🌱 Patch AM: South Orange Fall Fest Will Feature Library Storytimes, Crafts And Music

What's up South Orange! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Free fall fun with crafts, storytime and music in Spiotta Park
• Which South Orange streets saw the most police calls in August?

Also on today's calendar: Newark PorchFest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Orange Fall Fest Will Feature Library Storytimes, Crafts And Music (patch.com) — Families in South Orange can look forward to a free Fall Fest at Spiotta Park, featuring pumpkin decorating, seasonal crafts, games and music from DJ Lou. The South Orange Public Library will offer storytimes every 30 minutes, while several local businesses provide creative, hands-on activities as part of the Downtown on Display celebration.
   

• South Orange Police Blotter for August: Two Assaults and Three Cases of Fraud Reported (villagegreennj.com) — South Orange residents can see a detailed breakdown of August police activity, including two reported assaults, three significant fraud cases, several DWIs, and multiple thefts from vehicles and local businesses. The blotter lists specific streets, businesses, and village ordinance violations, helping neighbors understand where incidents occurred and what kinds of crimes police are currently investigating around town.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Orange

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Newark PorchFest →
• Baker Street Fall Flea →
  Maplewood Village, Maplewood
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  9:00 am
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• "Unveiled 26" Studio Tour SOMA Preview Show - Opening Reception →
  1 SOPAC Way, South Orange Village
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Outdoor Art Party →
  Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange Village
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Darien High School Class of '76 ~ 50th Reunion! →
  The Tokeneke Club, 4 Butlers Island Rd, Darien
  6:00 pm
• Fiesta en la Placita →
  Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange Village
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Newstead 5K →
  South Mountain Annex, 112 Glenview Rd, South Orange Village
  9:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Fall Festival →
  Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange Village
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception →
  St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
  11:00 am
• 2026 Annual BOE Candidates' Night →
  525 Academy St, Maplewood
  7:30 pm

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• NJ Roofing Maintenance LLC — (201) 218-3666
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• Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation — 2016796200
• West Orange Wellness Dispensary — (862) 420-0420
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Store Associate in Maplewood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

• Why Meeting the Maker Still Matters: Maplewood Announces Return of Baker Street Flea this Saturday, September 19 (villagegreennj.com)
• The Lists We Carried (tapinto.net)

East Orange

• 7th out-of-state petition circulator arrested in ongoing Lancaster County fraud investigation (newsfromthestates.com)
• Irvington Schools Strengthen Early Childhood Education for More Than 1,200 Preschoolers (rlsmedia.com)

West Orange

• 19th OSPAC Annual West Orange Jazz Festival (njmonthly.com)

Ok South Orange! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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