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1. Mosquito treatments scheduled in several Warren County towns Sept. 29 (wrnjradio.com) — Hackettstown residents should expect mosquito spraying on Grand, Fourth, and Fifth Avenues the evening of Sept. 29, with a backup date of Sept. 30. County officials say Hackettstown has two mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile virus, and they're targeting several Warren County towns to reduce risk; residents can call the commission for more details.
2. 'Where East Meets West' brings acclaimed sitar and tabla virtuoso, Ustad Shafaat Khan, to Centenary Stage Company (newjerseystage.com) — Hackettstown residents can catch world-renowned sitar and tabla virtuoso Ustad Shafaat Khan at Centenary Stage Company's Kutz Theatre on Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m. The "Where East Meets West" concert blends Indian classical traditions with flamenco, pop, and Western styles, with tickets priced slightly lower if purchased in advance.
3. MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON To Be Presented By Centenary Stage Company (broadwayworld.com) — Centenary Stage Company's NEXTstage Repertory is bringing a darkly comic, female-led twist on Sherlock Holmes to Centenary University's Sitnik Theatre on Grand Avenue in Hackettstown from October 15–25. Local theatergoers can catch evening and matinee performances for $20 and support a program that pairs Centenary students with theater professionals right in town.
4. National Johnny Appleseed Day: Local History & Warm Fall Recipes (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown is marking National Johnny Appleseed Day today, a cozy excuse to pick up local apples from spots like Donaldson Farms or Best's Fruit Farm despite the rain. The piece shares a bit of history about John Chapman and offers several comforting apple-based recipes perfect for a damp fall afternoon at home.
5. Chatham Girls Volleyball Drops First Set and Comes Back to Defeat Hackettstown; Tivade 14 Digs, Glynn 14 Assists for Cougars (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown High School's girls volleyball team dropped a tight three-set match on the road at Chatham, winning the first set before falling in the next two. The game featured strong play from both sides, with Hackettstown now 7-4 on the season after the non-conference battle.
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