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Also on today's calendar: Estate Jewelry Event at Roman Jewelers and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Hillsborough Expands Senior Services, Local Programs (patch.com) — Hillsborough is rolling out a coordinated Senior Active Living model that unites transit, recreation, and social services for residents 60 and older without raising local taxes. Officials highlight expanded programs at township facilities and the future Merdinger Park center, plus help connecting eligible seniors to state and federal housing and utility relief, including USDA grants.
• You Don't Have To Be A Serious Hiker To Enjoy These 10 Easy New Jersey Trails Under 5 Miles (myfamilytravels.com) — If you’re looking for an easy local outing, Duke Farms’ short paved loops in Hillsborough offer accessible nature walks with rich birdlife and a relaxed Somerset County vibe, plus nearby dining for a post-walk meal. The broader guide also highlights nine other under-five-mile trails around New Jersey, from coastal boardwalks to forest paths, all aimed at casual walkers and families.
• Drive for Autism Foundation to Hold Twenty-Fifth Annual Drive for Autism Golf Event (tapinto.net) — A major autism charity golf outing is coming to Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough on Monday, September 21, 2026, with single golfers, foursomes, sponsors, and product donors all welcome. The Drive for Autism Foundation has raised over $925,000 for autism-focused school programs and will pair a morning round of golf with contests, raffles, and a silent auction.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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