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Belmar, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Belmar! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How early should Belmar families register for 2027 sailing programs?
  • Hear the Belmar clubhouse stories that shaped a beloved Irish club
  • Why are Belmar’s neighboring spots now “unforgettable” NJ destinations?

Also on today's calendar: The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue Returns to Tim McLoone's Supper Club on Sunday, November 15th! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: There was a pink man who lived in a one story pink house. Everything he had was pink. What color were the stairs? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a few showers; warm, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sail Belmar Opens Registration for Summer 2027 as Organization Charts Exciting New Course (TAPinto Belmar/Lake Como) — Families in Belmar can already sign up for Sail Belmar’s 2027 summer sailing programs, with registration now open for youth camps, adult lessons, racing, and adaptive sailing on the Shark River. The longtime Belmar nonprofit is expanding scholarships, accessibility initiatives, and community partnerships while inviting local parents, alumni, and residents to help guide its next chapter.
   

2. The Shillelagh Story, Part 2: The Characters Who Made the Club (insidernj.com) — A new audio episode recorded at the Belmar clubhouse dives into the colorful personalities and traditions that built the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh. Listeners hear stories from St. Patrick’s parades to creative fundraisers and family antics, while host Stacy uncovers more about her uncle’s humor, connections, and knack for recruiting volunteers across Newark and the Jersey Shore.
   

3. 3 Monmouth towns among 11 unforgettable towns in NJ. See where (app.com) — A new WorldAtlas list of 11 unforgettable New Jersey towns spotlights nearby Lake Como, with several attractions tied directly to Belmar, including Belmar Beach’s boardwalk, Maclearie Park on Shark River, and the Belmar Bridge. For Belmar residents, it’s a reminder that favorite walking spots, food trucks, and waterfront views right next door are drawing statewide attention as must-visit destinations.
   

4. Spring Lake Heights Gardening Club Grows Their Community (njsba.org) — Belmar Elementary School students are teaming up weekly with Spring Lake Heights fourth-graders at Allaire Community Farm, learning to plant, tend, and harvest crops while building friendships across districts. Their work supports local food pantries and ties classroom lessons to real-world gardening, nutrition, and community service that Belmar families can be proud of.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Just… thank you.
    November is the month of gratitude, and I want to start exactly where my gratitude starts: with you, my clients. Without you, I couldn't live my… (Nextdoor Belmar Boro)
  • Bus routes 67 and 139 have resumed regular services following an earlier motor vehicle accident on Route 9 North and Taylors Mills Road in Manalapan.
    1:27PM on Nov 1: Bus routes 67 and 139 will operate on a detour in Manalapan on Route 9 North and Taylors Mills Rd due to an uninvolved motor vehicle… (Nextdoor )
  • Ocean Healthcare Management LLC posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Belmar. Apply here.
  • Svetness posted a job opening for Personal Trainer in Belmar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmar here.

Ok Belmar! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "There was a pink man who lived in a one story pink house. Everything he had was pink. What color were the stairs?" — There were no stairs. (Thank you Ro B. for sending it in!)
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