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🌱 Patch AM: Local volunteer athlete with state titles moves on to college competition.
And on the Point Pleasant Patch calendar - Lonestar

Good morning Point Pleasant! 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. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Local volunteer athlete with state titles moves on to college competition.
Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Luke Hnatt - Track & Field 2026-27 (virginiasports.com) — A standout New Jersey distance runner now competing in college has deep local ties, including volunteering with the Point Pleasant Challengers Foundation and other youth-focused programs. His background highlights multiple state titles, national-level finishes, and strong academic and mentoring roles that may resonate with families and young athletes around Point Pleasant.
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📸 Around Point Pleasant
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Point Pleasant
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★ Featured events ★
- Lonestar →
URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
8:00 pm - The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier,
8:00 am - Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
3:00 pm - Meditation with Sound & Reiki and Body Soul Being Reiki Share →
Body Soul Being, 1 Pelican Dr, Berkeley Township
11:00 am - Wine Tasting In Support Of Rae Of Light Foundation →
62 Main St, Manasquan
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Antrim Cafeteria
6:00 pm - Woman's Club of Point Pleasant - Annual 2 day Flea Market -- Oct, 2nd & 3rd →
Woman's Club of Point Pleasant, 513 St Louis Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
9:00 am - Blessing of the Animals →
St. Mary's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 804 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
10:00 am - Brain And Body Block Party →
Riverfront Park, 2303 River Rd, Point Pleasant
1:30 pm - New Logic Marine Science Camp & Toms River Recreation →
Youth Services Building 1505 N Bay Ave
6:15 pm - Sea Turtle Race - Cold Stun Run →
Clipper Pavilion, 9 Cherry Ln, West Orange
8:25 am - Afternoon Tea →
Farnsworth Hall, 804 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
12:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Veteran's Day Celebration November 11th- Join us for a memorable occasion & pay tribute for their service. —Point Pleasant Woman's Club Read on Patch
- I went into Manasquan Savings in Bay Head, where I have had a checking account for decades, to exchange two 20's and a 10 for a $50 bill.
The teller asked me my name. I gave them a fake name. How is that making anyone safer? (Nextdoor Bay Head Heights)
🗞 Nearby News
Bay Head
- Beach Haven and Bay Head Face Sand Cliffs After Weekend Nor'easter (thesunpapers.com)
- LIVE UPDATES: Deal Lake overflows banks and floods streets in Asbury Park (news12.com)
- Matt Fitzpatrick's Wife Katherine Shares Sweet New Baby Moment After Big Win (heavy.com)
Point Pleasant Beach
- James Aloysious Irving, Jr. (starnewsgroup.com)
- 12 Jersey Mike's Facts To Know Before You Go (newsbreak.com)
- Nor'easter soaks parts of N.J. with 8+ inches of rain. See town-by-town totals. (nj.com)
Brick
- $1M Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Brick (patch.com)
Ok Point Pleasant! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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