🌱 How will Monroe’s wrestlers stack up in this powerhouse season opener?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Monroe’s wrestlers stack up in this powerhouse season opener?

Also on today's calendar: Monroe Community Blood Drive and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some sun; windy, colder, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 26.
• Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJ Wrestling Season Explodes Out of the Gate on Saturday: Southern Regional Set to Host Stacked Robin Leff Tournament (tapinto.net) — Monroe High School’s wrestling team will hit the mats Saturday in a loaded early‑season tournament at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, facing many of New Jersey’s top programs. The Robin Leff Invitational is considered a key measuring stick, with 22 powerhouse teams and multiple Shore, North, and South Jersey contenders testing their lineups right out of the gate.
   

📸 Around Monroe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• BACK TO SENDER
  DoubleTree by Hilton Monroe Township Cranbury, 390 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Sunday Group Meditation – Monroe, NJ
  Heartfulness Meditation Center , 45 Wycoff Mills Rd , Monroe Township
  9:00 am
• Pop’s DIY Holiday Workshops- Wreath Decorating
  Pop's Farm Market and Garden Center , 238 Station Rd , Monroe Township
  11:00 am

Sunday December 14

• NRA Pistol Instructor Course
  ROC Training Academy , 8 Union Hill Rd , Monroe Township
  10:30 am
• House pooja - Subra swami and Mala Maathaa - Sun Morning
  17 Americana Pl , Monroe Township
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Monroe Community Blood Drive
  Monroe Township Senior Center , 12 Halsey Reed Rd , Monroe Township
  12:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Wednesday Group Meditation – Monroe, NJ
  Heartfulness Meditation Center , 45 Wycoff Mills Rd , Monroe Township
  8:00 pm

Friday December 19

• CJMEA High School Percussion Ensemble Reading Rehearsal — NJMEA
  Monroe Township High School , 200 Schoolhouse Rd , Monroe Township
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Sunday Group Meditation – Monroe, NJ
  Heartfulness Meditation Center , 45 Wycoff Mills Rd , Monroe Township
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Toms River South H.S. (Home)
  Manalapan High School Gym - Main
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls JV vs. Montville (Away)
  Montville High School
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Montville (Away)
  Montville High School
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Monroe Township (Away)
  Monroe Township High School
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Cranbury

• NJ Lame Duck Session Ignites Flurry Of Activity From Lawmakers, Activists (patch.com)
• Integris achieves CMMC Level 2 for client compliance and DoD readiness (roi-nj.com)

Spotswood

• Spotswood High School Girls Basketball 2025-26 Preseason Preview (tapinto.net)

Old Bridge

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-- The Patch AM Team

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