🌱 Patch AM: Local volunteer athlete with state titles moves on to college competition.

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In today's newsletter:

• Local volunteer athlete with state titles moves on to college competition.

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Luke Hnatt - Track & Field 2026-27 (virginiasports.com) — A standout New Jersey distance runner now competing in college has deep local ties, including volunteering with the Point Pleasant Challengers Foundation and other youth-focused programs. His background highlights multiple state titles, national-level finishes, and strong academic and mentoring roles that may resonate with families and young athletes around Point Pleasant.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Point Pleasant

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Lonestar →
  URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier,
  8:00 am
• Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea →
  Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Meditation with Sound & Reiki and Body Soul Being Reiki Share →
  Body Soul Being, 1 Pelican Dr, Berkeley Township
  11:00 am
Friday October 9
• Wine Tasting In Support Of Rae Of Light Foundation →
  62 Main St, Manasquan
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Hispanic Heritage Celebration
  Antrim Cafeteria
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Woman's Club of Point Pleasant - Annual 2 day Flea Market -- Oct, 2nd & 3rd →
  Woman's Club of Point Pleasant, 513 St Louis Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Blessing of the Animals →
  St. Mary's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 804 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
  10:00 am
• Brain And Body Block Party →
  Riverfront Park, 2303 River Rd, Point Pleasant
  1:30 pm
Monday October 5
• New Logic Marine Science Camp & Toms River Recreation →
  Youth Services Building 1505 N Bay Ave
  6:15 pm
Saturday October 10
• Sea Turtle Race - Cold Stun Run →
  Clipper Pavilion, 9 Cherry Ln, West Orange
  8:25 am
Tuesday October 20
• Afternoon Tea →
  Farnsworth Hall, 804 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Veteran's Day Celebration November 11th- Join us for a memorable occasion & pay tribute for their service. —Point Pleasant Woman's Club Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

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Point Pleasant Beach

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Brick

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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