Community Corner
π± Second Sunday: Mushrooms! and 10 more events
And check out FTHS Board Meeting on the West Freehold Patch calendar

Good day West Freehold! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- FTHS Board Meeting
- PTO - Math Night at Memorial Cafeteria
- Book Fair Family Night at C. Richard Applegate Elementary School
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
📸 Around West Freehold
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Freehold
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★ Featured events ★
- FTHS Board Meeting →
Freehold Township
9:00 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- PTO - Math Night
Memorial Cafeteria
6:30 pm - Book Fair Family Night
C. Richard Applegate Elementary School Freehold, NJ 07728
6:00 pm - Child Achievement Fall Festival →
Freehold Family YMCA, 470 E Freehold Rd, Freehold
11:00 am - Second Sunday: Mushrooms! →
Oakley Farm Museum, West Freehold - Oakley Farm Tuesday Old Time Jam →
Oakley Farm Museum, West Freehold - Flat Reed Basketmaking →
Oakley Farm Museum, West Freehold - FTHS Board Meeting →
Oakley Farm Museum, West Freehold - Barnyard Bingo →
Oakley Farm Museum, West Freehold - Inkle Loom Weaving →
Oakley Farm Museum, West Freehold
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Monday October 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Law Enforcement & Public Safety Magnet Program Open House
Manalapan High School
6:00 pm - Trivia Night | Dave & Buster's - Freehold NJ - TUE 730p @LeaderboardGames →
Dave & Buster's Freehold, 3710 U.S. 9, Freehold
7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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🗞 Nearby News
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Manalapan
- 2026 Week 6 NJSIAA Football Playoff Watch (shoresportsinsider.com)
Lakewood
- Lakewood Police Connect With Community At Hispanic Heritage Fair (patch.com)
Ok West Freehold! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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