🌱 Book of the Month for September, 2026 — Beach Haven Public Library LBI and 11 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Lonestar at URSB Carteret PAC
• The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 at Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier
• Dwight "Doc" Gooden Public Autograph Signing at Beach Haven Moose Lodge

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beach Haven West

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Lonestar →
  URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier,
  8:00 am
• Dwight "Doc" Gooden Public Autograph Signing →
  Beach Haven Moose Lodge, 120 NJ-72, Stafford Township
  11:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin →
  Manahawkin Municipal Center,
  7:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• Book of the Month for September, 2026 — Beach Haven Public Library LBI →
  Beach Haven Public Library, 219 N Beach Ave, Beach Haven
  2:00 pm
• Peter and the Wolf →
  Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC), 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Ted Hammock at THE MAINLAND →
  THE MAINLAND, Manahawkin
  5:00 pm
• Ted Hammock →
  Manahawkin NJ
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• LBI Kite Show →
  12th St., Surf City
  4:00 am
• The Pettis at Joe Pop's →
  Joe Pop's, 2002 South Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• FALL OLDIES SPECTACULAR →
  Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
  3:00 pm
• AUTUMN OLDIES SPECTACULAR! →
  Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
  3:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Public Meeting
  James J. Mancini Administration Building, 6805 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Sean & Sienna Live at The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House →
  The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House, 1201 E Bay Ave., Manahawkin
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Boo Bash presented by Luxury Looks Beauty →
  Young Plaza, 420 Main Street, Manahawkin
  10:00 am
• Local Honey at Heritage Park →
  Heritage Park, Manahawkin
  12:00 pm

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