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🌱 Patch AM: How Chatham’s Cougars rallied after losing their starting goalie
Happening soon: Eleventh Hour Rescue Winter Wonderland 2025 on the Chatham Patch calendar

Cheers Chatham! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Chatham’s Cougars rallied after losing their starting goalie
Also on today's calendar: Eleventh Hour Rescue Winter Wonderland 2025 and 11 more events.
Find out what's happening in Chathamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Chathamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.
- Saturday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 39, low: 26.
- Sunday: Morning snow, up to 1", with a high of 28 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Dunn and Luke Brendle Score Power-Play Goals in the 3rd Period for Chatham in 3-1 Boys Ice Hockey Win vs. Mendham (tapinto.net) — Chatham’s boys ice hockey team picked up its first win of the season, topping Mendham 3–1 behind third-period power-play goals from Charlie Dunn and Luke Brendle. Senior goalie Snowden Lange left after a first-period head hit, but sophomore Connor Schaaf stepped in for his first varsity action as the Cougars controlled play at Mennen Arena and now look ahead to facing undefeated Ridge Sunday night.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chatham
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★ Featured events ★
- Eleventh Hour Rescue Winter Wonderland 2025
37 Plains Rd, Frankford
10:00 am - FREE Family Orchestral Concert
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School, 272 Morris Ave, Summit
2:00 pm - United Methodist Church of Summit Christmas Concert
17 Kent Place Blvd., Summit, NJ 07901,
3:00 pm - Deep Peace: An Advent Evensong Service
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
5:30 pm - Teddy Bear Toss Game Featuring Park Hockey vs Chatham Cougars
Richard J. Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange
8:30 pm - A Candlelight Recital of Music for the New Year
Chatham United Methodist Church, 460 Main St, Chatham Township
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Friday December 19
Monday January 5
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Other local events
- Chatham Community Blood Drive
Ogden Memorial Presbyterian , 286 Main St , Chatham
8:30 am - Cookie Walk and Savory Soup Sale
240 Southern Blvd , Chatham Township
9:30 am - The American Symphony
Livingston High School , 30 Robert H Harp Dr , Livingston
7:30 pm - Advent Lessons and Carols
The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township , 240 Southern Blvd , Chatham Township
10:00 am - Library Chef: Zucchini Spinach Cups
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7:30 pm - Cinema214 Movie at the Library: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (PG-13, 115 min.)
Library of the Chathams , 214 Main St , Chatham
1:00 pm - Come dance at Swingin' Tern Dances in Chatham!
St. Paul's Episcopal Church , 200 Main St , Chatham
7:00 pm - American Red Cross Blood Drive
Library of the Chathams , 214 Main St , Chatham
10:30 am
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Celebrate the Christmas Season at St. Paul’s —Craig Alperowitz Read on Patch
- Leading with Sustainability: Juniper’s Green Canopy Initiative Builds a Healthier Tomorrow —Sofia Fiorita Read on Patch
- HC&N Healthcare Solutions posted a job opening for Admissions Director in Summit. Apply here.
- Runnells Rehab Center posted a job opening for Activity/Recreation Aide in Berkeley Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
- Stay Safe Over The Holidays With Help From The Summit Fire Department (patch.com)
Madison
- Madison Kicks Off 2026 Budget Season, Reviews Open Space Trust Fund and Capital Needs (tapinto.net)
Springfield
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