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Happening soon: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge on the Bernardsville Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Bernardsville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Bernardsville's mayor was just honored by Highlands environmental advocates.
Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: High clouds and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 62, low: 58.
- Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Jersey Highlands Coalition honors environmental advocates, announces 2026 grant recipients (wrnjradio.com) — Bernardsville Mayor Mary Jane Canose has been honored by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition for backing Highlands Planning Area Conformance and helping rally support for its major fundraiser. The coalition also announced 2026 small grants for grassroots groups across the Highlands, funding projects from warehouse opposition and historic preservation to river restoration and youth environmental education.
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📸 Around Bernardsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bernardsville
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★ Featured events ★
- 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge →
Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Rd, Warren
10:00 am - Taste of Italy Italian Festival →
Firemens Field, 10 Baker St, Mine Hill Township
11:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- NJ Audubon: Rutgers University Ecological Preserve Birder's Walk →
Rutgers University Ecological Preserve, 83 Rockafeller Rd, Piscataway
8:00 am - NJ Audubon RELEASE AND RETURN: A WOMEN'S MINDFULNESS RIVER WALK →
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville
11:00 am - Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation
11:00 am - Revolutionary Pub/Town Crawl →
The Claremont Tavern, 121 Claremont Rd, Bernardsville
12:30 pm - NJ Audubon: Digital Photography Workshop: Photography Boot Camp →
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville
1:00 pm - AA Meeting →
The Community Hub, 9 Church Street, Bernardsville
8:30 am - AA In-person Traditional Closed →
The Community Hub, 9 Church Street, Bernardsville
8:30 am - Far Hills Country Day School Family Music Class →
Far Hills Country Day School, 697 US-202, Far Hills
8:30 am - Far Hills Country Day School Admission Process Zoom: Lunch & Learn Series →
Far Hills Country Day School, 697 US-202, Far Hills
12:30 pm - Vocal Synergy →
Rockaway Reformed Church, 115 Main St, Readington Township
6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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Morristown
- Car Knocks Down Traffic Light In Morristown, Avoid Area: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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