The 32-home project approved for 75 Willow Road in Menlo Park has been named Lane Woods after the Lane family, which founded Lane Publishing and Sunset magazine.
Sunset’s headquarters, located at Willow and Middlefield roads, is adjacent to the 4.5-acre site.
Palo Alto-based SummerHill Homes, the developer behind the project, is expected to sell the three- and four-bedroom homes for $1 million to $2 million each. The homes will be built by early 2008, according to a SumerHill Homes press release.
Hazardous waste drop-off
On Oct. 13, residents of Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside, and Portola Valley can drop off hazardous waste, such as batteries and pool chemicals, at a special location in Redwood City.Participants must make an appointment by calling 363-4718, or visiting SMHealth.org/hhw/appt. After making an appointment, participants will be given the location of the drop-off site.
Caregiving library at Rosener House
It seems only natural. The Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House, which offers adult day services at 500 Arbor Road in Menlo Park, has opened a new lending library of books, videos and CDs on caring for an elderly person.Among the topics: advice and instruction for caregivers, home safety, and sharing activities with family. Some Spanish and Chinese translations are available. Among the titles: “Bathing without a Battle” and “The Educated Caregiver — Coping Skills, Hands-On Skills, and Essential Knowledge.”
The library is funded through a grant from the Aging and Adult Services division of the San Mateo County Health Department.
To celebrate the library’s opening, Aging and Adult Services Social Worker John Khajit will give a talk at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, on care-giving and related programs.
For more information, call 322-0126.
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