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Spotted on the Mahwah calendar: 11th Annual Farm Feast Gala

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Hey there, Mahwah! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which three books does Mahwah Library say you should read next?

Also on today's calendar: 11th Annual Farm Feast Gala and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beach Reads, Last Call (healthandlifemags.com) — Mahwah book lovers can grab end-of-summer reads recommended by Mahwah Library staff, including Henry Winkler's memoir "Being Henry," historical novel "The Frozen River," and hit fiction "Remarkably Bright Creatures." The roundup also shares additional picks from other Bergen County libraries and highlights new releases by local authors.
   

📸 Around Mahwah

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mahwah

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Other local events
    Friday August 21
  • MES - Champions Summer Champ Camp Ends
    Memorial School Memorial Elementary School
    7:15 am
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Environmental Commission Meeting →
    Mahwah Township, NJ Calendar, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah
    7:00 pm
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Lenape Meadows School Administrative Offices, 60 Ridge Rd.
    7:00 pm
  • Board of Education Meeting
    George Washington School Administrative Offices, 60 Ridge Rd.
    11:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Round Table
    Paramus Rotary Club Paramus, NJ 07652
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Trivia Night! →
    Mahwah Bar & Grill, 2 Island Rd, Mahwah
    8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thank you all for offering info for our Charley Girl.
    When my Daughter got engaged in 2014, her Fiancé bought Charley Girl a ring also. Lol. I told her, he's a keeper. (Nextdoor Mahwah)
  • Dedication
    To a dear friend — someone I helped find the courage to say "enough is enough," to stand up and hold their ground. Someone who believed they had lost… (Nextdoor Paddinton Square)
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Meat Wrapper Clerk (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $18.00 - $20.00/hr in Ramsey. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Ramapo Indian Hills SD in Franklin Lakes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mahwah here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ramsey

  • Returning All-NEFHL Field Hockey players for 2026 (nj.com)
  • Hasbrouck Heights' Kistner Continues His Annual Fundraising Walks with Back-to-Back Games this Year (tapinto.net)
  • A Guide to Fall 5Ks in Bergen County, New Jersey for 2026 (thelocalgirl.com)

Franklin Lakes

  • Franklin Lakes gas station worker charged with lewd acts (wpst.com)
  • Summit's No. 1 Real Estate Team (tapinto.net)

Wyckoff

  • Jonas Brothers announce 'Burning Up Tour All Over Again.' Get tickets now (nypost.com)

Ok Mahwah! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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