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🌱 Patch AM: How is Brick Memorial’s new coach reshaping a legendary wrestling program?
You won't want to miss Jingle Jam 2025 on the Brick Patch calendar
Good morning Brick! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Brick Memorial’s new coach reshaping a legendary wrestling program?
- Which Brick Township hospital just earned national praise for maternity care?
Also on today's calendar: Jingle Jam 2025 and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Brickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Brickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 25 degrees.
- Saturday: Clearing; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 43, low: 28.
- Sunday: Very cold; morning snow, 1-3", with a high of 29 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Brick Memorial wrestling is 'family' to new head coach Steven Giannios (app.com) — Brick wrestling fans just saw a new era begin as alumnus Steven Giannios debuted as head coach of the storied Brick Memorial High School program with a 44-25 win over Matawan. With deep family ties to the Mustangs’ wrestling legacy and a young lineup, Giannios aims to guide Brick Memorial through a challenging Shore Conference schedule. 
• 27 New Jersey hospitals recognized for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report (roi-nj.com) — Expectant parents in Brick can take note: Ocean University Medical Center in Brick Township has been named among 27 New Jersey hospitals recognized nationally for high-performing maternity care. The ranking, based on safety and quality measures like C-section and complication rates, highlights several Hackensack Meridian and RWJBarnabas facilities across the state for strong, evidence-based childbirth practices.
📸 Around Brick
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brick
★ Featured events ★
- Jingle Jam 2025
School of Rock, 485 Brick Blvd, Brick Township
11:00 am - Cedar Lane Alpacas Open Farm and Big Holiday Sale
Cedar Lane Alpacas, 67 Victory Rd., Howell, NJ 07731,
11:00 am - Free Photos with Santa + Puppy Huskies
954 Lakewood Rd, Toms River
12:00 pm - Barnyard Christmas
2800 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd, Howell Township
1:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Winter Craft Fair
Brick Township High School , 346 Chambers Brg Rd , Brick Township
9:00 am - Holiday Cookie Sale and Used Coat Drive
Holy Annunciation Orthodox Christian Church , 360 Van Zile Rd , Brick Township
9:00 am - Taylor Swift Bday Dance Party * December 13th
Dogtopia of Brick , 1930 NJ-88 , Brick Township
9:00 am - Christmas Bandit
Pinot's Palette , 545 Brick Blvd , Brick Township
12:00 pm - Do You Want to Build a Gnomeman?
Pinot's Palette , 545 Brick Blvd , Brick Township
4:00 pm - Happy Hanukkah Celebration * December 15th
Dogtopia of Brick , 1930 NJ-88 , Brick Township
7:00 am - Wellness Wednesday * December 17th- DASH POP UP SALE
Dogtopia of Brick , 1930 NJ-88 , Brick Township
7:00 am - FREE Concert - Band Of Two Rivers
Monmouth County Library, Howell Branch , 318 Old Tavern Rd , Howell Township
2:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
📣 Brick Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Brick PatchAM possible:
- Dogtopia of Brick — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness - Ocean Spine and Pain — (732) 930-0630
Revolutionizing Spine Surgery in New Jersey - Mathis House Victorian Tea Room and Bed & Breakfast — (732) 818-7580
Holiday Victorian Afternoon Teatime - Renegade Heating & Cooling — (732) 569-5479
Financing Options Available! - View New Jersey Houses — (732) 771-6962
Thinking about selling? What your your home is worth? - Up To Par Golf — (908) 278-2775
Give the gift of a great golf swing this holiday season! - Beach Haven Yacht Club Marina — (704) 231-9786
2026 Seasonal slips Available
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Team Member in Brick. Apply here.
- Hackensack University Medical Center posted a job opening for Sr. Stationary Engineer- Part Time - Day in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Holiday DWI Crackdown Underway: 125 NJ Police Departments to Get Grants for Increased Patrols and Checkpoints (tapinto.net)
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- 5 Point Pleasant Beach eateries locals swear by — no summer required (nj1015.com)
- Alesi takes over St. Rose boys' program promoting religion as well as basketball (trentonmonitor.com)
Lakewood
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-- The Patch AM Team
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