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In today's newsletter:

• Which Holmdel nursing homes made Newsweek's 2027 best-of list?
• Which jazz legends are coming to Bell Works this fall?
• How did Point Boro knock off Holmdel's top-ranked St. John Vianney?

Also on today's calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newsweek names New Jersey's best nursing homes for 2027 (njbiz.com) — Two Holmdel facilities—CareOne at Holmdel and Complete Care at Bayshore—have been named among New Jersey's best nursing homes in Newsweek's 2027 rankings. With senior demand rising statewide, the list offers local families concrete options and context on how these Holmdel centers compare with 65 top-rated facilities across New Jersey.
   

• WBGO's "All The Jazz" Series Comes to Holmdel (newjerseystage.com) — Holmdel residents can catch two big-name smooth jazz shows at the Bell Theater at Bell Works, with Spyro Gyra on October 24 and Rick Braun on November 22. Both concerts offer 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances at 101 Crawford Corners Road, giving locals an easy night-out option close to home.
   

• No. 2 Point Boro Tops No. 1 St. John Vianney, Makes Its Case for the Top Spot (shoresportsinsider.com) — A girls soccer showdown in Holmdel saw No. 2 Point Boro edge top-ranked St. John Vianney 1-0, just days after upsetting another No. 1 team. The defensive battle, featuring several local Shore Conference powers, strengthens Point Boro's claim to the top ranking and shapes postseason expectations for Holmdel-area fans.
   

📸 Around Holmdel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holmdel

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Ranney School Fall Open House →
  Ranney School, 235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
  9:00 am
• The Wag's Halloween Spectacular →
  Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St, Middletown Township
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• BARKS and BOOS is COMING! →
  A Salute Italian Restaurant & Bar, 74 Main St, Matawan
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Goods & Services Auction →
  Trinity Church Matawan, 18 Ryers Ln, Matawan
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• WIB 2026: Self Defense Class & Networking →
  Location Parking: For easier access, park on the West Side in the Purple and or Yellow lots. 101 Crawfords Corner Road Holmdel NJ 07733, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
• WIB 2026: 10.5.2026 Self Defense Class & Networking →
  Location Parking: For easier access, park on the West Side in the Purple and or Yellow lots. 101 Crawfords Corner Road Holmdel NJ 07733, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
• Seated Movement at Holmdel Library →
  Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  9:30 am
• Complimentary Intro to Pickleball Clinic with Jersey Pickleball Club →
  Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  9:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Holmdel Community Blood Drive - Surprise Gift for donors! →
  Holmdel High School, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Holmdel Community Blood Drive →
  St. Benedict School Gym, 165 Bethany Rd, Holmdel
  8:30 am
Tuesday October 13
• Deep Cut Orchid Society Monthly Meeting →
  Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave, Tinton Falls
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Buy Rite Liquors 19th Annual Super Sampling →
  Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Anthony Alan Colasacco Jr. (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)

Middletown

• Middletown Receives $20,000 Grant to Connect Public Health and Community Planning (TAPinto.net)
• Is There Enough Fluoride In Your Tap Water? What You Need to Know (tworivertimes.com)
• Middletown North football runs away for road victory over St. John Vianney (nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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