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π± Patch AM: Aberdeen Community Blood Drive - Surprise Gift for donors! and 9 more events
Also, don't miss NJ Big Flea Antiques Event on the Matawan Patch calendar

Good morning Matawan! 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:
- NJ Big Flea Antiques Event at The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center
- BARKS and BOOS is COMING! at A Salute Italian Restaurant & Bar
- Goods & Services Auction at Trinity Church Matawan
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Turning sunny; warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
📸 Around Matawan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan
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★ Featured events ★
- NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - BARKS and BOOS is COMING! →
A Salute Italian Restaurant & Bar, 74 Main St, Matawan
5:30 pm - Goods & Services Auction →
Trinity Church Matawan, 18 Ryers Ln, Matawan
6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Memorial - Picture Day
Old Bridge Township Public Schools, 4207 Highway 516, Matawan
8:00 am - Old Bridge Uknighted Special Education Resource Fair
Old Bridge High School Entrance – Main Entrance Parking Door 1 Old Bridge High School Entrance – Main Entrance Parking Door 1
6:00 pm - Blindness Awareness Month Community Outreach Fair →
Cheesequake State Park, Hooks Creek Lake Pavilion, 300 Gordon Rd., Matawan
1:00 pm - Blindness Awareness Month 2026 Community Outreach Fair →
Cheesequake State Park Hooks Creek Lake Pavilion, 300 Gordon Road, Matawan
1:00 pm - Aberdeen Community Blood Drive - Surprise Gift for donors! →
Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Rd, Aberdeen Township
8:30 am - Woman's Club of Matawan Farm to Table Dinner - ALMOST SOLD OUT!!! →
Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St, Matawan
3:00 pm - Woman's Club of Matawan Luncheon & Games →
Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St, Matawan
11:00 am - Matawan Halloween Boo-Tacular! →
Matawan Municipal Building Field Gazebo Lawn (201 Broad Street)
6:00 pm - Brookdale Community College Fall Open House →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
Friday October 23
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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Ok Matawan! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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