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• When Pomona's beloved T. W. Howells will serve its final meal.

Also on today's calendar: The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun..

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• T. W. Howells Closing in Pomona: Final Day & Details (973espn.com) — Pomona residents have just a few days left to visit T. W. Howells, the longtime breakfast spot at 341 White Horse Pike, which will close permanently this Friday, October 2 at 2 p.m. After 19 years as a cozy local staple, the owners are thanking customers, staff, and neighbors for their support and inviting the community to share memories online.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pomona

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Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. →
  Wildwood Beach, Wildwood
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Anthony Reese Caine: Solo Acoustic - Fred and Ethal's Lantern Light →
  Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern, 1 N New York Rd, Galloway
  7:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Atlantic Coast Section of the Shellfisheries Council Meeting →
  Nacote Creek Research Station, 360 N New York Rd, Galloway
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR →
  800 Great Creek Road, Galloway
  8:45 am
Wednesday September 30
• 3rd Annual Bourbon & Cigars Night at the Inn →
  The Smithville Inn, 1 N. New York Rd., Galloway
Thursday October 1
• District 16 & 17 Monthly Meeting →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Breakfast 2026 →
  The Carriage House, 25 South Pitney Road, Galloway
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• CAYPAA Event Planning Meetings →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Anthony Reese Caine: Solo Acoustic - Fred and... →
  Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern, 1 N New York Rd, Galloway
  7:00 pm
Monday October 12
• It Works Group 17th Anniversary! →
  Absecon Presbyterian Church, 208 New Jersey Ave, Absecon
  9:00 am
• Roundup Committee Hybrid Meeting →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Intergroup Steering Meeting →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Workshop - How Service Has Enhanced My Sobriety →
  Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Adults 18+ Openers & Dayside in Absecon. Apply here.
• Icon Hospitality posted a job opening for Private Event Server - The Carriage House in Absecon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pomona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galloway

• Men's soccer retains longest unbeaten streak since 2012, women's volleyball starts UAA Round Robin play and other news (nyunews.com)

Absecon

• South Jersey Wing Lovers Will Want to See This List (catcountry1073.com)
• Dangerous Jersey Shore flooding prompts major travel warnings, road closures Saturday night (nj.com)
• Atlantic City is betting on its future. One landmark sale could shape what comes next. (nj.com)

Ocean City

• Ocean City High Counselor Wins Yale Educator Award (patch.com)
• Ocean City Cleanup Continues After Storm; Bridges, Streets Reopen (patch.com)
• Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Shot By Cops In NJ Town: Attorney General (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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