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In today's newsletter:

• Want free family fun at Van Court Park next week?
• When and where is Long Branch boys soccer playing this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Watercolor Pencils and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mark Your Calendars! Long Branch Recreation Bringing Games, Food and Fun to Van Court Park (tapinto.net) — Long Branch families are invited to a free Fun Day at Van Court Park on Wednesday, August 26, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring games, inflatables, face painting, food, and music. Hosted by Long Branch Recreation at 278 Lake Ave, the event offers residents a relaxed evening outdoors to enjoy activities, grab a bite, and make memories together.
   

• Shore Conference Boys Soccer 2026 Regular Season Schedule (shoresportsinsider.com) — Local soccer fans can track Long Branch High School's full 2026 Shore Conference boys schedule, including home and away matchups against Manasquan, Ocean, Freehold Township, and more. Games run from late August through October, giving Long Branch residents plenty of chances to support their team close to home and around the Shore.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Watercolor Pencils →
  Brookdale Community College - Lincroft Main Campus, ATC 101 Lecture,
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• Golf for a Great Cause →
  Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr, Farmingdale
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Intervention-Family Addiction Network →
  West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave, West Long Branch
  7:00 pm
• Tuesday on Broadway →
  Long Branch, NJ Calendar, Broadway & Third Avenue, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• College Application Support
  Shore Regional High School District West Long Branch, NJ 07764
  4:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• West End Farmers' Market →
  Long Branch, NJ Calendar, Brighton Avenue, Long Branch
  9:00 am
• Tropic Like It's Hot Karaoke Hosted by Giuseppe at McLoone's Pier House in Long Branch →
  McLoone's Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
• Thursday by the Sea →
  Long Branch, NJ Calendar, 10 Ocean Avenue North, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Surfing for Vision →
  Long Branch, NJ Calendar Long Branch, NJ 07740
  8:00 am
Sunday August 23
• Disco Theme Sunday Funday Karaoke at Nip-N-Tuck in Long Branch →
  Nip n Tuck Bar & Grill, 23 Norwood Ave, Long Branch
  2:00 pm
• Band ON THE SAND →
  Long Branch, NJ Calendar Long Branch, NJ 07740
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Karaoke with Giuseppe at Max's in Long Branch →
  Max's Bar & Grill, 25 Matilda Terrace, Long Branch
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

West Long Branch

• Monmouth Defensive End Mounir Keshen Primed For Breakout Season (onnj.com)

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• Monmouth Park Entries & Results for Friday, 8-21-2026 (horseracingnation.com)

Eatontown

• PopUp Bagels coming soon to Eatontown, second store in Monmouth County (app.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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