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? Patch AM: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Sept. 27, Thompson Park Day Is Oct. 19, Both In Thompson Park

Coming up: Hazlet Farmers Market on the Middletown Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Join the fun at Thompson Park Day this October.
  • Explore new creative classes at the Middletown Arts Center
  • Savannah Bananas umpire brings community fun to Middletown

Also on today's calendar: Hazlet Farmers Market and 12 more events.

Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What do you call a house with an ice-cream sundae on top? ? (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny, breezy and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

? News we're reading

1. Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Sept. 27, Thompson Park Day Is Oct. 19, Both In Thompson Park (patch.com) ? Middletown's Thompson Park Day is set for October 19, featuring family-friendly activities like races, rides, and contests. Additionally, a Jigsaw Puzzle Swap will take place on September 27, inviting puzzle enthusiasts to exchange their puzzles.
   

2. Middletown Arts Center announces Fall 2025 Class Schedule (patch.com) ? The Middletown Arts Center has opened registration for its Fall 2025 classes, offering a variety of programs in art, music, and wellness for all ages. New classes include Youth Beginner Beats and Adult Drum Jam, among others, providing creative opportunities for the community.
   

3. Home Run! Savannah Bananas Dancing Umpire Brings Fun to Middletown Meet & Greet (tapinto.net) ? A meet & greet event featuring the Savannah Bananas Dancing Umpire took place in Middletown, bringing joy to the community. Attendees enjoyed music, food, and the chance to meet the charismatic umpire, fostering local spirit and connection.
   

4. Suit over Middletown police 'locked teen in animal' cage in water gun incident settled (app.com) ? A lawsuit involving a Middletown teen's treatment by police has been settled for $85,000. The case arose from an incident in 2022 where the teen was allegedly mistreated after being arrested over a toy water gun. The Middletown Police Department denied the allegations.
   

5. Fall food festivals and more things to do this weekend at the Shore and beyond (app.com) ? This weekend, the Monmouth County Park System is hosting a Fall Native Plant Exchange at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown. Residents can drop off established plants and exchange them for others, promoting local gardening and biodiversity.
   

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? Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For The Monmouth County Clerk Monday, September 29 ?Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
  • Power Summit: Unleashing The Power of Your Vote ?Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
  • New Jersey Business Action Center to Host "Resources for Growth" Event in Monmouth County ?Claudia Breckenridge Read on Patch
  • Save the Historic Mushroom Home in Red Bank, NJ
    The charming town of Red Bank, NJ, once known for its quaint streets and unique architecture, is under threat. Overdevelopment in the area is? (Nextdoor Oak Hill)
  • Does anyone have old computers and old computer monitors laying around that they want to get rid of?
    I?m talking like 90?s stuff +-10 years. Let me know and I?ll come pick up asap. Prefer stuff that works but will take whatever you got. As always,? (Nextdoor Waackaack Creek)
  • Halftime: No. 5 Howell and No. 8 Middletown North 0-0. Reports Davis made a couple big saves on breakaways for North (X: nlowe11)
  • Last Friday?s festivities with Savannah Bananas Dancing Umpire Vincent Chapman at McMahon Park was a homerun! He danced his way to Middletown for a... (X: MiddletownNJ)
  • Nityo Infotech Corporation posted a job opening for Underwriting Assistant in Red Bank. Apply here.
  • Orangetheory Fitness posted a job opening for Head Coach in Shrewsbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

Ok Middletown! 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

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