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In today's newsletter:

• When can you tackle Manalapan's new Dolly Parton corn maze?
• What should Manalapan fans expect from Colts Neck in today's opener?

Also on today's calendar: Foray into Mushrooms and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a stray shower, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: A thunderstorm; warmer, humid, temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Jersey Farm Debuts 8-Acre Dolly Parton-Themed Corn Maze for Fall Festival (magic983.com) — Manalapan's Happy Day Farm is rolling out an 8-acre Dolly Parton–themed corn maze and full fall festival, with opening day set for Sept. 19. Local families can explore two maze routes, enjoy games, pig races, food trucks, a beer garden, and more, with tickets sold at the Iron Ore Road farm throughout the season.
   

• Colts Neck boys soccer preview: Cougars return all-time scoring leader after strong 2025 (nj.com subscription) — Colts Neck boys soccer opens its 2026 season today on the road at Manalapan, bringing back all-time scoring leader Sean Moore after a 19-3 campaign. The preview breaks down who graduated, key returning starters, new additions, and how coach Art Collier plans to rebuild the defense while keeping an attractive, possession-focused style.
   

📸 Around Manalapan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• ISPE NJ Chapter's 40th Anniversary Gala →
  The Marigold, 315 Churchill Ave, Somerset
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Foray into Mushrooms →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Thomas Mathis Burlesque Dinner Show →
  600 Main St, Toms River
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Thriving Houseplants: Simple Care for Healthy Indoor Plants →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• It Hurts When I Do This: An illustrated history of Quack medicine →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Scam Alert! What State & County Consumer Affairs Want You To Know →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• 80 Years of Wood and Fire →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 2
• Preschool Meet & Greet Session 1
  David C. Abbott Early Learning Center 171 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751
  9:30 am
• DAELC PTO Popsicle Social
  David C. Abbott Early Learning Center 171 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751
  10:30 am
• Preschool Meet & Greet Session 2
  David C. Abbott Early Learning Center 171 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751
  11:30 am
Thursday September 3
• All Staff Report
  Early Childhood Learning Center Freehold, NJ 07728

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🗞 Nearby News

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Matawan

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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