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In today's newsletter:
How a star-studded golf day will fight hunger in West Orange
Also on today's calendar: Girls' Night Out in Downtown Millburn and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: High clouds and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
Wednesday: Very warm with high clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Herb Karlitz's Recipe for Fundraising Success Forges Community Good from Unique Culinary Experiences (totalfood.com) — A major hunger-relief fundraiser is coming to Montclair Golf Club in West Orange on Monday, June 22, bringing more than 100 chefs, restaurateurs, athletes and celebrities for golf, tennis, pickleball and a large tasting reception. Created by event producer Herb Karlitz, the Celebrity Chefs and Friends Tournament has already funded about 1.5 million meals and showcases how immersive culinary events can power big charitable impacts.
📸 Around West Orange
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Orange
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Wednesday May 27
Book Group: Allison Esptein JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange 12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Jones Mobile Notary Services is here to simplify the process by providing professional mobile notary services throughout Northern New Jersey. #PowerOfAttorney #POADocuments #LegalForms #Affidavit #SwornStatement #LegalSigning #EstatePlanning #TrustDocuments #WillAndTrust … (Nextdoor Summit & Mt Pleasant)
ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr in East Orange. Apply here.
Clean Team posted a job opening for Cleaner in Montclair. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Orange here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Orange
SOMA Action Members Vote to Endorse Engel, Murray-Thomas, & Muhammad for County Commissioner (villagegreennj.com)
"CHS ARTS: A Visual Feast," Now in the Pierro Gallery at the Baird Community Center (tapinto.net)
East Orange
East Orange BOE Elects Leadership, Makes Staffing and Administrative Appointments for 2026-27 (tapinto.net)
Montclair
Montclair African American Heritage Foundation to Host 36th Annual Parade and Festival on June 6 (montclairlocal.news)
Montclair Kimberley Baseball Holds Serve for Now in Battle with Montclair (montclairlocal.news)
Local Event: Discover Rhapsody in Blue (patch.com)
Ok West Orange! 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: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!