🌱 How one small school boat keeps Surf City memories blooming

Coffee in hand, Surf City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How one small school boat keeps Surf City memories blooming

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 6 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny; breezy, humid, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 73.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• LBI Grade School Garden Boat Gets New Home (thesandpaper.net) — Families connected to Long Beach Island schools may be interested that the old LBI Grade School’s garden boat has been rescued and now decorates Baker’s Port Hole in Ship Bottom. With classes consolidated into Long Beach Island Elementary in Surf City and homes rising on the former school site, this small planter-boat keeps local school memories alive for alumni and neighbors.
   

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📸 Around Surf City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Surf 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

Thursday August 6

• Sunset Yoga
  Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Firepit Friday →
  68th Street Ocean Beach
  7:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• Sundays at 68th St Beach Concert
  Township of Long Beach 68th Street Ocean Beach, 6805 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008, United States
  12:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Mix Up Monday Family Night
  Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
  6:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Stay Healthy While Having Fun in the Sun
  Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
  11:00 am

Wednesday August 12

• Krafty Kids →
  Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
  10:00 am
• Land Use Board Meeting →
  Township of Long Beach James J. Mancini Administration Building, 6805 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008, United States
  6:30 pm
• Hands Together – Grandparent-Grandchild Craft Night
  Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
  7:00 pm

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📣 Surf City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• ReClam the Bay for Kids
  Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
  10:00 am
• Critter Round-Up
  Township of Long Beach Bayview Park, 6802 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008
  11:00 am
• Michaelina Petti →
  Joe Pop's Shore Bar & Restaurant, 2002 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom
  5:00 pm
• Black Eyed Susans →
  Black Eyed Susans Tavern & Restaurant, 7908 Long Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars
  5:00 pm

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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🗞 Nearby News

Ship Bottom

• Thanks, First Responders (thesandpaper.net)
• Enlist in Pilates ‘Boot Camp' at Bōhdy; New to Try at Area Yoga Studios (thesandpaper.net)
• Phillies Fanatics Meet Icons, Bolster Nonprofit at Joe Pop's (thesandpaper.net)

Long Beach

• Anna Krain to Exhibit Portal Paintings, Pure Sound Healing During Studio Tour (thesandpaper.net)
• Summer Fun Still Going at Tuckerton Seaport (thesandpaper.net)

Barnegat

• Play For Free At Manahawkin Club For National Pickleball Day (patch.com)

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Ok Surf 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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