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🌱 Patch AM: How Brick neighbors are rallying around a former first aid captain

Also, don't miss 2-DAY EVENT: 3rd Annual Fall Rummage Sale & Book Sale on the Brick Patch calendar

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Hey hey Brick! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Brick neighbors are rallying around a former first aid captain
  • How Brick Memorial turned a halftime deficit into a four-goal surge

Also on today's calendar: 2-DAY EVENT: 3rd Annual Fall Rummage Sale & Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Friday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• First aid captain saved lives in Brick; he needs help saving his own (app.com) — A longtime Herbertsville First Aid Squad captain from Brick is now battling metastatic kidney cancer without insurance, and friends have launched a GoFundMe to help cover his treatment and living costs. As he waits for Medicare and disability to kick in, his Brick community is rallying with donations, meals, and support to bridge a potentially life-threatening gap in coverage.
   

• Glieden, Francis each score twice to power Brick Memorial girls soccer by Long Branch (nj.com subscription) — Brick Memorial's girls soccer team thrilled home fans in Brick with a four-goal second half to beat Long Branch 4–2, led by two goals each from Avery Glieden and Kayla Francis. With strong playmaking from Kaylin Doyle and Maeve DeAngelis, plus key saves by goalie Kayna Lavecchia, the Mustangs turned a halftime deficit into an early-season statement win.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Willow Springs Brings the U.K. to Brick Senior Center with Immersive Virtual Reality Platform —Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Read on Patch
  • Good morning all
    I need to replace my windshield. Any recommendations for a mobile installer that's not Safelite? Thanks (Nextdoor Sutton Village)
  • For those still looking for Shay Menke who got booted off of here, who does the TNR for the cats - here's where you can find her on Facebook!
    https://www.facebook.com/p/Project-Paws-in-the-Park-61593929957900/ (Nextdoor Laurelton Gardens)
  • Wayfair posted a job opening for Retail Back of House Associate in Brick. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Key Carrier Coordinator in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Point Pleasant

  • Local couple 'passionate about food' brings Bubbakoo's to Brockton (enterprisenews.com)
  • Festival Of The Sea Returns To Point Pleasant Beach In September (wobm.com)
  • Canoe and Kayak Races Every Triathlete Will Love (triathlete.com)

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Toms River

  • Parkway Plans For Exits 80-83 Set For Hearing In Toms River (patch.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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