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Also, don't miss Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How did Scotch Plains-Fanwood fare in their big night matchup?
Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Watch Wednesday 10.7 JSZ Soccer Highlights (jerseysportszone.com) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys soccer is featured in a prime-time matchup against Union City, with video highlights promised from JSZ's Ryan Sudol. The roundup also recaps several standout New Jersey girls games, including dramatic late winners and strong goalkeeper performances, giving local fans a broader look at statewide high school soccer action.
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📸 Around Scotch Plains
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains
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★ Featured events ★
- Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation,
2:30 pm - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - Apple Fest 2026 →
Westfield Historical Society, 314 Mountain Ave, Westfield
12:00 pm - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER FUNDRAISER by THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION →
440 Madison Hill Rd, Clark
5:30 pm
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Virtual Author Event: Smithsonian Curator and Author Carolyn Russo →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
2:00 pm - Balance Awareness schedule for this month →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
10:00 am - Tracy Colletto and The Naked Sun →
Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 135 Watson Rd, Fanwood
7:00 pm - Morning Mahjongg at the Library! →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
10:00 am - Jamie Novak: Thrifting 101 online program →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Oldies Dance →
Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 S 21st St, Kenilworth
7:00 pm - Women in Harmony - Free performance →
Mira Vie at Fanwood | Assisted Living Fanwood NJ, 295 South Ave, Fanwood
7:30 pm - Help fund scholarships in our community by enjoying Fabio's pizza! →
Fabio's Bistro, 217 South Ave, Fanwood
11:00 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Wednesday October 21
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- Maintenance by Diaz — 9083571445
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- Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery — (908) 222-0070
- With Love Healing, LLC — (908) 274-1493
- 24 HOUR Home Care NJ — (908) 912-6342
- Orange Mattress — (732) 428-4125
- Lawn-Gevity Landscaping — (908) 654-5296
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- The Coffee House at JFS & JCC
The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The College Club's Community Calendar is on sale now —Elayne Edmonds Read on Patch
- Evening Book Club at the Scotch Plains Public Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
- Morning Mahjongg at the Scotch Plains Public Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Scotch Plains. Apply here.
- Petco Health and Wellness posted a job opening for Store Manager - North Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fanwood
- With Love Healing, LLC - Westfield, NJ Patch (patch.com)
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Candidates Forum Set for Oct. 13 (TAPinto.net)
- Cost of living in NJ has risen by more than $40K for families since the pandemic (amedpost.com)
Clark
- Clark Italian American Feast Brings Food, Rides And Live Music (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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