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Hey there, Point Pleasant! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plan a pumpkin-picking day trip near Point Pleasant this fall
  • How one Point Pleasant sophomore found purpose through lacrosse.
  • How a Point Pleasant senior learned to live for herself.

Also on today's calendar: Point Pleasant Beach Senior Committee Bocce Ball Bash! and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Point Pleasant This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in and around Point Pleasant can make the most of fall by visiting nearby pumpkin patches that offer hayrides, corn mazes and other seasonal fun while supporting local farmers. The guide highlights multiple farms within driving distance and walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for choosing and carving a sturdy jack-o'-lantern to display on their porch.
   

• Vincent Nucci: Two sports, one person (thepointpress.org) — A Point Pleasant Borough High School sophomore is pouring his energy into lacrosse, inspired by a former neighbor-coach and pro athletes like Tom Brady. He balances a dislike of school with a strong drive to improve, make his friends and school proud, and prove doubters wrong through hard work on the field.
   

• Gabby Milon: Living for no one but yourself (thepointpress.org) — A Point Pleasant Boro High School senior has transformed from a shy middle schooler into a confident drum major and performing arts standout. Through marching band and embracing her own interests, she now encourages others to reject pressure to conform and instead live authentically for themselves.
   

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  • Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Brick This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com)

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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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