Belmont|News|
Santa (and Friends) to Light Up Tree Tonight at Carlmont
The lighting the enormous tree at Carlmont Shopping Center tonight will signal Belmont's official kick-off to the holidays.
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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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Overdue Library Book? Donate Non-Perishable Food and All is Forgiven
Donated food will benefit needy families in San Mateo County.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
RWC Library Kicks off Winter Reading Club
Winter's the perfect time to cozy up with a good book---and during December, kids will win prizes for keeping track of the books they read.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Overdue Library Book? Donate Non-Perishable Food and All is Forgiven
Donated food will benefit needy families in San Mateo County.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
In the Spirit of Giving, NDNU Presents 'A Christmas Carol'
The musical adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" opens Friday, Dec. 6 at NDNU Theatre. The production is the university's gift to the community---all performances are free.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Reminder: Chanukah Fest Tonight in Courthouse Square
The nine-foot tall Lego Menorah will be set up on Broadway street.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Caltrain Makes It Easy to Park Your Bike and Ride
Increased bike capacity on trains, and more bike lockers and bike racks at Caltrain stations encourages cyclers to use the rail system.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Cutting Your Own Holiday Tree This Year? Here's Where to Chop
Check out this map of places around the Bay Area to chop down your own tree.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Photo of the Day: Wild Turkey Visits Belmont Backyard
Have you seen wild turkeys in Belmont?
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
In the Spirit of Giving, NDNU Presents 'A Christmas Carol'
The musical adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" opens Friday, Dec. 6 at NDNU Theatre. The production is the university's gift to the community---all performances are free.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
RWC to Host Housing Element Workshop Dec. 3
Over 1,000 new homes have been approved or are in the planning queue for approval over the next two years in Redwood City.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
RWC Fire Dept. Offers a Few Tips to Prevent Kitchen Fires this Thanksgiving
Did you know that Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment?
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
Airports Busy This Week; Northeast Storm Could Cause Delays
A storm in the Northeast may cause delays and cancellations at Bay Area airports.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Airports Busy This Week; Northeast Storm Could Cause Delays
A storm in the Northeast may cause delays and cancellations at Bay Area airports.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
Airports Busy This Week; Northeast Storm Could Cause Delays
A storm in the Northeast may cause delays and cancellations at Bay Area airports.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Airports Busy This Week; Northeast Storm Could Cause Delays
A storm in the Northeast may cause delays and cancellations at Bay Area airports.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Watsonville, CA|News|
Airports Busy This Week; Northeast Storm Could Cause Delays
A storm in the Northeast may cause delays and cancellations at Bay Area airports.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Airports Busy This Week; Northeast Storm Could Cause Delays
A storm in the Northeast may cause delays and cancellations at Bay Area airports.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Airports Busy This Week; Northeast Storm Could Cause Delays
A storm in the Northeast may cause delays and cancellations at Bay Area airports.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Milpitas, CA|News|
Airports Busy This Week; Northeast Storm Could Cause Delays
A storm in the Northeast may cause delays and cancellations at Bay Area airports.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff