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🌱 Patch AM: Remember Richard Somers on Day He Died in Tripoli and 13 more events
Make time for The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 on the Galloway Patch calendar

Hey there, Galloway! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 at Wildwood, New Jersey
- Remember Richard Somers on Day He Died in Tripoli at 801 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ, 08244
- Wokin' Wednesday at Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Less humid with sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Galloway
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Galloway
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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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Other local events
- Remember Richard Somers on Day He Died in Tripoli →
801 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ, 08244
10:00 am - Wokin' Wednesday →
Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern, 1 N New York Rd, Galloway
4:00 pm - Car Cruise Night →
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway
5:00 pm - Art Walk / Rockability →
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway
10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor) →
6024 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
10:00 am - TEDx Cape May Salon with Dr. Monica Amadio: "Choose What Matters" →
Atlantic Cape Community College, 341 Court House South Dennis Rd, Middle Township
5:30 pm - Incorporating Native Plants into a Formal Landscape →
Brigantine Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St S, Brigantine
6:00 pm - Italian Festival →
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway
11:00 am - Confetti Bookmarks →
Galloway Township Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 306 E Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway
2:30 pm - Amy Elizabeth Band: Live Music at Motts →
Motts Creek Inn, 200 N Motts Creek Rd, Galloway
3:00 pm
Friday September 4
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Code Club for Grades K-12th
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
10:30 am - Gabriel Iglesias →
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, Atlantic City
5:00 pm - National Read a Book Day
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225 - Township Closed
Little Egg Harbor Township 665 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08087
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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🗞 Nearby News
Absecon
- Absecon Island storm pipes in 3 towns receiving $19.7-million fix (courierpostonline.com)
- Mosquito sprays set for Atlantic City and Absecon (breakingac.com)
- Top fall activities you must add to your calendar (shorelocalnews.com)
Pleasantville
- How a New Jersey town became a hub for sneaker philanthropy (andscape.com)
- Pleasantville man sentenced to 5 years in prison, resolving four criminal cases (news12.com)
Ocean City
- Driver ID'd In South Jersey Fatal Stolen Car Crash, Officials Say (patch.com)
Ok Galloway! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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