🌱 Patch AM: How new park signs could change playtime in Brick

Good day Brick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How new park signs could change playtime in Brick
• Two Brick parks make this Jersey Shore hiking shortlist

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brick Township Adding Communication Boards to Make Parks More Accessible (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Brick Township is rolling out new communication boards at its parks, starting with Windward Beach Park in the coming weeks, to help residents who have difficulty speaking express their needs using pictures, letters, and numbers. Designed and installed by township staff, the boards are planned for every municipal playground, aiming to make family visits more inclusive without requiring special devices.
   

• The 12 Best Hiking + Walking Trails at the Jersey Shore (thelocalgirl.com) — Brick residents looking to get outside can enjoy two featured local spots: the 1.6‑mile paved loop at Brick Reservoir and the easy walking paths and river views at Windward Beach Park. This Jersey Shore trail roundup also highlights nearby parks in Point Pleasant, Toms River, Wall, and more, with details on amenities, hours, and what to expect on each walk.
   

📸 Around Brick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brick

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea →
  Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
  11:00 am
Saturday September 12
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Women's Club of Brick Monthly Meeting - Morning Edition →
  Brick Twp Town Hall, 401 Chambers Brg Rd, Brick Township
  11:00 am
• Brick Community Blood Drive →
  St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 135 Salmon St, Brick Township
  12:30 pm
• Women's Club of Brick Monthly Meeting - Evening Edition →
  Brandywine The Gables by Monarch, 515 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick Township
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• The American Soldier →
  Grunin Center for the Performing Arts, 1 College Dr, Toms River
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• 2-DAY EVENT: 3rd Annual Fall Rummage Sale & Book Sale →
  Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore, 1405 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 48th Annual Festival of the Sea →
  Point Pleasant Beach
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• ACT Educational →
  Manera's Restaurant, 950 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Brick
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Toms River South at Brick Township →
  Brick Township, 346 Chambers Bridge Rd, Brick
  6:00 pm
• Jersey Shore Animal Center's Spay-ghetti and No Balls (Meat) Fundraiser! →
  Manera's Restaurant, 950 Cedar Bridge Ave, Brick Township
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Linda Shields, the Jersey Shore Medium →
  1730 W Princeton Ave, Brick Township
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am not sure who to contact but when I was walking my dogs twice I saw three kittens near 43 Cleveland ave in Cambridge walk ..
  they immediately ran into the wooded area .. since they are kittens, they may be able to be caught and not become 3 more feral cats .. didn't see a… (Nextdoor Cambrige Walk)
• Recommendations please!
  Looking for a new dog groomer who can cut a 60lb standard poodle. We live in Brick so prefer to stay in the area. I have used this groomer over 20… (Nextdoor Baywood)

• Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Vice President, Chief Medical Officer - OUMC in Brick. Apply here.
• OceanFirst Bank posted a job opening for Personal Banker in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Point Pleasant

• California couple sentenced for Point Pleasant armed burglary (starnewsgroup.com)
• Nonresident taxpayers hear borough updates (starnewsgroup.com)
• Registration needed to ride e-bikes to Boro high school (starnewsgroup.com)

Point Pleasant Beach

• Dozens Stung by Jellyfish at Jersey Shore Beaches Over Weekend (wdhafm.com)

Ok Brick! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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