🌱 Patch AM: How did Middletown North lose its lead in a 6-4 upset?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Middletown North lose its lead in a 6-4 upset?

Also on today's calendar: Cedar Lane Alpacas Open Farm and Big Holiday Sale and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Andree O.!

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 43 and low of 29 degrees.
• Sunday: Snow early in the morning, temps: high: 31, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Turning cloudy; windy, cold, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ice Hockey: Three stars and daily stat leaders from Dec. 11 (nj.com subscription) — Middletown North hockey fans will want to know their team, ranked 19th in the state, was edged 6-4 by Red Bank Catholic-Donovan Catholic-St. Rose after twice surrendering second-period leads. The statewide roundup also spotlights standout performances and stat leaders from other New Jersey high school games played on Dec. 11.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Cedar Lane Alpacas Open Farm and Big Holiday Sale
  Cedar Lane Alpacas, 67 Victory Rd., Howell, NJ 07731,
  11:00 am

Sunday December 14

• MAGIC & MISTLETOE Holiday Market
  Oak Hill Farms, 177 Stillwell Rd, Holmdel
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Swinging In The Holidays
  Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• AAUW Used Book Sale
  Old First Church, 69 Kings Hwy, Middletown Township, NJ, 07748
  10:00 am
• Jane Austen Celebration at the Library: Movie & Trivia
  Middletown Township Public Library , 55 New Monmouth Rd , Middletown Township
  2:00 pm
• It's a Wonderful Life
  North County Branch Library , 65 Halstead St , Clinton
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• John Padovano coffeehouse performer
  1st Cup Coffee , 96 First Ave , Atlantic Highlands
  2:00 pm

Monday December 15

• After-School Science Club: Fall
  Middletown, NJ Calendar , 345 Oak Hill Road , Middletown
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Shore Voices Holiday Concert
  Middletown Township Public Library , 55 New Monmouth Rd , Middletown Township
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Boutique at Colonial Nursery
  1124 W Front St , Middletown Township
  11:00 am
• Qigong Class: Learn to Destress for the Holly Daze and New Year
  The Middletown Wellness Center , 177 Main St , Middletown Township
  11:00 am
• It's a Wonderful Life
  Spotswood Library , 548 Main St , Spotswood
  1:00 pm

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 Middletown PatchAM possible:

• Dogs On The Farm Pet Resort — (732) 872-7543
  Book holiday stays now, spots filling up quickly
• East Coast Diving Center — (732) 591-9374
  Discover the underwater world with us
• We Care Adult Care — (732) 741-7363
  Are you caring for a parent or loved one? We can help!
• Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
  Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale
• db Ortho PT — (732) 747-1262
  Physical therapy practice with hundreds of 5 star reviews!
• Asbury Park Window Cleaning Company — (732) 775-0308
  Call the best with over 100 years in business!
• Ignite Sports — (908) 670-4842
  High School Open Gym Membership
• Snowlit Fox Publishing — (732) 337-7845
  Journals, Lined note pages and Coloring books
• Huntington Learning Center — (732) 671-0200
  Expert Tutoring K-12 and Test Prep
• Ignite Sports Performance — (908) 670-4842
  Athlete Performance Training Book Now
• Hear Here, LLC — 7326736045
  Find family friendly events near you!
• Dogtopia of Shrewsbury — (475) 338-3501
  Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Monmouth ACTS Navigation System Gets New Name: “ResourceConnect” —NJNewsForYou Read on Patch

• Sonic posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Middletown. Apply here.
• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk (Saker NJ) Salary Range $16.50 - $16.50/hr in Hazlet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Atlantic Highlands

• Sea Bright Fire Rescue to receive $50,000 in federal funding (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)
• Oratorian brother, deacon sees Lord's call in path to priesthood (trentonmonitor.com)

Lincroft

• Holiday Markets, Santa Brunch & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County (patch.com)
• Cross country ski experience set for Dec. 20 at Thompson Park (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)
• VALATIE, NY — 'Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus' at VCT (tapinto.net)

Long Branch

Ok Middletown! 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 demand a jury of my piers.
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