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Happening soon: NJ Big Flea Antiques Event on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

Hello again Scotch Plains! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Raider gymnasts powered a thrilling win over Westfield.
Also on today's calendar: NJ Big Flea Antiques Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Meet of the Week: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Nips Westfield (onnj.com) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School's gymnastics team edged rival Westfield in a tight home meet, 106.325–105.350, showcasing standout performances from several Raiders. Local athletes like Charlee Tabor, Olivia Kwiatkowski, and Jessica Loewenthal led key events, while Westfield's Madelyn Lee claimed the all-around. The Raiders now turn their attention to facing Hunterdon Central on Friday.
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📸 Around Scotch Plains
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains
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★ Featured events ★
- NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - Apple Fest 2026 →
Westfield Historical Society, 314 Mountain Ave, Westfield
12:00 pm - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER FUNDRAISER by THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION →
440 Madison Hill Rd, Clark
5:30 pm
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Virtual Author Event: Smithsonian Curator and Author Carolyn Russo →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
2:00 pm - Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
7:00 pm - Balance Awareness schedule for this month →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
10:00 am - Tracy Colletto and The Naked Sun →
Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 135 Watson Rd, Fanwood
7:00 pm - Morning Mahjongg at the Library! →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
10:00 am - Jamie Novak: Thrifting 101 online program →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Oldies Dance →
Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 S 21st St, Kenilworth
7:00 pm - Women in Harmony - Free performance →
Mira Vie at Fanwood | Assisted Living Fanwood NJ, 295 South Ave, Fanwood
7:30 pm - Help fund scholarships in our community by enjoying Fabio's pizza! →
Fabio's Bistro, 217 South Ave, Fanwood
11:00 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Wednesday October 21
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- The Coffee House at JFS & JCC
The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The College Club's Community Calendar is on sale now —Elayne Edmonds Read on Patch
- Evening Book Club at the Scotch Plains Public Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
- Morning Mahjongg at the Scotch Plains Public Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
- Kids Empire posted a job opening for Park Team Member in Watchung. Apply here.
- First Student posted a job opening for Cleaner in Cranford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fanwood
- With Love Healing, LLC - Westfield, NJ Patch (patch.com)
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Candidates Forum Set for Oct. 13 (TAPinto.net)
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Environmental Club Earns Green Flag Certification in First Year of Eco-Schools Program (TAPinto.net)
Westfield
- Feast Catering Returns With Grand Opening Event In Westfield (patch.com)
Woodbridge
- Circus Vazquez Comes To Woodbridge, Paramus This October (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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