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Be sure to catch Belmar Public Library Welcomes Bestselling Mother-Daughter Authors to Taylor Pavilion on the Manasquan Patch calendar

Good morning to you Manasquan! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Manasquan gets another shot at Rumson-Fair Haven in state playoffs
Also on today's calendar: Belmar Public Library Welcomes Bestselling Mother-Daughter Authors to Taylor Pavilion and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
- Wednesday: Very warm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rumson-Fair Haven Wins 2026 Shore Conference Girls Tennis Title (tworivertimes.com) — Manasquan's girls tennis team narrowly fell 3-2 to Rumson-Fair Haven in the Shore Conference championship played in Manasquan, but will get a quick rematch in the state playoffs on October 8. Local fans can take pride in Manasquan's strong showing, including wins at second singles and second doubles, and look ahead to another high-stakes showdown with a sectional finals berth at stake.
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📸 Around Manasquan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manasquan
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★ Featured events ★
- Belmar Public Library Welcomes Bestselling Mother-Daughter Authors to Taylor Pavilion →
Borough of Belmar Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave N, Belmar
12:00 pm - Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
11:00 am - Wave of Hope for SSADH Grand 15th Annual Benefit →
Columns, 601 Ocean Ave N, Avon-By-The-Sea
12:00 pm - Brookdale Community College Fall Open House →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
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Other local events
- ONLINE course: Ireland's Cultural Revival →
Rutgers University–New Brunswick, New Brunswick
1:00 pm - Monday is for Mahjong →
Little Dom's Pizza & Italian Cuisine, 529 Washington Blvd, Sea Girt
6:00 pm - Intuitive Readings with Jessica →
New Earth Healing Gifts And Services, 177 Main Street, Manasquan
11:00 am - Day Trip to Visit Stained-Glass Windows by Irish Artist →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
9:45 am - Sip & Surrender →
New Earth Healing Gifts And Services, 177 Main Street, Manasquan
6:30 pm - Dave and Kate Duo at Reef and Barrel →
Reef and Barrel, 153 Sea Girt Ave, Manasquan
4:00 pm - ONLINE Course: Spooky Stories by Irish Writers →
Rutgers University–New Brunswick, New Brunswick
1:00 pm - Midnight Society For The Paranormal →
Southard Grange, 4860 US-9, Howell Township
6:00 pm
Monday October 12
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Monday October 26
Friday October 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know of someone that can repair a snow blower?
Ideally someone who will come to the house. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Sterling Woods)
- MID CITY MANAGEMENT posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Bradley Beach. Apply here.
- Flexcraft posted a job opening for Industrial Maintenance Tech (Blow Molding / Injection Molding) in Neptune. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manasquan here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from October 4-10, 2026 (newjerseystage.com)
- Peter Frederick 'Freddy' McCormack (starnewsgroup.com)
Ok Manasquan! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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