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🌱 Patch AM: 7 Fall Hiking, Birdwatching Spots To Explore Near Teaneck
And on the Teaneck Patch calendar - PGL & KEC present The Old Ladies Bar

Good day Teaneck! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Seven nearby trails and parks to enjoy Teaneck's fall outdoors
- See a Teaneck artist's bold new exhibit in Hackensack
- How a Teaneck rabbi is making Talmud study feel accessible
Also on today's calendar: PGL & KEC present The Old Ladies Bar and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 7 Fall Hiking, Birdwatching Spots To Explore Near Teaneck (patch.com) — Teaneck residents are encouraged to enjoy cooler fall days at several local nature spots, from the Hackensack River Greenway and Teaneck Creek Conservancy to the Senator Matthew Feldman Nature Preserve and Maria Andreas Memorial Park. The guide also highlights nearby Overpeck County Park and Tenafly Nature Center's birdwatching trail, offering easy ways to explore nature without traveling far from Teaneck.
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2. The Ruth Bauer Neustadter Gallery HACPAC presents Gustavo Rojas: Towards the Future (newjerseystage.com) — A longtime Teaneck resident and artist, Gustavo Rojas, will showcase his digital paintings in the "Towards the Future" exhibit at Hackensack Performing Arts Center from October 2 to November 14. His abstract, figurative works, curated to engage the community, reflect decades of creative experience spanning New Jersey and international shows.
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3. Talmud Daily offers free guide to the text, offering newcomers an on-ramp for serious study (ejewishphilanthropy.com) — A new 40-week "Talmud Daily" video series is being filmed in a Teaneck rabbi's home, offering short, accessible lessons meant to ease newcomers into serious Talmud study. The free program, inspired by Daf Yomi and post–Oct. 7 spiritual needs, aims to build a global learning community while fitting into busy modern schedules.
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4. North Jersey high school box scores for Sept. 16 (northjersey.com) — North Jersey high school teams were in action Sept. 16, including Teaneck, whose volleyball squad fell in straight sets to Tenafly. The roundup lists scores, key stats, and records for several area programs, giving Teaneck fans quick context on how their team stacked up against regional rivals.
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📸 Around Teaneck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Teaneck
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★ Featured events ★
- PGL & KEC present The Old Ladies Bar →
Players Guild of Leonia Inc, 130 Grand Ave, Leonia
9:00 am - Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival →
199 Challenger Rd, Ridgefield Park
10:00 am - 7th Annual Peace Festival →
Milton A. Votee Park, 1201 Palisade Ave, Teaneck
2:00 pm - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am - Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
Virtual,
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- Steen Back to School Night
Bogota Public School District Bogota, NJ 07603
6:30 pm - Garden Club plant sale →
300 Lindbergh Blvd, Teaneck
10:00 am - Open Mic Variety Night →
Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Ave, Teaneck
7:00 pm - 2026 Fall Plant Sale →
Garden Club of Teaneck, 300 Lindbergh Blvd, Teaneck
10:00 am - Garden Club Fall plant sale →
10-5pm, 300 Lindbergh Blvd, Teaneck, NJ, 07666
10:00 am - Our Democracy Depends on You! Will Your Vote Really Make a Difference? →
Teaneck area. Registrants will b notified.
12:30 pm - Annual Book Sale And Town Wide Garage Sale →
New Milford Public Library, 200 Dahlia Dr, New Milford
12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Public Announcement - Deli & Vine LLC Huel Deli Liquor License
This is to make it publicly known that Deli & Vine LLC has acquired/taken over the liquor license from Huel Deli (More info) - Varsity Prep Announces Fall After-School Enrichment Programs at Gibbs and Berkley Elementary School
Enrichment Programs begin September 22; Pop-Up Camp Day scheduled for September 21 school closure... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello!
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- Aramark posted a job opening for Student Worker - Food Service or Catering - Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metro Campus in Teaneck. Apply here.
- Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Teaneck, NJ in Teaneck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Teaneck here.
Ok Teaneck! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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