🌱 Patch AM: Bear Sighting Reported In West Windsor, Police Issue Alert

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In today's newsletter:

• Bear spotted near Dutch Neck prompts safety warning for residents

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual JFCS Wheels & Heels for Meals and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bear Sighting Reported In West Windsor, Police Issue Alert (patch.com) — West Windsor police are warning residents after a black bear was spotted Monday morning near Village Road West in the Dutch Neck area and later by Conover and Galston. Officers urge people not to approach or run from the bear, but instead back away calmly, make noise, appear larger, and ensure the animal has an escape route. Any damage or nuisance behavior should be reported to the state's 24-hour DEP hotline.
   

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Sunday October 11
• 6th Annual JFCS Wheels & Heels for Meals →
  1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
  8:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Meadows Miler →
  Rosedale Park, 424 Federal City Rd, Pennington
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Workshop: Writers Room
  Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
  6:00 pm
• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage/Celebre la Herencia Hispana
  Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
  6:00 pm
• Author: Chloe Davis
  Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Drop in and Knit
  Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
  10:00 am
• Kids: Storytime!
  Princeton Public Library - Story Room
  10:30 am
• Kids: Baby Storytime
  Princeton Public Library - Story Room
  11:30 am
• Kids: Baby Play Group
  Princeton Public Library -
  12:00 pm
• Kids & Teens: Homework Help
  Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
  3:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Artisan Gift Shop in time for Festivals of Lights →
  West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Rd, West Windsor Township
  10:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Martian Bike Ride 2026 →
  Grover's Mill Coffee Co, 295 Princeton Hightstown Rd, West Windsor Township
  9:00 am

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East Windsor

• Affordable Housing Applications Open For New East Windsor Rental Community (patch.com)

Ok West Windsor! 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: "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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