🌱 Patch AM: How to join the Newstead 5K supporting South Orange-Maplewood schools

Coffee in hand, Maplewood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How to join the Newstead 5K supporting South Orange-Maplewood schools
• How Timberlake's new budget steers funds toward Maplewood-area organizations

Also on today's calendar: Millburn Library Sports Gear Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Achieve to Host 24th Annual Newstead 5K on September 26 (villagegreennj.com) — Local runners and families can join the Newstead 5K on September 26, supporting programs in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. With a 9 a.m. start at South Mountain School Annex, the morning includes a 5K, kids' fun run, toddler race, and an appearance by Olympian Hazel Clark, plus training help and sponsorship opportunities for community members.
   

• NJ State Senator Timberlake's Budget (thepositivecommunity.com) — Residents of Maplewood may be interested that Senator Britnee Timberlake's 2027 budget directs funding to the NAACP Oranges and Maplewood Branch, alongside many Essex County nonprofits. The plan spreads millions across housing, food aid, labor rights, local journalism, senior services, and municipal and school projects in nearby communities like Bloomfield, Belleville, and East Orange.
   

📸 Around Maplewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Maplewood

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Millburn Library Sports Gear Drive →
  Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Ave, Millburn
  9:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Newark PorchFest →
• Baker Street Fall Flea →
  Maplewood Village, Maplewood
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Zoning Board of Adjustment →
  Millburn Library, 200 Glen Ave, Millburn
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• "Unveiled 26" - Studio Tour SOMA's Preview Show Opening Reception →
  1 SOPAC Way, South Orange Village
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Music and Conversation with Paquito D'Rivera →
  Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave, Hillside
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Maplewood Bible Chapel's Annual Septemberfest →
  127 Burnet Ave, Maplewood
  11:00 am
• Stars, Stripes & Shells Oysterfest Celebrates America's 250 Years →
  The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• The Maplewood Theater: The Show Must Go On →
  Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Newstead 5K →
  South Mountain Annex, 112 Glenview Rd, South Orange Village
  9:00 am
• Wellpoint New Jersey Sponsors "Latif Rivers Day" in Elizabeth →
  Erxleben Recreation Center 513 Richmond Street Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
  Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
  9:00 am

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• Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation — 2016796200
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Union. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

• South Orange Elks to Unveil New DISTORT Mural at Elktoberfest (villagegreennj.com)
• Around South Orange: 9/11 + Crime + Groceries + Robotaxis (patch.com)
• Seton Hall volleyball goes 1-2 at Maryland Invitational (thesetonian.com)

Irvington

• Girls volleyball: Results & recaps for Saturday, Sept. 12 (nj.com)

Millburn

• Blues & Blessings to Celebrate Rev. Eyesha Marable's 25 Years in Ministry and 50 Years of Dance at Mt. Zion AME Millburn (tapinto.net)
• Millburn Administrator Presents Design Plans for Short Hills Train Station Eastbound Improvements (tapinto.net)

Ok Maplewood! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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