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🌱 Patch AM: Merchants of Swarthmore Night Market and 12 more events
And on the Springfield Patch calendar - Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival
Coffee in hand, Springfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds
- WP - Family Literacy Night at Westbrook Park Elem School
- Archives Long Timer Panel: Delaware County at Havertown Springfield
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
9:00 am
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- WP - Family Literacy Night
Westbrook Park Elem School, 199 Westbrook Dr, Clifton Heights
6:00 pm - Archives Long Timer Panel: Delaware County →
Havertown Springfield, 1001 Old Sproul Road, Springfield
7:00 pm - Old Timers Panel - DELCO →
Springfield Friends Meeting, 1001 Old Sproul Rd, Springfield
7:00 pm - KCTR - Homework Night
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center, 3200 State Rd, Drexel Hill
5:00 pm - Fall Picture Day
Scenic Hills El Sch Springfield, PA 19064 - Nature Nook Fall Session
Wister Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
10:00 am - Hope 4 Hallie - HOCO Football Game
Ridley High School Folsom, PA 19033
6:00 pm - Good Gardening Saturday: Preparing Your Soil for Winter →
Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield
10:00 am - Good Gardening Saturday: Preparing Your Soil for Winter ($10) →
Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield
10:00 am - Merchants of Swarthmore Night Market →
Park Ave., Park Ave
5:00 pm - Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
10:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Friday October 23
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
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- Villagers Luncheon - REMINDER
If you received additional information (PM) regarding my posting for 10/15/26 luncheon, you must RSVP via text or voice message by 10/8/26 to the… (Nextdoor Old Marple)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Springfield, Pennsylvania in Springfield. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Media
- Media Named the Most Hospitable Town in Pennsylvania by WorldAtlas (delco.today)
- Alex Ovechkin says this will be his final season in the NHL (nbcphiladelphia.com)
Swarthmore
- Reigning Champs Denison, NYU Atop Preseason Division III Poll (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
Broomall
- Sixers fans pack arena for first look at LeBron James and new roster (nbcphiladelphia.com)
Ok Springfield! 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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