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Make time for Ducks Unlimited Hudson Farm Clays for Conservation Shoot on the Hopatcong Patch calendar

Cheers Hopatcong! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which local soccer stars are already dominating the new season?
- Hopatcong woman remembered after fatal Route 206 head-on crash
Also on today's calendar: "Ministers of Apollo", musical event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference boys soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 9 (nj.com subscription) — Hopatcong boys soccer gets a brief mention as one of three teams defeated by Sussex Tech, which is off to its first 3-0 start in 12 years. The rest of the piece highlights standout boys soccer players from across the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference, recapping early-season performances and key games through Sept. 7.
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• Lake Hiawatha Woman Injured, Mother Killed In Head-On Crash, Cops Say (patch.com) — A Hopatcong resident, 83-year-old Nancy Tevis, was killed in a head-on collision on Route 206 in Andover Township, while her daughter and another driver were seriously injured. Police say the daughter's car crossed into oncoming traffic, and the crash remains under investigation. Loved ones remember Nancy for her dedication to education, family, and community.
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📸 Around Hopatcong
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopatcong
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★ Featured events ★
- Ducks Unlimited Hudson Farm Clays for Conservation Shoot →
Hudson Farm Club, 270 Stanhope Rd, Hopatcong
12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- "Ministers of Apollo", musical event →
First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, 32 Main St, Sparta
7:00 pm - Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge Presented by Saint Clare's Health →
Hopatcong NJ - Sparta VFW 10th Annual Clambake →
Sparta VFW, 66 Main St, Sparta
2:00 pm - Sunday School at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church →
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, 246 Woodport Rd, Sparta
9:00 am - Happy Birthday America - 250 years OPENING DAY →
Van Kirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St, Sparta
1:00 pm - Sparta's NJ Heritage White Oak 10th Year Measurement Ceremony →
Van Kirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St, Sparta
11:00 am - Molly Tuttle Live in Concert →
The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St, Newton
8:00 pm - Sparta Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Blood Drive - Breakfast for donors →
Saint Kateri Parish, 427 Stanhope Rd, Sparta
7:45 am - Oktoberfest →
Mountain Creek Resort, 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township
12:00 pm - Protect Your Investment: Winter Prep & Service Course I Lake Hopatcong →
MarineMax Lake Hopatcong, 134 Espanong Rd, Lake Hopatcong
1:00 pm - Boats & Bourbon: The End-of-Summer Social I ... →
MarineMax Lake Hopatcong, 134 Espanong Rd, Lake Hopatcong
3:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Learn about the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences —Project Self-Sufficiency Read on Patch
- A New Chapter Takes the Stage: Rising Stars Youth Theatre Brings The Addams Family to Sussex County & Beyond —Rising Stars Youth Theatre Read on Patch
- Workshops Teach Helpful Parenting Strategies —Project Self-Sufficiency Read on Patch
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Online Shopping Clerk (RoNetco NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $17.00/hr in Stanhope. Apply here.
- Apex Service Partners, Inc. posted a job opening for Electrician - Service Technician in Sparta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopatcong here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roxbury
- Change Coming to Tree-Lined Section of Roxbury's Eyland Avenue (tapinto.net)
- La Fiesta: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday, Oct. 1, 5:30-7:30pm (tapinto.net)
- Girls Soccer: Results, photos, recaps and links for Wednesday, Sept. 9 (nj.com)
Wharton
- Call Center Representative jobs hiring near Wharton, NJ at EchoStar (echostar.com)
- Moving to Denville NJ: Neighborhoods, Schools, Taxes and the Commute (denvillenow.com)
Jefferson
- Jefferson Township Museum Opens War And Clothing Exhibit Sunday (patch.com)
Ok Hopatcong! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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