🌱 Patch AM: Did your EV or e-bike flood? Read this Ocean City fire warning.

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In today's newsletter:

• Did your EV or e-bike flood? Read this Ocean City fire warning.

Also on today's calendar: Quilt Show: Every Quilt Tells a Story and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Electric vehicles and other devices can be fire risks after nor'easter (thedailyjournal.com) — Ocean City residents are being urged to treat any electric vehicles, e-bikes, or golf carts exposed to recent saltwater flooding as potential fire hazards. Mayor Jay Gillian and Jersey Shore fire officials warn that damaged lithium-ion batteries can ignite violently even days later, and advise moving affected equipment away from buildings, contacting manufacturers or insurers, and calling 911 if a battery smokes or overheats.
   

📸 Around Ocean City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean City

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Pizza & Painting Night →
  Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Women's Monday Evening Bible Study →
  Family Life Center, Ocean City
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Studies →
  Family Life Center; Sanctuary Foyer, Ocean City
  10:00 am
• Tuesday Family Night: Game Night →
  Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City
  6:00 pm
• Grief Share →
  Family Life Center, 835 West Ave., Ocean City
  6:30 pm
• John Walter Cape Community Band Concert at The Shores →
  United Methodist Communities at The Shores, 2201 Bay Ave, Ocean City
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Donation-Based Buddha Boot Camp to support Surfside NJ →
  lululemon, 761 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
• Donation-Based Buddha Boot Camp to support Wahine Warriors →
  lululemon, 761 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
• 2026 Fall Storytimes - Toddler Time (2–3 yrs) →
  Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City
  10:30 am
• Make Your Own Message Board! →
  Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City
  1:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Quilt Show: Every Quilt Tells a Story →
  Upper Township Community Center, 1790 NJ-50, Woodbine
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• Wine Tasting from around the Mediterranean & Lite Fare 50/50 & Handbags →
  Sofia Restaurant, 9314 Amherst Ave, Margate City
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr in Somers Point. Apply here.
• Modigent posted a job opening for Account Executive - HVAC, Plumbing & Energy Solutions in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somers Point

• 12 Ocean State Job Lot hiring events offer full-time, part-time, seasonal positions (nj.com)

Ok Ocean City! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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