🌱 Patch AM: How a Montvale retiree’s library quest brought him through Fort Lee

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Montvale retiree's library quest brought him through Fort Lee

Also on today's calendar: North Bergen Flea & Collectible Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 75, low: 67.
• Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• One card, 64 libraries, a summer well spent (thepressgroup.net) — A Montvale resident spent the summer visiting 64 libraries across the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, with Fort Lee among his final stops in a whirlwind passport-style scavenger hunt. His meticulously planned routes, tight closing-time scrambles, and favorite reading nooks show how one library card can connect Fort Lee readers to a rich regional network of branches and programs.
   

📸 Around Fort Lee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Lee

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• North Bergen Flea & Collectible Market →
  9003 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen
  9:00 am
• Ridgefield Park Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
  234 Main St, Ridgefield Park
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
• Leonia Chamber Musicians Present "Schubert Fest!" →
  Presbyterian Church in Leonia, 181 Fort Lee Rd, Leonia
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo →
  Riverview Ballroom, 700 Palisadium Dr, Cliffside Park
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting →
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 309 Main Street Executive Conf Room, 2nd Floor, Fort Lee
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Blood Drive →
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 1500 Stillwell Avenue, Fort Lee
  1:00 pm
• Weekly Tea Class →
  570 Main Street, Fort Lee
  4:30 pm
• Stations of the Cross →
  Holy Trinity Parish, 2367 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run →
  Fort Lee NJ
• 2026 Health Fair →
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Volunteer this Fall →
  Zoom
  10:30 am

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• Yeshiva Academy of Bergen County — (718) 812-4680
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Little Ferry. Apply here.
• USPI posted a job opening for Insurance Verifier in Hackensack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Lee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leonia

• Boys Soccer: Results, photos, links and recaps for Monday, Sept. 28 (nj.com)

Englewood

• A Mercedes-Benz dealership's service director embraces AI to improve turn time (wardsauto.com)
• 13 Successful Celebrities Who Never Finished High School (firstforwomen.com)
• Daughtry Announce Second Leg Of 20 Years Unplugged Tour (antimusic.com)

Teaneck

• Teaneck International Film Festival Coming Soon: How To Get Tickets (patch.com)

Ok Fort Lee! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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