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Best Photos of the Week – From You!

Up and down the Peninsula, readers have been sending photos to accompany news articles that Patch staff have written. Check ‘em out.

It was a busy week on the Peninsula, from the Endeavour space shuttle flying over the Peninsula to lines wrapping around Apple stores in anticipation of the iPhone 5 to Occupy’s one year anniversary.

We really appreciate all your contributions and fantastic photos that you send us every week. Patch is your platform to share photos and stories with your friends and family.

Every Sunday, we’ll do a wrap-up of best Photos of the Week from users like you. Just submit them using the “Pics and Clips” button in the toolbar at the top of this page and see if your photos make it next week!

 

Palo Alto: The Stanford Class of 2016 kicked off its first day of orientation. Credit: LA Cicero, Stanford University

Menlo Park: Mayor Kirsten Keith spoke to Menlo College students as part of the Constitution Day celebration on Monday to further educate students about our nation’s most important document and the importance of voting. Credit: Jio Castro

Redwood City: The annual Hot Rod Nightz fundraiser at Roy Cloud Elementary Thursday night featured numerous fun events including a cake walk, costume contest and scrumptious food all to the music of the 50s and the king himself: Elvis Presley! Credit: Mary Askins

San Carlos: Emma T. Capps of San Carlos and her dog Sunny attended "A Taste of Italy" on Laurel Street. Sunny was just one of the entries in San Carlos Patch's Cutest Dog contest. 

Belmont: Joan McGraw, owner of McGraw's Bar and Grill in Belmont, proudly opened her restaurant a week and a half ago at the location of what used to be Ausiello's Tavern. 

San Mateo: The Space Shuttle Endeavour flew over San Mateo and the Peninsula Friday morning. Credit: Sue Larson

Foster City: Lines of people waiting for the iPhone 5 slithered in and out of Hillsdale Mall. 

Burlingame: The streets were alive with activity Sunday at Burlingame’s Green Street Fair. Credit: Terry Nagel

Millbrae: The Aloft Hotel, visible from Highway 101, opened last week and was already booked solid in one week. Credit: Aloft Hotel

San Bruno: Francesca Mejia, daughter of beloved Don Pico’s owner Isaac Mejia, sang a tribute to her father at the reception after his funeral on Monday afternoon. Credit: Stephen Duncan

South San Francisco: Occupy members from South San Francisco celebrated the one-year anniversary of the movement Monday. Their main goal is to "target some of the main banks that were responsible for the economic meltdown,” according to Occupy member Eddie Miller. 

Pacifica: Breathtaking sunsets aren’t uncommon in Pacifica, but this one is a true beauty in the Best Sunset photo contest. Credit: Edward Sawacki

Half Moon Bay: The Endeavour flew over the Bay with beautiful picturesque backgrounds Friday morning. 

 

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Susan Nauman September 23, 2012 at 11:39 am
This is a beautiful photo -- so inspiring!
Edward sawacki September 23, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I feel truly honored! Thanks to everyone who voted for my picture.
George Metropulos September 23, 2012 at 01:12 pm
Nice photo! By the way, Ed--are you related to Mrs. Sawacki, the former teacher? If so, she was my third grade teacher at Nesbit in 1965!
Edward sawacki September 23, 2012 at 01:27 pm
Yes Shirly Sawacki is my mother. That's amazing!
George Metropulos September 23, 2012 at 01:33 pm
AWESOME--I have never forgotten her! When I was on the Belmont City Council, I believe we gave you a commendation for rescuing people in a fire. That was the last time I saw her (and the first time in 40 years). I was one of her "naughty" ones...lol
Edward sawacki September 23, 2012 at 02:06 pm
I do not remember rescuing people from a fire but did have a house fire in San Carlos. Thanks! Sadly she passed away two years ago but had a long and happy life.
George Metropulos September 23, 2012 at 02:11 pm
I'm sorry to hear that. She was a great teacher. I still have report cards where she comments, "George is constantly talking." The fire was in Belmont near Carlmont-an apartment fire. Do you have a brother or other relative that lived here then? I remember because your mom came to the ceremony.
Edward sawacki September 23, 2012 at 02:43 pm
Might of been my brother Joel Sawacki. I'll have to ask him about that. Thanks! That is funny I bet your being repaid with report cards from your own kids.
teresa cruze September 23, 2012 at 04:36 pm
Theres a new Italian Restaurant in The Excelsior..just off Geneva/Mission..inside The Doctors Lounge..INCREDIBLE FOOD!! Home made, from scratch..But they are only cooking Fri/Sat/Sun nights! Check them out!
Pizans Italian Seafood Room 4826 Mission St.
Edward sawacki September 24, 2012 at 02:02 pm
If you enjoyed my Sunset photo you might enjoy seeing more of my photography. I have a Facebook page dedicated to my photography and can be found here http://www.facebook.com/ExpressionsOfPhotography?ref=hl Feel free to "like my page" to get updates on new photo's. Thanks for your interest in my photography!

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