A Dozen Swimmers Rescued This Weekend + Sea. Hear. Now Wraps Up

Happy Monday, neighbors! Hopefully, everyone has a great last weekend of summer and is ready to get the fall off to a good start.

Here's everything you need to know about what took place over the weekend and what's happening today in Long Branch-Eatontown.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in Long Branch-Eatontown today:

1. Over a dozen swimmers, boaters were rescued at the Jersey Shore (New Jersey 101.5 FM)
2. Sea Hear Now in Asbury Park: Smashing Pumpkins wrap up music, art and surf festival (Asbury Park Press)
3. WATCH: Monmouth Park Charity Fund Hosts Concert at Blue Grotto, Supports Local Charities. (TAPinto.net)
4. Beck is a possible candidate for the state Racing Commission| (New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics)

Today in Long Branch-Eatontown:

• Tennis: Girls Varsity vs. Glassboro (Home) (3:45 PM)
• Soccer: Boys JV vs. Woodbury (Home) (4:00 PM)
• Field Hockey: Varsity vs. Highland Regional (Home) (4:00 PM)
• Soccer: Boys Varsity vs. Woodbury (Home) (4:00 PM)
• Football: JV (Time Changed) vs. Overbrook (Home) (5:00 PM)

Long Branch-Eatontown Patch Notebook

• Searchlight Church: "Welcome to Searchlight Church Online! We’re so glad you’re here Today we kick off a new series called Soul Repair. You may not realize it, but the health of your soul is affected by what you experience in life—the ups and downs, challenge..." (Facebook)
• Eatontown Fire Department: "Yesterday afternoon we were dispatched to a report of a car fire at the Route 35/36 interchange. Units arrived and extinguished it in no time." (Facebook)
• The City of Long Branch, NJ: "Great night for a Movie in the Park with The Goonies at West End Park! Just started it’s not too late!! #gooniesneversaydie #moviesinthepark #westendpark" (Facebook)
• The City of Long Branch, NJ: "New Jersey Boxing Hall of Famer, Mr. Gabe LaConte, giving boxing tips to some Long Branch teens" (Facebook)
• Searchlight Church: "Hey did you hear about our Soul Repair Journal? We’re taking a 40-day journey as a Church to a healthier soul. We don’t know when the next soul-crushing event will be in your life, but let’s spend the next 40 days FEEDING our soul. Ready..." (Facebook)
• Long Branch Soccer: "We are back! Fall soccer had a great kick-off today at Manahassett Creek Park! We had a great first week and we look forward to seeing you for week two! ⚽️ ⭐️League Practice is Wednesday 6-7 p.m.! ‼️We still have room in the Elementary and Mi..." (Facebook)
• The City of Long Branch, NJ: "Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Saturday, Oct.9, 2021, 9 AM - 12PM Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Building on Union Avenue. (Next to Firehouse, 205 Union Avenue) Sponsored by the Long Branch Health Department All cats & dogs are w..." (Facebook)
• Long Branch Athletic Department, Jason M. Corley, CMAA: "The “X” Factor is his new nickname!!! How the QB Christian Rodriquez goes LB football will go! Christian has taken a new role as the “LEADER” - His dominance was displayed week one and two. His mistakes proved his play can win or lose g..." (Facebook)
• Searchlight Church: "Hey did you hear about our Soul 40? As a church, we're talking about soul repair. But we want to do more than talk. Soul 40 is a journaling resource we want to put in your hands. We’re taking a 40-day journey as a Church to a healthier s..." (Facebook)
• Ronald McDonald House of Central & Northern New Jersey: "Returning Guest Chefs, Jennifer and Beth made a delicious dinner & dessert for our families. Welcome back and thanks so much!" (Facebook)
• Searchlight Church: "Today starts 40 days of intentionally making space for God to bring our souls rest, peace, and ultimately healing. We don't just want to hear from God on Sundays in a large group, but let God speak to you right in your home, your car on..." (Facebook)
• Chabad of Monmouth University: "📸More pics from Sunday BBQ ! 👏🏽 Did you have a good time?! - #chabad #chabadshore #chabadmu #chabadoncampus #jewishoncampus #jewish #jew #judaism #jewishculture" (Facebook)
• Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County: "Black and white are the most popular vehicle colors, according to CarMax. "Whether you look at sales of two-door coupes, four-door sedans, convertibles, or yes, even sports cars, the most popular color choice was black. White was the mos..." (Facebook)
• Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey: "There Are No Words breaks his maiden by 10 1/2 lengths on the turf at Monmouth Park. The son of California Chrome out of Way With Words, by Sefapiano is owned by Joseph & Gayle Ioia and Chuck Spina. The 2-year-old was bred in New Jersey ..." (Facebook)
• EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS: "Shop the new base layer lineup from light to heavyweight. ⭢ #goEast" (Facebook)
• Shore House: "Shore House Summer 2021 in Review! Taking a moment to look back as we forge ahead into fall. Read all about what we've been up to and get the details on the Art of Recovery event this Thursday (spoiler alert: YOU'RE INVITED!) https://sho..." (Facebook)
• The City of Long Branch, NJ: "Coffee With The Mayor Enjoy a casual conversation with Mayor John Pallone over a cup of coffee at our new Arts & Cultural Center! Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 8-10 a.m. 577 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ" (Facebook)
• Long Branch Free Public Library: "TOMORROW at 2 p.m., join us for a virtual webinar on Overcoming Internal Barriers to Strive Towards Success! This workshop is designed to enhance employee morale, foster collaborative and productive workplace environments, and nurture employ..." (Facebook)
• TheatreCraft Musical Program: "Visit mytheatrecraft.com for more information about our next improv showcase for kids!" (Facebook)
• Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce: "Chamber Mini Golf Outing, This Wednesday, few spots open. Join the fun. - https://mailchi.mp/b1177fb6c34e/chamber-mini-golf-outing-this-wednesday-few-spots-open-join-the-fun" (Facebook)
• Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey: "Golden Brown wins the Joey P. Handicap going 5 furlongs on the turf at Monmouth Park. The son of Offlee Wild out of Suzee Sunrise, by Chester House recorded his 10th win for ABL Stable, Dominic Bossone, Peter Donnelly, and Nadine Schnoor..." (Facebook)
• Long Branch Athletic Department, Jason M. Corley, CMAA: "All Teams Schedule: Week of Sep 20 - Sep 26" (Facebook)
• Coastal Communities Family Success Center: "Financial Workshop for Renters Sep 20, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Information session for renters on legal lease agreements, proper forms of payments, record keeping, and renter's insurance. Meeting ID: 865 5315 2131 Passcode : peru" (Facebook)

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— Brian Harris

About me: Hi, I'm Brian Harris, a field editor for the Manasquan-Belmar, Wall, Asbury Park, Point Pleasant, and Long Branch-Eatontown Patch sites. I grew up in Long Branch and graduated from Brookdale and Rutgers-Newark. I have experience in all different areas of the media landscape, from interning at Complex Media to covering multiple towns in Monmouth and Ocean County for Star News Group, where I won a New Jersey Press Association award for my work. Most recently, I was a part of Google's live news content and crisis response teams, and now I'm here at Patch to take all of that varied experience and give readers all the info they need. Feel free to contact me at any time by email at brian.harris@patch.com, text me at 732-485-2379, or follow me on Twitter @ByBrianHarris

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