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🌱 Patch AM: Which Bergen County 5Ks should Fort Lee runners circle this fall?

Also, don't miss Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Aug. 23. 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood on the Fort Lee Patch calendar

Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Fort Lee! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Bergen County 5Ks should Fort Lee runners circle this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Aug. 23. 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Guide to Fall 5Ks in Bergen County, New Jersey for 2026 (thelocalgirl.com) — Fort Lee residents can lace up for the PBA Local 388 5K Run and 1-mile walk on Saturday, September 12, supporting local police charitable and community programs. The guide also spotlights dozens of other fall 5Ks across Bergen County, from family fun runs to charity races, giving runners and walkers plenty of nearby options through November.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • 2026 Township Council Work Session
    Township of Saddle Brook 93 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
    5:30 pm
  • Adult Craft - Book Bedazzling
    Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Upstairs,
    6:00 pm
  • Board of Education Work Session Meeting
    Hasbrouck Heights School District Hasbrouck Heights Board-Education, 379 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heig
    6:00 pm
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    Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center 07361, 50 Durie Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA
    6:30 pm
  • Adult Book Club
    Cresskill Public Library 53 Union Ave, Cresskill, NJ 07626
    7:00 pm
  • Tenafly Summer Concert Series →
    Huyler Park, 1 Piermont Rd, Tenafly
    7:00 pm
  • 2026 Township Council Regular Meeting
    Township of Saddle Brook Saddle Brook Municipal Complex, 55 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brook\
    7:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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