🌱 Patch AM: Haunted Firehouse Promises 'A Labyrinth Of Spooky Surprises' In Manalapan

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In today's newsletter:

• Manalapan firehouse becomes a spooky maze for one October night
• How Manalapan boys soccer stunned CBA with a wild overtime comeback

Also on today's calendar: Protinick Farms Fall Activities and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with sun and clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Haunted Firehouse Promises 'A Labyrinth Of Spooky Surprises' In Manalapan (patch.com) — Manalapan families can look forward to the Haunted Firehouse returning this October, turning Manalapan Township Fire Company #1 on Sweetmans Lane into a maze of spooky fun. Running the evening of Oct. 24, the event invites all ages to wear costumes, enjoy scares tailored to different comfort levels, and celebrate community spirit at a central Manalapan location.
   

• Manalapan Boys Soccer defeats Christian Brothers Academy 4-3 in OT (northjersey.com) — Manalapan High School boys soccer pulled off a dramatic 4–3 overtime win against powerhouse Christian Brothers Academy, capped by Jake Ramella's game-winning goal. The photos and play-by-play details highlight key moments, including a comeback from a 3–1 deficit and strong performances from several Manalapan players that local fans will be buzzing about.
   

📸 Around Manalapan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Protinick Farms Fall Activities →
  Protinick Farms, 147 Plainsboro Rd, Cranbury
  10:00 am

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Other local events

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
Friday September 18
• PERK @ Manalapan Diner 3rd Friday →
  Manalapan NJ
  7:45 am
Saturday September 19
• Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale, and Snack Shack BBQ Event →
  Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 95 Cambridge Dr, Aberdeen Township
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• 80 Years of Wood and Fire →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  2:00 pm
• The Wood Vibrations →
  Manalapan Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Dining Out: Rita's
  Wemrock Brook School, 118 Millhurst Road, Manalapan
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Grow Your Small Business with NJEDA Grants and Loans →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Emergency Preparedness →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Funfest 2026 →
  Ivy League Day Camp, 140 Gordons Corner Rd, Manalapan Township
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Honey Bees: A Powerful Pollinator →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Bless This Mess: How to Prep Your Garden for Winter →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
• Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Snack Shack BBQ! —Jeremy Samuelson Read on Patch

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• Ghost boat mystery at Jersey Shore (nj1015.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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