🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Manchester This Fall — And How To Carve Them

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In today's newsletter:

• Plan your perfect pumpkin day trip near Manchester this fall

Also on today's calendar: Understanding Changes in Medicare in 2027 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 79, low: 46.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Manchester This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in and around Manchester can enjoy classic fall fun at nearby pumpkin patches that offer hayrides, corn mazes, and other kid-friendly activities while supporting local farms. The guide highlights multiple farms within an easy drive of town and walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for safely carving a standout jack-o'-lantern at home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Understanding Changes in Medicare in 2027 →
  2309 NJ-70, Manchester Township
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Regional Day School Back to School Night
  Manchester Township School District, 890 Toms River Rd, Jackson Township
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Manchester Township Democratic Club to Meet October 17 →
  Presbyterian Church, 101 Orchard St, Lakehurst
  9:30 am
• Whiting Fire Department Open House & Fire Prevention Day →
  120 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
  12:00 pm
• MTHS 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration →
  Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 NJ-37, Toms River
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Italian Night Spaghetti Dinner →
  Whiting Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Manchester Township
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Boscov's Friends Helping Friends passes →
  Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Faith Festival →
  Alive Again Alliance, 36 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Women's Club of Deerfield Hall Meeting →
  6 Congasia Rd. Whiting, NJ 08759
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Township Committee Meeting →
  121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt
  6:00 pm
• Borough Council Regular Meeting →
  Municipal Complex - Meeting Room, Beachwood
  6:00 pm
• Zoning Board Meeting 7:00 PM →
  Jackson Township, NJ Calendar, 95 W Veterans Hwy, Jackson
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• MOVE Today (Exercise) →
  Plumsted NJ
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Lakehurst

• Toms River Welcomes Eight New Police Officers (jerseyshoreonline.com)
• Tuesday October 6 News Updates Lakewood (blogspot.com)

Jackson

• After Selling Two Schools Jackson School District Asking Voters to Approve $7.8 Million Tax Question (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Postal Carrier Faces Weapons Charges In Ocean County Incident, Police Say (patch.com)

Toms River

• Toms River Teacher Saves Toddler With Liver Donation (jerseyshoreonline.com)

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