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And on the Madison Patch calendar - The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE!

Good morning Madison! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where can you bike from Madison without loading the car?
- How Madison field hockey proved it belongs among New Jersey's best
Also on today's calendar: The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! and 17 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, temps: high: 67, low: 57.
- Sunday: A touch of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Best Bike Trails in Morris County, NJ (shopmorriscounty.com) — If you're looking to ride from or through Madison, this guide spotlights Loantaka Brook Reservation and the Traction Line Recreation Trail, which both include stretches in town. It explains trail conditions, access points, bike-share options, and park rules across Morris County so you can plan everything from kid-friendly spins to longer rail-trail or mountain bike adventures this fall.
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• Field Hockey Top 20, Sept. 23: Top contenders shine at national tourney, newcomer stamps mark (nj.com subscription) — Madison's field hockey team holds the No. 7 spot in New Jersey's Top 20 after pushing nationally ranked Episcopal (PA) to overtime and edging St. Mary's of Annapolis 1-0. The Dodgers, now 4-1, showcased they can compete with elite programs and will return to regular-season play against Mountain Lakes this Thursday.
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📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
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★ Featured events ★
- The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! →
Princeton Seminary Chapel, 64 Mercer St, Princeton
7:00 pm - A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
12:00 pm - Lindy Hop Dance Lesson and Social →
25 Cook Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - WILD INSIDE Docunentary →
Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Rd, Madison
4:00 pm - Stand With the Formosa 2! Oppose Plastic Pollution & Support 2 Activists Arrested at Formosa Plastic →
Essex County (Veterans) Courthouse, 50 W Market St, Newark
9:29 am - Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception →
St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
11:00 am - Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
7:00 pm - St. Patrick School Annual High School Night →
St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
7:00 pm - Bighearted 5K →
66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
9:00 am - Eleventh Hour Rescue Par 4 Paws 2026 Golf Outing →
81 Pleasant Hill Rd, Mt Olive
1:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Afternoon with an Artist: Reverse Glass Paintingwith Mickey Waring →
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main St, Madison
1:00 pm - "Live in the Moment, Live in Eternity: The Music of Viktor Ullmann" →
Dorothy Young Center for the Arts, Lancaster Rd, Madison
4:00 pm - Stress Less, Live More! Simple Tools for Thriving in Midlife! →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
6:30 pm - Adult Movie Matinee →
39 Keep St, Madison
2:00 pm - Leave the Leaves (and Stems): Why and How →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
7:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - Bottle Hill Day at METC →
9 Main Street, Madison NJ
10:00 am - STEAM Careers That Create Change - Career Exploration Event →
Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham
11:00 am - Jamtoberfest '26 Outdoor Concert & Festival →
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm - Come dance at Swingin' Tern in Chatham! →
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Main St, Chatham
7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
📣 Madison Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Madison Area YMCA Board Appoints New Chief Executive Officer —MadisonArea YMCA Read on Patch
- The Grove Project Finds New Home at Madison Community House —Corinne Murphy Read on Patch
- sweetgreen posted a job opening for Morristown - Core Team Member in Morristown. Apply here.
- Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Carpenter with Drywall Experience in Morristown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Florham Park
- 10 Fun Things to Do in East Hanover and Florham Park This Fall (tapinto.net)
- Pediatric Emergency Dentist in Florham Park, NJ Addresses Dental Emergencies (kdhnews.com)
- Account Executive, Starlink Internet jobs hiring near Florham Park, NJ at EchoStar (echostar.com)
Chatham
- Account Executive, Starlink Internet jobs hiring near Chatham, NJ at EchoStar (echostar.com)
Morristown
- New Devices Will Photograph Illegally Parked Cars In Morristown (patch.com)
- Morristown Fireworks Postponed Ahead Of America 250 Celebration (patch.com)
Ok Madison! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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