Congressman Chris Smith: St. Patrick Transformed The World

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) made the following statement on Sunday, March 10, 2019:

Congressman Smith in Rumson on Sunday March 10 with Freeholder Gerry Scharfenberger, Middletown Committeemen Rick Hibell and Kevin Settembrino, Freeholder Deputy Director Pat Impreveduto, Middletown Mayor Tony Perry, Rumson Mayor Joseph Hemphill, Freeholder Sue Kiley and Middletown Committeewoman Pat Snell

The St. Patrick’s Day Parades across the country are great expressions of faith; celebrations of our rich Irish heritage and above all, a recognition of a saint who transformed not only Ireland but the world.

So special thanks to Jamie McManus and the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for providing a way for us to honor, revere and praise one of the greatest saints in all of Christendom.

And thank you for your leadership and generosity in supporting local charities particularly this year’s beneficiary Lunch Break of Red Bank.

St. Patrick, born in 387, endured six years of slavery in Ireland as a child yet went back after a daring escape to face unremitting danger and crushing setback only to persevere with an indomitable will to preach the good news of Jesus Christ, the forgiveness of sin and the way of salvation.

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State Police Announce DWI Checkpoints in Belmar and Neptune Saturday Night

Don’t count of the Luck of the Irish to get you home if you drive to your St. Patrick’ Day shenanigans on Saturday.

If you’re celebrating the Irish in Belmar or Neptune Township, the New Jersey State Police will have DWI checkpoints in the area, according to their announcement on facebook.

Do yourself a favor and use Uber or Lyft.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, March 16-18, 2018

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, March 16

• Dublin Irish Dance at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Traditional Irish Bagpipers (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Ragtime: The Musical at Axelrod PAC (Deal) – MORE INFO
• Wild Horses by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• The Bridge of San Luis Rey at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• The Wedding Singer by Shore Players (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Michael Short Art Exhibit (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

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St. Patrick’s Day parade provides Belmar with off-season boost

St. Patrick’s Day parade provides Belmar with off-season boost (via NJ.com)

  St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Belmar 41st St. Patrick’s Day Parade held in Belmar Though the less-than-stellar weather today may have tamped down turnout for Belmar’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, the annual event still provided a welcome bump to businesses…

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Chili Cook Off In Highlands on Sunday

The Highlands Business Partnership is holding its first annual Chili Cook Off Sunday, February 24 from 3PM till 7PM at Off the Hook, 1 Navesink Ave (Rt 36) Highlands.

Proceeds of the the fundraiser will pay for the bagpipers for the Highlands’ 11th annual St. Patrick’s Parade on March 23rd.

Do you make great chili?  Click here for your registration form to enter the Chili Cook Off as either a professional or amateur.  Entries must be submitted at Off the Hook by 8PM on Friday the 22nd.

Love good chili?  For $25 you’ll get to sample the 24 contestants’ efforts, enjoy a cold one to wash it down and vote for the best professional’s and amateur’s chili.  The professional contest starts at 4PM.  The amateur contest starts at 5PM.

For more information call 732-291-4713.

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