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Veterans Day celebration at Little House on Nov. 9

by Contributed Content on November 8, 2018

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Armistice and as a tribute to all who have served, Peninsula Volunteers will offer free lunch to veterans and a family member on Friday, Nov. 9 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Non-military guests are asked to make a $10 donation for lunch.

There will be a program at noon featuring Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Bertini as speaker. RSVP to 650-326-2025.

Little House is located at 800 Middle Ave. in Menlo Park.

 

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