🌱 Patch AM: South Orange Police Seek Coat Donations Before Oct. 13

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In today's newsletter:

• Donate coats in South Orange to keep neighbors warm this winter
• New to Seton Hall? See how to make South Orange your home

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

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
• Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Orange Police Seek Coat Donations Before Oct. 13 (patch.com) — South Orange residents are being asked to donate new or gently used winter coats at the South Orange Police Department on South Orange Avenue through Oct. 13, helping neighbors in need. The coats, collected by the police and PBA Local 12, will be distributed locally on Oct. 18, offering warmth and support to adults and children ahead of winter.
   

• Welcome to The Hall: Your guide to surviving freshman year (thesetonian.com) — Seton Hall freshmen are urged to take full advantage of South Orange Village, from restaurant discounts with a student ID to easy NJ Transit access at the South Orange Station for quick trips into New York City. The guide also walks new students through campus study spots, safety resources, mental health support, and ways to get around town using the SHU shuttle and SHU Ride.
   

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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

Saturday September 19
• Music for Kids - Move with the Beat! →
  Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood
  10:15 am
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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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making South Orange PatchAM possible:

• The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
• PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
• Aaron Zuckerman Private Math Tutor — 9084100442
• NJ Roofing Maintenance LLC — (201) 218-3666
• Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
• HZY Goods Dispensary — (973) 200-3030
• Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation — 2016796200
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) — (888) 696-5722
• Fairways at Cranford — (908) 913-8138
• epicplacess corporation — (347) 993-8773
• West Orange Wellness Dispensary — (862) 420-0420
• Wedderburn Law — (201) 897-0287

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Irvington School District in Irvington. Apply here.
• Forman Mills posted a job opening for 201-East Orange-Front End Manager- PT in East Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

• Maplewood Middle Principal: Student Not in Crosswalk was Struck by Vehicle at Dismissal on Tuesday (villagegreennj.com)
• After Years of Uncertainty, the Maplewood Theater Is Coming Back (themontclairgirl.com)

East Orange

• Mayor Tony Vauss Opened His Home — Then Treach of Naughty by Nature and DoItAll Dupré Kelly of Lords of the Underground Turned His Birthday Bash Into an Unforgettable Irvington Celebration! (insidernj.com)

Millburn

• Millburn's Taylor Park Rose Garden Entrance Closed Until Further Notice (patch.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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