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Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Oakland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know at Webinar - Online Presentation
  • Grand Opening! Vintage Store and Art Workshops!
  • North Jersey Concert Band presents Danzon! at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

... and check out 12 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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