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🌱 Patch AM: Trick Or Trunk Sets Return For Berkeley Kids
Coming up on the Berkeley Patch calendar: Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin

Good day Berkeley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Berkeley's popular Trick or Trunk returns for kids through sixth grade
Also on today's calendar: Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Strong winds; mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Strong winds; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trick Or Trunk Sets Return For Berkeley Kids (patch.com) — Families in Berkeley Township can look forward to the annual Trick or Trunk Halloween celebration at Veterans Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is open to township children through sixth grade, with parents and grandparents encouraged to come early due to long lines. Residents can also participate by decorating their vehicles and handing out candy through Berkeley Township Recreation.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berkeley
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★ Featured events ★
- Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin →
Manahawkin Municipal Center,
7:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- BOYS (jv) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:30 pm - GIRLS (V) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:00 pm - BOYS (V) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
6:00 pm - GIRLS (V) TENNIS [T]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
8:00 am - GIRLS (jv) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) VOLLEYBALL [T]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
7:00 am - Wine Tasting In Support Of Rae Of Light Foundation →
62 Main St, Manasquan
7:30 pm - 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
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Textures of Nature Watercolor with Leona Lavone →
Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights
9:30 am - D.Y.O.T. with Instruction with Carol Colvin →
Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights
3:30 pm - September Children's Classes with Miss Alison Wednesday →
Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights
4:00 pm - D.Y.O.T. Evening Edition →
Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
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🗞 Nearby News
Toms River
- Fall Arrives in Toms River, That Means It's Time to Start Planning For the Halloween Parade (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Judge Orders Toms River To Livestream Entire Council Meetings (jerseyshoreonline.com)
Lacey
- Elite Sports PT Shore Conference Boys Soccer Scoreboard: Tuesday, September 22 (shoresportsinsider.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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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