Yearly Archives: 2012

LEGO OF 2012 THIS WEEKEND

Little Silver residents will once again take on the challenge of rendering their town in Legos Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Pardee; click to enlarge) For the final weekend of the year, some amusements and diversions… Friday, December 28 RED BANK: Two River Theater hosts a performance of “A Wind in the Willows Christmas” at [...]

SANDY LOOMS OVER HOLIDAY GIVING

Little Silver – Many of Red Bank Regional High School’s students come from beach towns and were faced with tragedy when their homes were struck by Hurricane Sandy. Some lost everything they owned, including crucial technology needed for their studies. To help remedy this unforeseen loss, the RBR Education Foundation recently established the RBR Education [...]

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR LAYLA…

A sailboat named Layla was smashed against the Navesink River dock at Maple Cove in Red Bank during Wednesday night’s storm. Reader Len Oppenheim grabbed this photo from Riverview Towers. (Photo by Len Oppenheim. Click to enlarge)

WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?

Last week’s Where triggered memories of a pony named Tom.

STORM CHARITY DIGS IN FOR THE LONG HAUL

RebuildRecover co-founder Mike Hernandez surrounded by donated materiel in the organization’s initial home: his Sounds to Go DJ office on East Front Street in Red Bank. (Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Eight weeks after the hurricane, a grassroots effort to provide necessities to residents of neighborhoods damaged by Sandy is still going strong, and plans [...]

CHRISTMAS IN SEA BRIGHT

Heartwarming update on Sea Bright’s effort to recover from Hurricane Sandy. The video is  by Montclair State student Noah Smith, who also produced one last month on the challenges faced by business owners in town. (Thanks to Debbie Galant of the New Jersey News Commons for passing this along.) (Click to enlarge)

BUY LOCAL: GIFTS AND STOCKING-STUFFERS

For the home décor lover, a vase in the hottest color of the season, tangerine, for $32 at the Store from River Road in Shrewsbury. (Photos by Rebecca Desfosse. Click to enlarge) By REBECCA DESFOSSE Still have last-minute gifts to buy for the holidays? Look no further than the merchants of Red Bank, Little Silver, [...]

RED BANK: EX-NFLER VISITS, BEARING SHRIMP

Celestine and Wallace Woods in their alter-egos as Santa and Mrs. Claus, above, and former pro footballer Jarvis Green, below. (Photos by Dan Natale. Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE Former pro defensive end Jarvis Green has been on a rampage of goodwill lately, and on Thursday sacked another location with Christmas cheer: Red Bank. [...]

FALLING INTO WINTER

The wind-down to the start of winter, and the winter solstice – shortest day of the year, occurring today – as seen in a tree on Madison Avenue in Red Bank.

LITTLE SILVER: COASTAL CHOW OF THE PAST

Author Karen Schnitzspahn with her latest book, and some of her earlier works, below. (Photos by Rebecca Desfosse. Click to enlarge) By REBECCA DESFOSSE For Karen Schnitzspahn, food isn’t just about textures, tastes and smells – it also has deep cultural and historical aspects to it. The Little Silver writer explores these facets of food [...]

WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?

Last week’s Where, showing a terraced hillside retaining wall, triggered a spate of fond memories of a now-gone Rumson bridge.

SEA BRIGHT: HARRY’S CLAWS ITS WAY BACK

Lou Jacoubs in the restaurant’s dining room Tuesday. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Another Sea Bright staple gets back in action when Harry’s Lobster House reopens Wednesday night, the first restaurant in the downtown district to do so since Hurricane Sandy. Owner Lou Jacoubs took redbankgreen inside his newly restored [...]

SEA BRIGHT: COUNCIL WAIVES PERMIT FEES

Members of the borough council at Tuesday night’s meeting. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Amid complaints by residents about unresolved insurance claims and other rebuilding delays, the Sea Bright borough council rolled out several measures aimed at getting them back into their homes with less hassle and cost Tuesday night. [...]

