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🌱 Patch AM: How a Springfield homeowner just scored $10,000 for renovations
Be sure to catch Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Furniture Liquidation Sale on the Springfield Patch calendar

What's up Springfield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Springfield homeowner just scored $10,000 for renovations
Also on today's calendar: Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Furniture Liquidation Sale.
Find out what's happening in Springfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Springfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 46, low: 25.
- Monday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJ woman wins in USA TODAY Co.'s Project Home Improved sweepstakes (northjersey.com) — Springfield resident Susanna Tardi has been named one of just three national winners in USA TODAY’s “Project Home Improved” sweepstakes, earning $10,000 toward a home renovation. The contest drew thousands of entries nationwide and also features larger national cash prizes and a consultation with HGTV’s Dave and Jenny Marrs for the grand-prize winner.
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📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Furniture Liquidation Sale
Panera Bread, 301 Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
9:00 am - Christmas Eve Family Service with Glowsticks at First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, NJ, 11 Springfield Ave, Cranford
4:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- Mug Cakes and Games (Ages 10-18)
Springfield Free Public Library , 66 Mountain Ave , Springfield
1:15 pm
Tuesday December 23
📣 Springfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cranford Boys JV Basketball @ Roselle Park
Roselle Park High School , 185 W Webster Ave , Roselle Park
10:00 am - Roselle Park Girls JV Basketball @ Brearley
David Brearley Middle and High School , 401 Monroe Ave , Kenilworth
10:30 am - Johnson Boys Varsity Basketball @ New Providence
New Providence High School , 35 Pioneer Dr , New Providence
1:00 pm - Carriages & Carolers/Celebrate in Summit
Summit, NJ Calendar Summit, NJ 07901
1:00 pm - O'Night Divine - A Sixpence Christmas
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) , One SOPAC Way , South Orange Village
7:00 pm - Sixpence None The Richer
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) , One SOPAC Way , South Orange Village
7:00 pm - "It's a Wonderful Life" - An ATG Production
Union Township, NJ Calendar , DMK Black Box Theater 1980 Morris Ave. , Union
7:00 pm - Ice Hockey: Boys JV vs. Don Bosco Prep (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
8:45 pm - SHOULDA 12:00-6:00
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - Summit Farmers Market
Summit, NJ Calendar Summit, NJ 07901
8:00 am - A Farewell to Kings (AF2K) - Rush Tribute
Crossroads , 78 North Ave , Garwood
4:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Union county.
Can anyone recommend a licensed fabulous electrician? Thanks! (Nextdoor Greater Meisel Park) - Sharing-
West Orange is hiring crossing guards Westorange.org (Nextdoor Larchmont)
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Springfield. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Frame Shop Manager in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
- What to Know: Summit NJ Holiday Closures and Recycling Changes (tapinto.net)
Union
- Boys Bowlers of the Week in every conference, Dec. 12-18 (nj.com)
Cranford
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
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