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🌱 When Pomona’s beloved T. W. Howells will serve its final meal.
Also, don't miss The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. on the Pomona Patch calendar
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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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- 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. 
📸 Around Pomona
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pomona
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★ Featured events ★
- The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. →
Wildwood Beach, Wildwood
8:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- 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 - Atlantic Coast Section of the Shellfisheries Council Meeting →
Nacote Creek Research Station, 360 N New York Rd, Galloway
6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Monday October 19
📣 Pomona Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR →
800 Great Creek Road, Galloway
8:45 am - 3rd Annual Bourbon & Cigars Night at the Inn →
The Smithville Inn, 1 N. New York Rd., Galloway - District 16 & 17 Monthly Meeting →
Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
6:30 pm - Breakfast 2026 →
The Carriage House, 25 South Pitney Road, Galloway
9:00 am - CAYPAA Event Planning Meetings →
Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
7:30 pm - 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 - 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 - Intergroup Steering Meeting →
Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
7:30 pm - Workshop - How Service Has Enhanced My Sobriety →
Intergroup Office, 707 E WHITE HORSE PIKE, UNIT E3, Absecon
10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
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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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