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🌱 Make a seaglass Christmas tree at the Bloomin Cottage and 11 more events
And on the Alpha Patch calendar - Christmas Festival of Lights

Greetings Alpha! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Christmas Festival of Lights
- LEA Spaghetti w/ Santa (time tba) at Lopatcong Township School District
- Make a seaglass Christmas tree at the Bloomin Cottage
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Windy and colder, with a high of 33 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 36, low: 24.
- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 37 and low of 20 degrees.
📸 Around Alpha
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alpha
★ Featured events ★
- Christmas Festival of Lights
674 Mountain View Rd E, Washington Twp
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- LEA Spaghetti w/ Santa (time tba)
Lopatcong Township School District Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
5:00 pm - Make a seaglass Christmas tree at the Bloomin Cottage
Bloomin' Cottage Classes and fun things to do! , 260 S Main St , Phillipsburg
6:00 pm - Next Stop Comedy at Invertase Brewing Company! – Phillipsburg, NJ
Invertase Brewing Company , 51 Broad St , Phillipsburg
8:00 pm - Next Stop Comedy
Invertase Brewing Company , 51 Broad St , Phillipsburg
8:00 pm - Harmony Township Rabies Clinic
Harmony Township Road Department , 800 Harmony Station Rd , Phillipsburg
10:00 am - A Magical Breakfast with Santa
Architects Golf Club , 700 Strykers Rd , Phillipsburg
9:00 am - Town Council Meeting December 17, 2025
Phillipsburg Senior Center , 310 Firth Street , Phillipsburg
6:00 pm - Everyday Art
Phillipsburg Free Public Library , 200 Broubalow Way , Phillipsburg
6:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Wednesday December 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program
Phillipsburg Free Public Library , 200 Broubalow Way , Phillipsburg
10:30 am - Basketball: Girls Freshman vs. Morristown (Home)
Phillipsburg High School PHS GYM
4:00 pm - Land Use Board Meeting
Greenwich Township Municipal Building , 321 Greenwich St , Stewartsville
7:30 pm - Furniture, Artwork, Asian, Porcelain More
Dennis Auction & Estate Sales , 723 NJ-57 , Stewartsville
12:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- As part of the Judiciary’s statewide Adoption Day celebration, Alba Cuevas from Passaic County formally adopted three of her grandchildren after adopting their two older siblings a few years earlier.
The adoption, marked by tears of joy, highlights the courage to build new beginnings and the strength of family ties. Watch the video here: https:/… (Nextdoor ) - Fuller MotorWorks mobile service technician.
We have openings for any on sight repairs or maintenance needs from 12/10-12/23. Book an appointment today. Diagnostics Diesel Auto Small engine Atv… (Nextdoor Alpha)
🗞 Nearby News
Phillipsburg
- Skyland Conference and Big Central All Division Selections for the Phillipsburg Stateliners (tapinto.net)
- WANTED WEDNESDAY: Getaway Rider Eludes Phillipsburg Police (tapinto.net)
- Downtown Phillipsburg Readies for Holiday Shopping Blitz On Thursday: Vendor Lineup Unveiled to Plan (tapinto.net)
Asbury
- Asbury University's Executive Cabinet hosts Town Hall (theasburycollegian.com)
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