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Atherton Police Department participates in torch run, supports Special Olympics
For the 27th year in a row, the Atherton Police Department participated in the annual Special Olympics torch run along El Camino Real. The Special Olympics Law Enforcement torch run is meant to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics.
“By carrying the Flame of Hope, our officers symbolized their commitment to inclusion, respect, and the transformative power of sports,” said the Atherton Police Department in a town news item.
Atherton Summer Concert Series, July 11
Head to Holbrook-Palmer Park at 150 Watkins Ave. on July 11 from 6-8 p.m. to listen to the upbeat music from Take 2 Dance Band. Take 2 is a dynamic eight-11 piece dance band that performs throughout Northern California. There will be food trucks and other family fun activities on site. This event is free for all attendees.
Parking is limited, so walking and biking are encouraged. The next Atherton summer concert will take place on Aug. 10.
Menlo Park’s seventh annual Summer Puppetry Festival comes to the library
Menlo Park is celebrating puppetry in its many forms with its seventh annual Summer Puppetry Festival. Head to the Menlo Park Library at 800 Alma St. from 10:15-11 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, to see an interactive puppet performance of Tommy’s Pirate Adventure by Puppet Art Theater.
The puppetry festival will also feature a performance by The Puppet Company at the Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., on July 28. There will be a mixed media puppet craft activity at the Belle Haven Library on Aug. 3. There will also be a performance by the Luce Puppet Company at the Menlo Park Library on Aug. 8.
All Summer Puppetry Festival events are free for all attendees.
— Eleanor Raab
Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct the spelling of Megan Heyes’ last name.
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