🌱 How Old Tappan’s Shane Small stacks up against New Jersey’s best throwers
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In today's newsletter:
- How Old Tappan’s Shane Small stacks up against New Jersey’s best throwers
Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 31 and low of 23 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 46, low: 29.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top throwers to watch (nj.com subscription) — Old Tappan junior shot putter Shane Small is highlighted among New Jersey’s top boys throwers to watch this indoor track season, thanks to a breakout sophomore year and a 48-11 personal best. The statewide preview runs through leading shot put talents, key invitational results, and returning champions, giving local fans a sense of how Small stacks up against elite competition across New Jersey. 
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★ Featured events ★
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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
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Burgers with Santa @ MOOYAH
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes , 216 Old Tappan Rd , Old Tappan
5:00 pm -
Winter Track & Field: Varsity vs. TBA (Away)
Rockland Community College
4:30 pm -
Wrestling: JV vs. Mahwah (Home)
Westwood Regional High School HS Upper Gym
6:00 pm -
Public Board of Education Meeting
Westwood Regional School District , 701 Ridgewood Road , Washington
7:00 pm -
Wrestling: Varsity vs. Mahwah (Home)
Westwood Regional High School HS Upper Gym
7:00 pm -
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Borough Hall Conference Room #1 , 101 Washington Avenue , Westwood
7:00 pm -
Planning Board Meeting
Borough Hall , 101 Washington Avenue , Westwood
8:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime - Registration Required
Old Tappan Free Public Library Old Tappan - Community Room, Old Tappan Public Library
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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 -
Girls Basketball at Allendale
Woodcliff Middle School , 134 Woodcliff Avenue , Woodcliff Lake
4:00 pm -
Boys Basketball vs. Allendale (Home)
Woodcliff Middle School , 134 Woodcliff Avenue , Woodcliff Lake
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Montvale
- 3 big takeaways from Monmouth football coaching change to Jeff Gallo (app.com)
Demarest
- Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top jumpers & vaulters to watch (nj.com)
Ridgewood
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