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Hey hey Manalapan! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
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!)
- 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.
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• 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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📸 Around Manalapan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
- 80 Years of Wood and Fire →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
2:00 pm - 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 - Grow Your Small Business with NJEDA Grants and Loans →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
7:00 pm - 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 - Funfest 2026 →
Ivy League Day Camp, 140 Gordons Corner Rd, Manalapan Township
10:00 am - Honey Bees: A Powerful Pollinator →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
6:30 pm - Bless This Mess: How to Prep Your Garden for Winter →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
7:00 pm - Library After Hours with Chris Pinnella: The Big Band Project →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
7:00 pm - Community Flu Vaccine Clinic →
Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
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