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š± Patch AM: How Scotch Plains-Fanwood runners stack up in this weekās county meet
Also, don't miss Caregiver Open House on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

Good morning Scotch Plains! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Scotch Plains-Fanwood runners stack up in this week's county meet
Also on today's calendar: Caregiver Open House and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Entries Breakdown: Union County Conference Batch Meets Week 1 (milesplit.com) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School's boys cross-country team is projected to place third in the opening week of Union County Conference batch meets, led by top seed Luke Lang. Local runners will line up against Cranford, Oratory Prep, and others, with detailed seed times and projected scores hinting at a competitive start to the season.
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📸 Around Scotch Plains
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains
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★ Featured events ★
- Caregiver Open House →
JCC of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Willow Tree Children's Chorus →
Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains
5:00 pm - Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
12:00 pm - The Kid Officer →
Historic Cranford Theater, 25 N Ave W, Cranford
7:00 pm - A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
12:00 pm - America: Honoring 250 Years →
The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Ave, Westfield
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Sunday September 20
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- B.Y.O.B. Club (Bring Your Own Book Club) →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
10:00 am - Blood Pressure Clinic →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
1:00 pm - Louis Armstrong: The Early Years →
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
9:30 am - Afternoon Book Club →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
1:00 pm - Choral Art Society of NJ Welcomes New Singers at Open Rehearsals →
The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Ave, Westfield
7:00 pm - Evening Book Club →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Library Talk: Understanding AI →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Ellen La Furn in Concert →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
2:00 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
📣 Scotch Plains Shout Outs!
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- Fairways at Cranford — (908) 913-8138
- Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery — (908) 222-0070
- Springfield Collectibles — (973) 715-6543
- The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
- Keta Medical Center — (201) 730-4515
- Cranford Performance Institute — 9089340055
- 24 HOUR Home Care NJ — (908) 912-6342
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- Lawn-Gevity Landscaping — (908) 654-5296
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Saturday Concert: Vocalist Ellen La Furn at the Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Flex Shopper - Full Time in Clark. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Berkeley Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westfield
- Westfield Town Council Awards Contract for Stormwater Infrastructure Mapping, Watershed Assessment Report (tapinto.net)
- Westfield Family Plans 'Light The Night' Fundraiser Sept. 18 in Honor of Daughter (tapinto.net)
- Head Secretary of Jefferson Elementary School to Retire in January (tapinto.net)
Plainfield
- Plainfield City Councilman Charles McRae Dies at 73 (tapinto.net)
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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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