🌱 Patch AM: Lakewood boys soccer routed at home despite early first-half goal

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• Lakewood boys soccer routed at home despite early first-half goal

Also on today's calendar: The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Very windy; cool with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy with occasional rain, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tandem combines for 7 goals to lead Point Pleasant Beach boys soccer over Lakewood (nj.com subscription) — Lakewood High's boys soccer team fell 7–1 at home to undefeated Point Pleasant Beach, despite an early goal from Johan Rodriguez off a Steve Aguilar assist. The loss drops Lakewood to 2–8, with the squad now having dropped eight of its last nine matches as they search for a turnaround.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier,
  8:00 am
• Rock Rec →
  Rock Gymnastics, 200 Corporate Cir, Toms River
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Wine Tasting In Support Of Rae Of Light Foundation →
  62 Main St, Manasquan
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

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
Wednesday October 21
• Planet Fitness of Lakewood →
  Planet Fitness of Lakewood, 1900 NJ-70, Lakewood
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• The Wag's Halloween Spectacular →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 27
• Arundo – Big Apple Divers/Gypsy Blood →
  Gypsy Blood Dive, 2 St Louis Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
  7:00 am
• Yoga at Jenkinson's Aquarium →
  Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
  9:00 am
• Amusement Park Hours →
  Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach
  12:00 pm
• Intuitive Readings or Reiki with Benedictta →
  New Earth Healing Gifts And Services, 177 Main Street, Manasquan
  12:00 pm
• 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
• Sean & Sienna Live at B2 Bistro + Bar →
  B2 Bistro + Bar, 709 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
  4:00 pm

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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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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