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🌱 Patch AM: How Lakewood came together to honor veterans at Woodlawn Cemetery
Coming up: Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea on the Lakewood Patch calendar

Good morning to you Lakewood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lakewood came together to honor veterans at Woodlawn Cemetery
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea.
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
- Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 42, low: 35.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lakewood Honors Veterans With Wreath-Laying Ceremony (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Lakewood Township has joined the national Wreaths Across America observance by sponsoring 100 wreaths for veterans’ graves at Woodlawn Cemetery on Clifton Avenue. Mayor Ray Coles, township employees, and volunteers personally placed wreaths and read each veteran’s name, emphasizing the town’s commitment to honoring local service members’ sacrifices.
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📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
Tuesday December 23
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Other local events
- Bayway + Special Guests TBA
Maggie's at Lakewood Country Club , 145 Country Club Dr , Lakewood
4:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mid Day Book Club -- December
Brielle Public Library , 610 South St , Brielle
1:00 pm - FSA Hurricanes - GYM
Sea Girt Borough School District Sea Girt, NJ 08750
6:00 pm - Zoning Board Of Adjustment
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor , Howell
7:00 pm - Zone 6
Jackson Township, NJ Calendar Jackson, NJ 08527 - Wall Municipal Court
Wall Township, NJ Calendar Wall, NJ 07719
9:00 am - DIY Pomander
Island Heights Public Library , 121 Central Ave , Island Heights
2:30 pm - Zone 7
Jackson Township, NJ Calendar Jackson, NJ 08527 - 1/2 Work Day Prior to Christmas Day
Howell Township, NJ Calendar Howell, NJ 07731
12:00 pm - Christmas Day Holiday
Borough of Lavallete Lavallette, NJ 08735 - Christmas Day Holiday- Municipal Building Closed
Wall Township, NJ Calendar Wall, NJ 07719 - Christmas Day Municipal Building Closed
Jackson Township, NJ Calendar Jackson, NJ 08527
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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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
- Please help me find my in-laws dog.
He lives in the beginning of Huppert Drive. Any information would be really helpful. Thank you! He’s a white Shih Tzu he’s very old. https:/… (Nextdoor Leisure Village)
- Church & Dwight posted a job opening for Machine Operator- Days in Lakewood. Apply here.
- New Jersey Staffing posted a job opening for Inventory Control / Shipping Specialist in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
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