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🌱 Patch AM: Dunellen HarvestFest - 2026 | Free admission and 10 more events

And on the Watchung Patch calendar - Make Medicare Easier

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Hey there, Watchung! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Make Medicare Easier at South Plainfield Public Library
  • Dunellen HarvestFest - 2026 | Free admission at Washington Park
  • NJ Big Flea Antiques Event at The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

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    Wednesday October 14
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    South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
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🗞 Nearby News

North Plainfield

  • Perdomo's Overtime Goal Caps North Plainfield's 3-2 Comeback Over Somerville (TAPinto.net)
  • Peter Bromberg, Director of Somerset County Library System of New Jersey to Retire Dec. 1 (TAPinto.net)

Plainfield

  • Plainfield Council to Meet Tuesday with PILOT Agreement, Inclusive Playground on Agenda (TAPinto.net)
  • Community Celebrates 103rd Birthday of Plainfield Icon Harvey Judkins (TAPinto.net)
  • Friday Night Big Central Roundup: Elizabeth, Cranford, Highland Park remain undefeated, but Perth Amboy hands New Providence first loss; Piscataway deals St. Joseph fourth straight defeat and more on a busy night (cjsportsradio.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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