Jeep Invasion and OCNJ Half Marathon to Take Over Ocean City This Weekend

Issue #111

September 18, 2024

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🚙 Jeep Invasion and OCNJ Half Marathon to Take Over Ocean City This Weekend

 🍁 Fall Season Kicks Off Sunday with Shorter Days and Cooler Weather

 🎃 Glowing Pumpkin Trail Lights Up Argos Farm: A Family-Friendly Halloween Event

 ⚾ Phillies Even Series With Brewers

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👇 Here’s What’s Goin On In The Cape May Local Area 👇 

  September 18th

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Jeep Invasion and OCNJ Half Marathon to Take Over Ocean City This Weekend

 The Fall New Jersey Jeep Invasion will showcase about 400 Jeeps on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Saturday, Sept. 21, raising funds for local charities. Trophies will be awarded at 4 p.m. at the Music Pier. On Sunday, Sept. 22, the OCNJ Half Marathon, 10-mile run/walk, and 5K will take place, with online registration open until Sept. 18. Road closures, including the Ocean City-Longport Bridge, will occur during the event. For more information, visit the official race page at www.ocnj.us/race-events.

Fall Season Kicks Off Sunday with Shorter Days and Cooler Weather

 Fall 2024 officially begins on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:43 a.m. Eastern time with the arrival of the autumn equinox, marking the transition from summer. On this day, daylight and darkness are nearly equal. Meteorologically, fall started on Sept. 1. As the days grow shorter, Daylight Saving Time will end on Nov. 3, with clocks falling back an hour. The winter season will begin on Dec. 1 for meteorologists, while astronomical winter starts on Dec. 21.

Glowing Pumpkin Trail Lights Up Argos Farm: A Family-Friendly Halloween Event

 Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity to celebrate Halloween this year? "Jacks and Lights, a Glowing Pumpkin Trail" might be just what you need to get into the spooky spirit. This magical event, featuring thousands of glowing, intricately carved pumpkins, is coming to Ocean County and promises to be a hit with all ages. Set to open in September, "Jacks and Lights" will take place at Argos Farm on Lacey Road in Forked River. The event will run on select dates from September 20th through November 3rd, 2024, between 6 PM and 10 PM, giving you plenty of opportunities to experience the Halloween magic. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this glowing pumpkin experience is sure to amaze. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a Halloween adventure close to home that everyone in the family can enjoy.

Phillies Even Series With Brewers

 Bryce Harper's two-run homer in the sixth inning, along with strong pitching from Zack Wheeler, led the Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the Brewers. Harper’s homer broke a 1-1 tie, while Wheeler allowed only one run over seven innings, striking out six. Nick Castellanos added a solo shot, and Trea Turner went 3 for 5 as the Phillies reduced their magic number to clinch the NL East to four. The Brewers' magic number to clinch the NL Central dropped to one after the Cubs' loss.

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Answer to the September 17th Trivia Question

Question: What annual event held in Cape May attracts birdwatchers from around the world to observe bird migration?

A) The Cape May Bird Festival
B) The World Series of Birding
C) The Cape May Wildlife Marathon
D) The Great Atlantic Flyway Watch

Answer: B) The World Series of Birding

The World Series of Birding began in 1984 and takes place each year in May attracting ‘birders’ from all over the country.

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