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5 Things: Early Dismissals and School Closings, Cooling Station, Comedy and More

The events and issues to keep in mind today.

  1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood public schools will close early today due to the heat. Click here dismissal times and more information. Class schedules at the remain unchanged. was already scheduled to close to students today for teacher in-service training.
  2. is hosting a cooling station for borough residents seeking relief from the heat, which is expected to rise as high as 100 degrees.
  3. of Fanwood offers a free introductory pilots class at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required. To reserve a spot or learn more, call 908-288-7551 or .
  4. Learn about the most recent medical advances for hip and knee arthritis at a free lecture at by orthopedist Dr. David Rojer. The program starts at 6 p.m. .
  5. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-Union), who also operates a law office on East Second Street in Scotch Plains, will perform standup comedy at the Crossroads in Garwood to raise money for the American Cancer Society. He will be joined by comedians Rodney Lanney and Buddy Fitzpatrick. The event starts at 7 p.m.


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