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šŸŒ± Patch AM: West Orange Honors National Senior Citizens Day

You won't want to miss Franciscan Charities 5K Run and Walk on the West Orange Patch calendar

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Good morning West Orange! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Orange seniors treated to music, prizes and breakfast celebration

Also on today's calendar: Franciscan Charities 5K Run and Walk and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Orange Honors National Senior Citizens Day (patch.com) — West Orange seniors were recently celebrated with an appreciation breakfast at Rock Spring Golf Club for National Senior Citizens Day, drawing more than 50 local attendees. Guests enjoyed fellowship, a continental breakfast, live jazz by Jacque Johnson's band, and raffles with prizes provided by Excelsior Care Group.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

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East Orange

  • East Orange School District Launches Redesigned Website to Strengthen Family Communication (tapinto.net)

Maplewood

  • Maplewood, South Orange Mourners Remember 9/11 On 25th Anniversary (patch.com)

Ok West Orange! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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