Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, October 4-6, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

Saturday, October 5

• Bradley Beach Tour-the-Town Garage Sale – MORE INFO

• Putting the Garden to Bed (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Latino Festival of Monmouth County (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Asbury Park Zombie Walk – MORE INFO

• Fall Flea Market at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

• AUM Church Rummage Sale (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Sandy Hook Bird Walk – MORE INFO

• Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain via Seastreak (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Oktoberfest in Highlands – MORE INFO

• Oktoberfest in Fair Haven – MORE INFO

• SPCA Dog Walk & Pet Fair (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Fall Craft & Vendor Show (Bradley Beach) – MORE INFO

• Broomstick at NJ Repertory Theater (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• College Football: Monmouth U vs. Robert Morris (WLB) – MORE INFO

• Ocean Twp IAA Flea Market – MORE INFO

• Our Town by Stone Church Players (Navesink) – MORE INFO

• Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise via Seastreak (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• AAUW Used Book Sale (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Tinton Falls Community Day – MORE INFO

• Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO

• Open Shoot Archery (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Yoga Class for Beginners (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Guitar Concert with Paul Pugliese (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Hazlet Day Festival – MORE INFO

• Homeowners: Short Sale vs. Foreclosure (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Camp Evans “Base of Terror” (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• First Saturday Asbury Park – MORE INFO

• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

• NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Ride (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• SPUR Fine Wine & Craft Beer Tasting (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• St. John’s Fall Festival (Hazlet) – MORE INFO

• Saturday Morning Craft Time (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, September 27-29, 2013

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 By Greg Kelly

 Sunday, Sept. 29

• Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise via Seastreak (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Twin Lights Bike Ride (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Harvest Home Festival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Dearborn Market Apple Festival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• New York Mets vs. Brewers via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• On Borrowed Time at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain via Seastreak (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Colts Neck Art & Craft Festival – MORE INFO

• Fold Forming Metal Class (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Eco-Kayak Tour of the Navesink River (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• The Full Monty at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

• Allaire 5k (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• Civil War Reenactors Encampment (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Oktoberfest Celebration at Keansburg Amusements – MORE INFO

• Hunger Games Overnight (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Broomstick at NJ Repertory Theater (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Danny Kaye: 100th Birthday Celebration (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Englishtown Swap Meet & Auto Show – MORE INFO

• Play Dates in the Park (Howell, Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• Manasquan Reservoir Boat Tours (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Snuggy Science Experiments (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• Wine, Martini & Beer Tasting (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Pyramid Mountain Hike in Morris County (Lincroft departure) – MORE INFO

• Central Jersey NF Walk & Run (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Tribute to Girl Groups (Manalapan) – MORE INFO

• NJ Mandatory Safe Boating Course (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• Book Swap Drop In (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Workshop: Turn Your Stories into Art (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Damn Yankees at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Jersey Shore Wine Weekends at Four JG’s (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO

• Asbury Fresh Local Artisan Market – MORE INFO

• Vinnie Brand Comedy Benefit (MIddletown) – MORE INFO

• Festive Flutes Concert (Spring Lake Heights) – MORE INFO

• Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Trip to Kempton, PA (Lincroft departure) – MORE INFO

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And Next Weekend . . .

Friday, October 4: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

Saturday, October 5: Bradley Beach Tour the Town Garage Sale – MORE INFO

Sunday, October 6: Historic Walnford Day (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO

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And Next Month . . .

Nov. 2: National Theatre of London: 50 Years On Stage (WLB) – MORE INFO

Nov. 8:  Bill Cosby at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

Nov. 17: Atlantic Highlands Art Show & Sale – MORE INFO

Nov. 30: Classic Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

Greg Kelly is a longtime Monmouth County journalist. He welcomes comments or questions at [email protected]

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, September 20-22, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

Sunday, Sept. 22

HIGHLANDS FIRST AID SQUAD FUNDRAISER (Highlands) —MORE INFO

• Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival – MORE INFO

• On Borrowed Time at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Broomstick at NJ Repertory Theater (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Manasquan Reservoir 5-Mile Run (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Cornbread Contest (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Autumn Beach Walk (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• The Sleeping Beauty by Coastal Artists (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO

• Women’s Lifestyle Event (Farmingdale) – MORE INFO

• Canterbury Art Show (Rumson) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend—September 13-15, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

 Saturday, Sept. 14

• Manasquan Fall Arts & Crafts Fair – MORE INFO

• Irish Festival at the Jersey Shore (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO

• Tri-State Theatre Festival (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO

• Colts Neck Rock Fest – MORE INFO

• Ocean Ave Mile (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO

• Fall Crafters’ Market at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

• Apple Fest at Delicious Orchards (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO

• College Football: Monmouth U. vs. Lehigh (WLB) – MORE INFO

• College Football: Army vs. Stanford via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

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

• The Dixie Swim Club at First Ave. Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, September 6-8, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

 Sunday, Sept. 8

• Feast of San Gennaro at the Jersey Shore (Belmar) – MORE INFO

• Asbury Park Oyster Fest – MORE INFO

• NY Yankees vs. Red Sox via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Asbury Fresh Local Artisan Market – MORE INFO

• September Smashfest at Wall Speedway – MORE INFO

• Joe Bastianich w/ Victor Rallo Cooking at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• SkimBash Competition (Sea Bright) – MORE INFO

• Blacksmith Demonstration (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Enjoy Sunday in NYC via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Red Bank Street Fair – MORE INFO

• Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Sandy Hook – MORE INFO

• Belmar Jr. Pro Surfing Competition – MORE INFO

• Houston Person & Quartet (Manalapan) – MORE INFO

• VFW Indoor Flea Market (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Games Galore! (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Wild Edibles & Medicine Walk (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• Canoeing on Marlu Lake (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Manasquan Reservoir Boat Tours (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Walk for All Ages (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO

• Music Man Rich Marzec (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Railroaders Weekend at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

• Mya’s Run for the Gold (Ocean Twp) – MORE INFO

• Open Ceramics (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Sportsman Drag Racing at Raceway Park – MORE INFO

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And Next Weekend . . .

