🌱 Patch AM: Blessing of the Animals & Pet Adoption & Supplies Donations and 11 more events

Good morning Berkeley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 at Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier
• Homestead Run Community Wide Yard Sale
• Rock Rec at Rock Gymnastics

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Very windy; cool with rain, with a high of 62 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berkeley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier,
  8:00 am
• Homestead Run Community Wide Yard Sale →
  100 Fireside Blvd, Toms River
  9:00 am
• Rock Rec →
  Rock Gymnastics, 200 Corporate Cir, Toms River
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Wine Tasting In Support Of Rae Of Light Foundation →
  62 Main St, Manasquan
  7:30 pm
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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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Blessing of the Animals & Pet Adoption & Supplies Donations →
  Toms River Church of Christ, 1126 Hooper Ave, Toms River
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• Rummage Sale Two-Day Event October 9th & 10th 9 AM - 3 PM →
  Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St, Toms River
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Community Garage Sale & Bake Sale & Junk In The Trunk Flea Market →
  Silver Ridge Park East, 979 Edgebrook Dr N, Berkeley Township
  9:00 am
• SRPE Community Sale Day! →
  Silver Ridge Park East, 979 Edgebrook Dr N, Berkeley Township
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 27
• DOG ROYALTY DAYS →
  Seaside Heights Borough, NJ Calendar Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
  8:00 am
• Seaside Heights Dog Royalty Day →
  Seaside Heights North Beach, Seaside Boardwalk and Kearney Ave., Seaside Heights
  9:00 am
• Farmers Market at the Lacey Elks →
  Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Blvd, Forked River
  10:00 am
• Pups & Pints →
  Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach, 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
  12:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Harvest Tea at the Mathis House →
  The Mathis House, 600 Main St., Toms River
• Crockpot Mondays →
  Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Blvd, Forked River
  12:00 pm
• 2nd Annual Toms River PBA Local #137 Fall Fest →
  Downtown Toms River, 33 Washington Street, Toms River
  3:00 pm
• 2nd Annual Toms River PBA Local #137 Fall Fest presented by Autoland of Springfield →
  Downtown Toms River, 33 Washington Street, Toms River
  3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Toms River

• Toms River Fire District Voters to Decide on $6M Bond for New Equipment (shorebeat.com)
• PuroClean of Toms River Expands 24/7 Water Damage Services in Ocean County (rivertonjournal.com)

Lacey

• 5 Reasons NJ Pure Serves Ocean County Cannabis Shoppers (prentissheadlight.com)

Brick

• Brick Man Remembered For Love Of Family (patch.com)

Ok Berkeley! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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