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ATHERTON
Kids' Earth art contestAtherton is hosting an enviromental art contest for kids in kindergarten through grade 8. Entries must be submitted by April...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Apr. 2, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 2, 2007 at 3:32 pm | 1 comment | 6511 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo-Atherton presents the hit musical GREASE!Menlo-Atherton High School's International Thespian Society presents the hit musical Grease! Come enjoy the fast pace and...
Original post made by Drama Booster on Mar. 21, 2007Last comment by Tom & Rita Tachis, on Apr 2, 2007 at 3:29 pm | 1 comment | 7181 Views
MENLO PARK
What do you think about sharing use of Nealon baseball field with dogs?I would like to hear feedback from Menlo Park residents on the advisability of the current shared usage of the Nealon baseball...
Original post made by parkuser on Mar. 17, 2007Last comment by Concerned Parent, on Apr 2, 2007 at 11:51 am | 9 comments | 7013 Views
SPORTS
Directors of the BoardsAfter going undefeated in Burgess League Basketball with a perfect 8 – 0 record, the 7th Grade La Entrada Boys Basketball...
Original post made by Tarny Perkins on Mar. 31, 2007There are no comments yet. 6246 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Annual Egg HuntThe City of Menlo Park hosts the annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, 2007. This fun filled event is from 10am - 12 noon...
Original post made by Rosetta Fort on Mar. 26, 2007Last comment by Brian, on Mar 30, 2007 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 5775 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Town of Portola Valley courts, baseball field and children's play yard at Town Hall closing April 17The construction for the Town of Portola Valley New Town Center continues to gather momentum. The old buildings have been...
Original post made by Steven Willis on Mar. 30, 2007There are no comments yet. 6053 Views
MENLO PARK
Lost opportunity for BMR housing<B>The following letter by Elizabeth Lasensky was published in the Almanac's March 28 print edition:</B> Editor: The 1300...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Mar. 27, 2007Last comment by Homeowner, on Mar 29, 2007 at 6:06 pm | 3 comments | 5510 Views
SPORTS
M-A Softball wins big over SSFPAL Ocean Division- Girls Varsity Softball M-A was paced by Olivia Vagelos' 3 hits, Sarah Black- 2 hits and Emily McPhearson...
Original post made by Rick Vujovich on Mar. 29, 2007There are no comments yet. 6036 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why put your child in danger?<B>The following letter by Maria Ploeger was published in the Almanac's March 28 print edition:</B> Editor: Last week's...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Mar. 27, 2007Last comment by Renee Batti, on Mar 28, 2007 at 7:25 am | 2 comments | 5898 Views
SPORTS
M-A Boys Varsity Lacrosse Falls to BellarmineThe boys varsity lacrosse team lost to Bellarmine 8-6 in a rain drenched contest Monday afternoon. The Bear’s mighty defense...
Original post made by Alison Blank on Mar. 26, 2007There are no comments yet. 5972 Views
MENLO PARK
Contributors Need Answers from Allied Art GuildA few years ago my husband and I were approached for a donation to fund the repair and restoration of the Allied Arts Guild....
Original post made by Two Very Concerned Contributors on Mar. 21, 2007Last comment by Jerry G., on Mar 26, 2007 at 9:42 pm | 1 comment | 5567 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Barack Obama raise $453,000 in Portola Valley<b> Re this story: "Barack Obama raises $453,000 in Portola Valley"</b> http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=400 O.K.,...
Original post made by mary dumont on Feb. 27, 2007Last comment by theopaul, on Mar 25, 2007 at 9:54 am | 7 comments | 6455 Views
MENLO PARK
Allied Arts Guild restaurant to close; future of historic complex uncertainhttp://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=264 How about yet another high-density housing project, a la our previous...
Original post made by Gern Blanston on Jan. 16, 2007Last comment by PAA Member, on Mar 25, 2007 at 7:35 am | 2 comments | 5678 Views
AROUND TOWN
Is fire district carrying fight too far?<I>The following letter by Brian Schar was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:</I> <B>Editor:</B> First,...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Mar. 20, 2007Last comment by RoverII, on Mar 23, 2007 at 5:14 pm | 2 comments | 5581 Views
MENLO PARK
Council should have at least delayed the tax<I>The following letter by W.C. Brown was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:</I> <B>Editor:</B> I am extremely...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Mar. 20, 2007Last comment by Deja Vu, on Mar 23, 2007 at 2:08 pm | 2 comments | 5773 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Doing several things at onceMulti-tasking is antithetical to life as an intelligent and conscientious human being. Discuss ... ...
Original post made by Mr. Man on Mar. 22, 2007Last comment by Slow Flow-er, on Mar 23, 2007 at 10:06 am | 1 comment | 5775 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Hillview boy competes in state geography beeKurt Kessler of Atherton, an eighth-grader at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park, has qualified to represent the school...
Original post made by Newsboy on Mar. 23, 2007There are no comments yet. 6430 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Stanford professor has theory for improving grades, study habitsA group of junior high school students were able to markedly increase their grades and study habits after being told that...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Feb. 8, 2007Last comment by Academic411.com, on Mar 22, 2007 at 8:59 pm | 2 comments | 5808 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo-Atherton High School Robotics: Rack ‘n RollFollowing is a press release from JoAnne Goldberg, spokesperson for the M-A High Robotics Team: Menlo-Atherton Robotics...
Original post made by Newsboy on Mar. 22, 2007There are no comments yet. 6364 Views
WOODSIDE
Village Church to install new pastor on SundayAfter two years without a permanent leader, the Woodside Village Church is installing its new full-time pastor, Mike Harvey,...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Mar. 22, 2007There are no comments yet. 6272 Views
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