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Arts & Entertainment••November 11, 2023
North End Is Like North Pole at Santa’s Viking Christmas Village
On Saturday, Nov. 25 at the atmospheric Viking Village in Barnegat Light, Santa’s Viking Christmas Village is the center of merriment. Centered amid the Viking Village Shops at 19th Street and…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
CAP Holiday Program Features Singing, Tree Lighting
On Saturday, Dec. 2, Beach Haven Community Arts will hold a holiday program and tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in the borough.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
In Barnegat Light, Santa Arrives By Boat
To say Santa Claus is coming to town in Barnegat Light is to mean by boat – would there be any other way? It’s part of the borough’s official tree-lighting festivity, capped off with caroling.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Holiday Recipes From Our Homes to Yours
When our discussion of the holiday guide came up a few months ago, I knew immediately I wanted to do something about food. I wasn’t sure what that would look like, but I finally decided on sharing…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Mark the Calendar Because ’Tis the Season for Enjoyable Fundraisers
Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to get together with family and friends and do lots of fun things. Watch football. Do some Christmas shopping. Play mini golf.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Remember, Times Are Still Tough for Many Families During the Holidays
For sure, prices on most consumer items have risen during the past few years. And for families who have some sort of struggle in their lives, purchasing gifts for their children or putting food on…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Last Call for Stafford Photos to Be Considered for Milestone Birthday Calendar
Many who live in Stafford Township may not realize it will be 275 years old next year. And with that special birthday comes a special township calendar, according to the recreation department.
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News••November 10, 2023
Southern Regional Marching Band Lands Top-Three Spot in Atlantic Coast Competition
Since the Southern Regional High School Golden Rams marching band first won a Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship title in 2003, the road toward high-level consistency has been solidly…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Dreaming of a ‘Green’ Christmas: Tips to Reduce Holiday Waste
Retail stores are stocked and ready for the upcoming holidays – as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and more are right around the seasonal corner. Decorations, gifts, cards and meals add up…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Fun, Festive Family Events on Slate in Stafford Yet Again
Heritage Park in Stafford Township has become the home for the annual Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market, and rightfully so. Its charm and warmth are appealing. Its size and historical value…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
It’s ‘Ho Ho Ho’ at Albert Music Hall Dec. 16
Ever hear Christmas songs with a country/bluegrass twist? That’s what’s in store when the Pinelands Cultural Society presents its holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Albert Music Hall, located at…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Barnegat Rotary Giving for the Holidays
The Barnegat Rotary Club invites the community to join its members for a day of fun and philanthropy at the Santa Express Toy Run on Saturday, Nov. 25. The run starts at Barnegat Little League Field…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
White Christmases Rare in These Parts
You may be dreaming of a white Christmas just like the ones you used to know, but the odds are pretty low that you’ll get one in 2023.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Find Bargains at Fall Bazaar
Want to get a jump on holiday shopping and save some money in the process? The Friends of the branch hold a fall bazaar and boutique sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 2:30…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
At Reynolds, Help Make Season Brighter for Neighbors in Need
The newly launched Reynolds Family Foundation extends an invitation far and wide to help nurture and strengthen the community. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 20, drop off nonperishable food and essential…
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News••November 10, 2023
Aboard ‘Chuffed,’ Sailing Veterinarian and First Mate Aid Animals in Remote Locales
During the heart of hurricane season in Mexico, veterinarian Sheridan Lathe and her partner James Brown can often be found on dry land in Ship Bottom, where they stay with Brown’s parents, surf with…
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News••November 9, 2023
Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Off LBI Still a Go
As the dust continues to settle from Ørsted’s announcement that it is pulling the plug on its two New Jersey offshore wind projects, another renewable energy developer with plans to build off Long…
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News••November 9, 2023
Write-In Campaign Success Highlights Local Elections
A typically quiet “off year” election was stirred Tuesday as unusual write-in campaigns dominated the news from Harvey Cedars and Barnegat Light town governments on Nov. 7.
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Sports••November 9, 2023
Barnegat Knocks Off Collingswood, Pleasantville to Snag SJ Group 2 Title
Tara Charland has been a part of state sectional championship teams throughout most of her high school athletic career.
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News••November 9, 2023
Barnegat Fires New Town Hall Contractor
The new Barnegat Township municipal building will be completed by a different contractor, according to an agreement recently announced.
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News••November 9, 2023
Sea Change Has New Home, Ever-Expanding Vision
The Sea Change Recovery Community Organization has announced its new physical office space on the second floor of the Abbey Insurance building at 1 Cedar St. on the corner of Route 9 in Barnegat.
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News••November 9, 2023
Union Workers Strike After They Say Electric Company’s Offer Falls Short
Nearly 400 Atlantic City Electric workers, including linemen, dispatchers, load control personnel and electricians, are out of work after their contract expired earlier this month. On Tuesday, Nov. 7…
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Opinion•November 9, 2023
Great Success
We are happy to announce that this year’s 26th Annual Striped Bass Derby was a great success. With 38 boats and over 150 anglers participating in our new combination of weigh-in and catch and release…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 9, 2023
Denise Miller Named Best Emerging Songwriter
Little Egg Harbor folk and country singer-songwriter Denise Miller continues to touch hearts through her music.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 8, 2023
‘Magic of LBI’ House Tour Sold Out
Tickets for the LBI Garden Club’s Dec. 7 Holiday Tour of Homes have sold out, to the surprise of many who were looking forward to the popular event. But the website thegardenclubofLBI.com can be…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 8, 2023
VFW Holding Ceremony for LBI Veterans
Paying homage to LBI veterans is the order of the day on Saturday, Nov. 11 at noon in Veterans Park during a ceremony held by Long Beach Township and Barnegat Light VFW Post 3729.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 8, 2023
Holiday Craft Show Nov. 18-19 at St. Francis
The Holiday Craft Show at the St. Francis Center gymnasium in Brant Beach rings in just in time for those holiday lovers who are ready to revel in the shopping and gift-hunting atmosphere.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 8, 2023
‘La Boheme’ to Be Performed at Surflight on Nov. 18
Surflight Theatre will host Pennsylvania’s Center Stage Opera Company at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18.
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Opinion•November 8, 2023
Self-Inflicted Wounds
Recently friends Naomi and her grandson, Winston, stopped by to see my wife and me. Winston graduated with honors this spring from his Brooklyn public high school. He has been accepted to a good…
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Opinion•November 8, 2023
Much to Lose
It’s a shame Mike Pence dropped out of the GOP list of candidates. When Pence took a stand for the Constitution, rather then kneel before an autocrat, he took a stand for freedom and democracy. Pence…
