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Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, Woodside
The Ubuntu Scholarship Program awarded its fourth annual grants to two seniors from Menlo-Atherton High School. This year, $10,000 will be granted to Mariah Hawkins, who will be attending San Francisco State University and $10,000 will be granted to Janiya Moss, who will be heading to North Carolina Central University. The scholarship program has previously awarded scholars who now attend Oregon State University, University of California at Los Angeles, San Jose State University and more.
The Ubuntu Scholarship Program is seeking support through donations that will aid its students’ education. Donations can be sent to Menlo-Atherton High School Alumni Association to Vice President, 301 Emerson St. in Palo Alto. For more information on how to support the program, contact MABearsUbuntu@gmail.com.
The Atherton Police Activities League has awarded five high school seniors who will each receive $5,000 scholarships. These students were evaluated on their athletics, leadership, community involvement, neatness of application, letter of recommendation, personal statement and financial need. All applicants had to be enrolled in an Atherton high school.
All donations to PAL are from donations made by Atherton residents during the holiday season.
Scholarships were awarded to the following students for their accomplishments:
— Jennifer Yoshikoshi
Join Menlo Park Librarian Michael Flanagan on Tuesday, June 18, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a pride month event at the Menlo Park Library. Learn more about the history of LGBTQ+ people in San Mateo County through curated newspapers, images and advertisements.
Flanagan will also address questions about LGBTQ+ history in the county that continue to puzzle him.
You can attend this free event in person at the Menlo Park Library, at 800 Alma St.
Head to Holbrook-Palmer Park at 150 Watkins Ave. on June 20 from 6-8 p.m. to experience the musical talents of Northern California native Audriix. She is a multi-instrumentalist and Stanford University alumnus, who began composing at age 6. She will be opening for Lindsay Stirling this summer, and previously opened for Madison Beer’s Life Support tour.
Parking is limited, so walking and biking are encouraged. The next Atherton summer concert will take place on July 11.
Join SMCMVCD for an open house event on Saturday, June 15. The open house will feature light refreshments, kid-friendly activities, displays and information about vector control equipment (including airboats and drones, insect displays, a tour of the mosquito colony, tick-bite prevention tips and informational displays about a variety of other vectors.
The open house will take place from 12-4 p.m. at the district headquarters, located at 1351 Rollins Road, Burlingame.
The town of Atherton will hold a community meeting on Thursday, June 20, to discuss and gather feedback on potential traffic and safety improvements for the Alameda de las Pulgas corridor between Stockbridge and Mills avenues.
The meeting will include a brief overview of the current corridor conditions and proposed improvements and allow community members an opportunity to provide feedback and share concerns.
The meeting will take place in person from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Atherton Council Chambers, located at 80 Fair Oaks Lane.
— Eleanor Raab
Eleanor Raab joined The Almanac in 2024 as the Menlo Park and Atherton reporter. She previously worked in public affairs for a local government agency. Eleanor holds a bachelor’s degree in Government… More by Eleanor Raab
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