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Hello Ocean City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How badly did the nor'easter chew up Ocean City beaches?
• How did Ocean City's runners dominate the Shore Coaches Invitational?

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

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

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
• Friday: Sunshine and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here's How Ocean City Beaches Fared During Recent Nor'easter (patch.com) — Ocean City beaches saw up to 210 feet of erosion and some dune scarping during the late-September nor'easter, but recent replenishment projects helped limit the damage. State coastal experts say much of the sand has likely shifted offshore and could gradually return with calmer seas, though residents should still expect visibly narrowed beaches in the near term.
   

• OCHS boys, girls cross country teams win divisions at Shore Coaches Invitational ‣ Ocean City Sentinel (ocnjsentinel.com) — Ocean City High School's boys and girls cross country teams just captured Varsity C titles at the Shore Coaches Invitational, with standout performances from runners like Keenan Neuman and Riley Tolson. The article breaks down times, placements, and how both varsity and JV squads stacked up against strong competition from across New Jersey.
   

📸 Around Ocean City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean City

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Prayer Warriors: Prayer Meeting: FLC →
  Family Life Center (FLC), 833-835 West Ave, Ocean City
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Dungeons & Dragons: High School →
  Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Don't Let AI Fool You: Spot Scams Before They Spot You by Heather Dalal →
  Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City
  3:00 pm
Friday October 9
• A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING →
  Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fall Block Party →
  Downtown Asbury Avenue, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
  9:00 am
• A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING →
  Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant "Discount Days" →
  Ocean City NJ Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
  8:00 am
• A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING →
  Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
  2:00 pm
• OC Reads 2026: A Talk, Q&A, and Book Signing with Bruce Holsinger →
  Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City
  2:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant "Discount Days" →
  Ocean City NJ Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
  8:00 am
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

• I would love it if we could create something like this in our area.
  It's a pet memorial in Lake Lure, NC called the Rainbow Bridge, where you can leave your pet's collar and/or tags. It was washed away in a hurricane… (Nextdoor Gardens of Ocean City)

• City of Ocean City posted a job opening for BUILD MAINT WORKER (Aquatic & Fitness Center) in Ocean City. Apply here.
• Ocean State posted a job opening for Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate - Part Time - Various Shifts available, must have weekend availability! in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somers Point

• Atlantic City Fire Captain Pitches in at Margate Fire (wpgtalkradio.com)

Longport

• Jewish Family Service 2026 Turkey Drive (downbeachbuzz.com)
• Ventnor Boardwalk Rebuild, Phase 2 starts OCT 12. (downbeachbuzz.com)
• Scott's Dock Margate; Fall Fishing Report (downbeachbuzz.com)

Upper

• Here's What Upper Township School Board Candidates Had to Say (capemaycountyherald.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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