Monthly Archives: June 2008

Steering Committee Update

At the last Steering Committee meeting on May 12, we learned that At-Large member Ayelet Har is returning to Israel. Kim Copher volunteered and was selected to rejoin the Steering Committee as our new at-large member. We wish Ayelet all … Continue reading

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Adventures With Foodies: Nami Nami

by Brian Rountree Specializing in Kyoto-style small plates, also called kappo, Nami Nami (240 Castro) is the third venture of chef-owner Keisuke Suga. The kappo style of cuisine emphasizes seasonal ingredients, so the menu is always changing. One of my … Continue reading

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Renting? You Can Still Go Green!

by Shelly King There’s a new word I’ve been hearing a lot — Eco-anxiety. It’s the fear that you aren’t doing enough to save the planet or at least those cute polar bears. The other day, instead of using a … Continue reading

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Local Girl Wins Soap Box Derby

by Hugh Donagher Alison Parman, daughter of Russ and Jennifer Parman, won the stock division of the Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby on June 1st. She will travel to Akron to represent the region at the Nationals at fabled Derby … Continue reading

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From the Chair

by Noam Livnat As a long-time fixture of Old Mountain View, you probably saw Don riding his bicycle around town: a single hand on the handlebar, his cap hiding a balding head, and a half-smoked cigarette dangling from the corner … Continue reading

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