🌱 Patch AM: How two Flemington racers stacked up at New England Dragway

Good morning to you Flemington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How two Flemington racers stacked up at New England Dragway

Also on today's calendar: All West Coast Swing Weekend! and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Justin W.!

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Division 1 Lucas Oil Series races into New England Dragway (nhra.com) — Two Flemington, N.J. drivers, Jackie Fricke and Joe Morrison, turned in strong qualifying runs in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series stop at New England Dragway. Fricke placed third and Morrison sixth on Friday, standing out among a competitive Northeast field of drag racers.
   

📸 Around Flemington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flemington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• All West Coast Swing Weekend! →
  G&J Studios, 5 Jill Ct, Suite 15 Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Spy Ring Secrets of the Revolution →
  Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Rd, Readington Township
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Flemington Community Blood Drive - Blood for a Brew! →
  Chimney Rock, 41 NJ-31, Flemington
  12:00 pm
• Pet By Number Pop Art Pet Portraits Class
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  6:00 pm
• Skunktown Karaoke Night →
  Skunktown Distillery LLC, 39 Stangl Rd, Flemington
  6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Vibrant Art Show - on display
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
• Vibrant Art Show Opening
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Township Committee Meeting
  Raritan Township Mayor and Committee Meetings One Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Board of Education Meeting
  Flemington-Raritan Regional School District J P Case Middle School, 301 Case Blvd, Flemington, NJ 08822, U
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Gallery Open Hours
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  3:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Back To School Bash! →
  Mathnasium, 276 US-202, Flemington
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• America 250 at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead: Rug Hooking Exhibit & a Visit with Soldier Deborah Sam →
  Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Rd, Readington Township
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Rug Hooking Guild Announces 2026 Hunterdon 4-H Fair Viewer's Choice Award —Jeanne Surdi Read on Patch

• Voodoo was pretending to be a big buck during breakfast, but Thorn stole the show by rubbing his rut stink all over my clothes.
  Goats in rut have a musky scent that non goat owners find shocking, but it has actually helped me meet local farm friends in public. https://youtu.be… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
• Managing a small herd of Miniature Silky Fainting Goats requires balancing full time work with hands on care.
  Keeping our herd manageable ensures every animal receives regular grooming, hoof trimming, and individual attention while conserving this heritage… (Nextdoor Pittstown)

• Brinker International posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Flemington Chili's - No Experience Required in Flemington. Apply here.
• Hunterdon Healthcare posted a job opening for Home Health Aide Certified in Flemington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flemington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clinton

• 6th Annual Charity Ride & Scavenger Hunt! (whosonthemove.com)

Hillsborough

• Hillsborough School Tax Concerns Driven By State Aid Loss, Says Superintendent (patch.com)

Frenchtown

• NJIB's Guide to 90+ New Jersey September Festivals and Events (newjerseyisntboring.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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