Community Corner
🌱 Why did Colts Neck parents erupt over a surprise civics assembly?
And on the Colts Neck Patch calendar - Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI
Greetings Colts Neck! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did Colts Neck parents erupt over a surprise civics assembly?
- Can Colts Neck’s distance star power a run at a state title?
- How precisely did Hollywood rebuild Springsteen’s Colts Neck bedroom studio?
Also on today's calendar: Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Colts Neckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Colts Neckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 45 degrees.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 57, low: 28.
- Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJ parents object to school assembly linked to Turning Point USA (pix11.com) — Parents in Colts Neck packed Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting to challenge a recent Cedar Drive Middle School assembly tied to a national civics tour featuring U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Some residents questioned transparency, ideological neutrality, and curriculum access, while the board president insisted the visit was nonpartisan, security required secrecy, and the event was meant to highlight township students. 
• Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Teams to watch this season (nj.com subscription) — Colts Neck boys indoor track is pegged as a Group 3 contender this winter, led by distance standout Jay Adimala, a Rutgers commit with one of New Jersey’s top 3,200 times. The statewide preview also highlights key rivals, giving local fans a sense of how the Cougars stack up in the championship race.
• Deliverance: The Sound of ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,' Part 3 (mixonline.com) — Local Springsteen fans will appreciate that the film’s key “Colts Neck bedroom studio” was meticulously recreated after the crew toured Springsteen’s actual Colts Neck house and bedroom with him. The piece dives deep into how filmmakers and audio pros chased authentic 1981 sounds, from battered guitars and Portastudios to live club recreations at Asbury Park’s Stone Pony.
📸 Around Colts Neck
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Colts Neck
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI
Barnes & Noble, 180 NJ-35, Eatontown
4:30 pm - Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
3:00 pm - Ring In the New Year at Dave & Buster's Freehold!
Dave & Buster's Freehold, 3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ, 07728,
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- St. Rose Boys Varsity Basketball @ Colts Neck
Colts Neck High School , 59 Five Points Road , Colts Neck
5:30 pm
Monday December 22
📣 Colts Neck Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- WONDER WING STORYTIME Monmouth Museum
Monmouth Museum , Park in Lot #1 - Museum is visible from the lot , 765 Newman Springs Rd , Lincroft
11:00 am - Library Board
Asbury Park Public Library , 500 First Avenue , Asbury Park
5:30 pm - Zack Alexander sings Frank Sinatra — Gargiulo's Tinton Falls
Gargiulo's Tinton Falls , Gargiulo's , 720 Tinton Ave , Tinton Falls
6:00 pm - Christmas Show with Back Draft Band — Moore's Tavern & Sports Bar
Moore's Tavern & Sports Bar , 402 W Main St , Freehold
9:00 pm - Floating Sound Bath
Metta Yoga , 504 Waverly Ave , Tinton Falls
7:00 pm - Free Parking
City Wide - Asbury Park NJ 07712
9:00 am - NJ Holiday 10K, 5K, & Youth Runs at Thompson Park
Thompson Park , 805 Newman Springs Rd , Lincroft
9:30 am - Twin Lights Brewing
Twin Lights Brewing , 4057 Asbury Ave , Tinton Falls
6:00 pm - Winter Icons Character Brunch 12/21
The Bistro at iPlay America , 108 Schanck Rd , Freehold
11:00 am - Winter Solstice Hike
Middletown, NJ Calendar , 345 Oak Hill Road , Middletown
5:00 pm - Teen Volleyball
Middletown, NJ Calendar
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Colts Neck PatchAM possible:
- Epic Dayz — (732) 952-2400
Parents....Get Your Vacation Time Back with Epic Dayz! - Scarlet Reserve Room — (856) 537-9700
Best Menu in Central Jersey
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Monmouth - Full Time in Eatontown. Apply here.
- Luxottica Group posted a job opening for Sunglass Hut - Assistant Manager I in Freehold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colts Neck here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincroft
- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Launches PET/CT Scans For Early Pet Cancer Detection (patch.com)
Tinton Falls
- These Monmouth Businesses, Residents Honored In Chamber Of Commerce Spinnaker Awards (patch.com)
- Gopal, O'Scanlon Offer Bipartisan Support for Davenport as Attorney General Nominee (tapinto.net)
Freehold
Ok Colts Neck! 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: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.