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Spotted on the Ridgewood calendar: Carnival & Food Fest

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Greetings Ridgewood! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Ridgewood fix its repeatedly flooded high school fields?
  • Which rising cello star is headed to Ridgewood next November?

Also on today's calendar: Carnival & Food Fest and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Residents Ask To Be Involved In Upcoming Discussions About Field Flooding Issues At High School (tapinto.net) — Ridgewood residents are urging the Board of Education to include neighbors and engineers in decisions about the high school's repeatedly flooded athletic fields after another heavy rain damaged the already closed facilities. Speakers at a special meeting highlighted changing weather patterns and asked for a more transparent, collaborative process as the district plans next steps.
   

• Cellist Tommy Mesa Announces 2026-2027 Season Highlights (broadwayworld.com) — Ridgewood classical fans can look forward to a Parlance Chamber Concerts program, "Café Music," at West Side Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, featuring cellist Tommy Mesa with an all-star ensemble. The broader announcement outlines Mesa's busy 2026–27 season, including major orchestral debuts, premieres, and recital tours across the U.S. and Mexico.
   

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  • Fair Lawn Fall Harvest Festival Brings 1800s Farm Life To Garretson Forge & Farm (patch.com)

Ok Ridgewood! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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