Community Corner
🌱 When and where to score deals at the library’s first sale
Be sure to catch Jamtoberfest 2026: Four Bands, Food Trucks & Vendors — One Epic Day on the South Plainfield Patch calendar
Hello South Plainfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
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!)
- 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 ★
- Jamtoberfest 2026: Four Bands, Food Trucks & Vendors — One Epic Day →
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Bike Night →
Parking Lot, 149 South Plainfield, SOUTH PLAINFIELD
6:30 pm - In God's Image →
Annex, 149 South Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield
2:00 pm - 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 ESL Conversation Group →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
10:30 am - SP Domestic Violence Response Team →
Putnam Park 705 Oak Tree Rd, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080
6:30 pm - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - Foodies + New Friends: Plainfield | Giving Back Edition →
Maple Avenue, South Plainfield - Monday ESL Conversation Group →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
10:30 am
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Monday October 19
📣 South Plainfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Non-Foods Clerk (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr in South Plainfield. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in South Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Plainfield here.
🗞 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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