🌱 Patch AM: Ready for Ramsey’s 48th Annual Jack McKeown Memorial Run this September?

Hi Ramsey! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Ready for Ramsey's 48th Annual Jack McKeown Memorial Run this September?
• Which Ramsey field hockey stars made this year's all-conference lists?

Also on today's calendar: 11th Annual Farm Feast Gala and 9 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

• A Guide to Fall 5Ks in Bergen County, New Jersey for 2026 (thelocalgirl.com) — Ramsey runners can circle Saturday, September 26th for the 48th Annual Jack McKeown Memorial Ramsey Run, one of Bergen County's longest-running road races. The guide also rounds up dozens of other 5Ks across the county this fall, from charity runs to family-friendly fun events.
   

• Returning All-NEFHL Field Hockey players for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Ramsey field hockey fans can cheer three Rams named among the NEFHL's top returning players for 2026, including first-team senior Julia Maciag. The conference coaches' lists spotlight standout athletes across North Jersey and show Ramsey well represented in the Patriot Division.
   

📸 Around Ramsey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ramsey

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• 11th Annual Farm Feast Gala →
  200 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah
  5:30 pm
Sunday August 23
• Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Aug. 23. 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood →
  Veteran's Memorial Park, 50 Madison Ave, Westwood
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Cropsey Community Farm's Annual Twilight Dinner →
  Cropsey Community Farm, 220 S Little Tor Rd, New City
  5:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Shade Tree Commission -- Meeting Cancelled →
  Ramsey Borough, NJ Calendar Ramsey, NJ 07446
  7:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Community Blood Drive -Ramsey OEM/CERT →
  Finch Park VFW Building Ramsey NJ
  1:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Ramsey Municipal Court - Virtual session 3:30 PM Zoom & 5:00 PM Ple →
  Borough of Ramsey Virtual - Ramsey NJ 07446
  3:30 pm
• Ramsey Municipal Court - Virtual session 3:30 PM Zoom & 5:00 PM Plea by Mail Cases →
  Ramsey Borough, NJ Calendar Ramsey, NJ 07446
  3:30 pm
• Design Review Board →
  Borough of Ramsey - Ramsey NJ 07446
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Mayor & Council Work Session/Regular Meeting →
  Borough of Ramsey 2nd floor council chambers - Ramsey NJ 07446
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Professional Days for Staff
  Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
  8:00 am
Friday August 28
• Mountain Lakes JV Field Hockey @ Ramsey →
  Ramsey High School, 256 E Main St, Ramsey
  5:30 pm
• Sixty Miles Down →
  Dingbatz, 620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Mahwah

• Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Judge Group, Inc. - Mahwah, NJ, US (dice.com)
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Waldwick

• Leukemia Diagnosis Sidelines Waldwick Basketball Player (dailyvoice.com)

Saddle River

• Summit's No. 1 Real Estate Team (tapinto.net)

Ok Ramsey! 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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