Book Festival, Leaf Collection Begins In Collingswood

Happy Thursday, people of Collingswood! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Rain starting in the afternoon. High: 79 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Collingswood today:

1. WJFL statistical leaders through Week 3: Check out the league’s top stars (nj.com)
2. Field Hockey: Results and links for Weds., Sept. 22 (nj.com)
3. Top 50 daily girls soccer stat leaders for Tuesday, Sept. 21 (nj.com)
4. These 82 N.J. football teams are still on the path to perfection through Week 3 (nj.com)
5. These 9 NJ schools just got Blue Ribbon status (New Jersey 101.5 FM)

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Today in Collingswood:

• Field Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Delsea Regional (Away) (12:00 AM)
• Tennis: Girls Varsity & JV (Rescheduled from 09-14-21) vs. Overbrook (Away) (4:00 PM)
• Tennis: Girls Varsity & JV vs. Gateway Regional (Home) (4:00 PM)
• Shop Local Cash Mob ($23 on the 23rd) (4:00 PM)
• BOE Work Session in the Paul F. Gilligan III Media Center HTHS (6:00 PM)
• Board of Education Meeting - Haddon Township High School (7:00 PM)
• BOE Regular Meeting in the Paul F. Gilligan III Media Center HTHS (7:00 PM)
• Shop Loal Cash Mob - Collingswood NJ (8:00 PM)

Collingswood Patch Notebook

• NJ Pen: "“You stand up there, you raise your hand, you take the oath that you’ll have your brother’s back,” said retired Cherry Hill Fire Department firefighter Kevin Kenniff. “Just because I’m retired, I didn’t give up that oath.” After 45 years..." (Facebook)
• The Gravity Vault Voorhees: "Every Wednesday is Student Discount Day! We have $12 Day Passes and a $20 Top Rope Belay Class with proof of Student ID! Grab your friends, head on in for some indoor fun! 🧗🏻‍♀️ 🧗🏼‍♂️ 🧗 • To reserve a spot in the $20 Top Rope Belay..." (Instagram)
• Collingswood Public Library: "Free Books! There are still plenty of great books left from Summer Reading. These are just a few titles from what’s available. We are opening up the offer to both teens and adults now, so if you are interested in picking up some free boo..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Book Festival: "Hey kiddies! Don't Call me Fuzzybutt! and more at the book fest on October 2nd. #kidlit #earlyliteracy https://www.collingswoodbookfestival.com/events-childrens-authors-entertainers" (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Ready the rakes! 🍂 Borough leaf collection begins Oct. 18. When is your collection day? See below! Schedule also available in the latest Town Crier and on the Borough website, http://www.collingswood.com/government/departments/highway_d..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Public Library: "Library cardholders have FREE access to live tutoring, test prep, writing labs, and more! Brainfuse supports both student and adult learners. Brainfuse also has an app available for both iOS and Android devices, so you can take tutoring ..." (Facebook)
• PFLAG Collingswood: "Check out these opportunities with our friends at UPenn." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Book Festival: "The Engagement is certain to become a seminal book on the modern culture wars. Discussion and book signing with Sasha Issenberg at the book fest! October 2, at Noon" (Facebook)
• CustomED: "Want to empower your students - and give them the chance to win $$$ to #makeadifference and create healthier school communities? Our amazing partners at GENYOUth are hosting incredible opportunities for groups of #students ages 13+ acros..." (Facebook)

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