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Also check out A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

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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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