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🌱 A Dance with Death: A 1950's Prom Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre and 11 more events

Carteret, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications
  • Rita's Ice & BreakinRecordsBand Open Mic Summer Series at Rita's of Woodbridge, Nj
  • A Dance with Death: A 1950's Prom Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Maria D.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 73.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📣 Carteret Shout Outs!

  • 🎂 Our family would like to wish a very Happy 100th Birthday to lifelong Carteret resident John Zelenak who celebrated his birthday on July 22nd!! —Maria D. Like

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💬 Chatter

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  • Study in my sketchbook.
    Working directly with pen helps me to be deliberate with each stroke. In the beginning I was quite hesitant, and did make a couple mistakes. But then… (Nextdoor Whittier)
  • Part-Time Landscaping Helper Needed (Experience Required)
    I’m looking for an experienced landscaping helper to assist me this weekend as I catch up on my lawn maintenance schedule. This could turn into an… (Nextdoor East Carteret West)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Carteret. Apply here.
  • Recruit OBN posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Carteret. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carteret here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Cupertino Filming Locations (2026) (a2zfilminglocation.com)
  • After nearly a decade, and a half-million dollars donated, Marisa Tufaro Foundation wraps up its charitable mission (cjsportsradio.com)

Iselin

  • WSA and Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) Partner to Launch Listen Up Initiative Nationwide (audiologyonline.com)

Perth Amboy

Ok Carteret! 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: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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