🌱 Patch AM: How to stay safe after this black bear sighting in New Providence

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In today's newsletter:

• How to stay safe after this black bear sighting in New Providence
• Can New Providence boys soccer thrive after losing 17 seniors?

Also on today's calendar: Came to Believe Service and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
• Sunday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bear Spotted In New Providence: What Residents Should Know (patch.com) — A black bear was spotted moving from Maple Street toward Brookside Drive in New Providence, prompting officials to urge residents to keep their distance and secure yards. Local and state experts outline how to safely respond if you encounter a bear, including making noise, backing away slowly, and reporting aggressive behavior to the DEP hotline or 911 if there's an immediate threat.
   

• New Providence Boys Soccer Looks to Reload After Graduating 17 Seniors (tapinto.net) — New Providence High School's boys soccer team is reloading after graduating 17 seniors, including its top scorers, and will lean on returning captains and young talent to stay competitive. Coach Chris Calveley says the close-knit squad will spread scoring responsibilities and test itself early, starting with a Sept. 4 home opener against Scotch Plains-Fanwood.
   

📸 Around New Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Providence

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Live Music Friday Nights →
  Moe's Bistro and Bar, 535 Central Ave, New Providence
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Board of Education Meeting
  New Providence School District New Providence High School, 35 Pioneer Dr, New Providence, NJ 07974, USA
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Came to Believe Service →
  United Methodist Church of Summit, 17 Kent Pl Blvd, Summit
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Sunday School Remix →
  United Methodist Church of Summit, 17 Kent Pl Blvd, Summit
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Grand Opening of Gina's Tennis World →
  649 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Drew Empty Nester Semester: Digital Literacy and Pop Culture →
  Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Untied Brewing Company →
  Untied Brewing Company, 140 Spring St Unit C, New Providence
  8:00 pm
• Next Stop Comedy at Untied Brewing Company →
  Untied Brewing Company, 140 Spring St Unit C, New Providence
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Summit Free Market →
  Summit, NJ Calendar, 40 New Providence Avenue, Summit
  12:00 pm
• Summer Stage Series: Rhythm of the Hearts →
  Madison Borough, NJ Calendar, Madison Community Arts Center 10 Kings Rd., Madison
  6:00 pm
• Sixty Miles Down →
  Dingbatz, 620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Aikido Center of Madison: Classes for Teens and Adults →
  Madison Borough, NJ Calendar, 10 Kings Rd, Madison
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ClifyX posted a job opening for Oracle ERP/Manufacturing Senior Manager in New Providence. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Berkeley Heights

• Ralph Acquaviva Takes Sole Ownership of Delicious Heights in Berkeley Heights (tapinto.net)
• 5 Oechsner Court, Berkeley Heights $1,250,000 (tapinto.net)
• Gov. Livingston Volleyball Enters 2026 with Experience, Talent — and Big Shoes to Fill (tapinto.net)

Summit

• Summit to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Annual Memorial Ceremony (tapinto.net)
• Summit High Class of 2026 Shows Shift in Post-Graduation Plans (tapinto.net)

Westfield

• Cell Phone Ban In Westfield Schools: See The Rules (patch.com)
• Man Stabbed Multiple Times In Random Attack In Wheeler Park In Linden (patch.com)

Ok New Providence! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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