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Hello Watchung! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! at Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
  • 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge at Forest Lodge
  • NJ Big Flea Antiques Event at The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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