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Good day Westwood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Where Westwood neighbors can donate furniture and more to help locally.
- See what's coming when Il Vero opens in Westwood this fall.
- Which Westwood player just made North Jersey's boys soccer stat leaders?
Also on today's calendar: BRAIN HEALTH- What is normal aging and What is not normal and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where To Donate Everything in Bergen County (thelocalgirl.com) — Westwood residents can donate furniture, appliances, and home goods at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore on Carver Avenue, where proceeds support affordable housing. The guide also lists many other Bergen County spots for clothing, food, pet supplies, and household items, with hours and contact details so you can match your donations to the right organization.
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• Most Anticipated Bergen Restaurants this Fall (boozyburbs.com) — A new restaurant called Il Vero is slated to open in Westwood this fall, adding an upscale Mediterranean-Italian option to the local dining scene. It's one of several anticipated Bergen County restaurant debuts, featuring a contemporary blue-and-gold dining room and a focus on stylish, sit-down meals.
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• North Jersey's new No. 1 boys soccer team rising quickly with new coach (northjersey.com) — North Jersey's top-ranked Bergen Catholic boys soccer team is surging under new coach Sam Roca, but local readers will also spot Westwood's Nico Doell among the area assist leaders. The piece breaks down Bergen Catholic's fast, pressing style, key players, and countywide scoring, assist, and save leaders through Tuesday's games.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westwood
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★ Featured events ★
- BRAIN HEALTH- What is normal aging and What is not normal →
Christ Lutheran Church, 32 Pascack Rd, Woodcliff Lake
12:00 pm - College Financial Aid Free Webinar →
Free Online Zoom Webinar,
7:30 pm - Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
Virtual,
5:30 pm - 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 - Columbus Day Free SAT Event →
Sylvan Learning of Park Ridge,
10:00 am - Ridgewood Hold 'Em Championship →
Knights of Columbus Hall, 31 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450,
6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Sunday October 4
Monday October 12
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- Public Board of Education Meeting
Westwood Regional School District, 701 Ridgewood Road, Washington
7:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Borough Hall, 101 Washington Avenue, Westwood
8:00 pm - Sandy Stones @ Five Dimes Brewery →
Five Dimes Brewery, 247 Westwood Ave., Westwood
8:00 pm - 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 - FLX Sunday Reset: Pilates, Sound Bath, Brunch & More →
Hotel Nyack - JDV by Hyatt, 400 High Ave, Nyack
9:00 am - Nyack Famous Street Fair, Sun. Oct. 11, Over 300 Exhibitors, Downtown, Nyack, NY →
, Nyack
10:00 am
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Sunday October 4
Sunday October 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Beyond Yoga posted a job opening for FT Supervisor, Levi's, Garden Center, Paramus, NJ in Paramus. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hillsdale
- Bergen County restaurant with acclaimed chef to close after 7 years (northjersey.com)
- NJIB's Guide to New Jersey October Festivals and Events (newjerseyisntboring.com)
Oradell
- New Stores, New Partnerships and Familiar Faces (foodtradenews.com)
Paramus
- Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey expands leadership team to fuel strategic growth and 'Dream Big' campaign (binje.com)
- Teens Crash Stolen Car Into Tractor-Trailer, Police Car In Bergen County: Police (patch.com)
Ok Westwood! 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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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