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In today's newsletter:

• See how Westfield became a chilling backdrop in Netflix's new thriller
• Community rallies to support injured Westfield roofer's long recovery

Also on today's calendar: LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA: Flamenco/Jazz & Pop music & dance fusion with the acclaimed ALBA MUSIK GROUP and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A few showers in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'The Whisper Man' showcases 22 New Jersey locations (njbiz.com) — Westfield pops up on screen in Netflix's new thriller "The Whisper Man," with both a private home and Wilson Elementary School used as key filming locations for the fictional town of Garretton. The movie, shot across 22 New Jersey sites, features stars like Robert De Niro and Adam Scott and showcases Union County spots including Scotch Plains, Plainfield, Summit, Springfield, and more.
   

• Go-Fund-Me to Help Westfield Resident Recover from Life-Threatening Accident (tapinto.net) — A young Westfield resident is recovering from life-threatening injuries after a roofing fall that punctured his lung and severely damaged his ribs, requiring emergency surgery and more operations ahead. Friends and coworkers have launched a GoFundMe to help cover mounting medical and living expenses during his long recovery, and hundreds of donors have already contributed toward a $250,000 goal.
   

📸 Around Westfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA: Flamenco/Jazz & Pop music & dance fusion with the acclaimed ALBA MUSIK GROUP →
  GALERIA The Art Venue,
  7:30 pm
• Latin Jazz @ Galeria concert series: The ALBA MUSIK group - Flamenco/Jazz, Pop music & dance fusion! →
  Galeria The Art Venue & Framing Galeria West, 111 Quimby St, Westfield
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Summit Old Guard Speaker Program - Ensuring a Legacy Defined by Your Intention, not by Default →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• First Day for Students
  Garwood Boro Garwood, NJ 07027
• Welcome Back PTO Coffee
  Westfield School District 302 Elm Street , Westfield, NJ 07090
  8:30 am
• "Bring your own Book" Book Chat at Lions Roar Brewing →
  Lions Roar Brewing Co., 517-519 South Ave W, Westfield
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Temple Sholom Labor Day Sha-BBQ Open House →
  Temple Sholom, 1925 Lake Ave, Scotch Plains
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Community-Wide S'lichot →
  Temple Sholom, 1925 Lake Ave, Scotch Plains
  8:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Summit Old Guard Speaker Program - Enhancing Clinical Excellence at Overlook Medical Center →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  9:00 am
• Dr. Mike's New Website Highlights Sport Psychology Services for Athletes →
  Dr. Mike The Sport Psych, 66 Elm St, Westfield
  11:59 pm
Thursday September 10
• Basic Life Support (CPR) & First Aid Training at the Westfield Area YMCA →
  220 Clark St, Westfield
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 🍎🍯 Rosh Hashanah is Almost Here! 🍯🍎 →
  Temple Sholom, 1925 Lake Ave, Scotch Plains
  7:30 pm

📣 Westfield Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Westfield Memorial Library in partnership with DWC to present StoryWalk® through Downtown Westfield —Roz Giuditta Read on Patch
• Discover the Union Chinese School in Westfield – You're Invited to Our Open House! —Airu Chen Read on Patch

• Apple Montessori Schools posted a job opening for School Administrative Assistant in Westfield. Apply here.
• Cranford Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian - Substitute in Cranford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Garwood

• Want to Improve Your Golf Game? Start by Improving Your Body (tapinto.net)

Scotch Plains

• Scotch Plains Resident Loses $120,000 in LinkedIn-WhatsApp Crypto Scam, Police Say (tapinto.net)
• Librarians Say These Are the Best New Fall Books to Add to Your TBR Pile Right Now (realsimple.com)
• NJIB's Guide to 85+ New Jersey Free September Events 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com)

Cranford

• For Cranford Author Gary Ruppel, Mystery Begins With 'What If?' (tapinto.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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