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🌱 Manahawkin grad and Army officer joins Long Beach Township police force
Coming up: Summer Market Days at Reynolds — Reynolds on the Manahawkin Patch calendar

Good morning Manahawkin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Manahawkin grad and Army officer joins Long Beach Township police force
Also on today's calendar: Hotel California: Eagles Tribute and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot and humid; an a.m. shower, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
- Saturday: Sunshine with low humidity, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Long Beach Township Swears in New Full-Time Police Officer (thesandpaper.net) — A Southern Regional High School graduate from Manahawkin, Sayer Zimmerman, has been sworn in as a full-time patrolman with the Long Beach Township Police Department. Township officials praised his police academy honors, military service, and leadership background as he joins the patrol division.
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📸 Around Manahawkin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manahawkin
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★ Featured events ★
- Summer Market Days at Reynolds — Reynolds →
Reynolds Garden Shop, 201 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin
10:00 am
Saturday August 15
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Other local events
- Michael Patrick: MP & The Margarita Thrills - A Jimmy Buffett Tribute & More! →
Manahawkin Lake Park III, 86 N Main St, Manahawkin
6:30 pm - Old Causeway →
The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House, 1201 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin
6:00 pm - Town Council Meeting →
Stafford Township Municipal Complex - 260 East Bay Avenue Manaha
7:00 pm - Stafford Township Mobile Community Wellness & Resource Fair →
Stafford Township, NJ Calendar, 489 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin
10:00 am - Broadway Revue Pure Imagination Summer Camp... →
Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC), 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
6:00 pm - Broadway Revue Pure Imagination Summer Camp Performance →
Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC), 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
6:00 pm - Planning Board meeting - MEETING CANCELLED →
Stafford Township, NJ Calendar, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin
7:00 pm - Hotel California: Eagles Tribute →
Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC), 1000 McKinley Ave, Stafford Township
7:30 pm
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
📣 Manahawkin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ReClam the Bay for Kids
Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
10:00 am - Critter Round-Up
Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
11:00 am - Sunset Yoga
Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
6:00 pm - Summer Concert Series in Ship Bottom →
Ship Bottom Municipal Ramp, W 10th St, Ship Bottom
6:30 pm
Thursday August 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I miss getting the Times-Beacon weekly news paper.
Don't get me wrong, The Sandpaper is an excellent paper. (Nextdoor Ocean Acres - South) - Hi looking for someone to clean my sofa and loveseat tomorrow or Thursday and someone to clean my home on Thursday.
Sorry it is last minute but my visitors is last minute. Thank you Kathy 856-577-7107 (Nextdoor Beach Haven West)
- Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeper) - Full Time - Day in Manahawkin. Apply here.
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center posted a job opening for Advance Practice Provider - APN or PA (Full Time, Days, Manahawkin Office) in Manahawkin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manahawkin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stafford
- Eastern Regional Road Ends in Semifinals for Stafford Softball Squad (thesandpaper.net)
- Stafford Police Find Drugs, Weapons After Stopping Florida Man (thesandpaper.net)
- Toms River Man Pleads Guilty in Cocaine, Gun Case (jerseyshoreonline.com)
Long Beach
- Seals Rescued on LBI Among Those Released in July (thesandpaper.net)
- Free 'Coast to Classroom' Educator Workshop at LBT Field Station Aug. 24 (thesandpaper.net)
- Art, poetry and history come together in Ocean County Library exhibit (app.com)
Barnegat
- Undercover Cops Catch Drivers Blowing Through Crosswalks In Jersey Shore Town (patch.com)
Ok Manahawkin! 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: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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