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In today's newsletter:

• Ready to turn Absecon's recyclables into prize-winning artwork this October?
• Which Absecon spot made South Jersey's best wings list?

Also on today's calendar: The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Get creative with waste in ACUA recycled art contest (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Absecon residents can turn their household trash into art by entering ACUA's Recycled Art Contest, with entries accepted at the Absecon library from October 1–31. Open to all ages in Atlantic County, the contest offers cash prizes and recognition at America Recycles Day in Egg Harbor Township, where all submitted works will be displayed.
   

• South Jersey Wing Lovers Will Want to See This List (catcountry1073.com) — Wing fans in Absecon get a shout-out, with Villa Rifici on the White Horse Pike praised for its highly rated wings and hot-and-honey chicken. The roundup compares top wing spots across Atlantic and Cape May counties, giving locals ideas for nearby game-day takeout and casual nights out.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Absecon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. →
  Wildwood Beach, Wildwood
  8:00 am
• 4th Annual Oktoberfest at The Red Barn Farm →
  The Red Barn Farm, 391 US-206, Hammonton
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• District 16 & 17 Monthly Meeting →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• CAYPAA Event Planning Meetings →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  7:30 pm
Monday October 12
• It Works Group 17th Anniversary! →
  Absecon Presbyterian Church, 208 New Jersey Ave, Absecon
  9:00 am
• Roundup Committee Hybrid Meeting →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Intergroup Steering Meeting →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Workshop - How Service Has Enhanced My Sobriety →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  10:00 am
• How Service has Enhanced Your Sobriety →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• Intergroup Business Meeting →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Sam Adams Stein Hoisting Competition →
  Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
  8:00 am
• Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR →
  800 Great Creek Road, Galloway
  8:45 am
Wednesday September 30
• 3rd Annual Bourbon & Cigars Night at the Inn →
  The Smithville Inn, 1 N. New York Rd., Galloway
• Wine Wednesdays →
  Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• USA Compression Partners, LP posted a job opening for Sales Associate - $15.92-$18.79/hr - Sunoco Store #7741, Atlantic Rest Area, Garden State Parkway, Absecon, NJ in Absecon. Apply here.
• Atlanticare posted a job opening for Food Service Aide in Absecon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Absecon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasantville

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/28/2026 (insidernj.com)
• Nine people, dog rescued from South Jersey motels during nor'easter (thedailyjournal.com)
• Coastal flood warning lifted for South Jersey as Nor'easter moves on (burlingtoncountytimes.com)

Atlantic City

• 'Mr. Atlantic City' Justin Figueroa Returns as Tropicana Hosts Final 2026 Boxing Card (fightbookmma.com)
• Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas coming to Atlantic City (nj1015.com)

Galloway

• 1 Killed In Drunken ATV Crash In South Jersey: Police (patch.com)
• Galloway Man Pleads Guilty In 3 Separate Cases (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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