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🌱 Patch AM: Will your Chanukah kitchen pass the Lakewood Fire Department’s safety test?
And on the Lakewood Patch calendar - Howell NJ Farmers Market - Holiday Market

Hi there, Lakewood! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will your Chanukah kitchen pass the Lakewood Fire Department’s safety test?
Also on today's calendar: Howell NJ Farmers Market - Holiday Market and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Colder; morning snow, 1-2", with a high of 31 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Quite cold, temps: high: 29, low: 17.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 35 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lakewood Fire Department Shares Chanukah Fire Safety Video and Tips (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood residents are being urged by the Lakewood Fire Department to watch a new Chanukah fire safety video and follow its practical tips for safer cooking and menorah lighting. The department also stresses working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, clear evacuation plans, and teaching children Stop, Drop, and Roll so families can enjoy a safer holiday at home.
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📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Howell NJ Farmers Market - Holiday Market
Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
10:00 am - Mother /Daughter Beautiful Home Sale
40 Pinewood Dr, Brick Township
11:00 am
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- The Wag's 5th Annual Christmas Spectacular!
Strand Theater , 400 Clifton Ave , Lakewood
7:00 pm - Bayway + Special Guests TBA
Maggie's at Lakewood Country Club , 145 Country Club Dr , Lakewood
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Catching Snowflakes
Pinot's Palette , 545 Brick Blvd , Brick Township
11:00 am - Perfect Tree
Pinot's Palette , 545 Brick Blvd , Brick Township
2:00 pm - Howell Library December 2025
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 318 Old Tavern Road , Howell - Mobile Home Rent Control Board Meeting
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor , Howell
6:00 pm - Menorah Lighting 2025
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor , Howell
5:30 pm - Township Council Meeting
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor , Howell
7:00 pm - Howell Township Shade Tree Commission
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 US Highway 9 , Howell
7:00 pm - Preservation Task Force
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor , Howell
6:30 pm - Planning Board Meeting
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor , Howell
7:00 pm - Farmers Advisory Committee
Howell Township, NJ Calendar , 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor , Howell
7:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Estes Express Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for Terminal Clerk II in Lakewood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Brick
- Ice Hockey: Three stars and daily stat leaders from Dec. 11 (nj.com)
Jackson
- Jackson Township Prepares for Potential Snowfall; Reminds Residents to Remove Vehicles from Roadways (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Jackson's Adventure Crossing Facing Foreclosure, Report (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Mayor Kuhn Visits Senior Holiday Party at Sunrise Senior Living Holiday Food Drive (shorenewsnetwork.com)
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