🌱 When and where to score deals at the library’s first sale

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In today's newsletter:

• When and where to score deals at the library's first sale
• Can South Plainfield's shutout streak survive Perth Amboy's challenge?

Also on today's calendar: Jamtoberfest 2026: Four Bands, Food Trucks & Vendors — One Epic Day and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cooler; a little morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library to Host First-Ever Jewelry and Purse Sale (tapinto.net) — South Plainfield residents can shop for bargain jewelry and purses at the Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library's first-ever sale on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every dollar raised will support improvements to the local library's collections, facilities, and services for the community.
   

• Soccer Preview: South Plainfield Aims to Extend Its Streak Against Perth Amboy (maxpreps.com) — South Plainfield soccer fans can look forward to the undefeated Tigers hosting Perth Amboy on Wednesday at 4 p.m., aiming to extend a perfect 7-0 season. The Tigers bring a dominant defense that hasn't allowed a goal in four straight matches, including a recent 2-0 win over New Brunswick.
   

📸 Around South Plainfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Plainfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Jamtoberfest 2026: Four Bands, Food Trucks & Vendors — One Epic Day →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Bike Night →
  Parking Lot, 149 South Plainfield, SOUTH PLAINFIELD
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• In God's Image →
  Annex, 149 South Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Diwali Play Date 2026 →
  The Park Villa, 124 Case Drive, South Plainfield
• Saturday ESL conversation group →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
  11:00 am
• Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Got the Moves →
  Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South St, Morristown
  6:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Monday ESL Conversation Group →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
  10:30 am
Wednesday October 7
• SP Domestic Violence Response Team →
  Putnam Park 705 Oak Tree Rd, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
  The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Foodies + New Friends: Plainfield | Giving Back Edition →
  Maple Avenue, South Plainfield
Monday October 19
• Monday ESL Conversation Group →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 22
• Free Eye Clinic at Plainfield Public Library →
  Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Ave., Plainfield
  9:00 am
• Health Day at the Library →
  Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Ave., Plainfield
  9:00 am
• Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones
  North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
  10:30 am
• After School Chess Meet up
  North Plainfield branch - Program Room
  3:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Dunellen

• Brearley takes care of business with 42-12 win in Saturday matinee at South River (cjsportsradio.com)

Piscataway

• 9/11 victims honored, this week in Central Jersey history, Sept. 21-27 (mycentraljersey.com)
• College football overreactions Week 3: Trinidad Chambliss wins Heisman? USC flop again? (mycentraljersey.com)
• Philadelphia's 'Popcorn for the People' Creates Careers for Neurodivergent Adults (nbcpalmsprings.com)

Metuchen

• Middlesex County's Free Jazz Festival is Coming to Carteret & Woodbridge (tapinto.net)
• INSTANT REPLAY: No. 7 Elizabeth 62, No. 2 St. Joseph-Metuchen 35 (cjsportsradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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