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Also on today's calendar: Latin Jazz @ Galeria: Charanga/Salsa & More with ALI BELLO & THE CHARANGA SYNDICATE in concert! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• ReelAbilities: Disposable Humanity (newjerseystage.com) — ReelAbilities is bringing the film "Disposable Humanity" and other disability-focused stories to Kean University's Union campus on Thursday, October 8, with tickets just $7. Local residents can attend in person at the NAAB Auditorium or stream virtually as part of a multi-day festival. Each screening includes a disability-led discussion to spark conversation and challenge stereotypes.
• Local Event: Largest FREE Financial Empowerment and AI Conference (patch.com) — A free two-day FinFe$T 2026 festival is coming to Kean University in Union this November, offering residents financial empowerment workshops and hands-on AI learning. The event targets everyone from students to small business owners, with sessions on money management, careers, entrepreneurship, and protecting families from AI-related risks. Registration is required, but admission is free and open to the public.
• Big Central Conference Top 15 football rankings, through Week 5 (mycentraljersey.com) — Union High's football team is riding a 5-1 record and one of the league's top defenses as it prepares to host Bridgewater-Raritan in a major Big Central Conference showdown. The latest rankings highlight Union's rise and preview key matchups across the region. Fans can see how the Farmers stack up against other top New Jersey programs this week.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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