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🌱 Patch AM: Which Shore Conference stars shined against Middletown South last week?
You won't want to miss Ranney School Fall Open House on the Middletown Patch calendar

What's up Middletown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Shore Conference stars shined against Middletown South last week?
Also on today's calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Shore's top boys soccer standouts from the final week of September (app.com) — Shore Conference boys soccer is heading into its postseason push, and several players are heating up at just the right time. A Manalapan goalkeeper's recent shutouts include a win over Middletown South, highlighting how local teams are sharpening their play as tournament seeding approaches.
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📸 Around Middletown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown
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★ Featured events ★
- Ranney School Fall Open House →
Ranney School, 235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
9:00 am - MCF's Fall for Conservation →
Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Ln, Red Bank
6:00 pm - The Wag's Halloween Spectacular →
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St, Middletown Township
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- 4th Annual Run for Reading (Bridge of Books Foundation) →
Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Rd
9:00 am - John Padovano coffeehouse performance →
1st Cup Coffee, 96 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands
2:00 pm - Coconut Cake Play-Reading presented by Dunbar Repertory Company →
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St, Middletown Township
4:00 pm - Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting →
Middletown, NJ Calendar, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown
7:00 pm - MAC Halloween Handbags & Bingo Fundraiser →
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St, Middletown Township
6:00 pm - Middletown Community Blood Drive - Surprise Gift for donors! →
Middletown Elks, 251 Church St, Middletown Township
12:00 pm - GYPSY, A Musical Fable →
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St, Middletown Township
7:00 pm - Craft Fair →
King of Kings Lutheran Church, 250 Harmony Rd, Middletown Township
9:00 am - Kings's Angels Craft Fair →
King of Kings Lutheran Church, 250 Harmony Rd, Middletown Township
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
📣 Middletown Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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- Hello everyone!
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🗞 Nearby News
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Ok Middletown! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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