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🌱 Patch AM: YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services Passport to Wellness Open House and 13 more events
Also, don't miss Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray on the Matawan Patch calendar

Good morning Matawan! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray at Assumption Catholic School
- Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families at Virtual
- ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE at Old Bridge High School
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Heavy rain developing, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
📸 Around Matawan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan
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★ Featured events ★
- Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
12:00 pm - Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
Virtual,
5:30 pm
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE
Old Bridge High School, 4209 Route 516, Matawan
6:00 pm - Memorial - Elementary School Open House
Old Bridge Township Public Schools, 4207 Highway 516, Matawan
6:00 pm - YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services Passport to Wellness Open House →
166 Main St, Matawan
10:00 am - Pizza in the Hut →
Temple Shalom-Reform, 5 Ayrmont Ln, Aberdeen Township
6:00 pm - 2026 Matawan FRESH Farmers & Makers Market →
2026 Matawan FRESH Farmers & Makers Market, 201 Broad St, Matawan - ANNOUNCING A 4TH LOCATION FOR MONMOUTH MONDAY CONNECTIONS!!! →
The Burger Shop and More, 231 Main Street, Matawan - Lunch and Learn in the Sukkah →
Temple Shalom-Reform, 5 Ayrmont Ln, Aberdeen Township
12:00 pm - OG Achal Mehta Live (Sept 12) & Folkstar Hariom Gadhavi Live (Oct 3) Garba →
Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center, 4207 County Road 516, Matawan - Matawan Day 2026 →
Main Street, Main St, Matawan
12:00 pm - Blindness Awareness Month Community Outreach Fair →
Cheesequake State Park, Hooks Creek Lake Pavilion 300 Gordon Rd., Matawan
1:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Police officer causes negligent car crash off School Road West, Marlboro NJ. Victim Toyota Rav 4 Gry
I was a witness to the accident and made a statement to the police in Marlboro NJ around 12:45-12:50. I am willing to testify for the victim as a... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone signed up or used American Water Resources Water Line Protection Program?
At $3.72/month the price is attractive but I'd like to know if it's a scam or bait & switch (Nextdoor Matawan/Old Bridge)
- Alternate Ending Beer Co. posted a job opening for Baker in Matawan. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Morganville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Keyport
- Expert links Superstorm Sandy flooding to possible cancer cluster in New Jersey town (6abc.com)
Hazlet
- How to Help Your Child With Math: Tips for Every Age and Grade (njfamily.com)
- No. 18 Raritan football rallies past Red Bank Regional in fourth quarter (northjersey.com)
Holmdel
- Saint John Vianney battles Holmdel (app.com)
- NJ / PA Tort Litigation Attorney — FirstEnergy (energynews.pro)
- Monmouth County Park System to host Harvest Home Festival on September 27th (newjerseystage.com)
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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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