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AROUND TOWN
Bethlehem AD- A Treat For The Whole Family
Come to Bethlehem AD in Redwood City! Happening on December 21, 22 and 23 between 6 PM and 9:30 PM, this is a walk-through nativity scene complete with the village of Bethlehe... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Bethlehemite, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Dec 21, 2006 at 1:00 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2006 at 9:44 am.

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Five hundred turkeys needed for Christmas!
The Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) needs your help to make sure hungry families in our area have a turkey to cook for their Christmas meal. A thousand families are signed ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Michael Levin, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Dec 21, 2006 at 11:39 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2006 at 1:04 am.

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Spare the Air Nights
On these cold winter nights, it is very tempting to light a wood fire for the ambience as well as the warmth. However, for any of you who venture out on the streets these even... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Walker, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 18, 2006 at 10:35 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 26, 2008 at 10:41 am.

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Know of a good dog sitter?
I am looking for a reliable dog sitter to leave my small dog with at the end of December. My dog is sweet and devoted to people, but she is an escape artist so I need someone... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Maureen, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Dec 10, 2006 at 3:32 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 12, 2006 at 9:16 pm.

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Inept Palo Alto Police Leaving Traffic a Mess
The traffic lights at Charleston at El Camino have been out since the morning commute. It was a surprise that they are still out after almost the entire day. What's more sur... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Frustrated Driver, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on Dec 8, 2006 at 4:06 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 10, 2006 at 9:42 pm.

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Christmas Lights ?
Where should we drive around (in Palo Alto) to see nice Christmas lights? I recall someone mentioning that there is one particular street where all the houses have wonderful l... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by DJ, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Dec 7, 2006 at 6:15 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:37 pm.

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Remodeling gone overboard
A letter in today's weekly mentions that a new neighbor on David is planning to tear down what has been a tastefully remodeled, well maintained home. As someone who is in the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Remodeler, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Nov 29, 2006 at 4:59 pm
There have been 52 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 11, 2007 at 4:06 pm.

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Menlo-Atherton High School’s Thespian Society Presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Menlo-Atherton High School’s Thespian Society Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (a play by Tennessee Williams) Directed by ASB President and Senior Paolo Lopez Showda... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by MAHS Drama Booster, a resident of Menlo Park, on Nov 29, 2006 at 1:09 am

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Calling all Library Supporters! Fill the City Council Chambers on Monday Night!
Friends and Neighbors, We need your help! If you support the Library Advisory Commission's plan to renovate and revitalize the branches while building a new facility at ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lynne, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 28, 2006 at 3:50 pm
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 5, 2006 at 10:29 am.

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Mostly Mozart Celebration
Sunday December 10th @2:00pm the Church of the Nativity will Celebrate Mozart's music with choristers from the Menlo Park area and St. Francis High School's Chamber Choir feat... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Church of the Nativity, a resident of Menlo Park, on Nov 27, 2006 at 1:57 pm

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Three Potato Four is a Rare Gem
I recently discovered this weekly home delivery service for prepared, organic vegetarian food. There is a kid’s menu, and you can choose from individual or family sizes. I l... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Rachel Pomerantz, a resident of another community, on Nov 26, 2006 at 3:38 pm

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Home Delivery for Milk ?
I recall reading (somewhere in a local newspaper) that there were dairy farms who had started home delivery of the milk in Palo Alto/Mountain View. The requirement was a coole... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by DJ, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 21, 2006 at 2:32 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2011 at 2:51 pm.

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farm delivery boxes?
Hi! We're moving to the area soon and very excited. I have heard about CSA's in California that offer delivery of fresh local produce from cooperative farms. Does anyone ha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Emily, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Nov 21, 2006 at 10:08 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 22, 2006 at 8:48 pm.

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Huge rebuild planned for Stanford Med Center
Yes!! Stanford University Medical Center, made up of Stanford Hospital and Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital are huge jewels in the peninsula's medical infastructure. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Hulkamania, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Nov 20, 2006 at 8:08 pm
There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 29, 2006 at 6:15 am.

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where can I find the shuttle schedule
Hi, I am in town without a car for the next couple of days. I was told there was a shuttle that run up and down Embarcadero all day long. Is there a shuttle schedule availa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Chloe, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 20, 2006 at 10:57 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2006 at 2:49 am.

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New Garden alongside Gunn
Has anyone else seen the new garden area alongside Gunn near the Arastradero - Foothill expwy intersection? While jogging by last week I saw a group of students digging new pl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Art Liberman, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Nov 18, 2006 at 8:15 am
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 10, 2008 at 1:33 am.

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How are "Today's Top Posts" determined?
Can someone please explain the algorithm for placing a topic on the home page under "Today's Top Posts?" Topics that are still being actively viewed and commented on sometimes... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lynn, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Nov 17, 2006 at 10:13 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 17, 2007 at 8:23 pm.

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Blocking sidewalks with trash cans
My neighborhood trash/recycling day is Tuesday morning. It absolutely amazes me that Wednesday afternoon, there are still trash cans, recycling cans, composting cans, blocking... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Walker, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Nov 15, 2006 at 1:53 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 11, 2006 at 3:44 pm.

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What is going on in the Arastradero Preserve
I have noticed some new construction activity taking place along Arastradero, and I can't find any news stories about it. What is going on? Now that they seem to have finall... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Just curious, a resident of another community, on Nov 13, 2006 at 9:34 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2006 at 1:50 pm.

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Dogs Off Leash in our Parks
As I like to walk around the neighborhood, I have seen many responsible dog owners take their dogs off-leash in our parks at such times that there is no one else around to be ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Nov 13, 2006 at 10:12 am
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:41 pm.

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Fabulous Romeo & Juliet at Paly
If you're looking for some solid entertainment the next two weekends, I recommend the production of Romeo & Juliet at Paly's Haymarket Theatre. I just came back from the open... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by JForte, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2006 at 12:17 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2006 at 11:04 pm.

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Save San Francsquito Creek- Make it a Strip Park with hiking trails
Enviromentalists should be clamoring to demand that the boundries/banks be widened and a trail built along it from East Palo Alto city limits to and thru Portola Valley. The ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Richard, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2006 at 12:12 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2006 at 9:43 am.

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Old Fashioned Portrait Studios
I'm looking for a photography studio where they provide old fashioned costumes and take your picture. Does anyone know of any around in the Bay Area? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by photos, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2006 at 3:20 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2007 at 1:41 pm.

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IKEA's closing
The rumor in East Palo Alto is that IKEA will close after Christmas. Some employees have been told and they're letting the cat out of the bag. This is a real loss in many ways... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tom L., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Nov 4, 2006 at 5:00 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 8, 2006 at 4:27 pm.

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Growing up on Embarcadero Road in the 50s
We never locked our doors when we were growing up in Palo Alto in the 50s. The late Robbie Makjavich and the clan lived next door, we were buddies along with all the kids on... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Marcia Temme Hardcastle, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Nov 2, 2006 at 1:26 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 2, 2013 at 12:31 pm.



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