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π± Patch AM: Fall Fest and 13 more events
Also check out Annual Tricky Tray on the Hopatcong Patch calendar

What's up Hopatcong! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Annual Tricky Tray at Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
- Fall Fest at Mountain Creek Resort
- USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 15-10 Monthly Meeting at Hopatcong Senior Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
- Tuesday: Some sun, warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
📸 Around Hopatcong
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopatcong
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★ Featured events ★
- Annual Tricky Tray →
Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, 204 Espanong Rd, Jefferson
5:00 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Fall Fest →
Mountain Creek Resort, 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township
11:00 am - USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 15-10 Monthly Meeting →
Hopatcong Senior Center, 32 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong
7:00 pm - Foot Care Clinic →
Health Center, 57 Minnisink Road, Lake Hopatcong
8:30 am - Municipal Court →
Municipal Building, 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong
1:00 pm - Whippany Park at Hopatcong →
Hopatcong High School, 2 Windsor Ave, Hopatcong
7:00 pm - Pete Correale →
The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St, Newton
8:00 pm - Antiques & Vintage Market →
Sparta VFW Post#7248, 66 Main St, Sparta
9:00 am - Artimus Pyle Band: Honoring Ronnie Van Zant's Lynyrd Skynyrd Live in Concert →
The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St, Newton
8:00 pm - Asleep At The Wheel Live in Concert →
The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St, Newton
7:00 pm - Boating Safety Course & Exam →
Roxbury Fire Department Engine Company 2, 110 Shippenport Rd, Roxbury Township
8:00 am - Shepherd of the Hills Hosts Annual Fall Vendor & Craft Fair →
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, 246 Woodport Road, Sparta, NJ, USA
10:00 am
Monday October 12
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
📣 Hopatcong Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Sr. Shift Supervisor in Costco in Wharton. Apply here.
- Howmet Aerospace posted a job opening for Production Worker (Wax Machine Operator - 3rd Shift) in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopatcong here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roxbury
- Roxbury Family Needs Community's Help. (TAPinto.net)
- Things to Do in Wharton, NJ: The Morris Canal Lock, Irondale Mountain Trails, and Where to Eat (shopmorriscounty.com)
- Volleyball Recap: Mount Olive Extends Winning Streak to 13 (maxpreps.com)
Sparta
- Sparta Girls Volleyball Takes Down Pope John (TAPinto.net)
- Sparta Police: Man Dies in Industrial Accident (TAPinto.net)
- McClain advances to Top 40 in T‑Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition; receives $25K (highlandcountypress.com)
Ok Hopatcong! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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