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And on the Clark Patch calendar - Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K

Good day Clark! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K at Union High School
- Fannywood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest at Held Along Intersection of South Ave. & Martine Ave.
- Steeple Concerts sparks 7th season on Sun., Sept. 27, with creative pianist and friends. at St Paul's Episcopal Church
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clark
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★ Featured events ★
- Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
9:00 am - Fannywood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
Held Along Intersection of South Ave. & Martine Ave.,
10:00 am - Steeple Concerts sparks 7th season on Sun., Sept. 27, with creative pianist and friends. →
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 414 E Broad St, Westfield
5:00 pm - 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
Union College, Cranford
5:00 pm - Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. →
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 1601 Irving St, Rahway
8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Blues Jam w/ BeeRo & Friends! →
Crossroads
6:00 pm - Annual Walk for Parkinson's Hosted by Parkinson's Foundation →
Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Rd, Clark
10:30 am - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am - Hanson Park Conservancy's 15th Annual Rubber Ducky Race →
Sperry Park, 124 N Union Ave, Cranford
4:00 pm - Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
6:00 pm - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - Oldies Dance →
Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 S 21st St, Kenilworth
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
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- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Flex Shopper - Full Time in Clark. Apply here.
- BBQ Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Mountainside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rahway
- Rahway's Roosevelt Elementary School Kicks Off New School Year by Expanding Successful PBIS Initiative (tapinto.net)
- Cranford remains unbeaten as Worrell's two TDs sink No. 10 Rahway, Cougars net 14-7 road win (cjsportsradio.com)
- FDA Approves Merck, Eisai Combination for Previously Treated Advanced Kidney Cancer (bostonlifesciencestimes.com)
Cranford
- What's Happening in Cranford: Street Fair, Oktoberfest, Rubber Ducky Race, and More! (tapinto.net)
- Cranford Community Invited to Remember Isabella Salas and Maria Niotis One Year Later (tapinto.net)
Maplewood
- Around Maplewood: Political Scandal + ICE Near School + Airport Delays (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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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