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 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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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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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend — July 19-21, 2013 #STTS

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By Greg Kelly

Sunday, July 21

• Red Bank Food & Wine Walk – MORE INFO

• Discover Disc Golf (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Blacksmith Demonstration (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• La Cage Aux Folles (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Canoeing on Marlu Lake (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

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

• Asbury Fresh Local Artisan Market – MORE INFO

• A Chorus Line (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO

• The Music Man at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, July 12-14, 2013 #STTS

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By Greg Kelly

Sunday, July 14

• Shakespeare on the Lawn by BCC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• The Diary of Anne Frank by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Rock Climbing (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Asbury Fresh Local Artisan Market – MORE INFO

• Ocean Grove Choir Festival – MORE INFO

• Freedom Fest State Fair (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Shakespeare on the Lawn by BCC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• The Music Man at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Manasquan Reservoir Boat Tours – MORE INFO

• Canoeing on Marlu Lake (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Bradley Beach Lobster Festival – MORE INFO

• Warmth at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO

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

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

• Haskell Classic Car Show at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO

• Israel Film Fest (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Diva on the Shore Dodgeball (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Run-Swim-Run Competition (Avon) – MORE INFO

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And Next Weekend . . .

Friday, July 19: Ocean Grove House & Garden Tour – MORE INFO

Saturday, July 20: Arts & Crafts Festival (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

Sunday, July21: Red Bank Food & Wine Walk – 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 Do In Monmouth County This Holiday Weekend July 4-7, 2013 #STTS

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By Greg Kelly

Thursday, July 4

• OceanFest (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Atlantic Highlands Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO

• Ocean Grove 4th of July Parade – MORE INFO

• The Angeltones in Concert & Fireworks (WLB) – MORE INFO

• Bradley Beach Fireworks – MORE INFO

• Holiday Racing at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• Independence Day Concert & Fireworks (Freehold) – MORE INFO

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

• “I Love New York Brass” Concert (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO

• Estate & Multi-Family Yard Sale (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• Firecracker 5-Mile Race (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• “Everything” Yard Sale (Marlboro) – MORE INFO

• Fireworks Schedule in Monmouth County – MORE INFO

• New Jersey State Fair (Meadowlands) – MORE INFO

Friday, July 5

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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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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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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County This Weekend: June 7-9, 2013 #STTS

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By Greg Kelly

 Friday, June 7

 • NJ Seafood Festival (Belmar) – MORE INFO

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

• Natural Horsemanship Demonstration (Middletown) – MORE INFO

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

• Denis Coughlan in Concert (Belmar) – MORE INFO

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

• Rumson-Fair Haven Run/Walk – MORE INFO

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

• Evening Boat Tour of Manasquan Reservoir (Howell) – MORE INFO

• USLA Shark River Row (Neptune Twp) – MORE INFO

• Simple Gifts Concert (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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

• Flea Market at Christ Church (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO

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

• Monmouth County Beaches Guide 2013 – MORE INFO

• How to Use Skype and Facebook (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO

• Glamour at the Fights (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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

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Saturday, June 8

Florida Marlins vs NY Mets via Seastreak Ferry —MORE INFO

• Asbury Park Blues & Brews Fest – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, May 17-19, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

 Friday, May 17

 • Red Bank Art Walk – MORE INFO

• Spring Garden Day Sale (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Sea Bright Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO

• Sicilians in the Basement at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Paint the Town Pink 2013 – MORE INFO

• The Cocktail Hour by South Street Players (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO

• Center a la Carte (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• The Sound of Music at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

• An Evening with Paul Anka at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Latin-American Film Festival (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Little Silver Sidewalk Sale – MORE INFO

• Natural Horsemanship Demonstration (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Law Enforcement Career Fair (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Hitman Murder Mysteries at The Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO

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Saturday, May 18

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