š± How this October luncheon will support Passaic County families in need
Passaic, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Passaic! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
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In today's newsletter:
- How this October luncheon will support Passaic County families in need
- How Passaic officers helped break up Cliftonās chaotic street-racing takeover
- See how Passaic Tech and other North Jersey teams fared Monday
Also on today's calendar: Franklin Mineral and Gem Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; fog in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
- Thursday: Not as warm with lots of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ United Way of Passaic County set to host 2nd Annual Women United Luncheon celebrating local leaders (binje.com) ā An upcoming Women United Luncheon will bring civic, business, and philanthropic leaders together to raise funds for United Way programs that support Passaic County families with literacy, financial stability, and food security. Held Oct. 22 in Wayne, the event will honor several regional changemakers and feature CBS journalist Alice Gainer and former Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way. 
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ā¢ Early Morning Street Racing Takeover in Clifton Leads to Two Gun Arrests (thecliftontimes.com) ā A massive early-morning street racing takeover near Route 21 in Clifton drew about 100 cars and up to 200 people, forcing police to shut down the area. Passaic police and the Passaic County Sheriffās Office helped disperse the crowd, leading to multiple summonses and two gun arrests, with investigators warning more charges may follow. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ North Jersey high school box scores for Oct. 12 (northjersey.com) ā North Jersey high school teams, including Passaic Tech, were in action Oct. 12, with Passaic Tech topping Clifton 5-2 behind a strong offensive showing. The roundup also highlights volleyball wins by Mary Help of Christians, Secaucus, and Cresskill, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how area programs are performing this week. Ā Ā Ā
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Franklin Mineral and Gem Show ā
11 Main St, Franklin
9:00 am
Saturday November 21
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Trunk or Treat
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Passaic FD-AquaEye Pro Search and Rescue Sonar Demonstration ā
Passaic Fire Department, 11 Hope Avenue, Passaic
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Green City Mobile ā
Passaic, NJ Calendar, 330 Passaic Street, Passaic
10:00 am -
Juan Gabriel Eterno ā
Destino Gastro Bar, 570 Main Avenue, Passaic
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Obsession Night - Halloween Bachata Dance Party | In New Jersey (18+) ā
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Halloween Pre - Game Reggaeton Dance Parrty | In New Jersey (18+) ā
246 3rd St, Passaic
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Hybrid-Virtual/In-Person City Council Public Meeting Notice (with link) ā
Passaic, NJ Calendar, 330 Passaic Street, Passaic
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Mobile Pantry - Passaic ā
PCCC of Passaic, 2 Paulison Avenue, Passaic
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FUTURO SIN FRONTERAS 2.0: RELOADED ā
Fiesta Night Club & Restaurant, 115 President Street, Passaic
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Elmwood Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market ā
300 Market St, Elmwood Park
9:00 am -
Exit Strategies for Business Owners ā
il Tulipano, 1131 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
6:00 pm
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- InvitaciĆ³n al 13avo Aniversario de la Pastoral Familiar y Conyugal de Passaic NJ.
https://youtu.be/ajtVCgDfC78?is=WKhw59GjNDxG2zMj (Nextdoor Madison)
- 4over, LLC posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk - Ā”SE HABLA ESPAĆOL! in Moonachie. Apply here.
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š Nearby News
Clifton
- Candidate Op-Ed: Matt Ward (thecliftontimes.com)
- Girls Tennis: Results, photos & recaps for Monday, Oct. 12 (nj.com)
- Happy Birthday, Upper Montclair Country Club (thecliftontimes.com)
Rutherford
- 'Usher in' a great day at MetLife Stadium, and East Rutherford (northjersey.com)
- North Jersey football Public Super 20, Big Six rankings after Week 6 (northjersey.com)
- Bergen County is raving about these ice creams, cookies and chocolates (northjersey.com)
Belleville
- ON3 Site In Nutley, Clifton Enters āPivotal Momentā: Data Center, Hotel, Restaurant May Be Coming Soon (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call cheese that isn't yours?" ā Nacho cheese! (Thank you Lorille C. for sending it in!)
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