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Spotted on the Watchung calendar: Open House: James M. DuPont Meteorite Collection
Good morning Watchung! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How close did Watchung Hills come to upsetting unbeaten Ridge?
- How Hillsborough's 9/11 tribute honored Watchung families' enduring loss
Also on today's calendar: Open House: James M. DuPont Meteorite Collection and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Monday: Lots of sun; nice, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ridge Girls Volleyball Battles Back to Beat Watchung Hills, Remains Unbeaten (tapinto.net) — A nearby rivalry match saw Ridge High School edge Watchung Hills in a tight three-set volleyball battle, keeping Ridge unbeaten and high in statewide rankings. For Watchung residents, it's a close look at how the local Warriors pushed one of New Jersey's top Group 3 teams to the brink before narrowly falling 25-23 in the final set. 
• Never Forget: Hillsborough Pauses on 25th Anniversary to Honor Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks (tapinto.net) — Hillsborough marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremonies honoring Somerset County's 39 victims, while specifically recognizing neighboring communities like Watchung that lost loved ones. For Watchung residents, the mayor's remarks underscore the shared grief and lasting ties among local towns, and the continuing commitment to remember those who died and those who responded.
📸 Around Watchung
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watchung
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★ Featured events ★
- Open House: James M. DuPont Meteorite Collection →
Texier Museum, 10 Mountain Blvd, Watchung
2:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Donate Goods to the Somerset County 4-H Association Rummage Sale →
Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
9:00 am - Donate Your Unwanted Items to the 4-H Rummage Sale →
Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
9:00 am - Baby/Toddler Storytime
Watchung branch, 20 Stirling Road, Watchung
10:30 am - Monday Night Crafting
North Plainfield branch - Woodland Room
5:00 pm - Donate Your Unused Items to the 4-H Rummage Sale →
Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
9:00 am - Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
10:30 am - Drew Empty Nester Semester: Digital Literacy and Pop Culture →
Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - Somerset County 4-H Association Rummage Sale →
Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
9:00 am - Somerset County 4-H Open House →
Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
6:30 pm - Harvest Festival & Artisan Market →
Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens, 197 Mountain Ave, Warren
10:00 am - National 4-H Animal Science Career Night →
Webinar
7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
📣 Watchung Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today, we remember, we honor, and we offer comfort to the families who experienced the unthinkable.
We stand with you for the celebrations and the remembrances. #September11 (Nextdoor Watchung)
- Acosta posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator PT in Watchung. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04991) - 110 Maple Ave. in South Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watchung here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Plainfield
- Boys soccer: Results, recaps and photos for Saturday, Sept. 12 (nj.com)
Plainfield
- Plainfield City Councilman Charles McRae Dies at 73 (tapinto.net)
- Football: Plainfield Pulls Away Late to Seal a 26-7 Win Over Colonia (tapinto.net)
- Union County Wants to Hear from Seniors and Caregivers at Public Meeting on Sept. 22 (tapinto.net)
Ok Watchung! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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