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🌱 Jersey Cape Writers and 11 more events
Also, don't miss The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 on the Upper Patch calendar
Good morning Upper! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 at Wildwood, New Jersey
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
📸 Around Upper
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper
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★ Featured events ★
- The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
Wildwood, New Jersey, Wildwood
8:00 am
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Jersey Cape Writers
Cape May County Library - Presentation Room Cape May Court House - Presentation Room
10:00 am - Readers By Nature: Under the Tent Tuesdays →
Ocean City NJ
10:30 am - Video Game Jam
Cape May County Library - Teen Area Cape May Court House - Teen Area
3:00 pm - Girls Volleyball @ Pleasantville
Oakcrest High School Mays Landing, NJ 08330
4:00 pm - Cross Country @ Holy Spirit
Oakcrest High School Mays Landing, NJ 08330
4:00 pm - Field Hockey vs Bridgeton
Oakcrest High School Mays Landing, NJ 08330
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis vs Mainland
Oakcrest High School Mays Landing, NJ 08330
4:00 pm - Girls Soccer @ Wildwood
Oakcrest High School Mays Landing, NJ 08330
4:00 pm - Craft Club (4th-8th Grade) →
4500 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City
4:30 pm - Zumba with Kellie
Cape May County Library - Storytime Room Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
5:00 pm - Smart Snacking for Kids and Adults →
Ocean City NJ
6:00 pm - What Is Deaf Awareness Month
Cape May County Library - Storytime Room Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
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🗞 Nearby News
Ocean City
- that point in middle age when more of childhood slips away (chestercountyramblings.com)
- 57 N.J. field hockey games that matter most this week, Sept. 14-20 (nj.com)
Avalon
- Avalon Police Take First Place Among First Responders in 9/11 Memorial 5K (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/14/2026 (insidernj.com)
Ok Upper! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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