Friday, Sept. 13: Tri-State Theatre Festival (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO

Saturday, Sept. 14: Manasquan Fall Arts & Crafts Fair – MORE INFO

Sunday, Sept. 15: NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

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And Next Month . . .

Oct. 5: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

Oct 12: Ocean Grove Fall Harvest Festival & Craft Show – MORE INFO

Oct. 19: Belmar Fall Town-Wide Yard Sale – MORE INFO

Oct. 26: NJ Symphony Orchestra at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

Greg Kelly is a longtime Monmouth County journalist. He welcomes comments or questions at [email protected].

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this Labor Day Weekend

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By Greg Kelly

Sunday, Sept. 1

• BBQ & Craft Beer Festival at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• Garden State Wine Festival at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

• St. Benedict’s Festival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• NY Yankees vs. Orioles via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Asbury Fresh Local Artisan Market – MORE INFO

• Last Blast of Summer at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• The B Street Band (Sea Bright) – MORE INFO

• Free “Spectacular Fireworks” at Keansburg Amusement Park – MORE INFO

• NJFC Flapjack Fundraiser (Ocean Twp) – MORE INFO

• Labor Day Regatta (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• Labor Day Weekend Sale at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO

• Presentation: Exciting New Products from Microsoft (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Fireworks on the Beach (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Pat Guadagno (Monmouth Beach) – MORE INFO

• Cove Trail Hike (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Holiday Express Sunset Clambake (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Manasquan Reservoir Boat Tours – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 23-25, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

 Sunday, August 25

• Dawn Patrol at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• Wings of Freedom Tour (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• Baroque Treasures: Handel & Bach (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO

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

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

• You’re Good Man, Charlie Brown by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• The Voodudes (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Arts & Crafts Show at the Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• 5k Challenge for CHHANGE (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• All Things Birds Field Trip on Sandy Hook – MORE INFO

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

• Monmouth Park Kid’s Club (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• Summer Showdown Contest & Art Sale (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Blueberries! (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Dropkick Murphys at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Holmdel Sports Memorabilia Show – MORE INFO

• Search for Mushrooms (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Feed the Turtles (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Asbury Fresh Local Artisan Market – MORE INFO

• Mark DiIonno Lecture, “The Last Newspaper Man” (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Jose Loo in Concert (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Manasquan Reservoir Boat Tours – MORE INFO

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And Next Weekend . . .

Friday, August 30: St. Benedict’s Festival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

Saturday, August 31: Garden State Wine Festival at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

Sunday, Sept. 1: BBQ & Craft Beer Festival at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

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And Next Month . . .

Sept. 7: Asbury Park Oyster Fest – MORE INFO

Sept. 14: Fall Crafters’ Market at Allaire Village – MORE INFO

Sept. 21: Ocean Grove British Car Show – MORE INFO

Sept. 28: Beer on the Pier (Belmar) – MORE INFO

Greg Kelly is a longtime Monmouth County journalist. He welcomes comments or questions at [email protected]

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 16-18, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

Saturday, August 17

• West End Classic Car Cruise Night (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Spring Lake Summer Sidewalk Sale – MORE INFO

• Red Bank StreetLife – MORE INFO

• Dawn Patrol at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• Navesink River Kayak Tour with NY/NJ Baykeeper (Locust) – MORE INFO

• You’re Good Man, Charlie Brown by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• The Guess Who (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO

• Monmouth County SPCA Yard Sale (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• Manasquan Fine Art & Music Night – MORE INFO

• Grease by Garden State Players (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 9-11, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

 Sunday, August 11

• NY Yankees vs. Tigers via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Ocean Township Italian Festival – MORE INFO

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

• The Wizard of Oz at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

• Shade Tree Mechanics (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Kidz Bop Live! (Freehold Twp) – MORE INFO

• Harry at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Kortney’s Challenge Fun Run/Walk at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

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5 Reasons Why I Loved My SeaStreak to Citi Field Trip

By Greg Kelly

Baseball and boats. They do go together and in wonderful fashion this past month with me and my two children. Highlands, NJ-based SeaStreak Ferry recently served up a grand helping of sun and fun for me and mine. Here are five grand slam memories of the outing with my fabulous son and daughter:

1) Bond Building—Both of my kids are knowledgeable sports fans. Both like the Mets. I’ve been a fan since 1969—the Amazing Mets signature year. My 19-year-old son Kyle (he’s entering his second year at George Washington U in DC) and my 17-year-old daughter, Lauren (soon to be a senior at High Tech High School in Lincroft) and I were the guests of SeaStreak and their superb direct ferry service to Citi Field. That’s the home of the New York Mets. And I’ll remember always the happiness that we shared that day. It was a magic time. I’ve been talking to my kids about the Mets since they were little. Lauren went through a time where she watched all the games and got me back into watching. Kyle has a head for the history of the game and went with me to my first ferry-ballgame excursion.

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