Community Corner
🌱 Why Monmouth’s home field now carries Coach Kevin Callahan’s name
Be sure to catch 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the West Long Branch Patch calendar
What's up West Long Branch! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Monmouth's home field now carries Coach Kevin Callahan's name
Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Maurie L.!
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm; a morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
- Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Monmouth University Renames Home Field After Retired Football Coach Kevin Callahan (foxsportsradionewjersey.com) — Monmouth University has officially named its previously unnamed home football field after longtime head coach Kevin Callahan during a ceremony at the West Long Branch campus. After founding the Hawks program in 1993 and coaching 33 seasons, Callahan's legacy will now be permanently recognized every time players, coaches, and families gather for games in town. 
📸 Around West Long Branch
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Long Branch
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★ Featured events ★
- 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530,
11:00 am - New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
Monday September 28
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Storytime! Families, Books, and Tunes. Every Thursday! →
Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
10:15 am - Afternoon Adventures - Read to the Dogs at the West Long Branch Library! →
Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
3:45 pm - ACT Dinner →
Branches Events, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch
6:00 pm - Qigong and Tai Chi →
Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
10:00 am - Introduction to Chatting with A.I. In-Person →
Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
1:00 pm - Play Mahjong →
Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
1:00 pm - Storytime! Families, Books, and Tunes. Every Wednesday! →
Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
10:00 am - Bridge at West Long Branch Library →
Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
11:00 am - Storytime! Families, Books, and Tunes. Every Thursday! →
Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
10:15 am - September Edition: The Squire @ Branches →
The Squire @ Branches, 123 Monmouth Rd, West Long Branch
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making West Long Branch PatchAM possible:
- US National Taekwondo — (732) 272-1896
- Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room — (732) 818-7580
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Crayola Experience posted a job opening for Hallmark Merchandiser (part-time) West Long Branch, NJ 07764 in West Long Branch. Apply here.
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in West Long Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Long Branch here.
🗞 Nearby News
Long Branch
- County Commissioners Congratulate Strollo's Lighthouse for 50 Years (thecoaster.net)
- New Food Farmacy Brings Fresh Food and Nutrition Support to Long Branch Patients (tapinto.net)
Eatontown
- 'Who took them?' Beloved geese reportedly kidnapped from Deal Lake (app.com)
Asbury Park
- Asbury Park Mayor, City Council, School Board Forums In October (patch.com)
- Monmouth County's Newest Pot Dispensary Opened Wednesday (patch.com)
Ok West Long Branch! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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