M’TOWN COPS CHASE DOWN ALLEGED BURGLAR

Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • On December 18, 2012 at approximately 11:20 am police responded to a residence on Baldwin Avenue in Middletown in reference to a burglary in progress. Police received a call from a witness who observed a subject breaking into the residence. Patrolman Richard [...]

RETAIL CHURN: FUR, BOOZE & YOGURT

Steven Corn Furs plans to nestle in at 21 Broad Street, former showroom for Agostino Antiques. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In:  a century-old fur retailer and a liquor store. Out: the oldest of Red Bank’s three frozen yogurt shops. It’s the never-ending Churn…


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    • 05.21 - Story Time with Kate Benedict The Little Silver Librarian hosts weekly story sessions for Toddler (ages 2 to 3; 9:30am), Baby (ages 10 to 24 months; 10:30am), Preschool (ages 3 to 5 years; 1:30pm) and School Age (grades K and up; 3:39pm) audiences.
    • 05.21 - Caregiver Support Group at Red Bank Library The RBPL hosts Colleen Smith of the Monmouth County Office on Aging in a free informational presentation, aimed at those who care for aged family members or other elderly citizens. Call 732.308.3770 x8780 for more info.
    • 05.21 - LEGO Club at Oceanic Library All ages are invited to a Family Program session at the Oceanic Free Library, with a chance to 'create things that move' during this month's meetup.
    • 05.21 - Dazzling Door Hangers in Little Silver Librarian Kate Benedict invites children grades K and up to a special craft session. Registration required.
    • 05.21 - Student Loans and Maximizing Financial Aid for College Middletown Main Library hosts a free presentation by American Education Association, on navigating Federal Student Loans, PLUS Loans and other sources of leverage (grants, scholarships, and work—study) to obtain the resources needed to afford college. Click for phone or online links to reserve a copy of this month's selection, or for more info.
    • 05.22 - Spring Book Sale at Eastern Branch The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury hosts the annual sale, running during normal library hours through May 25.
    • 05.22 - Book Discussion at the Library The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch hosts a discussion of Thomas Friedman's study of how global warming, rapidly growing populations, and the astonishing expansion of the world's middle class through globalization have produced a planet that is HOT, FLAT AND CROWDED. Sessions at 10am and 7:30pm.
    • 05.22 - Noble Writers at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday morning meeting of the writing group for women, with all welcome to join and no registration required.
    • 05.22 - Conversational Spanish Classs at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday evening program (conducted by Maria Jose Martinez Reid) for adults and teens who want to start or improve their Spanish speaking skills. No registration required.
    • 05.22 - Author Debra Levy Picard at River Road Books River Road Books in Fair Haven welcomes the Rumson based author of TASTOSTERONE: THE BEST COOKBOOK FOR MEN for a signing event that includes samplings of recipes from her cookbook. A suggested donation of ten dollars per guest is requested to support the work of Move for Hunger, and a representative from the nationally recognized organization will share news about its upcoming projects at the event.
    • 05.22 - Mental Health: In Our Own Voice Middletown Main Library hosts volunteers from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in a discussion of 'their dark days, acceptance, relationship to treatment, coping skills, and their successes and dreams.' The free presentation, featuring a focus on self injuring behaviors, is of particular interest to teens, but all are welcome.
    • 05.22 - Reggae Night with Random Test A Wednesday night tradition in Red Bank continues, as the Shore based partystarters bring the warm and the cool to Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.22 - Guns for Hire Trio Appearing every Wednesday night in May, at Walt Street Pub.
    • 05.23 - Neighbors Helping Neighbors at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Thursday morning meeting of the support group for people who are re—entering the job market, struggling small business owners and anyone looking for part—time or volunteer work.
    • 05.23 - Yoga Kids at RBPL The Avice Noblett Children's Room at Red Bank Public Library hosts free yoga sesions for kids ages 5 and up, conducted by Alice Balzarini. Registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 05.23 - Party on the Promenade at the Molly The newly expanded riverfront promenade of the Molly Pitcher Inn is the setting for special fundraiser event to benefit the nonprofit Friends of the Monmouth County Parks, hosted by the Molly in partnership with the Red Bank Flavour Culinary Alliance — and featuring samplings from an array of Red Bank restaurants, as well as cocktail tastings, live steel drum music, dancing and prize giveaways. Click for link to purchase tickets online.
