🌱 Patch AM: Storm forces last-minute cancellation of Wayne Day this weekend

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In today's newsletter:

• Storm forces last-minute cancellation of Wayne Day this weekend
• How a double-overtime thriller in Wayne flipped in Ramapo's favor

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain becoming steadier, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Cool with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 61, low: 54.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Jersey storm cancels and postpones weekend events (nj1015.com) — Wayne residents should know that Wayne Day has been canceled this weekend because of a strong coastal storm expected to bring heavy rain and high winds across New Jersey. The storm is disrupting many community celebrations statewide, but local plans in Wayne and nearby Hawthorne are directly affected, with organizers urging people to stay safe until conditions improve early next week.
   

• Double-OT FG caps 14-point comeback in matchup of state football finalists (nj.com subscription) — A dramatic high school football showdown in Wayne saw Ramapo erase a 14-point deficit to edge Passaic Tech 17-14 in double overtime on Friday night. The game, played on a Wayne field, featured big passing plays, standout defensive performances, and a clutch 36-yard field goal to seal the comeback.
   

📸 Around Wayne

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair
  7:00 pm
• College Financial Aid Free Webinar →
  Free Online Zoom Webinar,
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo →
  Riverview Ballroom, 700 Palisadium Dr, Cliffside Park
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• MBA Open House at Berkeley College →
  Virtual,
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Bighearted 5K →
  66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Rolls & Realms - Adults →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  6:00 pm
• Make Your Move! Board & Card Game Events →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Virtual Author Chat with Elizabeth John →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  2:00 pm
• Mahjong with Enza →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Lunchbox Learning - Inspiring Talk with John C. Morley →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  12:30 pm
• YA Anime/Manga/Graphic Novel Club →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Rolls & Realms - Teens →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Pet Blessing & Pet Food and Toy Drive →
  Immaculate Heart of Mary Wayne NJ, 580 Ratzer Rd, Wayne
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone missing a cat?
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🗞 Nearby News

Pompton Lakes

• Here's where to find Oktoberfest in North Jersey (northjersey.com)

Hawthorne

• Morris/Sussex high school football scoreboard: Week 4 (njherald.com)

Paterson

• 145 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502 (redfin.com)
• Paterson Police Seek Suspect After Safe Stolen in Residential Burglary (tapinto.net)
• Paterson Healing Collective Makes Sure Shooting Victims More than Just a Headline (tapinto.net)

Ok Wayne! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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