Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: See which Westfield artist just topped a statewide senior art show

Also, don't miss MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory on the Westfield Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Sunday October 4th Patch AM
Sunday October 4th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Westfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Westfield artist just topped a statewide senior art show
  • How Westfield's late rally came up short at Woodbridge

Also on today's calendar: MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory and 21 more events.

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 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cranford Artist Takes Best of Show as 13 Union County Seniors Earn Statewide Art Awards (rlsmedia.com) — Westfield artist Gesine Ehlers earned first place in the professional mixed media category at the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show, putting a local spotlight on this statewide showcase. She's one of 13 Union County seniors recognized, and residents can view all the winning works in person at Meadow Lakes Senior Living in East Windsor through November 4.
   

• Stephen, Glover power Woodbridge football past Westfield (nj.com subscription) — Westfield High's football team fell 13-7 on the road at Woodbridge, despite a late fourth-quarter touchdown run by Matt Seward and steady passing from quarterback Max Hymans. The Blue Devils spread the ball among several receivers and topped 100 rushing yards, but two early Woodbridge rushing scores proved to be the difference.
   

📸 Around Westfield

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Westfield

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Westfield Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

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

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Westfield PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Local Businesses Help Imagine Prepare Centers for a New Program Year —Val Stierhoff Read on Patch
  • Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Central Av-Westfield in Westfield. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Cranford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Garwood

  • Gripper Announce Debut Album 'Another Night Of Fun On Me' (stereogum.com)
  • CWC to Host Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser (TAPinto.net)
  • Are Democrats tired of renting Jon Bramnick's seat? Finally ready to buy? - (savejersey.com)

Scotch Plains

  • Scotch Plains Firefighters Visit Schools For Fire Prevention Week (patch.com)
  • The Best Way to Organize Books at Home If You Actually Want to Find Them Later (realsimple.com)
  • Noblecilla scores twice, South Plainfield wins second straight, doubling up Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 28-14 (cjsportsradio.com)

Millburn

  • Around Millburn: Medicaid + ICE + Data Centers + Gateway Tunnel (patch.com)

Ok Westfield! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Westfield