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🌱 Patch AM: Discover Indigenous stories and history at Menlo Park Library October 6

You won't want to miss Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event on the Menlo Park Patch calendar

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Good morning Menlo Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover Indigenous stories and history at Menlo Park Library October 6

Also on today's calendar: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Indigenous Peoples History and Storytelling is topic on October 6 (inmenlo.com) — Menlo Park residents are invited to the public library on October 6 for an evening with Tina Henson of the Tri-Valley Native American Center, exploring the meaning of Indigenous Peoples Day through traditional storytelling. The free, grant-supported program will highlight Native students' educational and cultural opportunities across the Bay Area while encouraging locals to learn more about the region's first peoples.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

East Palo Alto

  • Bobby McGee and Carolyn Cupil Killed in East Palo Alto Accident (pacificattorneygroup.com)
  • Davante Adams, the Receiver the Rams Nearly Traded and Now Lean On (martincid.com)
  • Day Around the Bay: Swimmer's Body Recovered From San Joaquin River (newsbreak.com)

Atherton

  • From Childhood Challenges to Creative Worlds: Sanjay Patel and Vicky Roy at The South Asian Literature and Art Festival (americankahani.com)
  • A historic Peninsula post office is reopening as a fine-dining restaurant from the restaurant group behind The Village Pub and Selby's (almanacnews.com)
  • Texas Duo Charged After Fake Delivery Attempt Targets San Jose Crypto Holder (coinedition.com)

Redwood City

  • These Two Judges Will Lead San Mateo County Courts (patch.com)

Ok Menlo Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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