🌱 Patch AM: Beloved Menlo Park deli Lutticken’s is closing after 45 years

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In today's newsletter:

• Beloved Menlo Park deli Lutticken's is closing after 45 years
• How Menlo Park's fire boat helped end a dangerous Bay pursuit

Also on today's calendar: Belmont Greek Festival and Take N Bake and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
• Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lutticken's to close on September 30 after 45 years in Menlo Park (inmenlo.com) — After 45 years serving the corner of the Alameda and Gordon, Lutticken's is closing its Menlo Park deli on September 30, marking the end of a neighborhood staple many locals grew up with. Regulars and local leaders are reflecting on its community impact as the Menlo Park, Stanford campus, and Sand Hill Road locations all prepare to shut their doors.
   

• 'Dangerous' Suspect In Custody After Fleeing And Jumping Into Bay: Police (patch.com) — A suspect who fled East Palo Alto police and jumped into the Bay near Cooley Landing was safely taken into custody after a multi-agency response that included a Menlo Park Fire Protection District boat. With deputies, K-9 teams, CHP air support, and local officers coordinating, the incident highlights how Menlo Park's fire district resources support broader shoreline emergencies affecting nearby communities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Menlo Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Belmont Greek Festival and Take N Bake →
  Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• PVI Luau →
  800 Middle Ave, Menlo Park
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting
  Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 355 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  8:30 am
• Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  3:30 pm
• Back To School Night
  Palo Alto High Palo Alto, CA 94301
  5:00 pm
• Encinal Back to School Night
  Menlo Park City Elementary Atherton, CA 94027
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Family Storytime
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  10:30 am
Saturday September 5
• Saturday Board Games Day
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  10:00 am
Monday September 7
• CLOSED: Labor Day
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tuesday September 8
• LEGO Tuesdays!
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Sydell Lewis and Asia Morgenthaler →
  Gallery House, 826 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Jaeger & Reid | Indie Folk Duo →
  Dala's Nest House Concerts, 371 O' Connor St, Menlo Park
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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