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In today's newsletter:

• Which Wayne nursing homes made Newsweek's 2027 "best" list?
• How Wayne Valley's girls dominated Hawthorne Christian in county tournament play

Also on today's calendar: Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newsweek names New Jersey's best nursing homes for 2027 (njbiz.com) — Two Wayne facilities, Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and Avalon Rehab & Care Center, earned spots on Newsweek's 2027 list of New Jersey's best nursing homes. The ranking, based on performance data and satisfaction, highlights 65 facilities statewide and offers Wayne families a useful starting point when comparing long-term care options for older relatives.
   

• MacGregor's hat trick powers Wayne Valley girls soccer over Hawthorne Christian (nj.com subscription) — Wayne Valley's girls soccer team rolled to a 7–0 home win over Hawthorne Christian in the Passaic County Tournament, powered by a hat trick and assist from Sophia MacGregor. Sabrina King added two goals and two assists as Wayne Valley dominated shots and advanced to visit Passaic Tech in next weekend's quarterfinals.
   

📸 Around Wayne

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wayne

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood →
  Veteran's Memorial Park, 50 Madison Ave, Westwood
  9:00 am
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM,
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo →
  Riverview Ballroom, 700 Palisadium Dr, Cliffside Park
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Harvest Your Glow: A Luxury Peel Party →
  The Spa at Mecca, 333 US-46, Fairfield
  3:30 pm
• MBA Open House at Berkeley College →
  Virtual,
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• North Jersey Card Show - The Late Night Show at Wayne PAL →
  1 Pal Dr, Wayne
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Bighearted 5K →
  66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Sunrise of Wayne Farmers Market →
  Sunrise of Wayne, 184 Berdan Ave, Wayne
  11:00 am
• High Mountain Meadow Poetry Series →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  2:00 pm
• The Four Seasons in Watercolor →
  Knippenberg Center for Education, 725 Pines Lake Dr W, Wayne
  2:30 pm
Monday October 5
• 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
• Virtual Author Chat - David Yuen →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• WPL Movie Presentation for Adults →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• WPL Movie Presentation for Adults →
  Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
  6:00 pm

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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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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