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🌱 Patch AM: How to reserve your spot at Bridgewater Woman’s Club fall fundraiser
Spotted on the Bridgewater calendar: MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory

Greetings Bridgewater! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to reserve your spot at Bridgewater Woman's Club fall fundraiser
- Which Bridgewater nursing homes just made Newsweek's 2027 best list?
- How Bridgewater-Raritan gymnastics stacks up against New Jersey's top teams
Also on today's calendar: MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bouquets, Ballads, And Bites To Benefit Bridgewater Woman's Club (patch.com) — Bridgewater residents are invited to a Nov. 15 fundraising afternoon at the PeopleCare Center, featuring floral designer and singer John Newman, raffles, and refreshments. The Bridgewater Woman's Club will use proceeds to support its Charity Fund and a Moms Helping Moms baby-care donation drive, and is also welcoming new members from the community.
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• Newsweek names New Jersey's best nursing homes for 2027 (njbiz.com) — Families in Bridgewater can take note that New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing and Complete Care at Green Knoll both earned spots on Newsweek's 2027 Best Nursing Homes list. The statewide ranking reviews quality of care, satisfaction, and size, giving local residents a vetted starting point when comparing long-term care options for aging loved ones across New Jersey.
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• Team gymnastics performance list for Oct. 2 (nj.com subscription) — Bridgewater-Raritan's gymnastics squad is among New Jersey's season leaders, posting a strong 107.7 score that keeps the Panthers in the statewide conversation. The roundup lists top team scores from the past week, letting local fans see how Bridgewater-Raritan stacks up against rivals like Hillsborough, Howell, and Lenape as the 2026 season gains momentum.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bridgewater
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★ Featured events ★
- MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - National Golf Lovers Day Celebration →
Unbound Golf, 3150 US-22, Branchburg
10:00 am - Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM,
6:00 pm - Finch Writing Club Fall Workshops! →
26 Church St, Bernards
2:30 pm - Have Fun and Meet People Square Dancing! No Experience Needed →
Adamsville Elementary School, 400 Union Ave, Bridgewater
7:00 pm - 5k Run/Walk 'Taking Strides Towards Wellness' →
109 Old York Rd, Bridgewater
9:00 am - 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge →
Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Rd, Warren
10:00 am - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with Shannon →
Sunnyside Gifts, 284 Triangle Road, Suite 1, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844,
12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
- Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k →
3055 River Rd, Bedminster
9:00 am - Hippie Fest 2026 →
Green Knoll Grill, 645 US-202, Bridgewater
12:00 pm - Fall/Winter 35 & Over Basketball League →
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater
9:00 am - Little Steps →
Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School, 14 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater
2:30 pm - Safe Room: October 7 Commemoration →
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater
7:00 pm - Fall Open House →
The Midland School, 94 Readington Rd, Branchburg
10:00 am - Israeli Cooking with Maya →
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater
6:30 pm - Bridgewater Community Blood Drive - T-shirt for donors! →
Bridgewater Commons Mall, 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater
12:30 pm - View the Skies Over Hogwarts this October at the RVCC Planetarium! →
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg
3:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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- Sunnyside Gift Shop — (908) 409-3884
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🗞 Nearby News
Somerville
- Police Vehicles Wrapped in Pink Unveiled in Somerville Commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Somerset County (TAPinto.net)
- 7 best Central Jersey spots for tacos in honor of National Taco Day (mycentraljersey.com)
- Rizzo saves the day for No. 3 Old Bridge with late pick to down No. 8 Sayreville, 14-12 (cjsportsradio.com)
Raritan
- Professional, Marketing Systems (jnj.com)
- Add This New Jersey Pizzeria To Your Food Road Trip After Dave Portnoy's Big Praise (takingthekids.com)
- Senior Financial Systems Analyst (jnj.com)
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-- 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!)
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