🌱 How one West Milford neighbor is rescuing a beloved historic farm

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In today's newsletter:

• How one West Milford neighbor is rescuing a beloved historic farm

Also on today's calendar: Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * SUNDAY Class and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Variable clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Susan Lynch helps lead decades-long effort to restore Wallisch Homestead (westmilfordmessenger.com subscription) — A longtime West Milford resident, Susan Lynch, is helping lead the volunteer-driven restoration of the historic Wallisch Homestead, from stabilizing barns to transforming the creamery into a 1930s-style showpiece. She and her husband now seek more local volunteers and personal stories to keep this West Milford landmark alive for future generations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Milford

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * SUNDAY Class →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  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
Sunday October 11
• Bighearted 5K →
  66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Pet Blessing
  West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Road, West Milford
• Jamtoberfest 2026: A Full Day of Live Jam Bands, Food, and Community →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• World Communion Worship
  West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Road, West Milford
  10:00 am
• Friends of the Library Presents Vocalist Laura Hull Trio Celebrating Peggy Lee & Doris Day →
  West Milford Township Library, 1470 Union Valley Rd, West Milford
  2:00 pm
• MalFunkTion at J&S Roadhouse →
  J&S Roadhouse, 17 Wooley Rd, West Milford
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Trivia and Treats →
  Pinecliff Lake Clubhouse
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Monthly Fellowship, Worship and Prayer →
  Bethel Ranch Retreat, 1005 Union Valley Rd, West Milford
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Baby Storytime →
  Kinnelon Public Library, 132 Kinnelon Rd, Kinnelon
  11:30 am
• Tuesday Talkers →
  Kinnelon Public Library, 132 Kinnelon Rd, Kinnelon
  1:00 pm
• Introducing the Passaic County Archaeology Center →
  Ringwood Public Library, 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood
  6:00 pm
• Read to Winky, Ben & Tiger! →
  Ringwood Public Library, 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood
  6:45 pm
• Strength & Flexibility Class →
  Kinnelon Public Library, 132 Kinnelon Rd, Kinnelon
  7:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Big Summer Blowout Sale
  Attention Dog & Cat Owners!!!!!... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bloomingdale. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Ramsey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Milford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vernon

• Morris/Sussex high school football schedule: Week 5 (dailyrecord.com)

Pompton Lakes

• He came. He called. He conquered. N.J. man wins Sasquatch calling contest (news12.com)
• North Jersey high school football schedule: Week 5 (northjersey.com)
• Netflix and an NJ musical has everyone talking about Lizzie Borden (northjersey.com)

Wayne

• Passaic Co. Pair Hit By Car During Nor'Easter, Seriously Injured: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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