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🌱 Which Demarest junior just landed on the state’s must-watch jumpers list?
Spotted on the Demarest calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev

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In today's newsletter:
- Which Demarest junior just landed on the state’s must-watch jumpers list?
Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 44, low: 32.
- Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 46 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top jumpers & vaulters to watch (nj.com subscription) — Demarest track fans will want to watch junior jumper Brendan Alef, who’s highlighted among New Jersey’s top indoor jumpers and vaulters to follow this winter. The statewide preview recaps his breakout 2024–25 season and lists other elite high jump, triple jump, long jump, and pole vault contenders your Norsemen will be competing against.
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📸 Around Demarest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Demarest
★ Featured events ★
- Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev
Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, 2 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Last Class - Morning Playtime & Music with Miss Vida
Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
10:00 am - Adult Book Club
Closter Public Library Adult Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
3:00 pm - Afternoon Playtime & Music with Miss Vida
Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
3:00 pm - Winter Concert
Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest , 150 Knickerbocker Rd , Demarest
7:00 pm - Class of 2028 Morning Bake Sale
Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest , 150 Knickerbocker Rd , Demarest
7:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime - Registration Required
Old Tappan Free Public Library Old Tappan - Community Room, Old Tappan Public Library
10:00 am - Revolution Dance Academy @ the library, ages 3 to 6
Tenafly Public Library , Children's Room , Tenafly
11:00 am - Teen Lounge, ages 11-15
Tenafly Public Library , Tenafly - Teen Space , Tenafly
3:00 pm - Christmas Lights of New York City: An Illustrated Presentation
Englewood Public Library , Englewood - MacKay Room , Englewood
3:00 pm - Tuesday Math Club for grades 1 - 5. 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
3:45 pm - Closter Arts Club Grades 1 & up
Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
3:50 pm - Wrestling: JV vs. Northern Highlands (Away)
Northern Highlands High School
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) (T3235) in Closter. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Alpine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Demarest here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cresskill
- Our big list of holiday tips, recipes, things to do and more 🎄 🕎 🎁 (northjersey.com)
- 13th New Jersey City Waives Permit Fees (thetruthaboutguns.com)
Tenafly
- Imprisoned Ex-NJ Cop, Who Killed Husband, Will Get Bigger Pension Payout, Judge Rules (patch.com)
- Tenafly tri-op defeats West Windor-Plainsboro - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com)
Ridgewood
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-- The Patch AM Team
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