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šŸŒ± Patch AM: How to grab your spot in Scotch Plainsā€™ fall senior yoga classes

Be sure to catch Flower Arranging on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How to grab your spot in Scotch Plains' fall senior yoga classes
  • Meet the new leaders guiding Scotch Plains' Congregation Beth Israel forward

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Registration Is Open for Scotch Plains Recreation's Fall Senior Yoga Program (tapinto.net) — Scotch Plains seniors 55+ can now register for the town's Fall Senior Yoga classes, running Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 14 to Nov. 23 at the Towne House in Green Forest Park. Residents pay $50, non-residents $60, and must register via Community Pass by Sept. 11 and bring their own mat.
   

• Congregation Beth Israel Announces New Executive Director and New Director of Education (tapinto.net) — Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains has welcomed Lesley Lewkowicz as its new executive director and Suzan Chaiklin as its new director of education ahead of the High Holidays and Religious School. The egalitarian Conservative synagogue at 18 Shalom Way serves families from Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield, and nearby towns with worship, education, and inclusive community programs.
   

📸 Around Scotch Plains

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday August 19
  • Flower Arranging →
    Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
    7:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Scotch Plains Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • 2026 Administrator's Retreat
    The Plainfield Public School District 1700 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063, USA
    8:00 am
  • Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
    10:30 am
  • Generations Connected Crochet →
    Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, 571 Lincoln Highway, Iselin
    12:00 pm
  • Snackmakers / Meriendas despues de Escuela
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch -
    1:00 pm
  • Read to a Therapy Dog
    Watchung Library Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
    4:30 pm
  • Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: The Accelerators – High‑Octane Rock →
    Downtown Cranford, Walnut Ave &, N Union Ave, Cranford
    6:00 pm
  • CAPTAIN JACK - BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE CONCERT →
    Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge
    7:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Film Screening at the Library: Episode 2 of Ken Burns' American Revolution —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Virtual Author Talk with Lucy Foley via the Scotch Plains Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Hello neighbors!
    Looking for someone to transport a swing set from one house to another within 2 miles. I'd like to know if it's doable and an estimated cost Picture… (Nextdoor Scotch Plains)
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Clark. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Watchung. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

  • After Receiving Complains from Residents, Fanwood Reduces Pickleball Hours at Forest Road Park (tapinto.net)
  • Fanwood Library Announces Book Donation and Book Sale Dates (tapinto.net)
  • Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 8/17/2026 (insidernj.com)

Woodbridge

  • Final Salsa By The Bay Perth Amboy Is Saturday Night (patch.com)
  • Pit Bull That Attacked Woodbridge Woman Was Being Walked By A Child (patch.com)

Ok Scotch Plains! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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