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🌱 Make Medicare Easier and 12 more events
Also check out 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge on the North Plainfield Patch calendar

Morning North Plainfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge at Forest Lodge
- NJ Big Flea Antiques Event at The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center
- Disabilities Social Hour at North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
- Thursday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
📸 Around North Plainfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Plainfield
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★ Featured events ★
- 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge →
Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Rd, Warren
10:00 am - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Disabilities Social Hour
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
10:30 am - Bubble Painting: Witch Cauldrons
North Plainfield branch - Craft Room
4:00 pm - Create and Connect
North Plainfield branch -
6:00 pm - Teen Anime Club
North Plainfield branch -
3:30 pm - Mahjong Meetup
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
6:00 pm - Adult Book Discussion - Empusium: a Health Resort Horror
Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church
6:30 pm - Saturday Movie Matinee
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
1:00 pm - Monday Night Crafting
North Plainfield branch - Woodland Room
5:00 pm - Make Medicare Easier →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
10:30 am
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Wednesday October 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
10:30 am - Municipal Court →
Warren Township, NJ Calendar, 44 Mountain Blvd, Warren
11:00 am - Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van →
Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Ave., Plainfield
12:00 pm - Social Worker Appointments →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Transplanted an oak.
I survived. I hope the tree does. It was too close to the house and would have definitely cracked the foundation. But with so many dying and knocked… (Nextdoor N Plainfield Greenbrook)
🗞 Nearby News
Plainfield
- Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall hosts the 2026 Atlantic City Comedy Festival This Weekend (newjerseystage.com)
Scotch Plains
- Homes for Sale in Scotch Plains NJ with Pool (zillow.com)
- Local Synagogue's 'Every Voice, Every Vote' Events Encourage Civic Engagement (TAPinto.net)
Warren
- Warren Mount Horeb Road Closing: Police Issue Alert (patch.com)
Ok North Plainfield! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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