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🌱 Patch AM: How did a Galloway golfer help Stockton win by one stroke?
And on the Galloway Patch calendar - Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds at the Historic Johnson Cemetery Memorial Park

Greetings Galloway! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did a Galloway golfer help Stockton win by one stroke?
- Which local heroes were honored at Galloway's county awards luncheon?
Also on today's calendar: Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds at the Historic Johnson Cemetery Memorial Park and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
- Friday: Comfortable with sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stockton edges Arcadia by one stroke at shootout (pressofatlanticcity.com) — In Galloway, Stockton University's women's golf team edged Arcadia by a single stroke at the Shriver's Saltwater Shootout, hosted at Blue Heron Pines. Local golfer Nataly Castro of Galloway and Absegami High School contributed to the effort as Stockton posted a season-best team score and prepares to host another tournament on October 18.
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• Atlantic County prosecutor honors law enforcement, community partners in annual luncheon (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Galloway Township hosted Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds' second annual awards luncheon at the Smithville Inn, recognizing officers, staff and community partners for their work in public safety. Local law enforcement leaders received honors such as the Sgt. Eric D. Wise Memorial Award for Leadership, highlighting efforts to protect residents across Atlantic County.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Galloway
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★ Featured events ★
- Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds at the Historic Johnson Cemetery Memorial Park →
3800 Federal St, Camden
11:00 am
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- The Arc of Atlantic County Golf Classic presented by I Rice & Company →
Galloway NJ - Talon Trot 5K & Fun Run →
Galloway NJ - Irish Festival →
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway
10:00 am - Anthony Reese Caine: Solo Acoustic - Fred and Ethal's Lantern Light →
Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern, 1 N New York Rd, Galloway
7:00 pm - The Rocky Horror Picture Show with LIVE Shadow Cast →
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway
8:00 pm - Chocolate-Making Workshop →
Brigantine Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St S, Brigantine
5:30 pm - Quilt Show: Every Quilt Tells a Story →
Upper Township Community Center, 1790 NJ-50, Woodbine
10:00 am - Pancake Breakfast →
527 Philadelphia Ave, Egg Harbor City
8:00 am - Costume Pet Parade →
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway
1:00 pm - Brad Upton: The Comedy Zone →
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway
7:30 pm - Corvette Show →
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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