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🌱 Patch AM: Oakland and West Milford communities mourn racer Eugene Drew

Also check out Cookie Walk, Dec. 13th at 10am at Grace UMC in Wyckoff on the Oakland Patch calendar

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Hello Oakland! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oakland and West Milford communities mourn racer Eugene Drew

Also on today's calendar: Cookie Walk, Dec. 13th at 10am at Grace UMC in Wyckoff and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Oaklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 38, low: 22.
  • Sunday: Colder with snow, 1-3", with a high of 27 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Sudden Death Of West Milford Racer Eugene Drew Sparks Outpouring Of Tributes (dailyvoice.com) — Friends and racing colleagues are mourning a young driver who recently lived in Oakland and previously attended West Milford High School, following news of his sudden death. Tributes from family, classmates, and fellow racers highlight his generosity, love of the sport, and the many lives he touched, while funeral arrangements are still pending.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • Candlelight - Tribute to Queen
    White Eagle Hall , 337 Newark Ave , Jersey City
    6:00 pm
  • Yule Log Workshop
    Lorrimer Sanctuary , 790 Ewing Ave , Franklin Lakes
    6:30 pm
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    Pequannock Township School District , 538 Newark Pompton Tpke , Pompton Plains
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    7:00 pm
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    New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) , 1 Center St , Newark
    7:00 pm
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    Blue Moon Mexican Cafe , 327 Franklin Ave Suite J , Wyckoff
    8:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

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