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Spotted on the Long Branch calendar: Follow the Flags

Morning Long Branch! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Long Branch boys soccer narrowly lost on a late goal
Also on today's calendar: Follow the Flags and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Monday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Red Bank Catholic boys soccer finds late game-winner to best Long Branch (nj.com subscription) — Long Branch High School's boys soccer team fell just short in a tight 3-2 road loss to Red Bank Catholic, decided by a late goal in the 78th minute. Long Branch's offense was led by Marco Volpe, who tallied a goal and an assist, while goalkeeper Axel Zuniga made three saves as the team's record moved to 3-3.
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📸 Around Long Branch
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Branch
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★ Featured events ★
- Follow the Flags →
Township of Ocean Historical Museum, 703 Deal Rd, Ocean Twp., NJ, 07712,
1:00 pm - Bugs, Birds and Beyond Free Children's Festival →
4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold,
12:00 pm - 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
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- Back to School Dance Theme Sunday Funday Karaoke at Nip-N-Tuck in Long Branch →
Nip n Tuck Bar & Grill, 23 Norwood Ave, Long Branch
2:00 pm - AM Gold Yacht Rock →
Long Branch NJ
7:00 pm - Pier Village Summer Concert Tribute Series →
Long Branch NJ
7:00 pm - Moules & Brews →
Long Branch
12:00 pm - Family Addiction Network - Open to All →
West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave, West Long Branch
7:00 pm - Back to the 80's Big Hair Don't Care-oke DJ Giuseppe's Birthday Celebration at McLoone's Pier House →
McLoone's Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Eatontown Community Blood Drive →
St. Dorothea Church, 240 Broad St, Eatontown
12:30 pm - YMCA Counseling & Social Services Passport to Wellness Open House →
166 Main St, Matawan
10:00 am - Karaoke with Giuseppe at Max's in Long Branch →
Max's Bar & Grill, 25 Matilda Terrace, Long Branch
7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Friday September 25
📣 Long Branch Shout Outs!
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- Uncharted — 8444807100
- Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum for the Long Branch Board of Education Thursday, September 24 —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper (Online Orders) - Part Time - Eatontown, NJ - Opening Late Summer 2026 in Eatontown. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Asbury Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Branch here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Long Branch
- Women's Soccer's Comeback Bid Falls Short Against Fordham (gocolumbialions.com)
Eatontown
- SCAN to hold annual golf classic at Sun Eagles Golf & Country Club in Eatontown (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)
Ok 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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