š± Which spooky train rides are rolling into Stanhope this October?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which spooky train rides are rolling into Stanhope this October?
Also on today's calendar: Viva Italia Festival Sparta UNICO and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
- Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ NJIB's Guide to New Jersey October Festivals and Events (newjerseyisntboring.com) ā Stanhope families can hop aboard the Day Time Spooky Wild West Fest and Haunted Train at 50 Lackawanna Drive this October, with interactive shows and evening scares close to home. The broader guide also highlights dozens of fall festivals, Halloween attractions, food events, and cultural celebrations across New Jersey, offering plenty of day-trip ideas within easy driving distance. 
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Viva Italia Festival Sparta UNICO ā
The Shoppes at Lafayette, 75 NJ-15, Lafayette Township
11:00 am -
Annual Bets For Our Vets Casino Night ā
American Legion Post 278, 119 NJ-183, Stanhope
6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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North Warren Regional at Lenape Valley ā
Lenape Valley, 28 Sparta Road, Stanhope
7:00 pm -
Community Clean Up Day
Borough of Stanhope, 77 Main St, Stanhope
1:00 pm -
Water/Sewer Bill Due
Borough of Stanhope, 77 Main St, Stanhope
8:30 am -
Garbage Collection ā
Borough of Stanhope, 77 Main St, Stanhope
5:00 am -
Sparta vs Lenape Valley ā
Stanhope NJ
4:00 pm -
Sparta at Lenape Valley ā
Stanhope NJ
4:00 pm -
Jamtoberfest '26: The Ultimate Jam Band Concert & Festival ā
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
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š Events Nearby
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Yoga for Adults - Live in the Library
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
9:15 am -
Foodies and Fun Lunch Club - September = Salads
Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
11:00 am -
Mr. Corbitt's Musical Story Time
Roxbury Public Library - Children's Room
11:00 am -
Super Seniors
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
11:00 am -
Movie: Tuner
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
1:00 pm
Friday September 25
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Seafood Clerk (RoNetco NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $17.00/hr in Stanhope. Apply here.
- Mars posted a job opening for Production Assistant in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stanhope here.
š Nearby News
Roxbury
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Hopatcong
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- Hell's Kitchen Season 25: Where to watch, release time, episode schedule, contestants, judges and everything you need to know (businessupturn.com)
Mount Olive
- Morris/Sussex girls soccer Super 10 heading into seeding meetings (njherald.com)
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