🌱 Patch AM: How will new Chabad leaders reshape Jewish life at Lafayette and Easton?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will new Chabad leaders reshape Jewish life at Lafayette and Easton?
• What could Palmer's liquor and planning decisions mean for greater Easton?

Also on today's calendar: Help Wounded Veterans Scavenger Hunt & Ride - In Honor of Harry Phillips - October 10, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 44.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Shluchim to Serve Jewish Students at Lafayette College (crownheights.info) — Jewish students at Lafayette College and residents of Easton are getting new Chabad representatives, Rabbi Sadya and Chanale Liberow, who plan to build a warm, home-like hub for Jewish life. They'll support students' spiritual needs, host celebrations, and connect with the wider Lehigh Valley Jewish community. Their work aims to expand existing Jewish programming and personal support on and around campus.
   

• Palmer Township considers potential liquor license for Rutter's (wfmz.com) — Palmer Township officials are weighing whether to let a new Rutter's convenience store sell beer and wine and are also updating development rules that could shape future growth near Easton. Supervisors heard details on a modernized land development ordinance and a proposal to join a regional Easton planning partnership while postponing final decisions. These moves could influence traffic, development, and funding across neighboring communities.
   

📸 Around Easton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Easton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  City Hall, Easton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• The Lab: Bi-Weekly Brainstorming Sessions for Creatives →
  The Social Tour, 12 South Sitgreaves Street, Easton
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Volunteer Day at Mariton →
  Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary, 240 Sunnyside Road, Easton
  9:00 am
• Chef's Table: Taste of Argentina →
  Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St, Easton
  5:00 pm
• Shanthi After Hours: Connexions Open House →
  Connexions Gallery, 213 Northampton Street, Easton
  5:00 pm
• Cooking Class: Winter Squash Soup →
  Community Garden at 10th Street & Pine, Easton
  5:00 pm
• West Ward Market →
  Community Garden @ 10th & Pine Streets, Easton
  5:00 pm
• All's Fair After Dark →
  Bank Street Annex, 316 Northampton St, Easton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Help Wounded Veterans Scavenger Hunt & Ride - In Honor of Harry Phillips - October 10, 2026 →
  The Boat Yard, 251 Canal Street, Lehighton PA 18235
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• VALOR Clinic Foundation "Paul's House" 12th Year Anniversary House Opening →
  Paul's House - Major Paul Syverson Veterans Sanctuary, 1130 Scenic Drive, Kunkletown, PA
  10:00 am
Friday October 16
• Crayola After Dark: Halloween Edition! →
  Crayola Experience, 30 Centre Sq Cir, Easton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Toss for Veterans in Need - VALOR Clinic Foundation - October 17th, 2026 →
  Brix Brewhouse, 128 PA-715, Brodheadsville
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• GIANT Completes Major Remodel at Nazareth Store (perishablenews.com)
• Ex-Nazareth, PA, Assistant Chief Blames 'Closeted Bisexuality' for Attempt to Obtain Child Porn (firehouse.com)
• Lehigh Valley food safety report: 'Black mold-like substance,' dead or trapped pests (mcall.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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