🌱 What Marlboro’s new backfield means for Neptune’s Sept. 10 showdown

Good day Neptune City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Marlboro’s new backfield means for Neptune’s Sept. 10 showdown

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 74.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• At Marlboro it's running back by committee (northjersey.com) — High school football fans in Neptune will see their team highlighted on Marlboro’s 2026 schedule, with a Sept. 10 matchup that could test both squads’ physical styles. The article profiles Marlboro’s deep, senior-heavy running back group and explains how internal competition and varied skill sets may power a turnaround season in Shore Conference C North.
   

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📸 Around Neptune City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Neptune City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 7

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• Play on Pine (Weather Permitting) →
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  5:00 pm
• First Fridays: Art & Sound at Press Plaza →
  City of Asbury Park Press Plaza - Cookman & Emory Ave Asbury Park NJ 07712
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Free Community Farm Stand (Rain Date Sunday) →
  City of Asbury Park Community Farm Stand - Corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues
  9:00 am

Sunday August 9

• Second Sundays Sidewalk Sale →
  City of Asbury Park City-Wide - Asbury Park NJ 07712
  9:00 am

Tuesday August 11

• Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification-BL r.24 →
  Neptune Aquatic Center, 55 Neptune Blvd, Neptune Township
  9:00 am
• Recreation Committee →
  City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
  5:00 pm
• Sunset Lake Commission (Date Change) →
  City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
  5:30 pm
• Housing Authority →
  City of Asbury Park Dr. Robinson Towers / Social Room - 1000 Third Avenue Asbury Park
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Grease - August 13-23, 2026 →
  100 Grant Ave, Deal
  7:00 pm

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📣 Neptune City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Farmers Market →
  Wall Township, NJ Calendar, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall
  2:00 pm
• Solo Guitar @ Brandl (Belmar, NJ) →
  Brandl, 703 Belmar Plaza, Belmar
  6:00 pm
• Who Brought The Dog NJ: Bar Anticipation 730PM WBTDuo →
  Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave, Lake Como
  7:30 pm

Friday August 7

• Summer Sidewalk Sale
  Manasquan Chamber of Commerce 107 E Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Unit Secretary - Pediatric Emergency Department - Full Time Nights in Bradley Beach. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Neptune. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Neptune City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bradley Beach

• Fletcher Lake Making a Historic Comeback (thecoaster.net)
• 250 Acts of Kindness Campaign Continues in Bradley Beach (thecoaster.net)

Belmar

• Mayor Donovan Defends Belmar's Tax and Spending as Residents Receive Preliminary Property Tax Bills (tapinto.net)
• N.J. is home to 3 of the best bars in America, national site says (nj.com)
• Belmar Awarded State Grant to Care for Borough's Tree Canopy (tapinto.net)

Long Branch

• Long Branch Gets A New Coffee Shop, Almost Home At The Inkwell Lofts (patch.com)

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Ok Neptune City! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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