Community Promotions

The Almanac Readers' Choice: Vote now!
It's time once again to cast your vote for the best places to eat, drink, shop and spend time in Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside. Voting is open through May 1.
Watch for the results of our 2022 Readers' Choice contest on Friday, July 22.
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Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest
The 36th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult and Teen categories. Submit your short story here by April 4 (online submissions only). Stories must be 2,500 words or less. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.
Sponsored by Kepler's Books, Linden Tree Books and Bell's Books.
Meet the 2021 Readers' Choice winners
From dining to dentists, the Almanac readers celebrate a new group of businesses as their favorite places to eat, shop, work out or spend time with family and friends for The Almanac's annual Readers' Choice contest.
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