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"Adopt Me Today and Join Us for Krogh's Annual Turkey Trot - A Thanksgiving Tradition for Charity!

"Adopt Me Today and Join Us for Krogh's Annual Turkey Trot - A Thanksgiving Tradition for Charity!
Get ready to adopt your new furry friend, run for charity at Krogh's Turkey Trot,

Randy Booth

Nov 19, 2025

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Trivia Question❓

What was the first women’s magazine published in the U.S.?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Our Local News:

📅 Recreation Committee Update


The meeting originally scheduled for November 18 has been rescheduled to:

Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM -  Lower Level, Sparta Library

Quote Of The Day

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. - Amelia Earhart

Our Local Weather:

Day: Tuesday
Date: Nov 18, 2025
High: 42°F
Low: 34°F
Description: 🌤️ Partly Sunny, chance of rain/snow overnight

 

Day: Wednesday
Date: Nov 19, 2025
High: 42°F
Low: 36°F
Description: ☁️ Mostly Cloudy, slight chance of showers

 

Day: Thursday
Date: Nov 20, 2025
High: 43°F
Low: 40°F
Description: 🌫️ Cloudy, cool and damp feel

 

Day: Friday
Date: Nov 21, 2025
High: 50°F
Low: 38°F
Description: ☁️ Cloudy, mild with scattered showers possible

 

Day: Saturday
Date: Nov 22, 2025
High: 41°F
Low: 34°F
Description: ⛅ Mostly Cloudy, breezy and cool

 

Day: Sunday
Date: Nov 23, 2025
High: 42°F
Low: 38°F
Description: 🌧️ Light Rain Showers, turning mostly cloudy at night

 

Day: Monday
Date: Nov 24, 2025
High: 51°F
Low: 36°F
Description: 🌤️ Partly Sunny, pleasant and mil

 

Fur-ever Friend Feature:

Adopt Me Today!

 

Meet Lola- Your New Fur-ever Friend!

🐾 Young • Female • Pit Bull Terrier
✅ Spayed/Neutered | ✅ Vaccinated | ✅ Microchipped
🐶 Great with Male Dogs | 🌟 Learning to love the ladies too!

 

From the streets of Newark to your heart - Lola’s journey is ready for its happiest chapter yet. This sweet, silly girl is just over a year old and weighs about 35 pounds of pure love and wiggle energy!

 

Lola’s zoomies are legendary - she’ll race around the yard with such joyful abandon, you’ll be laughing until your cheeks hurt. She’s a total goofball with a heart of gold, especially when she’s romping with her favorite male dog pals. And guess what? She’s making amazing progress with her female dog friends too!

 

She may be a little shy when you first meet her (who wouldn’t be after being a stray?), but offer her a treat and - BOOM! - you’ve got a snugglebug who wants all the love and attention you’ve got to give.

 

✨ Lola is ready to leap into your life with tail wags, belly flops, and unconditional love. Come meet her and let your heart be stolen in the best way possible.

 

🐾 Come meet Lola today - and let love pounce into your life!

👉 Fill out an adoption questionnaire at www.fatherjohns.org/adopt
📅 Appointments required Wednesdays & Fridays
🚪 Walk-ins welcome all other days (appointments preferred)

 

Let’s make Lola's next chapter her happiest one yet. She’s ready to meet you - paws crossed! 🐶💫

 

50 Father John’s Lane
Lafayette, NJ 07848

info@fatherjohns.org

(973) 300-5909

Household Hint of the Week!

DIY non-stick spray

Brush baking pans with equal parts flour, oil, and shortening for a homemade non-stick coating.

Our Local Events:

Krogh's Annual Turkey Trot in Sparta, NJ is a Thanksgiving tradition including a 5K run or walk to benefit local charities.

Participants can also take part in a virtual race option, with all proceeds going towards helping families in need.

Join the community in this fun and festive event!

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Please help support our local events:

60th Anniversary Party
Description: Celebrate six decades of memories and community!
Date and Time: Saturday, Nov 20, 10 AM
Location: 29 Center St, Sparta, NJ 07871

 

An Afternoon of Messages
Description: Join us for an insightful afternoon with a psychic medium.
Date and Time: Sun, Dec 7, 12 PM
Location: 141 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ

 

Psychic Medium
Description: Experience a connection with the spiritual world.
Date and Time: Mon, Nov 24, 1 PM
Location: Sparta Elks #2356

 

Creative Group Therapy
Description: Engage in expressive arts therapy with a group.
Date and Time: Mondays, 1-2:30 PM
Location: 1A Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871

 

Bowling with Santa
Description: Fun bowling event with Santa!
Date and Time: Tue, Dec 9, 4:30 PM
Location: Sparta Lanes

 

PAINT & SIP SPARTA
Description: Enjoy a creative painting session with a sip of your favorite drink.
Date and Time: Friday, Nov 21, 6-8 PM
Location: 1A Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871

 

WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAY
Description: Join us for a relaxing watercolor painting session.
Date and Time: Wednesday, Nov 24, 10 AM - Noon
Location: 1A Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871

 

JWCS Big Money BINGO
Description: A fun bingo event with a chance to win big!
Date and Time: Tomorrow, Nov 18, 1:15 PM
Location: Lake Mohawk Country Club

 

TODDLER TUESDAY
Description: An event designed for toddlers and parents to enjoy together.
Date and Time: Tuesday, Nov 21, 10 AM
Location: 1A Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871

 


🦃 TURKEY TROT
🕐 Thu, Nov 27 at 8:30 AM
📍 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ 07871

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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Question: What was the first women’s magazine published in the U.S.?

Answer: Godey's Lady's Book

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