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Make time for Early Morning Bird Walk on the Clark Patch calendar
Cheers Clark! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to run for a global cause right in Clark?
- Which Clark landmark joins Union County's big Four Centuries weekend?
Also on today's calendar: Early Morning Bird Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
- Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waves of Education's 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K & Family Fun Event to Take Place in Clark (newjerseystage.com) — Clark residents can lace up for a local cause when Waves of Education hosts its 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K and Family Fun Event at Oak Ridge Park on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The morning features a 5K run/walk plus kids' races, games, and activities, with proceeds supporting student housing at a school in Uganda. 
• Union County brings 250 Years of History to Life during Four Centuries in a Weekend October 17 & 18 (ucnj.org) — Clark history buffs can explore the Dr. William Robinson Plantation Museum as part of Union County's free Four Centuries in a Weekend event on October 17–18. More than 30 historic sites across the county will offer tours, activities, and collectible history passports to celebrate 250 years of American history.
📸 Around Clark
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clark
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★ Featured events ★
- Early Morning Bird Walk →
Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum, 1100 E Broad St, Westfield
8:00 am - A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
12:00 pm - Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
9:00 am - Fannywood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
Held Along Intersection of South Ave. & Martine Ave.,
10:00 am - Steeple Concerts sparks 7th season on Sun., Sept. 27, with creative pianist and friends. →
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 414 E Broad St, Westfield
5:00 pm - 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
Union College, Cranford
5:00 pm - Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. →
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 1601 Irving St, Rahway
8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Blues Jam w/ BeeRo & Friends! →
Crossroads
6:00 pm - Annual Walk for Parkinson's Hosted by Parkinson's Foundation →
Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Rd, Clark
10:30 am - Hanson Park Conservancy's 15th Annual Rubber Ducky Race →
Sperry Park, 124 N Union Ave, Cranford
4:00 pm - Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
6:00 pm - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Sunday October 11
📣 Clark Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Bakery Manager in Clark. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Cashier in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rahway
- Merck R&D Global Project and Alliance Management Info Session (bu.edu)
- Ithaca College bands mark a century of training performers and teachers (fingerlakes1.com)
- SOPAC Welcomes Two New and Three Returning Board Members For Its 21st Season (villagegreennj.com)
Cranford
- A Pool Party for Pups in Cranford (unionnewsdaily.com)
Westfield
- Westfield Council Advances Review Of 2 Road Crossings After Resident's Safety Plea (patch.com)
- Union County Seeks Poll Workers For November General Election (patch.com)
Ok Clark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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