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🌱 Patch AM: Our House 4-Miler, Walk Benefiting People With Disabilities Set At Pleasant Valley Park

Coming up: Environmental Service Aide & Food Service Worker Hiring Event (In-Person) 4/15/26 on the Basking Ridge Patch calendar

Wednesday April 15th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Charity 4-miler at Pleasant Valley Park supports adults with disabilities
  • Want to be crowned Basking Ridge’s next Star Baker this May?
  • Which Sondheim favorites are coming to the Sieminski Theater this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Environmental Service Aide & Food Service Worker Hiring Event (In-Person) 4/15/26 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are banana jokes so funny 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Our House 4-Miler, Walk Benefiting People With Disabilities Set At Pleasant Valley Park (patch.com) — Residents in Basking Ridge can join the 27th annual Our House, Our Run 4-miler and one-mile walk on May 9 at Pleasant Valley Park, with both in-person and virtual options. The fundraiser supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Our House’s local programs, and features race timing, shirts, refreshments, entertainment, and medals for top finishers.    

• Somerset County Bake-Off Returns To Basking Ridge In May (patch.com) — A popular British-themed charity bake-off is returning to Basking Ridge on Sunday, May 17, running 1 to 3 p.m. at The Commons – Fellowship Deaconry. Local bakers of all ages can compete for prizes, while attendees enjoy unlimited cake samples, door prizes, and a British-themed shop, with proceeds supporting Somerset County charities.    

• The Actors Studio of New Jersey and The Sieminski Theater present "Finishing the Hat: The Music of Sondheim" (newjerseystage.com) — Basking Ridge theater fans can catch a live Stephen Sondheim tribute at the Sieminski Theater on April 18–19, with evening and matinee performances. The Actors Studio of New Jersey and the Sieminski Theater are teaming up for this new collaboration, showcasing songs from classic shows like Company, Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd at 8000 Fellowship Road.    


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  • Genesis HealthCare Corporation posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant in Mendham. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Fresh Cut Produce Clerk in Mendham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Morristown

  • Morristown Nonprofit's Thrift Store To Host Designer Event (patch.com)
  • Hundreds Of Eggs Fall Off Truck, Scramble Across Morris Co. Highway: Officials (patch.com)

Bridgewater

  • Bridgewater's $54.9M Budget Proposes Tax Increase For Residents (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They have A peal (Thank you Michael C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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