🌱 Patch AM: How Ort Farms kept apple picking alive despite N.J.’s spring freeze.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ort Farms kept apple picking alive despite N.J.'s spring freeze.

Also on today's calendar: Barn & Rummage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
• Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where to pick your own apples in N.J. this fall: A farm-by-farm guide. (nj.com subscription) — Ort Farms in Long Valley is one of the few New Jersey orchards still offering pick-your-own apples this season, with Honeycrisp and Gala available by dated ticket and an Ortoberfest weekend. The statewide guide explains how a harsh spring freeze reduced crops at many farms, so Long Valley residents are urged to check availability and plan ahead before heading out to pick.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Barn & Rummage Sale →
  St Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 375 Main St, Chester
  9:00 am
• Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
  Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
  9:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
Friday October 16
• Eleventh Hour Rescue Par 4 Paws 2026 Golf Outing →
  81 Pleasant Hill Rd, Mt Olive
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Morning Meditation September →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Washington Township
  9:00 am
• Enjoy a lively evening in 1776 with music, local food, wine, beer, and storytelling! →
  Washington Township Historical Society, 6 Fairview Ave, Washington Township
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Protecting the Endangered Species Act: What's at Stake? →
  7:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Fitness at The Farm with Saul Bautista M.D., MPH Session #4 →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Washington Township
  9:00 am
• Hike To A Historic Lime Kiln! →
  Patriot's Path And The Highlands Trail, 53 Quail Run, Washington Township
  9:00 am
• Mahjong Luncheon →
  Washington Twp Public Library, 37 E Springtown Rd, Washington Township
  10:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show →
  Chubb Park, 290 W Main St, Chester
  12:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Washinton Twp. Library Presents "Suzanne Valadon" virtual art lecture →
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We found a monarch on a trail yesterday, apparently warming up from the chilly ovetnight temperature.
  We moved her to a safer spot, lest someone accidentally stop on her (per Google lens is a female). Safe travels, beauty. (Nextdoor Capital Estates)

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Hackettstown. Apply here.
• ABB Holdings Inc posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist - Dispositions in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chester

• The Most Romantic Restaurants in Morris County, NJ (shopmorriscounty.com)
• What Morris County Families Are Learning About the Different Levels of Mental Health Care Near Madison (patch.com)
• Why So Many People Who Need Alcohol Treatment Still Don't Get It, and What Livingston Families Should Know (tapinto.net)

Mount Olive

• Monster Fall Fest Brings Monster Truck Rides to High View Farms in Mount Olive Starting September 26, 2026 (shopmorriscounty.com)

Randolph

• Randolph Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Sept. 26: What Residents Need To Know Before Going (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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