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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
See 1782 Affair at Cedar Bridge Tavern Reenactment Dec. 1
Close out Thanksgiving weekend with a heavy helping of history! On behalf of Ocean County Parks and Recreation, County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines invites all to celebrate the 21st commemoration…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Art Notes, Nov. 27
Herstory: Women in Art is a new program coming to Wildflowers Too! in Barnegat Light. Proprietress Cricket Luker has many ideas for how to use the gallery during the off-season “to provide a…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
A Lot of Hoofing Going On in Surflight’s 2025 Summer Season
Surflight Theatre has announced its 2025 season, and it’s going to be dance-heavy.
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News••November 27, 2024
Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean Donates $10,500 to St. Francis Food Pantry
The Human Concerns department at St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Community Center manages a range of vital programs for the community, including one of the largest food pantries in Ocean County. And…
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Columns••November 27, 2024
Possibly the Best Surf of the Year Ushers in Thanksgiving Week, a Sacred Time on the Sandbar
There are about three or four columns a year that I love to write. Inevitably, Labor Day is a good one – after the long summer of work and general overdose of humanity, the Island comes back under…
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News••November 27, 2024
LBI District Addresses Concerns Over School Merger Plans
When the time is right, LBI Consolidated School District officials are expected to provide a courtesy review to the Surf City Land Use Board of the district’s plans to merge all students and staff…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Traffic Flow Shift for Ship Bottom Christmas Parade
If there are traffic detours in Ship Bottom on the first Saturday in December, it can mean only one thing: the annual Christmas Parade either is about to start, in full swing or has ended.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Putting the ‘Wow’ Factor in Garden Club’s 57th Holiday Tour of Homes
All 1,200 tickets for the Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s 57th annual Holiday Tour of Homes, “Jingle on the Waves,” sold out fast. They always do.
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Opinion•November 27, 2024
Support Outdoor Dining
On Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. there will be a hearing at the Surf City municipal building regarding permission for continuing outdoor seating at Wally’s restaurant in Surf City.
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News••November 27, 2024
Eagleswood Mayor Debra Rivas Receives Heartfelt Sendoff, Parting Gift
Former Eagleswood Township Mayor and longtime Committeeman Jim Pine gave retiring Mayor Debra Rivas a fond farewell at the governing body’s meeting Monday night. Rivas will leave office at the end of…
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Columns••November 27, 2024
It’s All About Poli-Sci As Donald Time Sets In; Those Fat Cells Have Minds of Their Own
There’s a quiet rumble on the horizon, winter thunder of sorts, sensed more than heard. Its source is a genre of which I know squatola … big-time politics.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Join in Singing ‘Messiah’ at Holy Innocents’
On Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m., Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven will hold its annual Handel’s “Messiah” sing-in.
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Business••November 27, 2024
Gables Gets Shoutout From LBI‘s Motorcycle Celebs
Earlier this month, Beach Haven restaurant The Gables received a glowing public endorsement from Paul Teutul Jr. of “Orange County Choppers” fame, originally on his “The Paul Jr. Podcast” on YouTube…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Support Community Dinner for Families in Need at Farm on Main
The Farm on Main in West Creek and Sunny Rae’s Kitchen are seeking cash sponsors for their second annual, invitation-only community dinner to benefit friends and neighbors in need on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Pine Shores’ Art Harvest Exhibitors Reap Recognition
The annual “Art Harvest” show at Pine Shores Art Association is one of the organization’s two biggest exhibitions of the year. The other is “Art in Bloom,” in the spring. The fall show was scheduled…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Kaminski Conquers Sand Trap, and Biggy, Again as Mini-Golfers Putt for Toy Drive
Chris DarConte celebrated when he managed a hole-in-one at The Sand Trap’s 13th hole. The problem: he still had five holes to go and already had surpassed the score set by The SandPaper’s pro, at…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Surflight’s Holiday Show ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ Is Selling Out Quickly
Surflight Theatre’s holiday show for 2024 is a classic: “Miracle on 34th Street.” Tickets are selling out fast, very fast. If you want to see the show, get online ASAP at surflight.org.
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News••November 26, 2024
Grounded in History: Eagleswood Time Capsule Honors Past, Present and Future
As far as burials go, this one was decidedly joyous. Gathered were not mourners in tears, but Eagleswood residents brimming with love for their hometown.
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Sports••November 25, 2024
Donnelly Delivers as Southern Regional Boys Soccer Team Snatches First State Title
Many may say Guy Lockwood is the best soccer player to ever take the pitch in a Southern Regional uniform. Aidan Donnelly solidified his case as a contender on Sunday, Nov. 24.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 23, 2024
Barnegat Light to Become ‘North Pole of LBI’ as Christmas Season Unfolds
The Christmas season officially begins in Barnegat Light on the day after Thanksgiving,, Nov. 29. Santa Claus comes to town by Coast Guard boat, delivered to the West 10th Street boat ramp as part of…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 23, 2024
Putt to Make a Difference This Christmas at Sand Trap on Saturday
Help make a difference this Christmas season. The Stafford Township Recreation Department and PBA Local 297 have partnered to deliver toys and other gifts to families in need, and on Saturday, Nov.…
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News••November 22, 2024
Dune Walkovers on Beach Haven Discussion Table
Last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council held off introducing an ordinance regulating private beach walkovers. The proposed ordinance would amend the current measure to require plantings and an…
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News••November 21, 2024
Beach Haven Library Plans Centennial Celebration
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Beach Haven Public Library. Last winter the library held a celebration, but another one was planned for later in the year. That will be…
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News••November 21, 2024
Spirit Airlines Announces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines announced it was seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, Nov. 18.
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Sports••November 21, 2024
Southern Regional Edges Defending Champions to Advance to State Final
The Southern Regional Express is still on the track, and it’s heading for Franklin.
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News••November 21, 2024
Stafford School Superintendent Chidiac Taking Leave of Absence Following DUI Incident
Following a weekend of what likely included many phone calls, text messages and emails, along with a school day overshadowed by a sense of uncertainty within the school district, the Stafford…
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News••November 21, 2024
Ship Bottom Sprint for Life Sees Change in Director, Beneficiary
When the gun goes off to start the Ship Bottom Sprint for Life next April 25, the racers will have the same intensity, but the proceeds of the event will have a different and more local benefactor.
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Columns••November 21, 2024
Fussing Over Nonevent That Can Eat a Car; Tog Poachers Try to Escape Getting Hooked
I got out of the weather business quite some time back, after years of helping the National Weather Service devise a rip current warning and advisory system for the Jersey Shore. However, this…
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News••November 21, 2024
State Goes From Drought Watch to Drought Warning
As the region continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures and deteriorating water supplies, Gov. Phil Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 21, 2024
Pinelands Thespians Performing ‘Noises Off,’ a Hilarious British Farce
The Pinelands Thespians will be performing the play “Noises Off” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 22, 23 and 24 in the Pinelands Regional High School auditorium. Frank Rich, the legendary chief theater critic of…
