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And on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar - Community Worship & BBQ

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Good morning to you Scotch Plains! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Union Catholic honored every 9/11 victim on its Scotch Plains campus
  • How did Jack Tse power Scotch Plains-Fanwood's perfect soccer start?

Also on today's calendar: Community Worship & BBQ and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Union Catholic Held a Prayer Service on Friday to Honor The Memory of The Victims of 9/11 (tapinto.net) — Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains gathered students, faculty, and staff for a 25th‑anniversary 9/11 memorial prayer service, wreath‑laying, and flag display honoring each victim. Community members reflected on lives lost, local alumni remembered, and the school's ongoing commitment to compassion, unity, and faith‑based education rooted in Scotch Plains.
   

• Joint Motion Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boys Soccer Player Jack Tse (tapinto.net) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood soccer fans have a new standout to watch as senior co‑captain Jack Tse earns Athlete of the Week after scoring four early‑season goals, including a hat trick against New Providence. His return from injury, move to center‑forward, and quiet leadership are helping power the Raiders' unbeaten start for local supporters.
   

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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
  • Library Talk: Understanding AI —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Plainfield. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Cashier Team Member (Front End Service) - Part Time in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

  • Tunnel to Towers Runners Stop in Fanwood During 485-Mile 9/11 Remembrance Run (tapinto.net)

Westfield

  • Westfield Marching Band's Shako Day Fundraiser Returns Downtown (patch.com)
  • Multiple DWI, Warrant Arrests Reported In Westfield (patch.com)
  • Westfield City Council funds fire union contract, new police ATVs, co-responder grant (thereminder.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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