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🌱 Patch AM: Lakewood boys soccer routed at home despite early first-half goal
Happening soon: The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 on the Lakewood Patch calendar

Good day Lakewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- 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!)
- 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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📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - Wine Tasting In Support Of Rae Of Light Foundation →
62 Main St, Manasquan
7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Eye Screening Clinic →
1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood
4:00 pm - The Bob Band - Bob Dylan Tribute →
Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
8:00 pm - Camping World's Lakewood RV Expo →
ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
1:00 pm - Planet Fitness of Lakewood →
Planet Fitness of Lakewood, 1900 NJ-70, Lakewood
4:00 pm - The Wag's Halloween Spectacular →
Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Sunday September 27
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🗞 Nearby News
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Toms River
- Toms River Fire District Voters to Decide on $6M Bond for New Equipment (shorebeat.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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