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Dinner honors leaders, champions child care
At the sixth annual 4Cs Leadership Awards Dinner on April 24, the evening's presenters made the message of the benefit clear: The first five years of life are of critical importance to a child's development, ...
Seniors say goodbye, help school with 'Green'
Like stepping through the looking glass, entering the vast tent situated on the lawn of Atherton's Menlo School campus was like finding yourself in another world, where the flowers talked and danced, a ...
NDNU benefit roasts Czar of Caltrain
Mike Scanlon may be known to most people as the CEO of SamTrans, but to those close to him he is affectionately known as the Scan-man, Transportation Czar or, perhaps most notably, as Mikey No-socks. Opening ...
Enthusiastic farewell bid at 'Hooray' benefit
In recognition of two preschool teachers' 30-year careers, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center of Foster City paid tribute to Cathy Brown and Ellie Rosenberg for their loving dedication to the lives and ...
Teen club raises funds for students in Kenya
Education equals hope, a chance for a better life. This universal belief was the message behind Woodside Priory School's Daraja Academy of Kenya benefit, held at the Portola Valley campus on March 15.
'Power of Love' felt by all at benefit concert
Electronic music thumped as people made their way through the crowd, gathering at the bar, talking and laughing as projected lights in a rainbow of colors and shapes danced across their faces.
Spring Fling ropes in funds for education
Blowing around like tumbleweeds, fueled by margaritas and barbecue sandwiches, cowboys and lassies made the rounds at the auction tables and kicked up dust on the dance floor at the San Carlos Education ...
Benefit concert kicks off with rockin' preparty
The Hillsborough Auxiliary to Family Service Agency of San Mateo County is gearing up for its biggest gala ever.
Green tea, green thumbs mark season opening
In celebration of the "annual awakening of the garden" and the beginning of its 2008 season, Filoli opened its estate doors and garden gates for "The Enchanted Winter Garden" three-day special event.
Music institute celebrates talents of gifted alumni
"I feel every concert is important," said Wu Han, co-founder and artistic director of Music@Menlo, "but tonight is really important." At the Music@Menlo Chamber Music Institute's annual benefit concert, held ...
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20-year-old assaults Redwood City pedestrian
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Serra garners No. 2 spot in Div. I
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Teachers to rally from Peninsula to San Jose
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