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Greetings Madison! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Nicole Kidman sighting brings Hollywood flair to downtown Madison coffee shop
  • How Madison's girls soccer stayed unbeaten with a 5-1 statement win
  • Where Madison locals can ring in New Year's Eve without NYC

Also on today's calendar: Annual Carnival and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nicole Kidman Spotted At Madison Coffee Shop During Film Shoot (patch.com) — Hollywood buzz came to downtown Madison as a film crew set up outside Forum Coffee on Waverly Place, where a resident reported spotting Nicole Kidman during shooting. The production, likely tied to her upcoming Paramount+ legal thriller "Discretion," filled the sidewalk with equipment and gave locals a surprise brush with stardom.
   

2. Madison Girls Soccer Stays Unbeaten with 5-1 Win Over Bayonne (tapinto.net) — Madison High School's girls soccer team stayed unbeaten with a dominant 5-1 home win over Bayonne, powered by goals from five different Dodgers. Madison's offense spread the scoring around, and goalkeeper Antonia Waddington made six saves. The team now looks ahead to hosting Hanover Park on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m.
   

3. New Year's Eve in NJ: Where to Celebrate This Year (shopmorriscounty.com) — If you want to stay close to home on New Year's Eve, Madison restaurants are among several Morris County spots offering special prix fixe dinners that book up early. The guide also highlights Morristown's First Night festival, kid-friendly Noon Year's Eve countdowns, public skating at Mennen Arena, and other nearby options so you can plan ahead without heading into the city.
   

4. Molly Niekerk Awarded 2026 Christine K. Grobert Chatham Emergency Squad Scholarship (tapinto.net) — A Chatham High School senior who has spent four years coaching gymnastics at the Madison Y has been awarded the 2026 Christine K. Grobert Chatham Emergency Squad Scholarship. Her volunteer work at Garden Terrace Nursing Home and across the community helped shape her decision to study nursing at Auburn University. CES uses the scholarship to recognize service-minded students and support their education.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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