🌱 Patch AM: How officials kept Lakewood’s massive women’s gathering safe on the ground and sky

Hello Lakewood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How officials kept Lakewood's massive women's gathering safe on the ground and sky
• Why Lakewood's ZIP code now rivals booming Texas suburbs in size

Also on today's calendar: Daughters Of The British Empire Bake Sale Fundraiser and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousands of Women Gather in Lakewood as Sheriff's Office Monitored Skies Above Massive Event (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Thousands of women from Lakewood and nearby communities packed the Cedarbridge area for the annual N'shei Adirei HaTorah gathering, prompting a major coordinated safety operation. Lakewood police, emergency services, and the Ocean County Sheriff's Office managed traffic, crowds, and even monitored drone activity overhead, ensuring the large religious event proceeded smoothly and without reported incidents.
   

• Fastest-Growing ZIP Populations (wordpress.com) — Lakewood's 08701 ZIP code now ranks among the largest in the country, with more than 136,000 residents and a dense, distinctive community profile. While Texas suburbs dominate many growth lists, this analysis highlights how Lakewood's large households and density make it a national outlier worth watching for planners, marketers, and anyone curious about the town's rapid population buildup.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Daughters Of The British Empire Bake Sale Fundraiser →
  St Stephen's Episcopal Church, 180 County Rd 539, Manchester Township
  9:30 am
Friday September 25
• Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the Mathis House →
  600 Main St, Toms River
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Cornhole and more! →
  2800 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd, Howell Township
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo at Shoretown Ballpark →
  ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
  4:00 pm
• Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo →
  ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Fallfest NJ →
  500 Country Club Drive, Lakewood
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• Eye Screening Clinic →
  1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• The Bob Band - Bob Dylan Tribute →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Camping World's Lakewood RV Expo →
  ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 20
• Yoga Hike Cattus Island - Autumn Equinox | Balance + Transition →
  Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Road, Toms River
  9:00 am
• Sensory-Safe Haircuts →
  Kuts 4 Kids in the Kingdom, 1810 Hooper Ave, Toms River
  10:00 am
• Amusement Park Hours 12pm-6pm →
  Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach
  12:00 pm
• Fall Special: Half Price Rides! →
  Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach
  12:00 pm
• OCHS Celebrates 250 Years of American Independence →
  Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River
  12:30 pm
• Story Songs Of The 70s →
  Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Lakewood. Apply here.
• Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Georgian Court University in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brick

• Brick man accused of targeting work vehicles and stealing $15K in tools (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Police camera chopped down at Brick gas station, man charged (wearenewjersey.com)
• Stockton places fourth at Osprey Open meet (pressofatlanticcity.com)

Toms River

• RWJBarnabas Health Cuts Ribbon on Toms River Ambulatory Care Facility (njbmagazine.com)

Ok Lakewood! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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