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Greetings Clark! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Kumpf Middle School brought 9/11 history to life for students
  • See how Clark kindergartners turned apples into a full science adventure

Also on today's calendar: Apple Fest 2026 and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Showers around in the morning, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• September 11th Interdisciplinary Lesson at Clark's Kumpf Middle School (TAPinto.net) — Sixth graders at Clark's Carl H. Kumpf Middle School recently conducted an in-depth September 11th project, interviewing family and neighbors to create newspaper-style articles from primary sources. Their gallery walk and reflections emphasized understanding multiple perspectives and preserving personal stories, giving Clark students a thoughtful way to connect with a pivotal historical event.
   

• Clark's Valley Road School Kindergarten Students Learn All About Apples (TAPinto.net) — Kindergartners at Clark's Valley Road School spent a lively week exploring apples through reading, hands-on investigations, a virtual orchard trip, and a colorful taste test. Students discovered the star shape inside apples, practiced descriptive language, and graphed their favorite varieties, turning a simple fall fruit into a fun learning adventure for Clark's youngest learners.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day® on October 28th —Colleen Clayton Read on Patch
  • Something Strong is Coming to The Gateway Family YMCA —Colleen Clayton Read on Patch
  • Acme Markets posted a job opening for Bakery Manager in Clark. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rahway

  • Rahway HS Students Paint UCPAC Windows for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (TAPinto.net)
  • Rahway's I Love 2 Read! Hosting Live Reading of Fahrenheit 451 on Oct. 10 (TAPinto.net)
  • Rahway's Grover Cleveland Elementary 5th and 6th Graders Embrace Cultural Diversity with 'Celebrating Our Heritage' Project (TAPinto.net)

Cranford

  • Cranford Porchfest Celebrates 10 Years of Music and Neighbors (TAPinto.net)

Maplewood

  • Around Maplewood: Parking Wars + School Finances + ICE Detainee Released (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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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