With only three of its six beaches, including the clothing-optional Gunnison, below, slated to open, Sandy Hook could end up diverting more traffic to Sea Bright. (Click to enlarge) By JOE FISHER Even as it rebuilds, Sea Bright is bracing for an aftereffect of Hurricane Sandy this summer. Officials at the Sandy Hook unit of [...]
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- 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.
- 05.25 - Spring Book Sale at Eastern Branch The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury hosts the annual sale, running during normal library hours for one more day only.
- 05.25 - One on One Help with Your Resume at RBPL Red Bank Public Library offers hourlong sessions by appointment with librarian volunteers, who assist job seekers with creating or updating a resume to compete effectively in today's job market. Please call or visit the Reference Desk to sign up for this free program.
- 05.25 - American Sign Language for Tweens The Middletown Main Library hosts a series of ASL instruction workshops for ages 8 to 12 (with tween instructors Sarah and Phoebe), each Sunday afternoon in May. Registration is required (click for phone and email links).
- 05.25 - Steve and Johnny Appearing at Basil T's for several Saturday night sets.
- 05.25 - Chris Roselle Appearing at Basil T's for several Friday night sets.
- 05.25 - Summer Comedy Benefit at the Basie, starring Artie Lange and Rich Vos The nonprofit Rebuild Seaside organization presents the first in a series of shows at the Count Basie, dedicated to post Sandy rebuilding efforts in and around the Ocean County resort of Seaside Heights. Rich Vos (TV's Last Comic Standing) emcees a show that toplines the Red Bank return of king of most media (and Toms River resident) Artie Lange, plus Bonnie McFarlane, Chris DeStefano and Dave Saitzyk.
- 05.25 - The Haven Appearing for some Saturday night sets, at Walt Street Pub.
- 05.25 - Mike Plunkett Appearing at Molly Maguire's Black Point Inn in Rumson.
- 05.26 - Sunday Morning Dialog at UUCMC As part of its May series of guest speaker events, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County in Lincroft hosts a group of homeschooling moms, in a discussion entitled 'Homeschooling in NJ, Not As Crazy As You Think.' Preceded at 8:45am with serving of bagels and coffee in the community room.
- 05.26 - Red Bank Farmers Market Fresh, locally grown produce from some of New Jerseys finest farmers, plus equally homegrown crafts, at this Sunday morning staple running May through the end of November in the Galleria parking lot.
- 05.26 - The Ribeye Brothers It's a Memorial Weekend tradition: classics like 'D.W.I.' and 'Drinkin' and Stinkin;' selections from the new release CALL OF THE SCRAPHEAP, and other prime cuts of red meat from the leaner (but no less meaner) poobahs of punk/ swamp/ garage frenzy — served up with gusto (and with The Neverly Brothers opening) outside The Dub.
- 05.26 - Open Mic with Rob Dye and Mike Ghegan The Sunday night event is THE place to find musicians congregating, hanging out, trying new ideas, cutting up on some classics and generally enjoying one of the MUST events for Jersey Shore music fans.
- 05.27 - Shrewsbury Borough Memorial Day Observation All are invited to the annual ceremony at Patriot Isle (corner of Route 35 and Sycamore Avenue), with the event followed by refreshments at Shrewsbury Hose Company #1 on Route 35, also the site for the ceremony in case of rain. Click for phone link to more info.
- 05.27 - Pat Guadagno at Jamian's A Monday night Red Bank tradition continues, as the Shore's celebrated 'saloon singer' resumes his weekly solo sets to Jamian's Food & Drink.
- 05.28 - 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.
- 05.28 - PC Roundtable at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts the monthly Brookdale Computer Users Group workshop for intermediate and advanced users, with an opportunity to 'discuss problems you are having with your computer with the experts.'
- 05.28 - Baseball stories and craft at Oceanic Library All ages are invited to a Family Program session at the Oceanic Free Library, with a special afternoon celebrating the season of America's grand pastime.
- 05.29 - 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.
- 05.29 - Max and Ruby Story Marathon The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch invites grades K and up to listen to lovable bunny stories y Rosemary Wells. Space is limited; registration required.
- 05.29 - 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.
- 05.29 - Your Health Benefits Checkup In observance of Older Americans Month, the Red Bank Public Library hosts a free program presented by the National Council on Aging and Alcoeur Gardens. Register by phone or at the Reference Desk.
- 05.29 - National Book Award Author Nathaniel Philbrick in Fair Haven River Road Books hosts the National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist, in a reading and signing of his new book BUNKER HILL at the nearby Nauvoo Grill Club on Fair Haven Road. Reservations required; call 732.747.9455.
