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🌱 Patch AM: Hopewell Harvest Fair Returns Saturday: What To Know Before You Go

You won't want to miss Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Hopewell Patch calendar

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Hi there, Hopewell! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hopewell Harvest Fair returns with family fun and nonprofit support
  • How Route 31 overnight lane closures will affect your late drives
  • Which Hopewell Valley runners shined at the Holmdel cross-country opener?

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hopewell Harvest Fair Returns Saturday: What To Know Before You Go (patch.com) — Hopewell residents can look forward to the 38th annual Hopewell Harvest Fair on Saturday at Hopewell Elementary School, featuring local bands, kids' activities, contests, and games. The long-running event not only draws thousands from Hopewell Valley, but also supports local nonprofits through a community grant program that has distributed more than $234,000 so far.
   

2. Notice of Road Work Starting On or About September 22, 2026 (hopewelltwp.org) — Overnight roadwork in Hopewell Township will narrow both northbound and southbound Route 31 circle traffic to one lane from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on September 22–24. Crews will build a new NJ Transit bus shelter and add curb and sidewalk by the ShopRite on Route 31 South, so plan for delays and consider alternate routes during those hours.
   

3. Holmdel Opener 2026 - Complete Results (Raw) (milesplit.com) — Hopewell Valley High School runners turned in strong performances at Friday's Holmdel Opener cross-country meet, highlighted by Sydney Young winning the girls' 2‑mile Race A in 12:52. Multiple Bulldogs placed near the top across boys' and girls' races, giving local fans an early look at who could lead Hopewell Valley's distance squads this fall.
   

4. TeamBirth expands to 33 NJ hospitals (njbiz.com) — If you're delivering at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, your care team may now be using TeamBirth, a communication-focused program that's expanding to 33 New Jersey hospitals. The initiative aims to give birthing patients more voice in decisions, improve safety, and reduce racial disparities in outcomes, with many clinicians saying it boosts teamwork and patient experience.
   

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  • Capital Health posted a job opening for Unit Secretary - Pediatric ED - Hopewell - Full-Time - EVENINGS in Hopewell. Apply here.
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Ok Hopewell! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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