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Poems from the homelessIt was a surprise and inspiration to learn that Lorin Vernon Krogh, who now lives in an apartment at the new Opportunity...
Original post made by Marion Softky on Dec. 5, 2006Last comment by Mr. Man, on Dec 19, 2006 at 1:16 pm | 3 comments | 6050 Views
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One thing to do with a Starbucks gift cardA $10 Starbucks gift card is a terrible thing to waste, right, so I went out last night to downtown Palo Alto to find a homeless...
Original post made by Menlo Park resident on Dec. 15, 2006Last comment by Menlo Park resident, on Dec 19, 2006 at 1:10 pm | 3 comments | 6591 Views
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Happy Holidays: A hellish downtown vignetteWalking across the El Camino at Santa Cruz Avenue after buying a book at Kepler's this morning, I spied a huge, foul cloud...
Original post made by Still Coughing on Dec. 7, 2006Last comment by Calm Down Downtown, on Dec 13, 2006 at 12:36 pm | 9 comments | 6454 Views
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Be on the alert for fat -- the kind that blocks sewer linesWith the holidays upon us, regional water quality experts want Bay Area residents to be on the alert for fat. Not the kind...
Original post made by Julie Weiss on Dec. 11, 2006Last comment by MPworkingMom, on Dec 13, 2006 at 11:39 am | 1 comment | 5993 Views
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Join Project Warm Hug's Scarf-a-thon this weekend!This year, Project Warm Hug is giving over 1500+ gifts to 1500+ local children in need. These children are either living...
Original post made by megan rosenhart on Dec. 11, 2006There are no comments yet. 7852 Views
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Numerous holiday activties on tap locallyAmong the many holiday activities planned in our communities are those listed below. If you know of more, post them by clicking...
Original post made by Neighbor on Nov. 29, 2006Last comment by Renee Batti, on Dec 7, 2006 at 5:17 pm | 7 comments | 6850 Views
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Amy Meyers Children's CD Release ConcertAmy Meyers,teacher for early childhood music program, Music For Children releases Trains and Hens, a children's CD of 19...
Original post made by Amy Meyers on Dec. 4, 2006Last comment by , on Dec 4, 2006 at 11:58 am | 1 comment | 6535 Views
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Where have all the Kepler's supporters gone?I've been bewildered by the lack of customers in Kepler's when I've dropped by during the past few months. When the store...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Nov. 16, 2006Last comment by Community member, on Nov 30, 2006 at 3:06 pm | 18 comments | 7430 Views
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Woodside Village Church Christmas CelebrationsWoodside Village Church Presents “Plum Pudding Party and Christmas Carols” Back by popular demand, Woodside Village...
Original post made by Linda Patrick on Nov. 21, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 21, 2006 at 9:36 am | 1 comment | 6005 Views
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La Entrada Middle School Toy DriveThe Community Service Club students at La Entrada School will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in the community...
Original post made by Jill Youngberg on Nov. 16, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 16, 2006 at 4:17 pm | 1 comment | 6184 Views
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West Bay Model Railroad Association holds Christmas Show in Menlo ParkThe West Bay Model Railroad Association has scheduled its 2006 Christmas Show for December 8 through December 10 at the former...
Original post made by Reporter on Nov. 14, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 14, 2006 at 2:45 am | 1 comment | 6605 Views
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Art in Action Opens 2006-7 Library ShowsArt in Action opens a 6-month long art show series featuring artwork from local students grades K-8.Students create their...
Original post made by Art in Action on Nov. 6, 2006There are no comments yet. 6811 Views
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Learn about birds at Bayfront Park on Saturday, Nov. 4Sat. Nov 4th. If you're walking the dog, taking the kids out, or just enjoying a stroll at Bayfront Park on Sat. morning,...
Original post made by Chris on Nov. 1, 2006Last comment by Bird Watcher, on Nov 3, 2006 at 11:14 am | 1 comment | 5985 Views
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Watch Midpeninsula election-night results on cable TV and InternetMedia Center offers 3 ways to watch the local races On November 7, several city council seats on the mid-peninsula are...
Original post made by Streaming Video on Nov. 2, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 2, 2006 at 9:11 pm | 1 comment | 6483 Views
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Sanchez AdobeThere is a wonderful site of California History in our own backyard. The Sanchex Adobe built between 1842 and 1846 was restored...
Original post made by JB on Nov. 2, 2006There are no comments yet. 6289 Views
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Immigrants Day at History Museum on SaturdayAs part of San Mateo County's Sesquicentennial celebration, Immigrants Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon...
Original post made by Renee Meil on Oct. 30, 2006There are no comments yet. 5920 Views
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Tom Foolery at the Theatre in San Pedro SquareIf you want to step into the light side of seemy, Tom Foolery, playing at the Theatre in San Pedro Square in downtown San...
Original post made by JB on Oct. 23, 2006Last comment by Richard Hine, on Oct 23, 2006 at 11:22 pm | 1 comment | 7123 Views
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Wow! Dow Closes Above 12,000Market peak means party time. Menlo Park resident Doug McGee, a Senior Vice President at Wachovia Securities in Palo Alto,...
Original post made by Doug McGee on Oct. 20, 2006Last comment by , on Oct 20, 2006 at 12:52 pm | 1 comment | 6250 Views
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National Family Week Photo Contest for Kids & Adults--Win $$$!Calling all shutterbugs! Family Service Agency of San Mateo County, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping struggling...
Original post made by Kathy on Oct. 19, 2006There are no comments yet. 6872 Views
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MODA For Life Blood DriveSaturday, November 11th from 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm Peninsula School 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park In the Bloodmobile parked...
Original post made by Richard Collyer on Oct. 19, 2006There are no comments yet. 6591 Views
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