Belmont|News|
Wham! Bam! It's a Poetry Slam!
Find out who the winners are of this year's Teen Poetry contest tonight at the Belmont Library--then stick around for the poetry slam.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
- Belmont, CA
Joan has written for several local news organizations, including the Belmont City News and the Palo Alto Daily News, where she was advertorial editor and columnist for nine years. She is active in a variety of community service organizations: Peninsula Humane Society, Companions for the Soul, and Samaritan House. Joan is married to Eric, a wireless product specialist for Cisco; they have two sons in college, a loyal Labrador retriever and two curious cats.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1959, I was raised in Columbus, OH, and attended Ohio University in Athens, where I received a bachelor's degree in journalism. I've been living in the Bay Area for 20 years and am an avid runner, tennis player and SF Giants freak.
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Belmont|News|
Survey Asks Why Teens Are Putting Off Driving
The San Mateo County Mobility Survey is attempting taking a deep look at changes in teen driving behaviors and how that is affecting public transportation use.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Doesn't Salamander Flat Sound Like a Magical Place?
"Give me thy hand, stand up: Prithee, let's walk.” —William Shakespeare
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Industrial Rd. Re-Opens Following Gas Leak
A gas leak in the 700 block of Industrial Road in San Carlos is now under control. One lane in each direction of Industrial Road remains is now open.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
SCCT Discovers 'There's No Place Like Home'
The upcoming production of San Carlos Children's Theater's production of "The Wizard of Oz" features some notable local talent--all with plenty of brains, heart and courage.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Parents and School Board at Odds Over RWS Kindergarten Assignments
Parents of the incoming kindergarten class in Redwood Shores whose students have been assigned to Nesbit, are urging the district to add a fourth kindergarten class to Sandpiper for the 2013-2014 school year.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Fugitive Dimitri Storm Possibly in San Mateo County
Car thief Storm was last seen driving a gray 1991 Mercedes 350 near Palo Alto.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
What's a Kid to Do on Wednesday Afternoon?
Early Wednesday dismissal has always proved to be tricky for parents and after-school care providers. Barrett Community Center and the Belmont Library offer some great options for students.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Get Your Free, Reusable Bags Today From 12-1 P.M. at Safeway
Belmont's reusable bag ordinance took effect on Monday. The city will be handing out free bags today from 12-1 p.m. at Safeway on El Camino Real.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Great Deals Really Do Grow on Laurel St. Trees
The monthly half-off sale at The Family Tree is becoming quite the happening on SOLA (South Laurel St.).
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Belmont's Very Own Secret Garden
Parks & Rec crew members transformed the old hardscape of one of the Barrett Community Center courtyards into a lovely mini-park, complete with a new lawn, trees and flowering plants. Check out this before-and-after slideshow.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Bag Ban Kicks in Around Peninsula
Although San Carlos has a few months before the reusable bag ordinance takes effect, many neighboring communities, such as Belmont and Menlo Park, now require shoppers to BYOB, or pay a bag fee.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
How (Water Efficient) Does Your Garden Grow?
Learn some basic water-saving gardening techniques at a water-efficient landscape workshop this Saturday sponsored by the Mid-Peninsula Water District in Belmont.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Starting Today in Belmont: BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)
Avoid paying 10-cents per bag by bringing your own reusable bag to retail outlets in Belmont starting today. Meet the editor at Starbucks today for a free canvas Patch bag!
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Need a Mid-Week Dose of Serenity? Head to Filoli
Sometimes we forget that some of the world's most spectacular gardens, orchards and nature hikes are just a few miles from our doorstep.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
In an Emergency, How Will You be Notified?
The Belmont Police Department outlines its methods for getting important information out to the community.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Earth Day Highlights: The Message is Loud and Clear
From compost giveaways and toilet tank banks to Daisy troops and trash-to-art masterpieces, it was hard NOT to participate in Earth Day 2013.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Traffic Advisory: Section of Ralston Ave. Closed This Week
The one lane of Ralston Avenue between Elmer Street and Sixth Avenue will be closed April 22-26 to allow crews to work on the Smart Corridor project.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
One-Stop Earth Day Celebration at Shoreway
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos will host an Earth Day 2013 celebration.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Reminder: Sunday Run on Canada Rd. to Benefit Boston Marathon Victims
A Belmont woman is rallying local runners and walkers to join her on Sun. April 28 on Canada Road for a virtual marathon, "Hearts and Soles" to honor those who ran, had to stop running, were injured, or died in the April 15 bombings.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
