🌱 Patch AM: How Ocean’s 2026 football push measures up to Manasquan’s title standard

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ocean's 2026 football push measures up to Manasquan's title standard

Also on today's calendar: Watercolor Pencils and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ready to Make Their Move: 2026 Ocean Football Preview (shoresportsinsider.com) — Ocean Township's football team is gearing up for a playoff push in a tougher Class C North, with experienced starters returning on both sides of the ball. A key early test comes Sept. 10 against Red Bank, which shared last year's division title with Manasquan, giving local fans a benchmark for how Ocean stacks up against Manasquan's recent standard.
   

📸 Around Manasquan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manasquan

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Watercolor Pencils →
  Brookdale Community College - Lincroft Main Campus, ATC 101 Lecture,
  10:00 am
• 13th ANNUAL HOWELL TWP./FARMINGDALE MEMORIAL 5K Run & Race Walk →
  Howell High School, 405 Squankum Yellowbrook Rd, Farmingdale
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Mid Summer Vendor Market →
  11 Asbury Ave, Farmingdale
  4:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Golf for a Great Cause →
  Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr, Farmingdale
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Mother Jones: "The Most Dangerous Woman in America" →
  Monmouth County Library Wall Township, 2700 Allaire Rd, Wall Township
  2:00 pm
• Board of Education Committee of the Whole & Regular Meeting
  Manasquan School District Manasquan High School Media Center, 167 Broad Street, Manasquan\
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Summer Craft Fair
  Manasquan Chamber of Commerce 107 E Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736
  10:00 am
• Ready or Yacht: The Best of Yacht Rock in Manasquan, NJ on 2026-08-22 →
  Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
  8:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Belmar Farmers Market | Pyanoe Plaza →
  Pyanoe Plaza, 700 9th Ave, Belmar
  9:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Belmar Farmers Market | Pyanoe Plaza →
  Pyanoe Plaza, 700 9th Ave, Belmar
  9:00 am
Monday August 31
• Knights of Columbus Council 3231 Charity Golf Outing →
  Pebble Creek Golf Course
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Belmar Community Blood Drive - 9/11 Memorial Shirt for donors →
  Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave N, Belmar
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Sea Girt. Apply here.
• Safran posted a job opening for Assembly Cementer in Belmar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manasquan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Point Pleasant

• Claims Of Multiple Seizures, Spiked Drink 'Concerns' At Jenkinson's Blasted By Mayor (patch.com)

Belmar

• NewJersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) COO Sells $166,890.00 in Stock (marketbeat.com)

Brick

• Brick Woman Swatting At Bug Hits Motorcycle Head-On, Killing 2, Authorities, Reports Say (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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