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🌱 Hip Hop Basics and 11 more events
Make time for 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge on the Franklin Park Patch calendar
Hello Franklin Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge at Forest Lodge
- NJ Big Flea Antiques Event at The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center
- PGM Hispanic Heritage & Cultural Celebration at Pine Grove Manor School
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin Park
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★ Featured events ★
- 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge →
Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Rd, Warren
10:00 am - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- PGM Hispanic Heritage & Cultural Celebration
Pine Grove Manor School, 130 Highland Ave, Somerset
6:00 pm - Weekend Journey Through the Past
Hageman House, 209 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset
10:00 am - Panda Power Night #2: Math Strategies
Pine Grove Manor School, 130 Highland Ave, Somerset
6:00 pm - Hip Hop Basics →
505 Demott Ln, Franklin Township
6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- English Conversation (in person)
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
10:00 am - Kids: Playtime Fun: Games & Puzzles
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
10:30 am - Tech: Digital Download Help
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
11:00 am - Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
3:30 pm - Kids: Tinker Tuesday: Lego
Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
3:30 pm - Mercer County Community ID
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
4:00 pm - Taco Tuesday Fundraiser at Bubbakooâs Burritos!
Sampson G Smith Intermediate School, 1649 Amwell Rd, Somerset
4:00 pm - Coed Cross Country AWAY vs South River MS
South River High School, 11 Montgomery St, South River
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2853) in North Brunswick. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Overnight Crew Member in Somerset. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Brunswick
- 3 South Brunswick Officers Promoted In Ceremony (patch.com)
Somerset
- NJ reports first West Nile Virus death of 2026 as residents urged to be vigilant (fox5ny.com)
- Bridgewater moves to end health benefits for future elected officials (mycentraljersey.com)
- Oticon, Inc. Donates $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops to Support Adaptive Homes for Severely Injured Veterans (audiologyonline.com)
New Brunswick
- Student Punched In Rutgers Frat House Parking Lot (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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