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In today's newsletter:

• What recent scams and car break-ins hit Hopewell neighborhoods?
• Which Hopewell events should you not miss this Labor Day weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Sept. 4-5-6-7, Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon / EWE don't want to miss this BARN SALE! Rain or shine!!! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
• Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousands of Dollars Lost in Theft and Fraud Cases, Cars Broken into, Multiple DUI Across Hopewell Twp (mercerme.com) — Recent police reports detail a string of frauds, DUIs, and vehicle crimes affecting Hopewell Township and Hopewell Borough, including thefts at Brandon Farms, Birchwood Apartments, and Stop & Shop. Residents are reminded that many targeted cars were left unlocked, and several investigations into impersonation scams, shoplifting, and drug-related arrests remain ongoing in local courts.
   

• Weekending 'Round The Towns: September 4-7, 2026 (franklinreporter.com) — This long weekend offers several nearby outings for Hopewell residents, including a live "Cinema Improv" show at Hopewell Valley Stage and a sunflower festival at Bellemont Farm in the Hopewell area. On Sunday, Howell Farm's plowing match in Hopewell Township showcases horse‑drawn farming, and Monday brings a Labor Day adult tennis camp at Hopewell Tennis, alongside many regional concerts and festivals.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Sept. 4-5-6-7, Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon / EWE don't want to miss this BARN SALE! Rain or shine!!! →
  5113 Anderson Rd, Doylestown
  8:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Interior Remodeling: Kitchens and Bathroom Brunch and Learn →
  4814 York Rd, Doylestown
  11:30 am
Saturday October 3
• Harvest of Hope Wellness Conference →
  Conference Center, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Tiles on Tuesday: American Mah Jongg →
  Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington - Titusville Rd, Pennington
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Scrabble Meet-up →
  Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington - Titusville Rd, Pennington
  2:00 pm
• The Short of It: William Saroyan →
  Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington - Titusville Rd, Pennington
  2:00 pm
• Sports Book Club →
  Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington - Titusville Rd, Pennington
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Cribbage & Coffee →
  Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington - Titusville Rd, Pennington
  10:00 am
• Pennington Community Blood Drive - Honor. Give. Remember. Shirt for donors →
  Mercer County Library, 245 Pennington - Titusville Rd, Pennington
  12:00 pm
• PTO's Back-to-School Bash
  Hopewell Valley Regional School District 425 South Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08525
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Customer Appreciation Day at the Pennington Farmers Market →
  Rosedale Town & Country, 101 NJ-31, Pennington
  9:00 am
• Rosh Hashanah Family Service →
  Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Pennington

• Edwin Weed Tucker, 91 (mercerme.com)
• Hopewell Valley Flu Shot Clinics Begin Sept. 16 (mercerme.com)
• Hopewell Township to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary on Oct 3 (mercerme.com)

Princeton

• Rapalogix Health opens Princeton laboratory to advance skin longevity research (longevity.technology)
• Princeton Council discusses community resources, e-bikes during summer meetings (dailyprincetonian.com)

Flemington

• 212-Year-Old Historic Union Hotel In Flemington To Reopen After Complete Transformation (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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