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And on the Oakland Patch calendar - Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev

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Hey there, Oakland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev at Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson
  • Brunch with Santa at 180 NJ-17 South
  • How the WiseGuise Stole Christmas Improv Show at Williams Center

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 44, low: 37.
  • Friday: Windy; morning rain, with a high of 53 and low of 25 degrees.

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Open Maker Space Appointment
    Maker Space Wyckoff - , Wyckoff Public Library
    10:00 am
  • Vision works
    Rotary Club of Wyckoff-Midland Park Wyckoff, NJ 07481
    2:40 pm
  • Basketball: Boys 9th vs. DePaul Catholic (Away)
    DePaul Catholic High School
    4:00 pm
  • His Girl Friday
    Center Cinemas , 1 Williams Plaza , Rutherford
    5:15 pm
  • Menorah Lighting
    Mahwah Township, NJ Calendar Mahwah, NJ 07430
    5:30 pm
  • Winter Concert
    Riverdale Public School , 52 Newark Pompton Turnpike , Riverdale
    6:30 pm
  • North Arlington Boys JV Basketball @ Pompton Lakes
    Pompton Lakes High School , 44 Lakeside Ave , Pompton Lakes
    7:00 pm
  • Wanaque Library Book Club
    Wanaque Public Library , 616 Ringwood Ave , Wanaque
    7:00 pm
  • Winter Concert for Families
    High Mountain Road Elementary School , 765 High Mountain Road , Franklin Lakes
    7:00 pm

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