🌱 How Old Tappan’s ace turned a no-hitter into school history

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In today's newsletter:

• How Old Tappan’s ace turned a no-hitter into school history

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
• Sunday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Male Athlete of the Week's legend keeps growing during title run (northjersey.com) — Old Tappan sports fans have a new star to cheer: senior pitcher and bowler Selden Kolkebeck, who just threw a state-tournament no-hitter and helped the Golden Knights capture their first sectional baseball title since 2009. The Harrington Park resident’s dominance on the mound and in bowling has him up for North Jersey Player of the Year in both sports as Old Tappan chases a state championship.
   

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📸 Around Old Tappan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Old Tappan

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 12

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
  Webinar,
  2:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• JC's Annual Montvale "Mile Long" Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
  101 Paragon Dr, Montvale
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday June 15

• Basketball Summer Games - North & South Gyms
  Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan North & South Gyms
  4:00 pm
• Library Board Meeting →
  Westwood Borough Public Meetings - 49 Park Avenue Westwood NJ 07675
  7:00 pm
• Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting →
  Westwood Borough Public Meetings Borough Hall - 101 Washington Avenue Westwood NJ 07675
  7:30 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Japanese 2 Fashion Show Per 2B
  Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Aux Gym
  8:55 am
• Basketball Summer Games - South Gym
  Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan South Gym
  4:00 pm
• Senior Awards Ceremony (Invite only)
  Westwood Regional School District Campbell Auditorium
  6:30 pm

Thursday June 18

• CDW Grad - Auditorium
  Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Auditorium
  4:30 pm
• CDW Grad - North Gym
  Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Auditorium
  4:45 pm

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📣 Old Tappan Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Rec Program
  River Edge Public Library Large Meeting Room
  11:00 am
• Korean Book Club#3
  Cresskill Public Library Cresskill - Program Room,
  11:00 am
• Talk to the Social Work Intern
  Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor), Bergenfield Public Lib
  1:00 pm
• Foam Party at The Learning Experience – River Vale →
  The Learning Experience - River Vale, 688 Westwood Ave., River Vale
  3:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

• 20+ Bergen County Spots That Feel Like New York City (thelocalgirl.com)

Park Ridge

• How far can USMNT go in World Cup 2026? See roster, schedule, history (palmbeachpost.com)

Montvale

• Huskies Land Blue-Chip Edge Recruit From Garden State (emeraldcityspectrum.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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