🌱 Patch AM: See how Collingswood’s craft festival ranked among the nation’s best.

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Collingswood's craft festival ranked among the nation's best.

Also on today's calendar: Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds at the Historic Johnson Cemetery Memorial Park and 9 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 65 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
• Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Detroit Urban Craft Fair Named Best Craft Fair in USA Today 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards (wcsx.com) — Collingswood's Crafts and Fine Art Festival earned national recognition, placing fifth in USA Today's 10BEST list of craft fairs across the country. While Detroit's fair took the top spot, the ranking spotlights Collingswood alongside major events in cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and Baltimore.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Collingswood

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds at the Historic Johnson Cemetery Memorial Park →
  3800 Federal St, Camden
  11:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg →
  Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad Street in Woodbury,
  7:00 pm
• An Evening of the World's Best Short Films →
  Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• When British General Charles Cornwallis Occupied Gloucester County →
  Woodbury Friends Meetinghouse at 124 North Broad Street in Woodbury,
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Four Quarters FREE Family Trunk or Treat 2026 →
  705 US-130, Cinnaminson
  3:00 pm
Sunday December 13
• 1st Annual Labor Of Love Gala →
  The Eden Garden Banquet Hall, 1444 NJ-73, Pennsauken
  5:00 pm
• 1st Annual Labor of Love Gala →
  The Eden Garden Banquet Hall, 1444 NJ-73, Pennsauken
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Community Sing-along →
  Collingswood NJ
Friday October 16
• The Fab Four @ Scottish Rite Auditorium →
  Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Rascals @ Scottish Rite Auditorium →
  Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• TV Giveaway and FREE Family Trunk or Treat 2026 →
  705 US-130, Cinnaminson
  3:00 pm
• Saddler's Woods Enchanted Pumpkin Walk Fundraiser...with Goats! →
  Saddler's Woods Conservation Association, 250 MacArthur Blvd, Haddon Township
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Haddon

• World Premiere Screening of "Ahead of His Time: The Bob Raskin Story" to take place at Monmouth University on October 25th (newjerseystage.com)

Camden

• No. 17 Camden football downs Kingsway behind RB's four touchdowns (nj.com)
• 31-piece orchestra, professional actors join Rutgers-Camden students for 'No, No, Nanette' (phillyvoice.com)
• Camden County Released Inmates (blogspot.com)

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-- 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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