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π± Patch AM: What feline fun is taking over Bell Works in Holmdel this weekend?
Also, don't miss Ranney School Fall Open House on the Holmdel Patch calendar

Hi Holmdel! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What feline fun is taking over Bell Works in Holmdel this weekend?
Also on today's calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Purrfect plans? Catsbury Park Cat Convention at Shore this weekend (app.com) — Holmdel's Bell Works will host the Catsbury Park Cat Convention Oct. 10–11, bringing adoptable cats, vendors, kids' activities, and celebrity guests like Jackson Galaxy. Visitors can shop, learn about cat care, and support rescue organizations. Every ticket helps fund Catsbury Park's ongoing animal welfare and adoption work beyond the weekend.
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📸 Around Holmdel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holmdel
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - Join Us for BARKS AND BOOS! →
A Salute Italian Restaurant & Bar, 74 Main St, Matawan
5:30 pm - Goods & Services Auction →
Trinity Church Matawan, 18 Ryers Ln, Matawan
6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Premik Performs with The Joni Project →
Bell Theater, 101 Crawford Corners Road, Holmdel
7:30 pm - Premik Performs with The Joni Project @The Bell →
Bell Theater, 101 Crawford Corners Road, Holmdel
7:30 pm - Holmdel Community Blood Drive - Surprise Gift for donors! →
Holmdel High School, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
9:00 am - AAUW Used Book Sale →
69 Kings Hwy, Middletown Township
10:00 am - Holmdel Community Blood Drive →
St. Benedict School Gym, 165 Bethany Rd, Holmdel
8:30 am - Deep Cut Orchid Society Monthly Meeting →
Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave, Tinton Falls
7:00 pm - Buy Rite Liquors 19th Annual Super Sampling →
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
7:00 pm - Brookdale Community College Fall Open House →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
1:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
📣 Holmdel Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a toilet that's leaking on the side.
I did a little research and it looks like it needs some sort of wax ring replaced. Can you recommend someone who can help me with this and not… (Nextdoor The Orchards at Holmdel)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Holmdel. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Coordinator in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holmdel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Matawan
- Brookdale's Adjunct Professors Rally for Seniority Rights (tworivertimes.com)
Middletown
- Civil War Re-Enactors In Poricy Park Saturday, Halloween Hullabaloo Oct. 24 (patch.com)
- New No. 1 team leads Shore Conference Football Top 20 for Week 6 (mycentraljersey.com)
Ok Holmdel! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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