morrison
4. Netherla... |
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on Dec 22, 2008 at 1:49 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Happy Birds Performing Parrots at the Atherton Library
The Atherton Library is hosting Happy Birds Performing Parrot Show for children. Have you ever seen a parrot ride a bike? Push a shopping cart? Play basketball? This is your c... |
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on Dec 22, 2008 at 10:17 am by Maeve Visser Knoth, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Readers' Choice 2008
Another year, another list. Almanac readers have again told us where they go when they're in the mood for great Italian, Japanese and Mexican food. Whom they turn to for a sup... |
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on Dec 17, 2008 at 1:12 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
MENLO PARK
Is the issue in the Willows traffic, crime, or both?
When meetings for a Willows area traffic study get under way, the consultant hired for the project will likely have her hands full trying to bring together residents who think... |
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on Dec 17, 2008 at 11:07 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Kepler's Weekly Bestsellers 12/14/08
Hardcover Fiction
1. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
2. Deciding The Next Decider - Calvin Trillin
3. Goodnight Bush - Eric Origen
4. Mer... |
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on Dec 16, 2008 at 3:47 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Ask the deputy
Deputy Stephanie Josephson, who patrols locally for the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, answers your questions about law enforcement. To submit a question, send an e-mai... |
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on Dec 12, 2008 at 10:31 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - December 7, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Deciding The Next Decider - Calvin Trillin
2. Mercy - Toni Morrison
3. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
4. Private Pa... |
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on Dec 8, 2008 at 4:30 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Free Senior Peer Counseling Available for Peninsula Residents Age 55+
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County is on the lookout for older adults age 55+ to utilize its free senior peer counseling services available for county residents. The se... |
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on Dec 8, 2008 at 1:48 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Puppet show at Atherton Library Monday Dec 8th
Nick Barone Puppets presents it's "Holiday Treats" Puppet show for children of all ages. Monday, December 8th at 4:00 pm at the Atherton Library. The program is sponsored by t... |
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on Dec 4, 2008 at 4:25 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Advent Service of Lessons & Carols
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will be offering a traditional Advent service of lesson and carols on Sunday, December 14 at 10:30 am. The inter-generational service will featur... |
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on Dec 4, 2008 at 4:05 pm by Linda Hubbard Gulker, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Chorus Concert December 12th
The holiday concert by the City-sponsored Menlo Park Chorus is set for Friday, 12 December at 7:30 p.m., at Burgess Recreation Center. The annual concert features an expande... |
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on Dec 3, 2008 at 4:10 pm by Paul Bendix, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - November 30, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Christmas Memory - Truman Capote
2. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
3. Goodnight Bush - Eric Origen
4. Story Of Edg... |
Susan Lider |
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on Dec 1, 2008 at 2:41 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Kepler's Bestsellers November 23, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Mercy - Toni Morrison
2. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
3. Private Patient - P D James
4. Most Wanted Man - John Le... |
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on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:28 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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