🌱 Patch AM: How a late surge gave Scotch Plains-Fanwood its first football win

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In today's newsletter:

• How a late surge gave Scotch Plains-Fanwood its first football win
• What you'll find at the Scotch Plains Farmers Market this fall
• Scotch Plains student helps lead Hispanic Heritage celebration in Edison

Also on today's calendar: Fannywood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rallies Past North Hunterdon, 33-22 (tapinto.net) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood's football team finally broke through for its first win of the season, rallying in the fourth quarter to beat North Hunterdon, 33-22. Quarterback Marcus Schomberg's pinpoint passing and Avery Snow's big rushing night powered the comeback, giving local fans new optimism before the Raiders visit South Plainfield on Friday, Oct. 2.
   

• NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Fall Farmers Markets (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Scotch Plains residents can count on the Scotch Plains Farmers Market at 430 Park Avenue every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Thanksgiving, with fresh local produce, baked goods, and specialty foods. It's one of many fall markets statewide, but offers a convenient weekly way to support nearby farmers and artisans right in town.
   

• Wardlaw+Hartridge Celebrates Hispanic History Month (tapinto.net) — A Scotch Plains seventh-grader at Wardlaw+Hartridge is helping lead the Middle School's World Cup of Music project, part of the school's broader Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Students across grades are exploring Hispanic culture, food, landmarks, and music, while the Upper School's Hispanic Latinx Alliance plans presentations and activities throughout the month.
   

📸 Around Scotch Plains

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains

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★ Featured events ★

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

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
• Colonia at Scotch Plains-Fanwood →
  Scotch Plains NJ
• Solar Telescope Observation Event →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  1:00 pm
• Jamtoberfest '26 - Fours Bands - Nonstop Music All Day! →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  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
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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

• Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for Line Cook in Springfield. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

• Fanwood concert features Berkeley Heights native, Oct. 10 (tapinto.net)
• FannyWOOF Day Returns to Fanwood Oct. 4 with Costumes, Canine Fun, and More (tapinto.net)
• Fanny Wood Day, Scheduled for Sunday, Is Now Canceled Due to Anticipated Storm (tapinto.net)

Westfield

• New Shops, Restaurants Coming To Westfield (patch.com)
• Ben Zhou Returns to Westfield School Board as Student Representative (tapinto.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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