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Spotted on the Lacey calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival
Hello Lacey! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lacey's SCT grouping stacks up against Shore Conference soccer powers
Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Monday: An afternoon shower; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Shore Conference Boys Soccer Preview: Class A South (shoresportsinsider.com) — Boys soccer fans in Lacey will see their high school grouped with Ocean, Barnegat, and Raritan in this fall's Shore Conference Tournament setup, while rivals like Toms River East and Point Boro reload after strong 2025 seasons. The preview breaks down returning stars, new starters, and how Class A South contenders stack up heading into 2026. 
📸 Around Lacey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lacey
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- 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530
11:00 am - 9th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration →
2309 NJ-70, Manchester Township
3:00 pm
Saturday September 12
📣 Lacey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Barnegat 2026 Summer Concerts →
Barnegat Township Municipal Dock, 427 E Bay Ave, Barnegat
6:30 pm - 1776 - The Musical →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
8:00 pm - Michael Patrick: MP at Lighthouse SOLO 3-6pm →
Lighthouse Tavern, 397 US-9, Waretown
3:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (FR) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:30 pm - GIRLS (V) FIELD HOCKEY [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
6:00 pm - Abbreviated Day for Students and Staff In-Service Day!
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
8:30 am
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley
- Girl, 11, dies in electric dirt bike crash with truck in Berkeley (app.com)
Waretown
- Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- August 27, 2026 (onthewater.com)
Barnegat
- Man charged in fatal Barnegat Bay boat crash (nj1015.com)
- Rutgers University dean arrested, accused of taking 'upskirt' videos (usatoday.com)
- 5 romantic New Jersey proposal spots perfect for fall (nj1015.com)
Ok Lacey! 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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