Bobby Can’t Voo Doo Like Drew Do Voo Doo

Keyport Thursdays Kicks Off With 2000+ Visitors At Stronger Than The Storm Throwdown

With over 2000 Superstorm Sandy survivors cheering him on, Drew Araneo had the home field advantage in the Voo Doo Shrimp Throw Down against celebrity chef Bobby Flay as the Keyport Bayshore Business Cooperative kicked off their Keyport Thursdays promotion with a big assist from the State of New Jersey’s Stronger Than The Storm campaign.

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County This Weekend, June 28-30, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

Friday, June 28

• Colts Neck Country Fair – MORE INFO

• Jersey Shore Greek Festival (Ocean Twp) – MORE INFO

• Happy at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Courtney Love at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Present Laughter at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Wall Township Fair – MORE INFO

• Pier Village Sidewalk Sale (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Lone Ramblers Country Rock (Belmar) – MORE INFO

• David Byrne & St. Vincent at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Peace, Love & Art! (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Sport Literature Association Conference at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO

• Rumson-Fair Haven Run – MORE INFO

• Ice Cream Sundae & Boat Tour (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Seining at the Bayshore (Port Monmouth) – MORE INFO

• Nancy Scharff God & Country Concert (MIddletown) – MORE INFO

• New Jersey State Fair (Meadowlands) – MORE INFO

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Saturday, June 29

• Wall Township Fair – MORE INFO

• Summer Flea Market at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

• NY Mets vs. Nationals via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Who Makes The Best Vodoo Shrimp? #STTS

Drew Araneo

The Food Network’s Chef Bobby Flay will face off in a Voodoo Shrimp Throw Down against Keyport’s Drew Araneo of Drew’s Bayshore Bistro  Thursday afternoon at Keyport’s Waterfront on American Legion Drive.

The event sponsored by New Jersey Stronger than the Storm and the Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative starts at 2PM.  The gates open at 1pm.  Bring a chair.

Governor Chris Christie will be on hand to kick off the festivities. The Culinary MC, Billy Harris is the Master of Ceremonies.

Disco Queen Gloria Gaynor will survive as a celebrity judge and never says good bye to good shrimp.  James Oseland, editor-in-chef of Saveur Magazine and former NBA star Darryl Dawkins will also be celebrity judges.

There is no charge to attend the event.

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Congressman Chris Smith: FEMA OK’s 90% Reimbursements For Towns Hit By Superstorm Sandy

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, and Congressman Chris Smith, center, meet with their staff members in Smith’s office on June 6, 2013

FEMA will be reimbursing New Jersey towns impacted by Superstorm Sandy 90% of their cleanup and rebuilding costs, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ4) announced on Tuesday evening.

The approval will provide an immediate and additional $262 million for already obligated funding and it will cover all additional local government approved funding.  Funds will cover: Public Assistance Grant emergency work and permanent work including debris removal; emergency protective measures; road systems and bridges; water control facilities; buildings; contents and equipment; utilities, and; parks.

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend — June 21-23, 2013 #STTS

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By Greg Kelly

Friday, June 21

• Tracy Morgan at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Present Laughter at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Happy at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Natural Horsemanship Demonstration (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• The Curious Savage at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Fred Lehotay & The Ragtimers (Belmar) – MORE INFO

• Oceanport Lions Club Strawberry Festival – MORE INFO

• Great American Drive-In at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• Toby Keith with Kip Moore at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Bridgefest 2013 (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO

• Monmouth Players Book Sale (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Ghosts & Legends Downtown Tour (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Formula Drift Pro Championship at Wall Speedway – MORE INFO

• Ice Cream Social at Best Friends Pet Care (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO

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Taste of Highlands #STTS

Consider this post an early preview to this week’s Greg’s List.

On Saturday afternoon June 22 from noon till five the Highlands Business Partnership and over 15 restaurants, including MMM advertisers Chilangos and Windansea, are serving scrumptious menu samples and delectable drinks as they kick off the official start of summer with their annual Taste of Highlands.

The event starts off at Huddy Park at the corner of Waterwitch Ave and Shore Drive where participants will be given a keepsake tote bag with directions to each establishment. Transportation between establishments will be provided for those who prefer to collect their calories rather than burn them off between stops.

That’s a lot of eating and drinking for $40 per person.

Tickets can be purchased online here, at one of the participating establishments, by calling 732-291-4713, or on Saturday until 2PM at Huddy Park.

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New Flood Maps Released

FEMA has updated its Base Flood Elevation maps for Atlantic, Hudson, Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Residents and businesses can enter the address of their properties and find their flood zone designation, the base flood elevation for the property and the estimated ground elevation of the location.

The interactive map site can be found here or by clicking on the picture.

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The best dressed fisherman in New Jersey?

More fish tales

View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com.

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend; June 14-16, 2013 #STTS #Father’s Day

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By Greg Kelly

Friday, June 14

• Randy Newman at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Present Laughter at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Happy at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• A Little Night Music by Stone Church Players (Navesink) – MORE INFO

• Natural Horsemanship Demonstration (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• The Curious Savage at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Wholly Ghosts! at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Belmar Friday Night Concert – MORE INFO

• Dr. George Sheehan Classic (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Pat Guadagno (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Superstorm Sandy Free Legal Clinic (Hazlet) – MORE INFO

• Health Fair (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO

• Relay for Life (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• Playback: 2.5 Minute Ride at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Gary U.S. Bonds (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa Dancing (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO

• The Audience at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO

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Saturday, June 15

• Summer Flea Market at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

• Ocean Grove Giant Craft Show – MORE INFO

• Red Bank StreetLife – MORE INFO

• NY Mets vs. Cubs via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Guard Against Skin Cancer

By Assemblyman Dave Rible

With the summer season now here  and tremendous excitement to get back to the beach, I strongly urge people to  take preventative steps to guard against the most dangerous form of skin cancer,  melanoma.

Over the last 30 years, the  number of people diagnosed with melanoma has continually risen and the American  Cancer Society estimates that more than 9,000 Americans will lose their battle  with this deadliest type of skin cancer in 2013 alone.  And that is only a fraction of the  almost 77,000 cases of melanoma that are expected to be diagnosed this year.

Melanoma is different from most  other cancers in that it commonly affects people of all ages. In fact, many  melanoma victims are only in their twenties.

Like many other cancers, melanoma  is very treatable if detected early. However, cases that are not treated early  can become more serious and more difficult to treat, and can even be fatal.

I know firsthand the importance  of early detection of this deadly disease. Having been diagnosed with malignant  melanoma in January, I am thankful it was recognized early and was determined to  be treatable.

However, many people diagnosed  with melanoma are not so fortunate and that is why I strongly urge people to  take advantage of the easy steps that can help to prevent this form of skin  cancer. When going outside, using sunscreen is one of the simplest and most  important ways to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

In addition, you should take  advantage of skin screenings and be aware of any changes to your skin,  especially moles that are suspicious in shape, color, or change in appearance  over time.

While melanoma can be deadly, the  good news is that it can be prevented and treated by being proactive and  utilizing a few simple steps.

Dave Rible represents the 30th Legislative District in the New Jersey State Assembly. He is the Republican Conference Leader.

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