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Rockaway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Rockaway! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Popup Thrift Store at Church of the Saviour
  • Major Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale at Grand Avenue
  • The 3rd Annual New Jersey Guitar Summit

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 57, low: 36.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.

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Ok Rockaway! 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: "What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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