Maplewood Daily: What's Happening Today (Thursday)

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Happy Thursday, Maplewood! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 75 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Maplewood today:

1. Show Off The Halloween Decor On Your Maplewood Home Here (Maplewood Patch)
2. Cranford Porchfest Will Feature 44 Live Performances On Porches Saturday (Cranford Patch)
3. South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed Candidates Forum Set for October 11 (The Village Green)
4. AAPI Montclair, Montclair Art Museum will host first-ever community-wide Diwali celebration (Montclair Local)
5. Petition Asks SOMA Schools to Start COVID-19 Surveillance Testing (TAPinto.net)

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Today in Maplewood:

• The Big Reset: Reclaiming Your Life Post-COVID (7:00 PM)

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Maplewood Patch Notebook

• Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "It's less than 2 weeks until the Bergen-Passaic #Walk2EndAlz! Join us at Overpeck Park, in Ridgefield Park, on Sunday, October 17 at 8:30 am. Register at alz.org/njwalk Together, we will #ENDALZ" (Facebook)
• Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Thank you, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, for your special message of support for all participants of the Cumberland and South Jersey Shore Walk to End Alzheimer's. Don't worry, there's still time to join us! Register today at: http://alz.or..." (Facebook)
• The Valerie Fund: "Looking for more ways to relive the magic of The Valerie Fund Walk & 5K Run? Check out our online photo albums by clicking on the link below to download beautiful photos and memories! #becauseofvalerie #forthekids https://pottheiser.draw..." (Facebook)
• Maplewood Village: "Thank you, GenWealth Group, for opening your annual client Shred Day to the Village merchants and businesses last week! We're lucky to have you in the Village! Find out more about GenWealth at thegenwealthgroup.com" (Instagram)
• South Orange-Maplewood Adult School: "TONIGHT! 🌱 PLANTS FOR WINTER INTEREST! 🌱 Many gardeners forget that numerous plants provide flower, foliage or bark interest throughout the cold and dreary winter months. This class will focus upon the best of the best for winter inter..." (Facebook)
• South Orange-Maplewood Adult School: "FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP (Tuesday, October 5th): Applying for financial aid can be just as daunting as applying to college. In this ninety-minute workshop you'll learn how to navigate the financial aid process, including tips on how to com..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Caren Lissner

About me: Hi! I'm a lifelong New Jersey resident who grew up in Matawan/Aberdeen, Freehold, and Old Bridge. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the 1990s and now live in Hoboken. After college, I spent 20 years as a beat reporter and editor at a newspaper chain in Hudson County, and have written for the Washington Post and Atlantic.com. I've also published two novels, one of which was adapted into a nerdy romantic comedy that's currently streaming on Netflix (called Carrie Pilby). I believe in the power of local journalism to do so much good in large and small ways. Reach me at caren.lissner@patch.com

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