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🌱 Patch AM: How Brick Township’s co-op hockey team stayed undefeated against Manalapan
Be sure to catch Last Minute Christmas Shopping at Cedar Lane Alpacas on the Brick Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How Brick Township’s co-op hockey team stayed undefeated against Manalapan
Also on today's calendar: Last Minute Christmas Shopping at Cedar Lane Alpacas and 4 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.
- Sunday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 47 and low of 25 degrees.
- Monday: Sun, then clouds; breezy, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
- Tuesday: A bit of morning rain; breezy, with a high of 43 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Acropolis leads Brick co-op past Manalapan - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com subscription) — Brick Township’s unbeaten co-op hockey team stayed perfect with a 5-3 win over Manalapan, powered by two goals from standout forward Brody Acropolis. Conner Kelly opened the scoring for Brick, and teammates Max Larson and Brody Douma added key goals as the squad pulled away in the second period to move to 5-0.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brick
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★ Featured events ★
- Last Minute Christmas Shopping at Cedar Lane Alpacas
CEDAR LANE ALPACAS, 67 Victory Rd, Howell Township, NJ, 07731,
11:00 am - Princess Tea Party with Elsa
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
6:30 pm - Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
11:00 am - Holiday Open House at the Mathis House
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
6:30 pm - VFW#4715 Thin Crust Pizza Night
603 St Louis Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
5:00 pm - Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
3:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Friday December 26
Tuesday December 30
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Other local events
- Twilight Dreams
Pinot's Palette , 545 Brick Blvd , Brick Township
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Solo Acoustic
Point Lobster Bar & Grill , 521 Arnold Ave , Point Pleasant Beach
12:30 pm - Howell Library December 2025
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 318 Old Tavern Road , Howell - Mid Day Book Club -- December
Brielle Public Library , 610 South St , Brielle
1:00 pm - Zoning Board Of Adjustment
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor , Howell
7:00 pm - 1/2 Work Day Prior to Christmas Day
Howell Township, NJ Calendar Howell, NJ 07731
12:00 pm - Christmas Day - Township Offices Closed
Howell Township, NJ Calendar Howell, NJ 07731 - Diving Santa
Jenkinson's Aquarium , 300 Ocean Ave , Pt. Pleasant Beach
10:00 am - Seas & Greetings
Jenkinson's Aquarium , 300 Ocean Ave , Pt. Pleasant Beach
12:00 pm - Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
Jenkinson's Aquarium , 300 Ocean Ave , Pt. Pleasant Beach
8:30 am - The Uncle Louie Variety Show
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club , 518 Arnold Ave , Point Pleasant Beach
4:00 pm - Junior Keepers (11-15 years old)
Jenkinson's Aquarium , 300 Ocean Ave , Pt. Pleasant Beach
8:30 am
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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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 - 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 - Renegade Heating & Cooling — (732) 569-5479
Financing Options Available! - Mathis House Victorian Tea Room and Bed & Breakfast — (732) 818-7580
Holiday Victorian Afternoon Teatime
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fulfill Expands Fresh Food Access with Donation of Refrigerated Vans to Local Pantries —NJNewsForYou Read on Patch
- Power went off briefly before it instantly came back.
Just lost power again wondering the wind or an accident. Anyone else lost power around Sky Manor? (Nextdoor Sky Manor)
- Kohl's Corporation posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Brick. Apply here.
- Stark Tech posted a job opening for Construction Project Manager II in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bay Head
- Fire company elects new officer (starnewsgroup.com)
- ‘A Journey Through Time' exhibit at museum (starnewsgroup.com)
Point Pleasant Beach
- Beach student spearheads state ‘Skip the Stuff' bill (starnewsgroup.com)
- Outgoing school board member Sherry Finn honored (starnewsgroup.com)
- NJ's Best Fitness & Coworking Centers with Childcare (bestofnj.com)
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