Community Corner
🌱 How did Belmar’s lifeguards dominate at the national championships?
Coming up: Mid Summer Vendor Market on the Belmar Patch calendar
What's up Belmar! 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 did Belmar's lifeguards dominate at the national championships?
Also on today's calendar: Mid Summer Vendor Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 69.
- Saturday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Belmar Beach Patrol Lifeguards Shine at National Championships (tapinto.net) — Belmar's own Beach Patrol lifeguards just brought home major hardware from the USLA National Lifeguard Championships, showcasing the strength of the team that protects local beaches. Amy White led the way with a rare "triple crown of rowing," while several teammates also earned top national finishes and highlighted Belmar on a national stage. 
📸 Around Belmar
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belmar
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★ Featured events ★
- Mid Summer Vendor Market →
11 Asbury Ave, Farmingdale
4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- 2026 Business Afterhours with Point Pleasant Boro Chamber of Commerce
Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce Idle Hour Restaurant & Bar 2600 NJ-88 Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742
5:30 pm - Solo Guitar @ Brandl (Belmar, NJ) →
Brandl, 703 Belmar Plaza, Belmar
6:00 pm - All Around Fitness with Donna Peart →
Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar
9:00 am - SLH BOE Meeting/Board Retreat →
Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
5:30 pm - Board of Education Regular Meeting held at Marlboro Memorial Middle
Defino Central Elementary School 175 Rt. 79 North, Marlboro, NJ 07746
7:00 pm - Coffee Connector 2026
Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce 2044 NJ-35, Wall Township
8:00 am - Lake Como Board of Education meeting
Lake Como School District Belmar, NJ 07719
6:00 pm - Belmar Board of Education meeting
Lake Como School District Belmar, NJ 07719
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Belmar Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spring Lake Heights Court →
Wall Township, NJ Calendar Wall, NJ 07719
9:00 am - Farmers Market →
Wall Township, NJ Calendar, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall
2:00 pm - 2026 Business Afterhours with Point Pleasant Boro Chamber of Commerce
Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce Idle Hour Restaurant & Bar 2600 NJ-88 Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742
5:30 pm - CANCELLED-Asbury Park Board of Education Committee as a Whole Meeti
Asbury Park High School Bradley Elementary School
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Brandywine Living posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate in Belmar. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T3408) in Belmar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmar here.
🗞 Nearby News
Neptune City
- New group, same goal for Manasquan girls basketball at The Fort summer league (app.com)
- Mega Millions Tuesday, Aug. 18, winning numbers. $100 million jackpot (miramarflnews.com)
- U.S. News Ranks the Best High Schools in New Jersey for 2026–27 (njfamily.com)
Bradley Beach
- In Bradley Beach Pirate Day and Reggae Fest Aug. 22 (thecoaster.net)
- This Bradley Beach Boardwalk Hut Boasts What Might Be NJ's Most Indulgent Pork-Roll Sandwich (njmonthly.com)
Wall
- Van Engulfed In Flames In Wall Township, NJ State Police Say (patch.com)
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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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