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Hi Manchester! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Tunes of Yesteryear at Whiting United Methodist Church 55 Lacey Rd, Whiting, N J 08759
  • Rank The Beer Flights Fundraiser at Toms River Brewing
  • 1776 - The Musical at Surflight Theatre

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

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    Thursday August 20
  • Rooted Nature Camp →
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    9:00 am
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    Ocean Township School District Waretown, NJ 08758
    6:15 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Summertime Weekly Drop-In Craft →
    Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch, 119 New Egypt Allentown Rd, New Egypt
    10:30 am
  • Movies in the Park →
    Mayo Park Center, 501 Beacon Ave, Beachwood
    7:30 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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