🌱 Patch AM: How Verona’s playoff lacrosse run ended against Glen Rock

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In today's newsletter:

• How Verona’s playoff lacrosse run ended against Glen Rock
• Don’t miss Verona’s LakeFest food trucks on June 5.
• What Verona residents should do if a black bear wanders by

Also on today's calendar: Summer Sing: Mozart Requiem And American Spirituals and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Scherer powers Glen Rock past Verona in North 1 quarterfinals (nj.com subscription) — Verona High School’s girls lacrosse team fell 12-7 to Glen Rock in Monday’s North Jersey, Group 1 quarterfinals, ending the Hillbillies’ playoff run. Verona’s Sophia Simon led the way with three goals and an assist as the team battled before Glen Rock pulled away with a big second half.    

• Every food truck festival happening in New Jersey in June 2026 (njherald.com) — Mark your calendar for June 5, when LakeFest brings food trucks to Our Lady of the Lake School’s parking lot on Lakeside Avenue in Verona. It’s part of a larger roundup of New Jersey food truck festivals, but this one happens right in town and offers an easy early-summer night out close to home.    

• Bear Sighting In Essex County Sparks Warning From Authorities: Here's Where It Was Seen (patch.com) — A recent black bear sighting in North Caldwell has prompted Essex County authorities to remind residents — including those in Verona — to stay cautious outdoors and secure trash. State wildlife officials say bears are increasingly common locally and offer detailed tips on safely handling any encounters near homes, parks, or trails.    

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📸 Around Verona

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Verona

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 3

• Summer Sing: Mozart Requiem And American Spirituals →
  Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W Market St, Newark
  7:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
  2:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Feline lucky? Our kittens are ready to charm their way into your heart at our Adoption Event. →
  Mike's Feed Farm, 90 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday June 5

• Playdate at the Library →
  Verona Public Library, 17 Gould St, Verona
  10:00 am
• 6th Annual LakeFest →
  Our Lady of the Lake School, 26 Lakeside Ave, Verona
  4:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Trivia & Tricky Tray Night →
  Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, 35 Orange Ave, Clifton
  6:30 pm

Sunday June 7

• Verona Pride Celebration
  Township of Verona Verona Town Hall at 600 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, New Jersey 07044
  12:30 pm

Monday June 8

• Juneteenth Flag Raising
  Township of Verona Verona Town Hall at 600 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, New Jersey 07044
  6:30 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Community Solar: Sustainable Verona Presentation
  Township of Verona Verona Community Center at 880 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, New Jersey 07044
  1:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Caregiving for Your Family, Friends & Loved Ones →
  Verona Public Library, 17 Gould St, Verona
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 2

• Election Day- Primary Election →
  South Orange Village Calendar -
  6:00 am
• Primary Election Day
  Roseland - Borough Community Events 140 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
  6:00 am
• EARLY DISMISSAL - Election Day
  South Orange Middle School 70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
  8:00 am
• Early Dismissal
  Thomas a. Edison Middle School West Orange, NJ 07052
  8:00 am
• Free Spring Concert at the Clifton Public Library →
  Clifton, NJ Calendar, 292 Piaget Avenue, Clifton
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Verona. Apply here.
• Caldwell University posted a job opening for Asst Professor of Nursing in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Verona here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Montclair

• Montclair Art Museum Festival Combines Culture, Cuisine, and Cocktails (tapinto.net)
• Montclair Spots That Have Stood the Test of Time (themontclairgirl.com)
• Montclair Film's Summer Outdoor Cinema Series Features Free Family Favorites in the Fresh Air (tapinto.net)

Caldwell

• Previewing all of the 2026 North 2 softball section semifinals (nj.com)

East Hanover

• 2026 Primary Election: Full Ballot Guide For East Hanover (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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