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Also on today's calendar: Marée Aesthetics & Longevity One Year Anniversary Celebration and 17 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Peter A.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Somerset County 4-H Plans 2-Day Fall Ag Program For Elementary Students (patch.com) — Families in Bridgewater can sign up elementary-age children for Somerset County 4-H's two-day Ag-Venture Days: Fall Harvest program at the Ted Blum 4-H Center on Milltown Road. Kids in grades 1 through 5 will explore animal science and agriculture through workshops, farm activities, and tours. The full-day program runs Nov. 5 and 6, with registration open through Oct. 30.
2. Bridgewater-Raritan Among Best School Districts In NJ For 2027, Niche Says (patch.com) — Bridgewater residents can take pride in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District climbing to 34th in New Jersey and 522nd nationally in Niche's 2027 rankings. With an overall A grade and strong marks in academics, activities, and college prep, the district highlights its commitment to student experience across all Bridgewater-Raritan schools. Local families can also see detailed ratings in areas like teachers, sports, and diversity.
3. Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (njfamily.com) — Bridgewater residents can celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at Bridgewater Commons with towering illuminated lanterns from October 3 to 11. Families will find hands-on workshops that let kids and adults make lanterns, paint Chinese fans, and enjoy traditional crafts, offering an accessible way to experience this cultural holiday close to home.
4. Hillsborough HS RoboRaiders: Student Innovation Takes Over Bridgewater Commons for RoboCon 2026 (tapinto.net) — A major student-run robotics expo just filled Bridgewater Commons, turning the mall into a hands-on STEM playground for kids, parents, and local teams. Hillsborough, Somerville, Bound Brook, North Plainfield, and Union County students demonstrated competition robots, ran Girl Scout STEM workshops, and showed families that engineering and technology are accessible, creative paths for children across the Bridgewater area.
5. ICYMI: AFP Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary in Bridgewater with MLB Legend, Joe Girardi (americansforprosperity.org) — Bridgewater recently hosted a high-profile "We the People" celebration at TD Bank Ballpark, drawing more than 400 New Jerseyans and featuring Joe Girardi and several conservative speakers. The event, led by Americans for Prosperity and partners, honored local hero John Basilone and urged attendees to stay engaged in efforts to expand freedom and opportunity across the state.
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