🌱 Patch AM: Planning a fall hike? See why Hacklebarney’s loop stands out.

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In today's newsletter:

• Planning a fall hike? See why Hacklebarney's loop stands out.

Also on today's calendar: The 39th Scandinavian Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Nice with sunny intervals, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This 2.5-Mile New Jersey Trail Leads To Gorgeous Fall Foliage And Late September Is The Perfect Time To Go (myfamilytravels.com) — Hacklebarney State Park in Long Valley offers a 2.5-mile loop of riverside trails, waterfalls, and boulder fields that's especially beautiful in late September as foliage begins to turn. With free entry, abundant picnic tables, stocked trout fishing, and family-friendly but rocky paths, it's an easy day trip for Long Valley residents looking for quieter fall color close to home.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• The 39th Scandinavian Fest →
  93 Wolfe Rd, Mt Olive
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival →
  Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57, Washington
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Mommy & Me @ Ort Farms →
  Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd, Long Valley
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Washington Twp. Library's Virtual Author Talks present Daniel Kraus, "The Sixth Nik →
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Washington Twp. Library presents author Susan Carpenito-Heard →
  37 E Springtown Rd, Washington Township
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• The LOCALS' Bookshop POPUP Bookshop →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Washington Township
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• An Invitation to learn more about the Catholic Faith →
  Our Lady of the Mountain, 2 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Pet Therapy Prep Class →
  My Dog's Got Class, 1271 US-22, Lebanon
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Washington Twp Public Library Celebrates America's 250: The 1759 Vought House →
  37 E Springtown Rd, Washington Township
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Barn & Rummage Sale →
  St Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 375 Main St, Chester
  9:00 am
• Morning Meditation September →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Washington Township
  9:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Dr Karen Zuidema is moving to CENTERPOINT WELLNESS
  Dr Karen Zuidema, doctor of acupuncture, specializing in women's health and fertility is moving to CENTERPOINT WELLNESS located at 350 Willowgrove... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Atlantic Health System posted a job opening for Medical Office Associate I, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Endocrinology, Sparta in Hackettstown. Apply here.
• Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Budd Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chester

• AEDs in Parks (chestertownship.org)
• The Revenge of the 'Resentment Goblins' (culturcidal.com)
• Bush dog puppies sound like birds (popsci.com)

Mount Olive

• Mount Olive mayor addresses township tax increase, cites fund balance and rising costs (wrnjradio.com)
• Randolph Football Overwhelmed By Mount Olive; Rams Fall Big To Top Ranked Team in Morris County (tapinto.net)

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