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π± Patch AM: Popular Lacey Bar Gets New Name, Makeover
Also check out 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Lacey Patch calendar

Cheers Lacey! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Lacey's favorite bar reopens with a new name and look
Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm; warmer, humid, temps: high: 89, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Popular Lacey Bar Gets New Name, Makeover (patch.com) — Lacey residents have a newly revamped hangout as Pine Tar Bar & Grill reopens under new ownership as Primetime Tavern, complete with a fresh menu and renovated interior. The neighborhood spot recently held a relaunch celebration and is emphasizing its role as a community gathering place while keeping the familiar staff locals know.
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📸 Around Lacey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lacey
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- Beginner Band Parent Info Night & Instrument Petting Zoo
Cedar Creek Elementary School Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
6:00 pm - 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
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
📣 Lacey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Abbreviated Day for Students and Staff In-Service Day!
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
8:30 am - Music Enthusiast's Meeting →
Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Blvd, Forked River
1:00 pm - BOYS (FR) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:00 pm - Disneys The Little Mermaid →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
6:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Stafford Township Municipal Complex - 260 East Bay Avenue Manaha
7:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:15 pm - GIRLS (V) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
6:00 pm - BOYS (V) FOOTBALL [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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- Liberty Door and Awning — (732) 286-3667
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🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley
- Ocean and Monmouth Counties: NJNG Energy Assistance Days are Coming to a Neighborhood Near You (tapinto.net)
Waretown
- Justice Cannabis Co. Security Officer - Per Diem in Waretown, NJ (cleveland.com)
- Pizza, Pirates & Play-Doh: 10 September Holidays Kids Will Love (macaronikid.com)
Barnegat
- Promise Keepers Brings 'Wake-Up Call' Men's Conference to Barnegat This November (tapinto.net)
- Wawa expansion: 4 new stores in development across New Jersey (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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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