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PORTOLA VALLEY
The Red XsThe Red Xs “In wilderness is the preservation of the World” * Henry David Thoreau First, let me state...
Original post made by Roger G. Novesky on Apr. 30, 2007Last comment by Steve Toben, on May 2, 2007 at 11:36 am | 1 comment | 6604 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Corte Madera science students head for state science fair<i>This story is by Treena Joi, science teacher in grades 6-7 at Corte Madera School in Portola Valley:</i> Corte Madera...
Original post made by Treena Joi on May. 2, 2007There are no comments yet. 6602 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Kaygetsu restaurant in Menlo Park has critics raving. What's your view?The Kaygetsu Japanese restaurant in Sharon Heights Shopping Center in Menlo Park has top food critics raving. Here is a recent...
Original post made by Richard Hine on May. 2, 2007There are no comments yet. 6202 Views
SPORTS
Domenic Di Ricco IVY League Baseball Honor RollDomenic Di Ricco, a graduate of Menlo-Atherton High School in '05, was selected for the IVY League Baseball Honor Roll for...
Original post made by Dennis Di Ricco on May. 1, 2007There are no comments yet. 6715 Views
SPORTS
M-A Bears Golf Classic a Huge SuccessThe 3rd Annual M-A Bears Golf Classic was held at Coyote Creek Golf Club on Saturday, April 28. Parents and players from...
Original post made by Linda Sako on Apr. 30, 2007There are no comments yet. 6910 Views
SPORTS
Sacred Heart Prep. beats Pioneer in girls lacrosseFriday, April 27, at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton the girls varsity lacrosse team beats Pioneer 17 to 9. It was Senior Day...
Original post made by Diane Cusimano on Apr. 28, 2007There are no comments yet. 5485 Views
MENLO PARK
City to waste $24,000 on useless Greenhouse gas emissions inventory studyNext Tuesday, our dear council is going to most likely approve spending $24,000 on one of Mayor Fergusson's pet projects...
Original post made by totally-disgusted on Apr. 27, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 27, 2007 at 4:00 pm | 1 comment | 5287 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Why Pete McCloskey registered as a DemocratFormer Congressman and lifelong Republican Pete McCloskey of Portola Valley and Rumsey, California, announced last week that...
Original post made by Post It on Apr. 24, 2007Last comment by Edward C. Plutte, on Apr 26, 2007 at 11:27 am | 3 comments | 6574 Views
AROUND TOWN
"Rapture" Author Barbara Rossing Appears May 6Author and theologian the Rev. Barbara R. Rossing makes an exclusive Peninsula appearance on Sunday, May 6 at Holy Trinity...
Original post made by Linda Gulker on Apr. 25, 2007There are no comments yet. 6019 Views
AROUND TOWN
Science and Faith: Chaos TheologyDr. Sjoerd Bonting, an Episcopal priest and former NASA scientist, will speak on "Chaos Theology" at Holy Trinity Episcopal...
Original post made by Linda Gulker on Apr. 25, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 25, 2007 at 9:11 pm | 1 comment | 6535 Views
WOODSIDE
Green Gables Trail Boasts a Good FoundationFor years equestrians have struggled with a difficult, but important, trails system link along Woodside’s Manuella Avenue....
Original post made by Giddyup on Apr. 25, 2007There are no comments yet. 5643 Views
WOODSIDE
Not in VeinOn Tuesday night, April 10, the Mounted Patrol held another of their semiannual “Blood Nights” at the Patrol’s clubhouse...
Original post made by Giddyup on Apr. 25, 2007There are no comments yet. 5306 Views
AROUND TOWN
speed bumps..badI am tired of bottoming out on speed bumps. I feel like i need a SUV to cross these things. For those who drive sports cars,...
Original post made by Danny on Apr. 23, 2007There are no comments yet. 5302 Views
MENLO PARK
Do more people produce more C02?Is it not the case that there is a direct, positive correlation between urban density and its carbon footprint? Is it not...
Original post made by Responsible Resident on Apr. 19, 2007Last comment by Not fuzzy at all, on Apr 23, 2007 at 1:24 pm | 8 comments | 5619 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Check out Town Square's Terms of UseTown Square postings are monitored for compliance with our Terms of Use. Check the terms of use here: http://www.almanacnews.com/terms_of_use.php ...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Apr. 21, 2007There are no comments yet. 5999 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
How local teens are raising funds for homeless children<b>EVENT:</b> A fundraising event, a 5K “Step by Step” Walk/Run, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Apr. 20, 2007Last comment by Heather Hopkins, on Apr 21, 2007 at 7:47 am | 2 comments | 6901 Views
MENLO PARK
One in 20 peninsula homeowners live in dangerous & cold homes!Rebuilding Together will be in 13 Peninsula cities to repair and rebuild 72 different structures benefiting low-income, elderly...
Original post made by Rebuilding Together on Apr. 20, 2007There are no comments yet. 5492 Views
MENLO PARK
Grafitti in Menlo ParkIs anyone as offeded as I am by the grafitti that appears in our parks, on the sides of buildings, etc.? The grafitti on...
Original post made by Offended Citizen on Apr. 20, 2007There are no comments yet. 5265 Views
SPORTS
M-A Beats Menlo 5-0 in ShutoutAfter returning from Spring Break, M- A Varsity Softball came on strong with a 5-0 shut out of Menlo School. M-A improved...
Original post made by Rick Vujovich on Apr. 19, 2007There are no comments yet. 6396 Views
AROUND TOWN
Common Sense Guide to Aging in Place using Low-Cost TechnologyAs part of a speaker series during Older Americans Month, Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House Adult Day Center will host a...
Original post made by RosenerHouse on Apr. 19, 2007There are no comments yet. 5360 Views
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