Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: What to expect from Phoenix Productions’ powerful staging of “Parade” in Red Bank.

And check out The Wag's Halloween Spectacular on the Red Bank Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Wednesday October 7th Patch AM
Wednesday October 7th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What to expect from Phoenix Productions' powerful staging of "Parade" in Red Bank.
  • How a new Bon Jovi lottery ticket could boost Red Bank meals.
  • Community remembers a Red Bank-born resident devoted to family and service.

Also on today's calendar: The Wag's Halloween Spectacular and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Phoenix Productions presents "Parade" (newjerseystage.com) — Red Bank theatergoers can catch Phoenix Productions' staging of the Tony-winning musical "Parade" at the Count Basie Center for the Arts from November 6–8, 2026. The show, set in 1913 Georgia, uses powerful music and storytelling to examine prejudice, injustice, and resilience, all at the conveniently located Monmouth Street venue downtown.
   

2. NJ Lottery launches Jersey Legend scratch-offs with Jon Bon Jovi (app.com) — Red Bank's JBJ Soul Kitchen on Monmouth Street hosted the launch of New Jersey's new "Jersey Legend: Jon Bon Jovi" lottery scratch-offs, tying the game to local hunger relief. Proceeds from Bon Jovi's fee will support expanding JBJ Soul Kitchen, which already serves residents in Red Bank and other cities using a pay-it-forward model that helps fund meals for neighbors in need.
   

3. Vivian Helene Henn (mvtimes.com) — A woman born in Red Bank and longtime Union Beach resident is remembered for her decades of work in local supermarkets and her deep devotion to family. Mourners are encouraged to honor her by donating to the Joan Dancy & pALS Foundation at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, supporting ALS patients and families in the community.
   

4. Red Bank Catholic NJ pitcher Mackenna Savage picks Louisiana softball (nj.com subscription) — A standout Red Bank Catholic softball pitcher, Mackenna Savage, has committed to continue her career at the University of Louisiana after a strong All-State season in the circle and at the plate. She credits a welcoming coaching staff, top-notch facilities, and a competitive schedule, and now turns her focus to helping the Caseys chase more Shore Conference and state titles.
   

📸 Around Red Bank

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Red Bank

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Red Bank Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

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

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Red Bank PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • About 10 minutes ago (12:30 p.
    m) I believe it was an airplane flew over my house. As it flew over it kept getting louder that I honestly thought it was landing on my house!! It… (Nextdoor River Plaza)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Red Bank. Apply here.
  • Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Red Bank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Red Bank here.

Ok Red Bank! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Red Bank-Shrewsbury