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And on the Red Bank Patch calendar - Brookdale Community College Fall Open House

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Hello Red Bank! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's planned for Stevie Van Zandt's big night in Red Bank?
  • How Red Bank's JBJ Soul Kitchen serves neighbors beyond the dinner table
  • How the new Oceanic Bridge design affects Navesink boaters and drivers

Also on today's calendar: Brookdale Community College Fall Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stevie Van Zandt to be inducted onto Count Basie Walk of Fame (themonmouthjournaleastern.com) — Red Bank's Count Basie Center for the Arts will soon induct Stevie Van Zandt onto its Walk of Fame, then host a TeachRock Teachers Hall of Fame celebration the same evening. Local readers can attend the October 17 gala on Monmouth Street, where educators will be honored, national performers will appear, and ticket sales will support free music-based curriculum in schools.
   

• Jon Bon Jovi funded a Red Bank restaurant in 2011 where diners pay what they can or volunteer to eat; JBJ Soul Kitchen has since served more than 275,000 meals (parade.com) — Red Bank's JBJ Soul Kitchen continues to quietly serve thousands of neighbors through its pay-what-you-can, volunteer-for-a-meal model, offering chef-prepared, three-course dinners without requiring proof of need. Staff also connect guests with housing, job training, health care, and other services, making the Red Bank location a broader support hub for residents facing financial or personal challenges.
   

• Decision Made: Oceanic Bridge Will Have 65-Foot Clearance (tworivertimes.com) — A long-debated decision on the Oceanic Bridge means a new fixed-span structure with 65 feet of clearance, matching the Highlands–Sea Bright Bridge and keeping Navesink River access consistent for Red Bank's Monmouth Boat Club sailors. The project adds a roundabout, shared-use path, and scenic overlooks, aiming to improve safety and access for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists across Middletown and Rumson.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Masis Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for Commercial Litigation Attorney - Labor & Employment in Red Bank. Apply here.
  • Lifetime posted a job opening for Kids Party Team Member in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Red Bank here.

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  • Rumson-Fair Haven Wins 2026 Shore Conference Girls Tennis Title (tworivertimes.com)

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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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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