🌱 Want free tickets to a Black History Month movie in Rahway?

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In today's newsletter:

• Want free tickets to a Black History Month movie in Rahway?
• How Rahway officers helped honor POW/MIA veterans on roaring motorcycles

Also on today's calendar: 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clearing; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 68, low: 54.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Senior Student Movie Day – "Hidden Figures" (2016) (newjerseystage.com) — Rahway's Union County Performing Arts Center is hosting a free screening of "Hidden Figures" for seniors and local students on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, at 10 a.m. at 1601 Irving Street. Admission is free but tickets are required, and teachers can register middle and high school classes for this Black History Month matinee.
   

• Rolling Thunder NJ Ride Honors Veterans in Roselle (tapinto.net) — Rahway residents may spot their local police helping escort the long-running Rolling Thunder Ride For Freedom, which starts in Roselle and heads to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Holmdel. The 30th annual event drew riders, veterans, and law enforcement from across the region to honor POW/MIA service members and support veteran-focused charities despite less-than-ideal weather.
   

📸 Around Rahway

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rahway

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
  Union College, Cranford
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Planning Board Monthly Meeting →
  1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway
  7:00 pm
• Library Board Monthly Meeting →
  2 City Hall Plaza, Rahway
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Celebrando Con Cuentos – Hispanic Heritage Storytime →
  UCPAC Main Stage, 1601 Irving St, Rahway
  11:00 am
• Butch Kowal's Tavern presents: Open Mic Night →
  Butch Kowal's Tavern, 950 St Georges Avenue, Rahway
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Walk to Remember: Walk to Prevent →
  E Milton Ave & Irving St, Rahway
  10:00 am
• Suicide Prevention Walk →
  Rahway NJ
  10:00 am
• No Sin Mi Bocadillo →
  Rahway NJ
  1:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Social Justice Commission Monthly Meeting →
  275 E. Milton Ave, Rahway
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Spain's Role in America's Struggle for Independence (USA250 History Lecture Demonstrations) →
  St. Peter Episcopal Church, 188 Rector St, Perth Amboy
  2:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
  The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Brinker International posted a job opening for Line Cook - Clark Chili's in Clark. Apply here.
• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Cashier (SRS NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $17.42/hr in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rahway here.

🗞 Nearby News

Linden

• Shopping Center With Five Below, Starbucks and Foot Locker Sells in Linden (jerseydigs.com)
• Kevin George Wolf (starnewsgroup.com)
• Soccer Recap: Cranford Handles Linden (maxpreps.com)

Roselle

• Mayor Shaw Celebrates Fatherhood, Mentorship at The Leaguers in Roselle (tapinto.net)

Cranford

• Cranford Native Shrub Sale Offers Homeowners $5 Plants (tapinto.net)
• ETV's 5th Annual Power Swing Golf Classic (tapinto.net)

Ok Rahway! 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'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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