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Hi Point Pleasant! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will you try Point Pleasant's new frozen pumpkin martini?
  • Want a Point Pleasant triathlon without the swim? Try this paddle race
  • Point Pleasant native Marine honored with a mortgage-free home

Also on today's calendar: 3D Printing with NEXPLORE & Toms River Recreation and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Old Bridge Fitness Spot, Asbury Park Ducks Returned, + More Jersey Shore News You Missed (thelocalgirl.com) — Point Pleasant locals can now try a new frozen pumpkin martini at Martell's Tiki Bar, highlighted in a roundup of recent Jersey Shore happenings. The piece also flags a free Asbury Park kickoff event on September 18, major road and Parkway projects, new Shore restaurants, and a planned expansion at the Toms River Walmart that could affect your regional shopping and travel routines.
   

• Canoe and Kayak Races Every Triathlete Will Love (triathlete.com) — Point Pleasant is home to the DQ Treasure Island Sprint Triathlon, which offers a kayak-based triathlon option that swaps the swim for a paddle on the Manasquan River. The guide also highlights similar paddle-focused multisport races around the country, giving local athletes ideas if they'd rather race by kayak or canoe than face an open-water swim.
   

• Heroic N.J. veteran survived wounds and war. Now he's getting a unique reward. (nj.com subscription) — A Marine Corps veteran who grew up in Point Pleasant is being honored with a mortgage-free home in Egg Harbor Township, recognizing his combat injuries and long service. For local residents, his story highlights the sacrifices made by hometown veterans and the support available through groups like Building Homes for Heroes and corporate partners helping injured service members rebuild their lives.
   

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  • The Woman's Club of Pt. Pleasant - Operation Yellow Ribbon - collecting filled holiday stockings for troops. —Point Pleasant Woman's Club Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Brick

  • First aid captain saved lives in Brick; he needs help saving his own (app.com)
  • Glieden, Francis each score twice to power Brick Memorial girls soccer by Long Branch (nj.com)
  • Adult Pneumococcal Immunizations: A Practical Guide for Pharmacists (pharmacytimes.com)

Lakewood

  • Garage Door Repair in Lakewood NJ: The Most Common Problems and What They Take to Fix (ocnjdaily.com)
  • More Changes Coming to Central and 9 Intersection in Lakewood (thelakewoodscoop.com)

Toms River

  • Parkway Plans For Exits 80-83 Set For Hearing In Toms River (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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