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Halloween Spooktacular at Atherton Town Center, Oct. 25
The Atherton Police Officer’s Association will host its annual Halloween Spooktacular at Atherton Town Center, 80 Fair Oaks Lane, on Friday, Oct. 25, from 3-5 p.m.
There will be: festive decorations and activities to kick off the spooky season; a walking costume showcase; sweet treats; and the Atherton Library will be hosting craft activities and a magic show.
This is a free event and everyone is welcome.
Comment period open for Atherton housing element by Oct. 29
Any comments on the recently adopted 2023-31 Atherton housing element should be sent to bbendix@ci.atherton.ca.us by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
These comments will be included in the packet of materials sent to the state Department of Housing and Community Development for its subsequent review of the adopted element and related zoning code changes.
Trick-or-Treat Street, Oct. 30
Menlo-Atherton High School is hosting its annual Trick-or-Treat Street on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5-8 p.m. The event includes trick-or-treating, games, prizes, music, candy, and a whole lot more!
Bring a bag and a friend for the event at 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton.
Costumes will be available to those who need them, according to organizers.
Menlo Upper School Drama presents ‘Urinetown: The Musical‘
Menlo Upper School Drama is presenting its fall production, “Urinetown: The Musical,” a biting, Tony Award-winning comedy, on Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, both at 7:30 p.m. A final performance will take place on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 5:30 p.m.
The show takes place in the Spieker Performing Arts Center, 50 Valparaiso Ave. in Atherton.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students at menloschool.org/tickets.Â
— Angela Swartz
Learn from kid-trepreneurs at the Sparklez Children’s Business Fair, Oct. 26
Sparklez, a nonprofit organization run by 10-year-old entrepreneur Myra Saxena, is hosting a children’s business fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, located at 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park.
Kids from around the Bay Area were invited to develop a brand, create a product or service, then build a marketing strategy. The 25 young entrepreneurs will present their products at this one-day marketplace.
From cupcakes to friendship bracelets, there will be many kinds of kid-founded businesses to explore at the Children’s Business Fair. Admission to the event is free, and no sign up is required for attendees.
Menlo Park residents are invited to apply to be on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District advisory committee
Menlo Park is seeking applications from Menlo Park residents who live in the East Palo Alto Sanitary District to serve on the EPASD advisory committee. The Menlo Park representatives on the committee will advise the district on legal, operational, maintenance and financial matters, and review annual budgets, capital improvement plans and service rates.
Interested Menlo Park residents over the age of 18, who live in the EPASD service area are encouraged to apply. Request an application by emailing jaherren@menlopark.gov Applications close on Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.
Check your sanitary sewer provider district at menlopark.gov/utilities.
— Eleanor Raab
