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In today's newsletter:

• Which Scotch Plains landmarks are starring in Four Centuries weekend?
• How did Scotch Plains-Fanwood escape Union with a double-OT win?

Also on today's calendar: A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: A little rain; not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
• Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Union County brings 250 Years of History to Life during Four Centuries in a Weekend October 17 & 18 (ucnj.org) — Scotch Plains residents can dive into local history during Union County's Four Centuries in a Weekend, when Frazee House, Osborn Cannonball House Museum, and Shady Rest Country Club open for free tours and activities. On Sunday, Frazee House will host a special March to Yorktown program with costumed generals, music, and family-friendly experiences, alongside dozens of other historic sites countywide.
   

• No. 11 Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys soccer survives double overtime scare against Union (nj.com subscription) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys soccer, ranked No. 11 statewide, pulled out a 2-1 double-overtime win at Union to extend its record to 8-1 and secure a second four-match winning streak. Local standouts Jack Tse and Cain Lambert scored, with strong support from teammates on assists and in goal, and the Raiders now aim for a fifth straight victory when they host Newark Academy.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Fannywood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
  Held Along Intersection of South Ave. & Martine Ave.,
  10:00 am
• Steeple Concerts sparks 7th season on Sun., Sept. 27, with creative pianist and friends. →
  St Paul's Episcopal Church, 414 E Broad St, Westfield
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
  Union College, Cranford
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Special Film Screening: 9 to 5 →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• The Seeing Eye →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  10:30 am
Thursday October 1
• Recycling Right in Union County Library Program →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  10:00 am
• Virtual Author Event with Veronica Roth, author of Divergent series →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Solar Telescope Observation Event →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
  Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Virtual Author Event: Smithsonian Curator and Author Carolyn Russo →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  2:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Library Event: Recycling Right in Union County —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
• Virtual Author Series: Smithsonian Curator and author Carolyn Russo —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
• Change Is a Good Thing —Romel D'Munda Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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