🌱 Patch AM: What Scotch Plains families should do before Fire Prevention Week starts Sunday

Hey there, Scotch Plains! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Scotch Plains families should do before Fire Prevention Week starts Sunday
• How a Scotch Plains teen landed on a world-famous jazz stage
• Where Scotch Plains-Fanwood fits in this red-hot Westfield volleyball streak

Also on today's calendar: MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
• Tuesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scotch Plains Firefighters Visit Schools For Fire Prevention Week (patch.com) — Scotch Plains firefighters will visit kindergarten and first-grade classrooms across the district during Fire Prevention Week starting Sunday, offering safety lessons directly to local kids. Families are urged to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, review home escape plans, and remind children to get out, stay out, and call 911 if a fire occurs.
   

• Scotch Plains-Fanwood Student Performs at Monterey Jazz Festival With JAZZ HOUSE Big Band (TAPinto.net) — A Scotch Plains-Fanwood teen musician recently performed at the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival in California as part of the JAZZ HOUSE Big Band. Sixteen-year-old saxophonist and woodwind player Mia Coscarello joined fellow New Jersey students on the big stage, adding a major national appearance to the ensemble's growing list of high-profile performances.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Westfield Beats Elizabeth for Their 14th Straight Win (maxpreps.com) — Westfield's volleyball team extended its undefeated season with a 2–0 win over Elizabeth, part of a strong run that has included a match against Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The recap notes Westfield's favorable schedule and previews upcoming games, giving local fans context on how regional rivals, including Scotch Plains-Fanwood, stack up in state rankings.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains

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★ Featured events ★

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
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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Other local events

Monday October 5
• B.Y.O.B Club (Bring Your Own Book Club) →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  10:00 am
• Blood Pressure Clinic →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  1:00 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
Saturday October 10
• Tracy Colletto and The Naked Sun →
  Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 135 Watson Rd, Fanwood
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Oldies Dance →
  Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 S 21st St, Kenilworth
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER FUNDRAISER by THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION →
  440 Madison Hill Rd, Clark
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Help fund scholarships in our community by enjoying Fabio's pizza! →
  Fabio's Bistro, 217 South Ave, Fanwood
  11:00 am
• Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness →
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Jamie Novak: Thrifting 101 Virtual Program —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
• Scotch Plains Library Adult Events for the week of Oct. 5 —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch

• Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Central Av-Westfield in Westfield. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Wendy's Crew Member in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

• Recruiting roundup: Maryland men's lacrosse adds two top recruits (dbknews.com)
• Cranford Artist Takes Best of Show as 13 Union County Seniors Earn Statewide Art Awards (rlsmedia.com)

Westfield

• New Omakase Japanese Restaurant Opens In Westfield (patch.com)
• Stephen, Glover power Woodbridge football past Westfield (nj.com)
• Bramnick wants statewide task force to enforce new e-bike laws (newjerseyglobe.com)

Ok Scotch Plains! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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