    • 05.23 - Author Randal Gabrielan in Little Silver The local historian and Executive Director of the Monmouth County Historical Commission visits the borough library for a discussion of his book EXPLOSION AT MORGAN, a study of a 1918 disaster that occurred at an area munitions facility in the time of the first World War.
    • 05.23 - Random Test Appearing at Molly Maguire's Black Point Inn in Rumson.
    • 05.23 - Free Lecture feat. Dr. Peter Gray The Boston College professor and author of the book FREE TO LEARN visits The Jersey Shore Free School in Little Silver to discuss his controversial research into 'the curiosity killing institution we call school,' and the importance of free play in children's happiness, self esteem, academic motivation and overall health.
    • 05.23 - Pat Guadagno's BOBFEST With the 16th annual musical celebration of Bob Dylan's birthday (the young upstart is 72 years of age here in 2013), the Shore's perennial 'saloon singer' brings his signature concert event back to the big Basie stage and auditorium, with Tired Horses in tow and NJ 101.5's Big Joe Henry taking advantage of the spacious new digs. Proceeds benefit the Rock & Roll Music Fund and the Anthony X. Guadagno Scholarship Fund at the Berklee College of Music.
    • 05.23 - Comedy Night Live at The Dub Chris Covert of Jersey Jokers presents the latest in a regular series of standup comedy Open Mics, in which some of the region's future stars (and ha ha hopefuls) are showcased upstairs at the Dublin House.
    • 05.23 - Rock N Roll Karaoke The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature at The Downtown, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
    • 05.24 - Ride—A—Thon for Sea Bright Rising Clementine Cycling Studio in Fair Haven is the setting for a fundraising event for the locally based community recovery organization. Participants can ride anywhere from 1 to 6 hours between 9 am and 3 pm, with the goal of raising a minimum of 100 dollars per hour of ride time through sponsor donations. Click for phone and web links to more info.
    • 05.24 - Yoga for Adults Amy Novak leads a free Friday afternoon session at Red Bank Library. No registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 05.24 - Friday Knitters at Oceanic Library Crocheters are welcome too, as the Oceanic Free Library in Rumson invites needlecraft enthusiasts of all levels to bring your projects to show and share.
    • 05.24 - Movie Time at RBPL The Avice Noblett Children's Room at Red Bank Public Library invites kids with a day off from school to 'join the Immortal Guardians as they team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.'
    • 05.24 - Manga Club at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts an afternoon Manga Club on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, with teens and tweens meeting to view an anime film and discuss it afterwards. Light refreshments will be served; no registration required. Click for phone or email links to more info.
    • 05.24 - Teen Book Club at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a monthly group for teen readers, with this month's title THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by John Green. Click for phone or online links to reserve a copy of this month's selection, or for more info.
    • 05.24 - Student Life Exhibition at Gallery U Gallery U & Boutique in Red Bank hosts an opening reception for an installation of original artwork by students from Monmouth County high schools (including Red Bank Regional HS, Rumson Fair Haven Regional HS and Middletown HS North), with the exhibit remianing on display through June 4.
    • 05.24 - Bob Burger The bespectacled master of all music (and friend to the scary famous) returns to Basil T's for several Friday night sets.
    • 05.24 - Goodbie Amy Appearing for some Friday night sets, at Walt Street Pub.
    • 05.24 - Rip Tide Appearing at Molly Maguire's Black Point Inn in Rumson.
    • 05.24 - Reservoir Doggs Appearing at The Downtown for several Friday night sets.
    • 05.24 - Daddy Pop Appearing at The Downtown for several Saturday night sets.
    • 05.25 - AAUW Used Booksale Thousands of best sellers, children's books, paperbacks, DVDs and more at bargain basement prices — as the American Association of University Women used book sale continues every Saturday (except holidays) in the spacious basement of the Old First Church in Middletown.
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