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In today's newsletter:

• Where Long Branch lands in the Shore Conference soccer bracket

Also on today's calendar: Free Flu Clinic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
• Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Projecting the Field: 2026 Boys Soccer Shore Conference Tournament (shoresportsinsider.com) — Long Branch boys soccer is projected as the No. 16 seed in the Shore Conference Tournament, drawing a tough first-round matchup with red-hot Howell and a potential date with top-seeded Manalapan. The article breaks down every team's record, key wins, and likely seeding, giving local fans a clear picture of where Long Branch stands heading into knockout play.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 24
• Free Flu Clinic →
  135 NJ-RT 35, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724, Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Eatontown,
  9:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Brookdale Community College Fall Open House →
  Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
  Virtual,
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Moules & Brews →
  Long Branch NJ
  12:00 pm
• Moceans Let's Talk Sports LIVE and In-Person →
  Operation Life Inc, 384 2nd Avenue, Long Branch
  4:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• ME the Stage Play →
  The Long Branch Church of God, 200 - 206 Garfield Ave, Long Branch
  5:00 pm
• Great Futures Gala →
  Wave Resort, 110 Ocean Ave, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Family Addiction Network- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC →
  West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave, West Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Haunted Beach Karaoke at McLoone's Pier House →
  McLoone's Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Karaoke with Giuseppe at Max's in Long Branch →
  Max's Bar & Grill, 25 Matilda Terrace, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Sunday Funday Karaoke at Nip-N-Tuck in Long Branch →
  Nip n Tuck Bar & Grill, 23 Norwood Ave, Long Branch
  2:00 pm
Monday October 26
• Salon Reading: MARY ASTOR'S PURPLE DIARY (The Musical) →
  West End Arts Center, 132 West End Ave, Long Branch
  7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• The 10 Best Jersey Shore Sports Bars (bestofnj.com)

Ocean

• Shore reacts to veep's resignation: From the Asbury Park Press archives (app.com)
• STORM WATCH: Remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring soaking rain and some wind to New Jersey (news12.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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