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In today's newsletter:

• Who is No. 4 Manalapan facing in today's tournament match?
• How did Manalapan's Happy Day Farm rank nationally for sunflowers?

Also on today's calendar: 80 Years of Wood and Fire and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 71, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elite Sports PT Shore Conference Boys Soccer Scoreboard: Saturday, September 19 (shoresportsinsider.com) — Manalapan boys soccer fans can catch No. 4 Manalapan hosting Long Branch at 10 a.m. today in Shore Conference Tournament group play. The full Saturday scoreboard also lays out key matchups for nearby schools, helping local supporters plan which games to attend or follow.
   

• Best sunflower festivals in U.S. include Holland Ridge, Happy Day farms in N.J. (nj.com subscription) — Happy Day Farm in Manalapan has been ranked the 11th-best sunflower festival in the United States, giving local residents a nationally recognized destination right in town. The list, based on reviews, size, TikTok interest, and price, also spotlights Holland Ridge Farms in nearby Upper Freehold, underscoring central New Jersey's growing appeal for sunflower lovers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 23
• Grow Your Small Business with NJEDA Grants and Loans →
  Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Dr. Manalapan, NJ 07726 View a Map, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• 80 Years of Wood and Fire →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Dining Out: Rita's
  Wemrock Brook School, 118 Millhurst Road, Manalapan
  5:00 pm
• Law & Public Service Magnet Program Open House
  Colts Neck High School
  6:00 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
• Navy Junior ROTC Magnet Program Open House
  Colts Neck High School
  6:00 pm
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
Saturday October 3
• Library After Hours with Chris Pinnella: The Big Band Project →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Community Flu Vaccine Clinic →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  1:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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