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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2019
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News••July 24, 2019
Historic Beech Tree to Become Work of Art
The massive American beech tree outside the Stafford Township municipal complex was overcome by a bracket fungus (a.k.a. artist’s fungus) and has been cut back to a 10-foot portion of trunk wrapped…
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Sports••July 24, 2019
Canadian Sailors Among Best at Brant Beach Regatta
Scorching temperatures and high humidity was the order of operation this past weekend, but it didn’t stop 140 sailors from competing in this year’s Colie Sails Laser North American Championships at…
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News••July 23, 2019
Route 72 Storm Flooding Suggests Drainage Capacity Study
Unprecedented flooding in Stafford this month has claimed vehicles and left state Route 72 impassable. On July 18, the roadway in front of Element Restaurant was under a foot of water or more.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 23, 2019
Author Discusses Growing Economic Crisis July 29
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host “The Growing Economic Crisis” on Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m. In a program sponsored by the Friends of theLibrary Mary…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 23, 2019
‘Kids Night’ at Harvey Cedars Sunset Park July 30
On Tuesday, July 30, the Harvey Cedars Activities Committee sponsors a “Kids Night in the Park”at Sunset Park from 6to 8 p.m. Activities include horse carriage rides, a petting zoo and games for all…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 23, 2019
Ending Overdose: NJRP to Host Addiction Support Panel at Bay Avenue Community Center
There have been more than 700,000 overdose-related deaths in the United States in the last decade. With these record-breaking and heartbreaking rates, the New Jersey Resource Project, a local…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 23, 2019
Ann Coen Gallery Hosts Renowned Nature Photographer
During the first weekend in August, the Ann Coen Gallery in Surf City will host nationally renowned wildlife photographer Jim Verhagen and his one-of-a-kind fine art and science show.
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Columns••July 23, 2019
Time Is Right to Storm Trenton as Public Trust Doctrine Bulks Up
This week I’m committed to going public with a long-festering Island issue. You’ll want to read this. In fact, over 90 percent of all LBI aficionados have long been ready to storm this matter as if…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 22, 2019
It’s All About Bread at the Stafford Library
How long have people been baking bread? Remnants of flat bread made with wild wheat and barley were foundat an archeology site in Jordan dating back to more than 10,000 years ago. This and other…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 22, 2019
V. Shayne Frederick and Ella Gahnt Perform at July 28 ‘Sundays at Six’ at LBI Foundation
Bask in the dynamic vocals of V. Shayne Frederick and Ella Gahnt at the Long Beach Island Foundation’s July 28 installment of “Sundays at Six.” Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for cocktails, and the two-hour…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 22, 2019
Vintage Car Show Offers Chance to Relive Summertime Memories
Summer is all about making memories, especially at the Jersey Shore, but it’s also about reliving some of those memories. And there’s no better way to do that than to be a part of the annual Memories…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 22, 2019
Join the Dance Party in Bayview Park July 26
Long Beach Township and the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library both offer endless free summertime programs for families. This Friday, July 26, the two are partnering with Housel Fun…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 22, 2019
Christmas Comes to Novins Planetarium on July 27
Looking forward to the holidays already? Visit the Robert J. Novins Planetarium, on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River, for Christmas in July on Saturday, July 27.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 22, 2019
Guy Smiley
STYLE: Covers of rock, pop, hip hop, dance from the ’70s through today.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 22, 2019
Almost Easy
STYLE: Covers of the newest hits and the timeless classics. A trio of lead vocalists gives the band its signature intensity and is sure to get everyone up on the dance floor.
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News••July 22, 2019
Hands-On Ecotours Aboard the Miss Barnegat Light
The new ecotours aboard the Miss Barnegat Light allow not only getting out onto the water, but also really getting into it. Close-up looks at its composition, its creatures, and its roles in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 22, 2019
‘Mamma Mia!’ Surflight’s Current Production, Is One Great Show
I’m worried somebody sneaked a pod from “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” into my bedroom because I absolutely loved Surflight Theatre’s “Mamma Mia!” which will run through Aug. 4.
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News••July 19, 2019
Magic, Illusions Come to Library July 25
Doug Wonder’s “Unbelievable Magic and Illusion Show” rolls into the branch onThursday, July 25, at 10:30 a.m. The New Jersey native was introduced to magicby a friend showing him a card trick, which…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2019
Flea Markets Planned at Barnegat Dock
The Barnegat Historical Society holds a flea/craft market at the township municipal dock on two Saturdays, July 27 and Aug. 24, beginning at 8 a.m…
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Opinion•July 17, 2019
Too Much Commotion
In response tothe July 3letter (“Land Transformed”), I would also like to thank Jen’s Links for ruining the peace and quiet of the West Fifth, West Sixth Street and adjacent areas of Barnegat Light.…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Jammin’ Janice Karaoke at the Gateway Offers a Sing-Along Good Time
Of all the many dozens of music venues on Long Beach Island in the summer, perhaps none has fostered as much of a loyal following as the Gateway on Tuesday nights, for that’s when Jammin’ Janice…
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News••July 17, 2019
Causeway Improvement Project Includes Protecting Northern Diamondback Terrapin
Work to install roughly 3,400 linear feet of fencing on both sides of Route 72 along the right shoulder on Bonnet Island to protect the Northern diamondback terrapin is expected to be completed…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Painter Kevin Coogan’s New Work at Wildflowers Too
Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light is debuting a new collection by Long Beach Island artist Kevin Coogan on July 21. “Windings of the Sea” has many of the hallmarks of his earlier work – it is bold…
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Opinion•July 17, 2019
Help for Holgate
I’m sending this letter as a former resident of Washington Avenue in Holgate to support Lorry’s Island End Motel in its application to place four trailers in the vacant lot next to the motel in which…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Art Notes July 17
Art Fest: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is hosting an indoor/outdoor Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fine artists and crafters sell their wares…
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Opinion•July 17, 2019
Power at Any Price?
This letter is directed to our local moderate Republicans, those who still have a heart and soul, and the ability to do critical thinking.
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Opinion•July 17, 2019
Time to Consolidate?
The article (“Former Chief Falkowski Now Police Director,” 6/10) follows up on the July 3 article regarding the Harvey Cedars Police Department. The earlier article mentioned that the department now…
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Opinion••July 17, 2019
Dolphin Experience Is Magical, Motivational
A little more than a 20-minute ride from the cruise ship docked in the port of Cozumel, Mexico, fellow travelers and I stepped from a minivan and practically into the turquoise waters of Dolphin…
