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Hi Menlo Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why is Menlo Park's new Flood Park playground still not open?
  • Why Lutticken's closing hits Menlo Park diners so hard
  • Planning your last chapter? See what Trinity Church's free seminar offers.

Also on today's calendar: Bay Area Connect Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Too hot to slide: County delays Flood Park playground opening, again (almanacnews.com) — Families in Menlo Park will have to wait longer for the revamped Flood Park playground, as the county delayed its opening again after slide temperatures topped 130 degrees. San Mateo County is exploring shade solutions and expects cooler fall weather to make a November opening possible, adding this second phase to the broader, multi-million-dollar "Reimagine Flood Park" renovation.
   

2. The 3 most beloved California restaurants that are now gone (newsbreak.com) — Menlo Park has lost a longtime staple with the closure of Lutticken's Deli and its satellite locations after 45 years, a spot many locals saw as part of their weekly routine. The article places that loss alongside beloved restaurants in Sherman Oaks and San Pedro, underscoring how decades-old neighborhood eateries carry deep community memories that are hard to replace.
   

3. Get the facts about end of life decisions at free day-long seminar (inmenlo.com) — Trinity Church in Menlo Park is offering a free, day-long seminar on October 31 to help you and your family navigate end-of-life planning with practical guidance and emotional support. Local and statewide experts will cover topics from medical choices to fiduciary and estate planning, giving Menlo Park residents a chance to ask questions and better prepare for difficult decisions.
   

4. What's up this week: Local author Marley-Rose Teter, Afro-Latin jazz, a spirited symphony opener and more (almanacnews.com) — Menlo Park readers can catch singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin at The Guild Theatre on Oct. 14, part of a busy week of nearby concerts and performances. The roundup also highlights free author talks, Afro-Latin jazz in Palo Alto, a symphony opener in Redwood City, and big-name shows from Hawaiian slack-key masters to Bruno Mars in Santa Clara.
   

5. Carolyn Cupil died after multi-vehicle crash near University Avenue (newsline.com) — A 69-year-old Menlo Park man and his passenger, Belmont resident Carolyn Cupil, were killed when their minivan struck six vehicles near Bay Road and University Avenue in East Palo Alto on Sept. 29. Authorities are still investigating the cause, while legal experts note families may consider civil options after fatal crashes tied to unsafe or distracted driving.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know a handyman who can help with a dryer to vent job?
    It should take less than an hour, and we have a budget of $50. (Nextdoor Stanford Hills)
  • COVU posted a job opening for Commercial Licensed Insurance Agent in Redwood City. Apply here.
  • Common Spirit Health posted a job opening for Housekeeper/Linen Worker NB in Redwood City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menlo Park here.

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 cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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