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In today's newsletter:

• How Clark students turned summer camp into a week-long time machine
• See how A.L. Johnson's late rally in Clark came up short

Also on today's calendar: Join Us for the Sept. 12th Drive-Thru Food Collection – this Saturday! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clark Connects History Camp Provides Young Historians with an Immersive Journey Through History (tapinto.net) — Young students from Clark spent a week exploring history through the Clark Connects History Camp, run by a Clark Public Schools gifted and talented teacher. Campers visited nearby historic sites, handled live animals, and took a long day trip to Philadelphia, turning textbook lessons into hands-on experiences that deepened their connection to both local and national history.
   

• Football: New Providence Wins Again, 27-20, over A.L. Johnson (tapinto.net) — A.L. Johnson's home crowd in Clark saw a tight game slip away as New Providence pulled out a 27–20 win, breaking a 14–14 halftime tie with strong second-half defense. Despite big plays from Manuel Rendeiro and Zaire Majerska, Johnson fell to 0–2, leaving Crusaders fans eager to see how the team responds next week.
   

📸 Around Clark

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clark

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Join Us for the Sept. 12th Drive-Thru Food Collection – this Saturday! →
  Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave E, Cranford
  10:00 am
• Little Free Library - Bold Impact Book Nook Ribbon Cutting & Community Swap →
  Liberty Street, Liberty St, Woodbridge Township
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Community Worship & BBQ →
  Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Caregiver Open House →
  JCC of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Willow Tree Children's Chorus →
  Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• America: Honoring 250 Years →
  The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Ave, Westfield
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Tremendous Home & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
  Costco Wholesale, 100 Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
  9:30 am
• NO CODE: The Pearl Jam Tribute →
  Crossroads, 78 North Ave, Garwood
  8:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Salsa With The Union Mayor →
  1980 Morris Ave, Union
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
  Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
  Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Blues Jam w/ BeeRo & Friends! →
  Crossroads
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Parkinson's Foundation Hosting Annual Walk in Clark, NJ —Varianny Kapur Read on Patch

• KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Rahway. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Scotch Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rahway

• Rahway Resident, Laura Lopez, Once Again Shares Her Personal September 11th Story (tapinto.net)
• Rahway Girls Varsity Volleyball Team Defeats New Providence (tapinto.net)
• Nanoscope advances gene-agnostic therapy for severe vision loss in RP (drugdiscoverynews.com)

Cranford

• YMCA & Cranford Theater to Host 'Rise and Shine at the Movies' Fundraiser on Sept. 27 (tapinto.net)

Westfield

• Union County Haunted Hayrides Return In October (patch.com)
• Multiple DWI, Warrant Arrests Reported In Westfield (patch.com)
• Westfield Schools Say High School Staff Back Online After Tech Disruption (patch.com)

Ok Clark! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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