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🌱 Patch AM: Lawrence Schools Host ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ For Student Inspiration Evening

Also, don’t miss June Sale - Movement and Bodywork on the Lawrenceville Patch calendar

Friday June 19th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Jeopardy champion Jamie Ding brings curiosity and inspiration to Lawrence schools
  • Lawrence plans big 250th birthday bash with fireworks at Rider
  • Lawrence Township Police honor retired officer who shaped generations

Also on today's calendar: June Sale - Movement and Bodywork and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lawrence Schools Host ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ For Student Inspiration Evening (patch.com) — Lawrenceville students and families recently packed a district event to hear local “Jeopardy!” champion Jamie Ding share stories from his 31-game winning streak and answer their questions. Hosted by Lawrence Township Public Schools, the evening highlighted curiosity, lifelong learning, and the values the district hopes to instill, with Ding staying afterward to meet attendees and take photos.    

2. Lawrence To Mark Nation's 250th With Fireworks, Live Music At Rider U. (patch.com) — Lawrenceville residents can celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 1 with fireworks, live music, and family activities at Rider University. The evening features Jake's Rockin Country Band, kids’ entertainment, a strolling Benjamin Franklin character, food trucks, and glow-stick sales supporting the local Fireworks Fund, with a rain date set for July 2.    

3. Lawrence Township Police Mourn Death Of Retired Officer John Gocke (patch.com) — Lawrenceville residents are being asked to remember retired Lawrence Township Police Officer John Gocke, a 23-year department veteran who helped build the town’s first Tactical Response Team and later led IT operations. Colleagues recall his quiet strength and mentorship, and officers here will wear mourning bands through June 26 as he is laid to rest with Marine Corps honors in Texas.    

4. Prep school superstar runs N.J.'s 2nd-fastest outdoor 5k ever (nj.com subscription) — Lawrenceville School junior Blair Bartlett just ran 16:29.84 in the 5,000 meters at Nike Nationals, the second-fastest outdoor time ever by a New Jersey high school girl. Competing against college athletes in Oregon, she placed fourth and added to a resume that already includes the overall state 5,000 record and a recent 3,200 state mark.    


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday June 20
  • Pick-Your-Own Herb Workshop
    Fairgrown Farm, 260 Wargo Rd, Pennington
    10:00 am
  • Kids: Saturday Storytime!
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
    10:30 am
  • Special Event: Princeton ZineFest 2026
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Community Room
    11:00 am
  • Kids: Sticker Workshop
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
    2:00 pm
  • Sunday June 21
  • Music and Vino
    Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd, Pennington
    2:30 pm
  • Monday June 22
  • Tech Help for Seniors
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
    9:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Open House June 23: High Visibility Office Space/Residential on 1.3 Acres in Doylestown, PA
    Property For Sale | Alderfer Auction and Realty... (More info)

Ok Lawrenceville! 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: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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