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🌱 Patch AM: How New Milford’s star back is carrying the Knights this season
Spotted on the New Milford calendar: Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood

Morning New Milford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How New Milford's star back is carrying the Knights this season
Also on today's calendar: Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Milford (N.J.) running back Kobe St. Hilaire backing up all-state junior season (on3.com) — New Milford High School senior running back Kobe St. Hilaire is powering the Knights' 4-1-1 season, piling up 969 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in just six games. Despite all-state honors last year and consistent big performances, he's still waiting on his first Division I scholarship offer while several programs show interest.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood →
Veteran's Memorial Park, 50 Madison Ave, Westwood
9:00 am - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am - 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo →
Riverview Ballroom, 700 Palisadium Dr, Cliffside Park
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Music & Movement: Funky Fitness
Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor) , Bergenfield P
10:30 am - DIY Self-Care Products
Bergenfield - Young Adult Activity Room (1st Floor) , Bergenfield
3:45 pm - Coffee Filter Ghosts
Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor) , Bergenfield P
3:45 pm - Spanish Conversation Tutor Opportunity
Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level) , Bergenfield Pub
4:30 pm - Chair Yoga & Meditation
Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level) , Bergenfield Pub
6:00 pm - ESL Families Back-to-School Night in Library
Oradell Public School, 350 Prospect Avenue, Oradell
6:30 pm - Farm Kids Cooking Class | Pasta Making →
Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Road, New Milford
4:00 pm - The Ultimate Breakfast →
New Milford Elks Lodge, 1 Patrolman Ray Woods Dr, New Milford
9:00 am - Nyack Famous Street Fair, Sun. Oct. 11, Over 300 Exhibitors, Downtown, Nyack, NY →
, Nyack
10:00 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 11
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🗞 Nearby News
Bergenfield
- Girls Tennis: Results, photos & recaps for Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4 (nj.com)
Paramus
- Paramus sets rules to protect historic homes from unwanted renovations (northjersey.com)
- N.J. affordable housing lottery opens for 8 apartments from $453 a month. See if you qualify. (nj.com)
- Bergen New Bridge Offering No-Cost Mammography to the Uninsured & Underinsured (njbmagazine.com)
Ridgewood
- Hackensack-Affiliated Health Insurance Plan Braven Drops Out Of Medicare Advantage In NJ (patch.com)
Ok New Milford! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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