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π± Patch AM: Astronomy is Exciting and 14 more events
Also, don't miss Ranney School Fall Open House on the Manalapan Patch calendar

Hey there, Manalapan! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Ranney School Fall Open House at Ranney School
- Animal & Botanical Sciences Magnet Program Open House at Freehold Township High School
- Astronomy is Exciting at Monmouth County Library - Headquarters
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
- Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
📸 Around Manalapan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan
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★ Featured events ★
- Ranney School Fall Open House →
Ranney School, 235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Animal & Botanical Sciences Magnet Program Open House
Freehold Township High School
6:00 pm - Astronomy is Exciting →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
6:00 pm - We are Present and Future Women →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
1:00 pm - Back-to-School Night/One-Session Day
Defino Central Elementary School, 175 Rt. 79 North, Marlboro
6:00 pm - PERK @ Manalapan Diner 2nd Friday →
Manalapan NJ - Home, Hope, and Community: How Affordable Housing Shapes Monmouth County →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
6:00 pm - 23rd Annual Jim Palser Evening With The Irish →
St Thomas More-Petri Hall, 186 Gordons Corner Rd, Manalapan Township
6:00 pm - Tour Englishtown's Historic Village Inn →
2 Water St, Englishtown
1:00 pm - Freehold Area CROP Hunger Walk 2026 →
The Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main Streeet, Freehold
1:30 pm - NJSave and GetSetUp: Resources for Older New Jerseyans →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
2:00 pm - Using the Records Collection at the Monmouth County Archives →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
1:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Monday October 19
Wednesday October 21
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🗞 Nearby News
Freehold
- Raceway Chrysler Jeep of Freehold, NJ opens with renovated store and mobile service (cbtnews.com)
- Freehold Manufacturing Day Brings 800 Industry Figures and Six Award Winners to iPlay America (communitynews.org)
Marlboro
- Marlboro restaurant week has gotten bigger; these restaurants joined (app.com)
Howell
- Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Howell This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com)
Ok Manalapan! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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