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Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Reading Through History Series: Exploring the Genius of Wolf Hall with David Lynn and John Adams at the Library of the Chathams (tapinto.net) — The Library of the Chathams is launching a new Reading Through History series with a small-group discussion of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall on Thursday, October 1, at 5 p.m. Led by literary scholar David Lynn and local foundation trustee John Adams, the program invites residents to explore the novel's history, craft, and themes; registration is required and capped at 20 participants.
• 45 compelling storylines to watch during the 2026 N.J. girls soccer season (nj.com subscription) — Chatham's girls soccer team enters 2026 chasing a third Group 3 state title in four years, with junior standout Lucy Arps leading another championship push. A statewide preview highlights Chatham among the toughest programs in the brutal NJAC-American division, outlining key returning players, rivals, and the deep playoff runs that could shape another memorable fall.
• GC Police support Goal Zero traffic safety initiative (gcnews.com) — Chatham Police launched a Goal Zero traffic safety campaign in memory of a pedestrian killed in town earlier this year, and Garden City officers mirrored the effort in their own community. The initiative combined traffic stops with driver education, stressing how everyday choices like speeding or texting behind the wheel can have deadly consequences and urging motorists to protect pedestrians and cyclists.
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