AROUND TOWN
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 |
OTHER TOPICS
Spare the air day - fines for burning wood
The Bay Area Air District has issued a Winter Spare the Air Alert for Monday, November 24, 2008, which bans wood burning both indoors and outdoors through noon tomorrow.
Ai... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:12 am by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
AROUND TOWN
What will the Complete Streets bill mean to us?
In September the Governor signed AB1358, the "Complete Streets" bill sponsored by Assemblyperson Leno. To quote a summary from the VTA "This bill requires, commencing January ... |
Donald |
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on Nov 18, 2008 at 8:49 pm by Donald, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's bestsellers - November 16, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
2, Fire - Katherine Neville
3. Mercy - Toni Morrison
4. 2666 - Roberto Bo... |
Susan Lider |
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on Nov 17, 2008 at 1:23 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
MP Strikers Tryouts Slated for December 13th & 14th
MP Strikers FC will be holding tryouts for all interested soccer players U8-U12 on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. N... |
Jeanine Morgan |
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on Nov 12, 2008 at 7:15 pm by Jeanine Morgan, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Taize Service at Holy Trinity on Monday, Nov. 17
All are invited to participate in an ecumenical Taize style worship in the chapel at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Monday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. The service will be lead ... |
Linda Hubbard Gulker |
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on Nov 11, 2008 at 8:54 pm by Linda Hubbard Gulker, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A Kicks off the Annual Canned Food Drive...Yes, We CAN!!!
Join the M-A family by helping us collect over 120,000 cans and raise money to purchase perishables to feed over 500 families in our community. This holiday tradition started... |
Kelly Todd |
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on Nov 11, 2008 at 5:41 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
California Spin - TRYOUTS ! (Girls Fastpitch Softball)
The SPIN is holding tryouts for their Spring/Summer season:
12U/14U
Sat Nov 15 Capuchino HS, San Bruno; 1 to 3 pm
Sun Nov 16 Menlo-Atherton HS; 9am to 12pm
Sat Nov 22 ... |
Matt |
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on Nov 11, 2008 at 12:33 pm by Matt, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Caltrain construction Nov. 9
Caltrain announces the following maintenance work affecting Menlo Park and Atherton:
Beginning Sunday, Nov. 9, Caltrain will receive the first of 12 shipments of ballast, o... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Nov 6, 2008 at 5:22 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
OTHER TOPICS
Golden Gala marks 50 years for Boys & Girls Clubs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula will celebrate 50 years in style with a "Golden Gala" on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Sun Microsystems Campus, 1601 Willow Road in Menlo P... |
Editor |
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on Nov 6, 2008 at 5:45 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
National Gaming Day @ Atherton Library
November 15th, Saturday
National Gaming Day @ Your Library 10 am to 5 pm
Help us set a national record for the most number of people playing Pictureka! on the same day. Dro... |
DeAnn Okamura |
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on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:43 am by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Bestsellers - November 2, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Wednesday Sisters - Meg Waite Clayton
2. Most Wanted Man - John le Carre
3. Swing - Rufus Butler Seder
4. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Socie... |
Susan Lider |
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on Nov 3, 2008 at 1:30 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Disappointed
I grew up in Menlo Park. I am a young (female) adult now. As I was driving to work this morning I saw a vote yes on prop 8 sign in the middle of El Camino. My heart dropped... |
Member |
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on Oct 30, 2008 at 6:51 am by Member, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
FPPC BART Complaint
Isn't the Measure B complaint the same problem with CalTrain's advocacy for High Speed Rail's Proposition 1A? |
M. Fruth |
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on Oct 26, 2008 at 9:11 pm by M. Fruth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
No on 2! Cock-a-doodle-doo!
I have noticed that the opponents of much needed Proposition 2, a measure to end overcrowding of laying hens, pregnant pigs, and calves, are largely those who are affiliated... |
Meghan F. |
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on Oct 23, 2008 at 4:09 pm by Meghan F., a member of the Belle Haven Elementary community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Superintendent: No ban on homework
Contrary to some television, newspaper and Web site reports, "neither the district nor Oak Knoll School has banned homework," said Superintendent Ken Ranella of the Menlo Par... |
Editor |
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on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:29 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo-Atherton High School Academy Program Searching for Mentors
The Menlo-Atherton High School Academy Program is looking for mentors for our 11th grade students. We are in need of 44 mentors for this year’s junior class.
The... |
Kelly Todd |
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on Oct 22, 2008 at 7:54 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rock On at Menlo-Atherton's Fashion Show
Come and support "Rock On" - the Menlo-Atherton High School Fashion Show! Gather some friends and rock and roll on Saturday, October 25th! Show times are12:00 luncheon show, ... |
Kelly Todd |
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on Oct 22, 2008 at 7:19 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
MENLO PARK
WHS teacher assault: Teen faces gang allegations
A preliminary hearing for a San Mateo teen charged with punching a Woodside High School teacher in the face in November was continued Jan. 23 after the San Mateo County Distri... |
Editor |
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on Oct 21, 2008 at 5:15 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Pellet gun use may be restricted in Portola Valley
The Portola Valley Town Council has scheduled a discussion and possible action on an amendment that would add pellet guns to the list of firearms that, with some exceptions, a... |
David Boyce |
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on Oct 20, 2008 at 4:49 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
AROUND TOWN
Flowers to Help Local Families at Holidays on a High Note Benefit on 10/20
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County's Foothill Auxiliary is pleased to announce its 11th annual "Holidays on a High Note" home entertaining benefit on Monday, October 20... |
Katherine Chouteau |
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on Oct 8, 2008 at 2:09 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rock on at the Menlo-Atherton Fashion Show
Come and support "Rock On" - the Menlo-Atherton High School Fashion Show! Gather some friends and rock and roll on Saturday, October 25th! Show times are12:00 luncheon show, ... |
Kelly Todd |
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on Oct 6, 2008 at 9:21 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Bestsellers - October 5, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Supreme Courtship - Christopher Buckley
2. Story Of Edgar Sawtelle - David Wrobleski
3. Anathem - Neal Stephenson
4. Home - Marilynne Robinson
5. ... |
Susan Lider |
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on Oct 6, 2008 at 11:48 am by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The Economy's Effect on the Mental Health of Families in Silicon Valley
As the unemployment rate in Silicon Valley sits at a four-year high and consumer prices continue to soar, many parents are coping with the burden of providing for their famili... |
Adolescent Counseling Services |
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on Oct 2, 2008 at 6:48 am by Adolescent Counseling Services, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
MENLO PARK
BRING BACK THE BENCH
I'm a frequent visitor to the Menlo Park Library, and every time I go there I am distressed anew to see the apparently homeless black man with all his worldly goods in a few b... |
Autumn Stanley |
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on Oct 1, 2008 at 6:46 am by Autumn Stanley, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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