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Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services 75th Anniversary Gala
This October marks the incredible 75th Anniversary of Redwood City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. In commemoration of a remarkable 75 years of making l... |
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on Oct 2, 2012 at 1:14 pm by Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, a resident of another community |
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Suspicious of need for red light cameras
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
I want to echo the sentiments of Claude Leglise, (Letters Dec. 13) who was quite eloque... |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:11 pm by City Hall Scammers, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Town Square is taking a holiday break
We'll be back on January 2. Please return then with your news, views and insights. Happy Holidays. |
Renee Batti |
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on Dec 21, 2007 at 5:22 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Is fire district carrying fight too far?
The following letter by Brian Schar was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:
Editor:
First, the Menlo Park Fire Protection District leadership a... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 5:14 pm by RoverII, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Peninsula Volunteers do a great service
The following letter by Amalia Popel was published in the Almanac's Feb. 14 print edition:
Editor:
I came to the U.S. 33 years ago, and found the level of charity and vol... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 14, 2007 at 4:14 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Cyclist's accident: Puzzled by police reporting
The following letter by Mike Laine was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 print edition:
Editor:
I read the Jan.17 article about MaryAnn Levenson, the cyclist who was hi... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:19 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Where have all the Kepler's supporters gone?
I've been bewildered by the lack of customers in Kepler's when I've dropped by during the past few months. When the store closed "for good" last year, hundreds of people came ... |
Renee Batti |
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on Nov 30, 2006 at 3:06 pm by Community member, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Immigrants Day at History Museum on Saturday
As part of San Mateo County's Sesquicentennial celebration, Immigrants Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon to 4:00 P.M. at the San Mateo County History Museu... |
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on Oct 30, 2006 at 10:25 am by Renee Meil, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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West Bay Model Railroad Association holds Christmas Show in Menlo Park
The West Bay Model Railroad Association has scheduled its 2006 Christmas Show for December 8 through December 10 at the former baggage/freight building for the Menlo Park Trai... |
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on Nov 14, 2006 at 2:45 am by Reporter, a resident of another community |
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Caltrain vs. car in Redwood City, 6pm Wednesday
Please folks, do not ever stop on top of the train tracks. Pay attention, the tracks are well marked. |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:08 pm by resident, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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MODA For Life Blood Drive
Saturday, November 11th from 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
Peninsula School
920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park
In the Bloodmobile parked in front fo the school
To make an appointment:... |
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on Oct 19, 2006 at 12:31 pm by Richard Collyer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
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Where are the best places to see local lights?
Jim Schott of Menlo Park e-mails us with tips about places to go to see Christmas lights on houses.
"There seem to be fewer Christmas lights on houses this year but a few ... |
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on Dec 23, 2009 at 9:21 am by Heyward Robinson, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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New book by Dave Newhouse recalls the M-A High class of 1956
Dave Newhouse, a longtime sportswriter and columnist for the Oakland Tribune, and a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School class of 1956, writes about his class members in a... |
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on Aug 1, 2007 at 11:24 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Town Square is your place to post news and information, as well as comment on issues
Town Square is your place to post news and information -- including on sports and community events -- as well as a forum to comment on issues.
You can post pictures by first... |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 7:52 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Bill Moggridge of Woodside talks at Kepler's on design in digital age
Here is an e-mail from Susan Lider, a spokeswoman for Kepler's bookstore.
Bill Moggridge of Woodside, author of "Designing Interactions," will speak at Kepler's bo... |
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on Jan 17, 2007 at 4:56 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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No excuses -– it’s easier than ever to find election information
Report from Elliot Margolies of the Community Media Center.
Election day is coming November 7, and too many voters aren’t paying attention. The last midterm election... |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 12:57 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Welcome to Town Square!
Residents of Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside, and other visitors to The Almanac Online: Here is your place to post news, information and comment about acti... |
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on Oct 2, 2006 at 12:49 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Common Sense Guide to Aging in Place using Low-Cost Technology
As part of a speaker series during Older Americans Month, Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House Adult Day Center will host a talk by Susan Ayers Walker, Managing Director of the ... |
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on Apr 19, 2007 at 2:41 pm by RosenerHouse, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Shakespeare on the Square - FREE this weekend!
For the Shakespeare lovers in us all, Downtown Redwood City will host a series of 4 live theater events during the summer. Featuring Two Gentleman of Verona, this hilarious co... |
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on Jul 17, 2009 at 2:23 pm by RWC EVENTS, a resident of another community |
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Target Family Days - Fun Family Event - This Sunday 7/12!
Target Family Days, generously sponsored by Target Stores, will attract kids and adults of all ages one Sunday per month, from 11am until 3pm. Three cultural themes including ... |
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on Jul 10, 2009 at 6:02 pm by RWC EVENTS, a resident of another community |
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How to suspend delivery of The Examiner daily newspaper
I got tired of The Examiner newspaper being dropped on my driveway every morning and then I would pick it up and put it directly into my recycling bin. It took me a while to ... |
Save Trees |
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on May 14, 2008 at 2:58 pm by Save The Oceans, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park 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 |
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San Mateo County
COUNTY CORONER COSTS COUNTY TAXPAYERS HALF A MILLION DOLLARS IN UNNECESSARY EXPENSES
Lawsuits, Investigations and Staff Turnover Plague Coroner’s Office
SAN MATEO – Accord... |
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on Jun 1, 2010 at 3:42 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Taking Aim at Caltrain
Supervisorial Candidate continues to make his mark on this upcomming election. He has taken aim at Caltrain and SamTrans. He has questioned why it is that San Mateo County tax... |
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on May 12, 2010 at 7:40 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Stogner's Platform
In a meeting this evening Supervisorial Candidate Michael Stogner will unveil his campaign platform. Mr. Stogner will announce that, if elected we will work towards the follow... |
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on May 11, 2010 at 3:59 pm by sniper, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |