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🌱 Patch AM: Columbia High School reopens Wednesday after water main break repairs

Coming up: Cold Stun Run on the South Orange Patch calendar

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Morning South Orange! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Columbia High School reopens Wednesday after water main break repairs
  • How SOPAC is keeping South Orange's arts scene vibrant this season

Also on today's calendar: Cold Stun Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After Repairs to Water Main Break, Columbia High School to Reopen on Wednesday (villagegreennj.com) — Columbia High School, serving South Orange and Maplewood, will reopen on Wednesday, October 7, after a two-day closure caused by a water main break. District crews have restored water service and repaired affected areas, and officials are thanking families for their patience during the disruption. Students and staff should plan to return to normal classes tomorrow.
   

• SOPAC's Doors Are Open: South Orange Performing Arts Center Reaffirms Its Commitment to Artists and Community (TAPinto.net) — SOPAC in downtown South Orange is fully open and actively hosting performances, gallery shows, and community events as it moves through its 21st season. Local leaders emphasize the center's role in supporting village businesses and giving residents nearby access to the arts. You can check schedules and buy tickets online or by calling the box office.
   

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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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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