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🌱 Patch AM: Where Long Branch lands in the Shore Conference soccer bracket
Also check out Free Flu Clinic on the Long Branch Patch calendar
Hey hey Long Branch! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
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!)
- 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. 
📸 Around Long Branch
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Branch
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Flu Clinic →
135 NJ-RT 35, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724, Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Eatontown,
9:00 am - Brookdale Community College Fall Open House →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
1:00 pm - Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
Virtual,
5:30 pm
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
Tuesday October 27
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - Family Addiction Network- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC →
West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave, West Long Branch
7:00 pm - Haunted Beach Karaoke at McLoone's Pier House →
McLoone's Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Karaoke with Giuseppe at Max's in Long Branch →
Max's Bar & Grill, 25 Matilda Terrace, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Sunday Funday Karaoke at Nip-N-Tuck in Long Branch →
Nip n Tuck Bar & Grill, 23 Norwood Ave, Long Branch
2:00 pm - Salon Reading: MARY ASTOR'S PURPLE DIARY (The Musical) →
West End Arts Center, 132 West End Ave, Long Branch
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General posted a job opening for Dollar General Store Associate in Long Branch. Apply here.
- Gap posted a job opening for Retail Supervisor, Full Time, Operations - Consumer Centre in West Long Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Branch here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Long Branch
- Phoenix Comes From Two Down To Tie Monmouth (elonphoenix.com)
Oceanport
- 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)
Ok Long Branch! 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: "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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