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Also check out Watchung Library Writers Group on the Watchung Patch calendar

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Good morning Watchung! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Watchung Library Writers Group at SCLSNJ's Watchung Library Branch
  • Music with Miss Donna at Watchung Library
  • Outdoor Activities at North Plainfield Library

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • Music with Miss Donna
    Watchung Library Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church
    10:30 am
  • Outdoor Activities
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch -
    10:30 am
  • Monday Night Crafting
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch - Woodland Room
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
    10:30 am
  • Paint your own tiles
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch - Program Room
    1:00 pm
  • STEAM: Ice Cream Science
    Watchung Library Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Disabilities Social Hour
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
    10:30 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Elizabeth Snyder-Continental Chapter DAR Meeting →
    , Green Brook Township
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Grand Opening of Gina's Tennis World →
    649 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights
    11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 23
  • Summer Choir rehearsal - Music Room
    Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
    9:00 am
    • Monday August 24
  • Woodbridge Boys JV Soccer @ New Providence →
    New Providence High School, 35 Pioneer Dr, New Providence
    10:00 am
  • Music with Miss Donna
    Watchung Library Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church
    10:30 am
  • Monday ESL Conversation Group →
    South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
    10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

North Plainfield

  • North Plainfield Schools Make Progress on Summer Improvement Projects (tapinto.net)
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Plainfield

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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