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Love Our Earth Festival on horizon
The fourth annual Love Our Earth Festival will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Belle Haven Community Campus. The event will include information on home electrification, a clean vehicle expo, a plant-based market, live music and more activities.
This year’s theme is “resilient communities” and will focus on how communities can mitigate and prepare for the effects of climate change. The event is free and attendies are encouraged to RSVP through Eventbrite.
The event is produced by the cities of Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, 350 Silicon Valley, Acterra, Menlo Spark and Peninsula Clean Energy.
Atherton Police warn of impersonation scam
The Atherton Police Department has issued a warning to residents regarding a new phone scam in which an individual impersonates a member of the police department and requests money. The impersonator typically claims there is an emergency requiring immediate financial assistance, such as a car accident, bail money or being stranded in another country. They may state they are contacting the victim on behalf of a friend or relative.
The fraudster may ask victims to send cash via FedEx, UPS, or MoneyGram, or request payment through gift cards.
Atherton police recommend that potential victims verify the caller’s identity by asking questions only the real person would know, such as the names of pets or birthdays of family members. Police also suggest attempting to independently contact the supposed individual or their relatives directly by another method. Residents are advised not to send money until they confirm the request genuinely comes from someone they know.
Atherton police did not disclose how many residents have reported the scam or whether any victims sent money.
— Arden Margulis
Ravenswood Classroom Partners seeks volunteer tutors
Ravenswood Classroom Partners is looking for volunteer tutors to join for the 2025-26 school year. Interested volunteers can attend an information session at 10 a.m. on May 7 in Menlo Park.
No prior experience is necessary and all volunteers will receive resources, training and guidance. Tutors will be volunteering once a week for 60-90 minutes.
To RSVP to the information session, email Program Director Susan MacLeod at susan@ravenswoodclassroompartners.org for further details. Visit ravenswoodclassroompartners.org for more information.
Compost giveaway in Woodside
The town of Woodside, in collaboration with GreenWaste, is giving away free, bagged compost for Woodside residents. The giveaway will take place in the Town Hall parking lot, 2955 Woodside Road, next to the sandbag station starting after 1 p.m. on Friday, April 18.
Each household is entitled to one bag, available on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out. GreenWaste’s compost is produced from 100% recycled yard trimmings and designed to benefit soil health.
— Jennifer Yoshikoshi
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