Support Volunteers With Pancakes This Weekend

The weekend is finally here and the weather is picture-perfect for fall. Every time we turn around, a new leaf has changed its color and the sun begins setting earlier. Check out some of these noteworthy goings on around town.

You Need to Eat Pancakes For a Good Cause: The Fairmount Fire Company will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. It’s an all you can eat affair with pancakes, eggs, sausage, and pastries. Cost is $7.50 for adults; $4.50 for children 5 years and older; and free for kids under 5. All profits benefit the fire department. Go eat and support your volunteers!

You Need to Check Out a Quilt: The Common Threads Quilters will present their 10th annual Quilt Airing on Saturday at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church at from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, .

You Need to Celebrate Oktoberfest: On Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. is the Long Valley Pub and Brewery’s annual Oktoberfest Food and brew will be available as well as musical performances by Mama’s Stew. Enjoy the day!

You Need to Check Out a Garage Sale: It’s on Friday at 9 a.m. at 280 Fairview Avenue and begins at 9 a.m. Looking for something you may need? Bring your wallet.

You Need to Nominate an Athlete: With so many sports going on this fall at all levels for all ages, we'd like to highlight those performers going above and beyond for our Athlete of the Week column. Nominate your MVP by emailing jason.koestenblatt@patch.com.