This juried art show, sponsored by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, July 31 from 9-4 on the boardwalk.

On Friday July 15, 2010 the Historical Society of Ocean Grove will be holding their Annual House Tour.  This is one of the most popular summer events in Ocean Grove.

The Present Meets the Past event is a  self-guided walking tour taking visitors to various sites within this Victorian community.  

The tour, held rain or shine, includes some of Ocean Grove’s historic edifices as well as lovely Victorian homes, tents,  Bed and Breakfasts, and tours of the Great Auditorium and the Centennial Cottage. Transportation service is also provided to help convey visitors from one distant site to the next.

The House Tour gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience ways in which the charm and graciousness of Victorian life and architecture can be adapted for 21st Century living.

Ticket donations are $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the tour,  For more information call 732-774-1869.

This Sunday, May 23 will be the  “Kick off” celebration of new shops and restaurants that were recently opened on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.  Many of the new eateries will be offering samples to visitors and some of the shops will be conducting demonstrations or offering promotions.

There are also activities and entertainment planned for children.  Come out and spend the day visiting some of the 35 shops along the famous boardwalk.

For a listing of the new merchants, follow the link below.

http://apboardwalk.com/news/126/

Photo by David C. Sommer

RED BANK

MIDDLETOWN…..This is a seasonal open-air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet vinegars, pickles, olives, breads, raviolis, fresh mozzarella, teas, organic items, jewelry, clothing and much more.
Middletown Train Station parking lot on Middletown-Lincroft Road in Middletown, New Jersey

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS…..A wonderful variety of fruits and vegetables. WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers.

Veteran’s Park, First Avenue 12 noon – 6 p.m.

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP…..This community farm market offers a variety of fruits & vegetables; plants; flowers; eggs; local honey   Corner of Route 571 and 524. Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

LONG BRANCH……..The West End Farmer’s Market offers organic produce, local flowers, plants, organic-prepared jams, salsas, dips, bread, Italian specialties. Also available are cheeses, crafts, olives, pickles, pies, salad dressings, cakes, desserts

**Opens June 17^th. Thursdays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

139 Brighton Avenue (Public Parking lot across from Jesse’s Café on Brighton)

KEYPORT…..A variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as flowers, breads and many other items. Waterfront Mini Park, 70 West Front Street (opposite Borough Hall)

**Opens in July. 1 p.m. – sellout

 

TASTE OF OCEAN GROVE

FRIDAY,  APRIL 23,  2010 

5:00-8:00  PM

SAMPLE TASTINGS FROM OUR RESTAURANTS,
COFFEE SHOPS, CHEESE SHOP AND BAKERY

AN ADDED BONUS – ENJOY THE MUSIC
 as “Turner’s Piano Restorations”
cranks up their wonderful player piano!

TICKETS–$20
Will be available after April 1st at the
Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Office
45 Pilgrim Pathway
732-774-1391

Note:  Tickets will be limited to 200
(Must be purchased by April 20th)

ENJOY AN EVENING OF TASTINGS AND SHOPPING IN THIS LOVELY VICTORIAN TOWN!

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week^TM   begins Friday April 16 and ends April 25th.  This is a great  opportunity to visit your favorite restaurants and try new ones.  Isn’t this  the perfect time to gather your friends and enjoy the Jersey Shore’s great restaurants.

Participating restaurants will offer a three course prix fixe menu for $20.10 or $30.10 with three appetizers, three entrées and three dessert choices. Participating inns and hotels are offering special Restaurant Week rates for those living outside the area and participating wine/liquor stores will have special promotions on wine, liquor and beer. Perfect for BYOB restaurants.

To find a list of participating restaurants click here   http://jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com/?page_id=36

Mark Your Calendars… The 25th Annual Beach Sweep On April 24, the nonprofit Clean Ocean Action marks a quarter century of keeping our beaches, rivers, lakes and streams clean and free of debris–with a big springtime event that takes place at over 60 locations statewide, including the Asbury Park  and Point Pleasant boardwalks.

The goal of the Beach Sweeps is to reduce and eliminate sources of litter.  The Beach Sweeps events are more than people picking up trash from beaches.  This program builds community support for solutions, as well as raises awareness about the negative impacts of litter on wildlife and the ocean. 

Volunteers are needed all over; go to www.cleanoceanaction.org to register and find out more about this project.