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Also on today's calendar: Open House Ninjas Program and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 2026 Elections In Verona-Cedar Grove: School Board, Town Council, Congress, County Races (patch.com) — Verona voters face important choices this fall, from school board and Town Council seats to congressional and county races that directly affect the community. The article breaks down who is running in Verona-specific contests and explains key deadlines and options for voting by mail, early in person, or on Election Day.
2. Free flu shot locations in N.J. 2026: Full list by county as flu season approaches (nj.com subscription) — Verona residents can get flu, MMR, and COVID‑19 shots through Essex County's mobile health clinic based at 900 Bloomfield Ave., with details available by calling the county's Verona office. The statewide roundup also lists dozens of free or low‑cost flu shot clinics at libraries, senior centers, and health departments in every New Jersey county as flu season ramps up.
3. Girls volleyball: Results and recaps for Thursday, Sept. 24 (nj.com subscription) — Verona's undefeated girls volleyball team (9‑0) is set to host Bard at 4 p.m. today, highlighted among New Jersey's top statewide matchups. The statewide schedule also lists dozens of other games, but local fans can especially watch how Verona fares while ranked No. 3 in the state.
4. Kazakova To Hold Solo Art Show (myveronanj.com) — Verona resident and artist Tatyana Kazakova is debuting her solo show "Symphony for the Unnoticed" at the Watchung Arts Center from October 3 to 24, with an opening reception on October 10. Her intricate drawings and paintings reimagine humble plants and natural fragments into powerful black‑and‑white compositions exploring growth, mortality, and the search for light.
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