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🌱 Patch AM: Grammy-Winning Jazz Musicians Coming To William Paterson University
Coming up: Community Health Fair on the Wayne Patch calendar

Hi there, Wayne! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Grammy-winning jazz greats headline William Paterson's fall concert series
- How could a new Pike Drive equipment yard affect your neighborhood?
- Want to see "1776" live right here in Wayne?
Also on today's calendar: Community Health Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cooler; a little morning rain, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Grammy-Winning Jazz Musicians Coming To William Paterson University (patch.com) — Wayne jazz fans can look forward to a star-studded fall as William Paterson University's Jazz Room Series brings Grammy-winning artists and acclaimed ensembles to the Shea Center. Sunday concerts, each with a pre-show meet-the-artist session, will feature performers like Vincent Gardner, Todd Coolman, a Bill Charlap-Christian McBride-Kenny Washington trio, Carl Allen's Art Blakey alumni band, and Bob Mintzer.
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• Construction Equipment Yard in Wayne Proposed for Pike Drive Concrete Plant Site (tapinto.net) — A proposal to turn the former Pike Drive concrete plant into a large construction equipment yard goes before Wayne's Zoning Board of Adjustment on September 22 at 7:30 p.m. Neighbors in Four Seasons at Wayne worry about truck traffic, noise, and late-night activity, while township planners and health officials are flagging issues like operating hours, buffers, and noise controls. Residents can attend and speak at the hearing.
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• Theater League of Clifton presents "1776" in November (newjerseystage.com) — Wayne residents can catch the musical "1776" at the Wayne Community Center from November 13–15, with tickets priced at $30, or $25 for seniors and students. The Theater League of Clifton's production revisits the debates leading to the Declaration of Independence, tying into nationwide 250th anniversary commemorations. Group rates are available, and tickets can be purchased online or by phone.
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📸 Around Wayne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wayne
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★ Featured events ★
- Community Health Fair →
111 Washington St, Paterson
12:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair
7:00 pm - 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo →
Riverview Ballroom, 700 Palisadium Dr, Cliffside Park
7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Monday September 28
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Virtual Author Chat with Lori Robbins →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
2:00 pm - What's the Cloud? Demystifying Smartphone Jargon →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
2:00 pm - College Fair
Wayne Valley High School, 551 Valley Road, Wayne
6:00 pm - Evening Book Discussion Group →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
7:00 pm - Lunchbox Learning Series - "What Makes Magic...Magic?" with Bill Wisch →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
12:30 pm - Short Story Discussion Group - Blue Circle by Jess Gibson →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
7:00 pm - Aaron Berg & Friends →
Wayne PAL, 1 Pal Dr, Wayne
7:30 pm - Rolls & Realms - Teens →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
3:30 pm - WPL Jazz Concert: Leonieke's 3 Generations of Jazz with special guest Harry Allen →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
📣 Wayne Shout Outs!
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- Mike's Feed Farm — (973) 839-7747
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- Gorny Funeral Service, Inc — 9739194570
- Dynamic Dental Arts — 9735958700
- Vincent Matrisciano for Congress — (862) 258-7783
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Big Summer Blowout Sale
Attention Dog & Cat Owners!!!!!... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a helper or landscaper to assist with yard work, open to man or woman.
Must be handy and enjoy working outdoors. Tasks include planting, weeding, trimming, cleaning, fertilizing, pruning, and more. Schedule is very… (Nextdoor Mountain View)
- Michaels posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandise Manager in Wayne. Apply here.
- Signet Jewelers posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Zales - Willowbrook Mall in Wayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wayne here.
🗞 Nearby News
Totowa
- Community rallies for 'respected' Bergen cop injured in hit-and-run (northjersey.com)
- Spicy tuna + lava cookies (northjersey.com)
Hawthorne
- Honors, AP Enrollment Nearly Triples For Hawthorne High Senior Class (tapinto.net)
- Bergen celebs appeared on 'Nation's Dumbest,' comic shops in September (northjersey.com)
- Morris/Sussex high school football schedule: Week 4 (northjersey.com)
Paterson
- Banner Program to Honor Paterson Veterans (tapinto.net)
Ok Wayne! 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
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