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Greetings Wayne! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How every craft beer at a Wayne pub now supports local care.
- How DePaul finally broke its losing streak against Delbarton in Wayne.
- How a Wayne surgeon uses new injections to tackle hair loss.
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
- Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brokedown Palace Expands Giving Tap Program (tapinto.net) — A Wayne gastropub, Brokedown Palace, is boosting its Giving Tap program this quarter by donating $1 from every one of its 16 craft beer taps to the Chilton Medical Center Foundation. The effort aims to significantly increase support for local healthcare services, technology, and community programs, with future quarterly recipients continuing to focus on organizations serving Wayne-area residents.
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• DePaul football gets back on track, knocks off Delbarton (northjersey.com) — DePaul's football team in Wayne snapped a two-game skid Friday night with a 21-14 home win over Delbarton, powered by two touchdowns from Gavin Sblendorio. The Spartans jumped out to a 14-0 halftime lead, survived a late interception return for a score, and earned their first victory over Delbarton since 2022, restoring momentum to their season.
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• I restored Melissa Gorga's thinning hairline — here's exactly how I helped grow her locks back (nypost.com) — A plastic surgeon based in Wayne, Dr. Jeffrey Wise, is drawing attention after treating reality TV star Melissa Gorga's thinning hairline with platelet-rich plasma and exosome injections. The story explains how these therapies work, what they cost, and what results patients can expect, offering insight for locals curious about newer hair-loss options available close to home.
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📸 Around Wayne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wayne
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair
7:00 pm - College Financial Aid Free Webinar →
Free Online Zoom Webinar,
7:30 pm - 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo →
Riverview Ballroom, 700 Palisadium Dr, Cliffside Park
7:00 pm - MBA Open House at Berkeley College →
Virtual,
7:00 pm - Bighearted 5K →
66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
9:00 am
Monday September 28
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Rolls & Realms - Adults →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
6:00 pm - Make Your Move! Board & Card Game Events →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
6:30 pm - Virtual Author Chat with Elizabeth John →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
2:00 pm - Mahjong with Enza →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
4:00 pm - Lunchbox Learning - Inspiring Talk with John C. Morley →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
12:30 pm - YA Anime/Manga/Graphic Novel Club →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
4:00 pm - Rolls & Realms - Teens →
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne
3:30 pm - Pet Blessing & Pet Food and Toy Drive →
Immaculate Heart of Mary Wayne NJ, 580 Ratzer Rd, Wayne
11:00 am
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
📣 Wayne Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Wayne PatchAM possible:
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- Mike's Feed Farm — (973) 839-7747
- Dynamic Dental Arts — 9735958700
- PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
- Gorny Funeral Service, Inc — 9739194570
- Vincent Matrisciano for Congress — (862) 258-7783
- The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
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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
- Prime Communications posted a job opening for Full-Time Retail Sales Consultant - AT&T Authorized Retailer in Wayne. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Lincoln Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wayne here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Getting Rich and Going Broke, One Pack of Sports Cards at a Time (gq.com)
Pompton Lakes
- Here's where to find Oktoberfest in North Jersey (northjersey.com)
- Chol Hamoed Activity Guide (jewishlink.news)
Hawthorne
- Account Executive, Starlink Internet jobs hiring near Hawthorne, NJ at EchoStar (echostar.com)
- In Passaic County boys soccer, the last unbeaten team may surprise you (northjersey.com)
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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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