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🌱 Patch AM: How Maximum Queen’s big night will support Manasquan’s Algonquin Arts Theatre

Be sure to catch Allcare Therapy Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the Manasquan Patch calendar

Wednesday September 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Manasquan! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Maximum Queen's big night will support Manasquan's Algonquin Arts Theatre
  • What Manasquan swimmers should know about painful "purple meanie" jellyfish
  • Hear how Manasquan is preparing for Point Boro in Week 1

Also on today's calendar: Allcare Therapy Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm; warmer, humid, temps: high: 86, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm; humid in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MAXIMUM QUEEN to Bring Freddie Mercury Tribute to Algonquin Arts Theatre (broadwayworld.com) — Manasquan's Algonquin Arts Theatre will host Maximum Queen, a high-energy Freddie Mercury tribute, on Saturday, September 26, with shows at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The concert doubles as the theatre's annual fall fundraiser, supporting live arts programming for Manasquan and surrounding communities, with VIP tickets including a pre-show reception and open bar.
   

2. Swimmers urged to watch out for 'purple meanie' jellyfish at Jersey Shore (abc7.com) — Swimmers off Manasquan are being warned about painful stings from mauve stinger, or "purple meanie," jellyfish that have recently hit Jersey Shore beaches. Officials say the species is native but usually stays offshore, and some children were stung over the weekend, leaving marks that can resemble poison ivy.
   

3. Watch the Week 1 SSI Football Podcast Presented by Meadow 28 (shoresportsinsider.com) — Manasquan football fans can catch their coach and standout player Dax Klein on the latest SSI Football Podcast, previewing Thursday's rivalry game against Point Boro. The show breaks down last year's close Warriors win, early-season performances, and Top 12 Shore Conference rankings heading into Week 1.
   

4. 8 NJ Towns Named Nicest In The State To Visit (1057thehawk.com) — Manasquan earns the No. 2 spot on a new list of New Jersey's nicest towns to visit, praised for its vibrant downtown and upscale beach charm. The roundup highlights eight destinations statewide, but singles out Manasquan's jaw-dropping homes and shore location as especially appealing for visitors.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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