Hey everyone! 👋

I’m a 26y/o guy moving from the South to California(Cupertino) soon to start a new job in tech, and I’m trying to figure out the best neighborhood to live in. Checked with some other subredds, and Menlo Park seems like a decent fit based on what I’m looking for in a community and lifestyle, but I’d love some local insight.

About Me

• Demographics: 26M, single, and working in tech

• Interests: art classes (painting & ceramics), piano lessons, movie theaters, creative writing/reading, soccer, church, parks and volunteering

Question

Would Menlo Park be a good fit for someone like me? Are there other neighborhoods or nearby cities I should consider? I’ll be looking to rent an apartment and would love any recommendations on places with a strong sense of community, where it’s easy to meet people and dive into activities like mine. Thanks!

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My partner, myself, and partner’s mom have been casually trying to recreate these addicting biscuits at home with no success…. I’m hoping someone knows someone who might be able to give me the recipe or simply has some pointers? (If distributing the recipe is not allowed)

Hi. I m (29f). Played volleyball For two years in school- and now have gotten back into training- recently took classes at Menlo Park city sports for volleyball, and beginner tennis. I need to work on my timing for hitting a n volleyball, I can serve and pass pretty well. I’ve never played setter so that is pretty weak. Anyone up For doing some drills and then a game? I know there’s leagues , but I wanted to get into doing drills and sets with someone, it’s fun, you learn a lot and meet new people. I

For tennis- I’m very interested in learning more and have invested some more in classes- but since I’m in obviously beginner - I can’t play with a lot of people. Anyone interested in doing some drills For that too? I do weights at the gym but don’t enjoy the same boring cardio- so I want to do stuff I enjoy.. would anyone be interested?

Just someone who can do the usual household stuff. Some cooking, cleaning, school matters for the kids.

Hey I’m going to be working in Menlo Park this August and I’m looking for 1 bedroom apartments in Menlo Park with around a $3k budget. If there are any agents that can help me with my search it will be greatly appreciated because doing it by myself has been kind of stressful 😭😭.

Hi, how is 777 Hamilton to rent for a family , the other options are Vasara & Anton. Any advice is helpful.

My friend and I are looking to take golf lessons (we are both women & beginners in our 30s who work 9-5, so would need to be after work or on weekends). Any recommendations would be appreciated!

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I recently saw that Galata Bistro closed after 15 years, they told patrons it was because the landlord would not renew their rent. There are lots of other locations that have lease available. Is there a reason for this trend? I didn't get the impression Galata couldn't pay a higher rent, for example, but maybe they simply refused to sign a new lease at higher price.

Hi all, I recently got back home from my first year of college and I've been having a hard time looking for local dance studios in the Menlo Park/Redwood City area. I mainly breakdance but I'm also open to finding and learning new style of dance like hip hop, ballroom or any types of cultural dance styles. I'm 19 years old so I wanted to ask if anyone knew or could recommend any local studios to check out in the area.

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Menlo Park homeowners - I have an offer

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Would you like someone to maintain your house as if it were your own, and pay YOU for the privilege?

This is exactly what I offer. I am a young engineer with unrealistic dreams of homeownership and a knack for housework. I am very handy and can replace a number of services you already pay for/do yourself, or act as a caretaker in your absence.

I am offering the following:

• monthly rent on par with a typical room in the area (negotiable)
• cleaning to above your standards i.e. floors, windows, carpets, kitchen, car washing, etc
• regular yard work and gardening
• home improvements i.e. painting, fencing, decking, electrical (I am an EE), I.T. work, landscaping, installations, carpentry, etc
• a friendly attitude and sense of humor

I am asking for the following:

• a bedroom in a nice enough house in the Mountain View/Palo Alto/Los Altos/Menlo Park area
• a second room or office space
• not too many housemates if you are already renting the place
• occasional use of your back yard

I will not utilize your common spaces if you do not want me to.

If interested please message, I am fully serious!

Are there any good local gyms for weightlifting? Looking for a place with squat racks, bench presses, cable machines, and a good dumbbell rack.

The pandemic has caused hundreds of local blood drives to be cancelled. A large portion of these have been at businesses with offices that continue to have employees work remotely. We are looking for new sponsors for 2022 to help meet patient need. Do you want to be part of something that helps people? Do you want to honor the memory of a loved one? Becoming a blood donor coordinator is a wonderful way to give back to the community.

Join us to ensure a steady blood supply for patients in the local hospitals. Vitalant is the main blood supplier in the Bay Area and we need your help!

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a host, please contact acarter@vitalant.org.

Pre-pandemic, I was able to drop in at the counter. Now they’re appointment only, and I have to play phone tag for simple questions, and I haven’t been able to find info on how to book an appointment. They’ve also been pretty non-responsive via email.

I'm sure they're all trying there best, mostly asking to figure out the best way to work with their schedule and limitations.

Right now I want to get plans checked and building code nuances confirmed before starting some electrical projects. It should take no more than 30 min of the inspector's time.

What has worked for you in the past? What is the best time/way to reach them?

On Saturday, October 16th, Vitalant and the New Community Church will be hosting a lifesaving blood drive at 1100 Middle Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025 and you’re invited to save a life at this important event. The drive will be running from 10:00am – 2:30pm that day, and in just 1 hour you can save as many as 3 lives! Every 3 seconds someone in America needs blood and 100% of the blood supply comes from donors like you, so please consider scheduling an appointment.

As back-to-school and work routines resume, blood donations have slowed, yet the need remains strong. When severe weather hits it’s the blood on the shelves that helps to save lives. It’s important to keep the blood supply sufficient during this time of year.

Click Here to Schedule an Appointment

There is no waiting period to give blood after receiving an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine, and new blood donors can now learn their preliminary blood type right away when they come to donate. Making and keeping an appointment in the days ahead or even further out helps ensure we maintain a steady blood supply for patients. Thank you in advance for your assistance in our lifesaving mission, and we look forward to seeing you at the drive.

I’ve seen articles dated April 2019 stating that Menlo Park was planning to discontinue the operation but haven’t seen anything official from the city since.

Does anyone know? Has anyone gotten a ticket recently?

Vitalant has an urgent need for blood, platelet or plasma donations to address a drop in donations and meet both emergency and routine patient needs. Blood donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment to give this September and help meet the needs of trauma victims and other patients needing lifesaving transfusions. On average, donors give several thousand fewer donations during the summer compared to the rest of the year, but the need for lifesaving blood transfusions remains steady.

To support local hospitals and patients in need, The New Community Church is sponsoring a lifesaving blood drive on Saturday, September 18th at 10:00am- 3:00pm located inside at 1100 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park CA 94025. Appointment slots are still available for this drive, so please tell your friends and family to join you.

Blood usage by patients has increased as people seek medical care they put off during the height of the pandemic and as people resume activities that can lead to more traumas, so please consider donating if you're eligible. You can click the link below to schedule an appointment for this drive, or call 1-887-25-GIVE.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

There is no waiting period to give blood after receiving an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. While new COVID-19 cases continue to occur, it’s important that healthy individuals—including those either partially or fully vaccinated—continue to give blood, platelets or plasma. We hope to see you at this important lifesaving event, and encourage you to invite a friend or family member to donate during this important time.