‘Messiah’ Sing at Holy Innocents’ Church Dec. 8

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven holdsits annual Handel’s “Messiah” sing on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m.Ellen Dondero, minister of music, said the event is held in partnership with the New Jersey Chamber Singers, who will feature soloists. The program covers the Christmas portion of the oratorio as well as the “Hallelujah Chorus.” “If you are a singer, […]

Barlow’s BBQ Transitions From Truck to Restaurant


After operating out of a food truck since February, Big Barlow’s BBQand Catering recently opened a restaurant at 21 South Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township. At the moment, it’s primarily takeout as it has eight counter seats and four tables. But owner Chris Barlow Sr. hopes to eventually expand by taking over an adjacent vacant storefront. “Then I […]

Don’t Worry, Be Thankful, Blessed

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At its earliest, Thanksgiving stemmed from the festival to observe the end of the harvest. American history also indicates Thanksgiving as a day of distinction by recalling how Native Americans saved the colonial settlers in Plymouth Colony during a winter of starvation. During the American War Between the States, Abraham Lincoln decreed the day to be a national holiday of […]

Buy Your Holiday-Themed Pre-Season Beach Badges


Beach Haven has announced itsspecial holiday beach badges are now on sale.The badge was designed byMarina Bresley, a fifth-grade student at Beach Haven Elementary School. “It’s fun to get the kids involved in the design,”said Mary Clare Bunce,deputy borough clerk “Last year was the first time we partnered with the school, and it was open to any child from preschool […]

Deputy Mayor Gerkens Declines Recount Attempt


Although she lost by only three votes in the November election,Harvey Cedars Deputy Mayor Judy Gerkens said she will not seek a recount. “I feel very sad that I lost, but I think it’s best for me to move on,”said Gerkens, who has served on the borough commission since 1987. According to the final official results released by the Ocean […]

Home Instead Says, ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’


Home Instead Care in Waretownis looking for people to “Be a Santa to a Senior” and make the holidays brighter for an elderly person experiencing difficult times. Tara Bonelli, Home Instead community relations director, said trees would be set up with tags listing specific items seniors are requesting.Volunteers will write the first name or code name of the participating senior […]

Christmas Bazaar at First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton


The First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton, at 210 East Main St., holds its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. People line up inside the pews of the church to get first choice at the handmade crafts, baked goods and gourmet items that parishioners have made. The crafters begin to plan and make the […]

Art Notes Nov. 27


Ho Ho: Santa’s Viking Christmas Village is Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Crafts and fine arts andlive music – plus Santa Claus arrives at 1 p.m. by firetruck. Admission is free, and the show is held rain, snow or shine. Viking Village is located at 19th Street and Bayview Avenue in Barnegat Light. ** * Our […]

‘Holistic Retirement’ Topic of LBI Foundation’s Dec. 6 FRED Talk


As part of the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences’ new series – FRED (Film, Readings, Educational Discussions) Talks – Mike and Mary Beckett from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Daniella Kerner, LBIF executive director, will present “Planning for Your Holistic Retirement” at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. The speakers will pose this question to attendees: […]

Free Workshop on Identity Theft at St. Francis Center


St. Francis Financial Success Center, in partnership with United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and nonprofit financial counseling organization Navicore Solutions, will hold a free workshop – “Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft” – at St. Francis Community Center from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. Speaker Kim Cole, community engagement manager at Navicore, will discuss the various […]