A&E
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Arts briefs: Kitka's 'Wintersongs,' Terrapin Family Band and more
This week, hear Kitka's "Wintersongs," catch Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" and discover the surprising stories behind popular holiday songs at Stanford Live. Plus Terrapin Family Band, CSMA Merit Scholars Concert and Palo Alto Philharmonic.
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It's a 'Holiday Ordeal' with Storm Large at Stanford
Singer-songwriter Storm Large may mark the season in ways that are spicier than most, but her show also makes room for miracles and a big helping of goodwill. Stanford Live presents Large's "Holiday Ordeal" Dec. 8-9.
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Bakery makes a San Francisco staple gluten-free
“Yes, my bread is gluten-free, but it’s also just really good, tasty bread,” said Geoff Kober, owner of San Carlos' Young Kobras bakery. “It’s artisanal sourdough, and we use the same techniques as any other artisanal bakery.”
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Get cozy at these Peninsula spots with fireside seats
If you’re hoping to find dining and/or sipping destinations with a warm glow, you may want to give these a try.
Peninsula Foodist
by The Peninsula Foodist
One Love Cafe opens in downtown San Bruno with local goods and a ‘home away from home feel’
Dec 8, 2023 | 0 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 5
Dec 7, 2023 | 0 comments
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
WATCH OUT – SUGAR AHEAD
Dec 7, 2023 | 3 comments
Creating A More Vibrant Menlo Park
by Dana Hendrickson
My Holiday Wish List for Menlo Park
Nov 27, 2023 | 3 comments
"8th Redwood National Champions"
Over the weekend of March 12-13, 2022 an All-Star team of 8th grade boys basketball players representing the Redwood Chapter of the Silicon Valley Section for National Junior Basketball (NJB) competed in the 2022 NJB National Tournament held in Garden Grove California. The team was comprised of the best players in the local division, which draws from Menlo Park, Atherton, Emerald Hills, Redwood City, and Woodside. The Redwood team went on to capture the national championship title in a 39 to 27 victory over previously unbeaten Willow Glen.
Picture: (Front Row) Jackson Scheuer, Aidan Sharp, Coby Trinidad, Ben Lange, Cason Mitchell (Rear Row) Ken Morgan (Assistant Coach), Lucas Shotts, Nico Torres, James Pyle, Matt Nicholas and Phillip Trinidad (Head Coach)
Submitted by Sandra Madrigal on Mar 29, 2022

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Arts briefs: Kitka's 'Wintersongs,' Terrapin Family Band, 'The Christmas Ballet' and more
Inside the Peninsula bakery crafting a gluten-free version of a San Francisco staple
For the love of local literature: A roundup of new reads
Peninsula dining destinations offering fireside seats
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