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🌱 Patch AM: How The Untouchables lit up Menlo Park’s Guild Theatre
You won't want to miss Diaper Drive on the Menlo Park Patch calendar

Hello Menlo Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How The Untouchables lit up Menlo Park's Guild Theatre
Also on today's calendar: Diaper Drive and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Review: America's first great ska band still stands as its best (mercurynews.com) — Menlo Park's Guild Theatre recently hosted ska pioneers The Untouchables for a rare Bay Area headlining show, drawing fans who sang along to classics from their landmark album "Wild Child." The reviewer praises frontman Chuck Askerneese and the tight eight-piece band for an energetic, horn-driven set, with Santa Cruz openers The Inciters warming up the crowd.
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📸 Around Menlo Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Menlo Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Diaper Drive →
SAN CARLOS ROTARY CLUB,
9:00 am
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- LEGO Tuesdays!
Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4:00 pm - Paly Choirs Adv. Vocals Auditions (New & Callbacks)
Palo Alto High Palo Alto, CA 94301
4:10 pm - Back to School Night
Addison Elementary School, 650 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5:15 pm - Couch to 5K →
800 Middle Ave, Menlo Park
8:30 am - Paly Pep Band - Home Game
Palo Alto High Palo Alto, CA 94301
6:00 pm - External Event: Flamingo Chick Storytime
Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2:00 pm - STC @ Menlo Tavern →
Menlo Tavern, 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
11:00 am - Family Storytime
Children's Library 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
10:30 am - LEGO Tuesdays!
Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4:00 pm - PVI Luau →
800 Middle Ave, Menlo Park
4:00 pm - Jaeger & Reid | Indie Folk Duo →
Dala's Nest House Concerts, 371 O' Connor St, Menlo Park
3:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Sunday September 13
📣 Menlo Park Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello,
I live on Sand Hill Circle, very near Sand Hill Rd entrance to I-280. I recently had a total hip arthroplasty, as also known as a hip joint… (Nextdoor Sharon Heights) - Hello everyone, I am looking for a job as a geriatric caregiver, I have experience as a caregiver for more than 4 years.
I would also like to tell you that I am looking for something preferably in the morning or to do night shifts. I also have experience as a cleaner… (Nextdoor Central Menlo)
- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Public Areas Attendant in Menlo Park. Apply here.
- Dribbler posted a job opening for Private Soccer Coach in Menlo Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menlo Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Palo Alto
- Irma Elizabeth Vargas dies in hit-and-run accident on U.S. 101 (newsline.com)
- Kurly Launches Udon Kaden Frozen Udon in the U.S. — Food & Beverage Magazine (fb101.com)
Stanford
- Art for All Family Day, Fall 2026 (stanford.edu)
- Department of History (stanford.edu)
- Stanford DC Kris Richard leading interception drill (on3.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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