ocean county: Ocean County Voting and Results!
- 11/04/08 12:07 AM
The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination from ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference, and undernourishment. Robert Maynard Hutchins We’ve heard the arguments, we’ve read the mail, and we’ve heard the recorded phone calls…now it’s time to do our part and cast our ballots. Here in Ocean County, there are numerous local elections in addition to two statewide ballot questions on state spending and municipal judge appointments. Polls are open until 8pm and turnout is likely to be heavy. Officials say if you are in line to vote by 8pm, you will be … (1 comments)
No, it’s not a screening of the Wizard of Oz, but the Barnegat Library Halloween Parade. It’s scheduled this Friday at 10:30am (No school Friday!) Children are invited to join the Friends of the Barnegat Library and the Youth librarian for Halloween fun.
Come in costume, hear some stories, eat some snacks and march in the Annual Barnegat Library Halloween Parade! You can contact the Library (at the corner of East Bay and Burr Street) for more information. 609-698-3331.
If you're looking for an evening of Halloween fun, check out the Toms River … (1 comments)
The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the County’s 13th Annual Ocean County Day, Monday October 27th. The library is located at the corner of East Bay and Burr Street. The event, which begins at noon and runs til 4pm, features more than 2 dozen county government agencies. There will be exhibits and loads of educational information. In addition there will be several give-aways, raffles and snacks provided by the Friends of the Barnegat Library and the Ocean County Vo-Tech School.
Flu shots will be available in the Meeting Room … (1 comments)
ocean county: What Do You Miss Most?
- 10/13/08 08:00 AM
Fall has arrived at the Jersey Shore! The fall/winter clothes are out of storage and the comforters on the beds. Being close to the Ocean, we enjoy a few extra weeks of warmth here at the Jersey Shore. But temperatures are cooling. Summer is my favorite season, though the crowds at the Jersey Shore can be trying at times. What I’ll miss most… · The first Jersey corn at the farm stand · The first Jersey tomatoes at the farm stand · The warm sun that you can feel in your bones · Cook outs and long … (6 comments)
ocean county: Don't Miss the Deadline!
- 10/13/08 12:57 AM
This is not a political point of view. It is a reminder for all New Jersey residents to register to vote for the upcoming November 4th Election. The deadline is tomorrow October 14th. In addition to the Presidential race, we have one US Senate candidate to elect and all 13 seats in the House up for grabs. New Jersey also has two ballot questions to decide. One of the State constitutional amendments would require future state borrowing be approved by the voters. and the other would allow local judges to serve in more than one municipality.
If you think … (0 comments)
ocean county: Killer Rabbits and Pot Belly Pigs
- 10/12/08 01:46 AM
The 14th Annual Pinelands Jamboree was a huge success...I got to pet a rabbit, large enough to put a real scare into Monty Python devotees, and I met Dottie, a pot belly pig about 6 months old…very cute! No lions, tigers and bears, but goats, ponies and fancy chickens! All the critters were courtesy of local 4-H Clubs. I grew up with horses, rabbits, chickens, dogs, cats etc, so I got to be a kid again! There were also crafts, books about the NJ Pinelands and its rich history, food, music and all things Piney! The Jamboree whet my appetite for … (6 comments)
Ocean County, NJ Chapter Cordially invites you to "Have a Heart for an Evening of Art" A very special art auction benefiting Helen's Fund, a WCR Educational Reimbursement Program.
Friday, August 22, 2008 PREVIEW Art - 7:00 pm AUCTION - 8:00 pm
Southwinds Grille 361 East Lacey Road - Forked River, NJ
$20 Advance $25 at the door
Come enjoy an elegant summer evening with incredible bay views inside & out. Hot and cold appetizers, shrimp cocktail, delectable desserts, coffee, tea. All this and a stunning collection of incredibly affordable art for all. … (6 comments)
The Friends of the Ocean County Library (FOL) Barnegat Branch raises funds for local Library activities. Your participation helps us to provide even more assistance and more programs to our great Library. Our ANNUAL BOOK SALE is coming up and you can help! DONATIONS OF BOOKS, DVDs, CDs, VIDEOs AND ALL THINGS MEDIA ARE NEEDED! They can be dropped off at Meadow Edge Park on E Bay Ave (look for the sign) or at the Library on the corner of Burr and W Bay. If you can't make it to either drop off location, please contact Laura … (6 comments)
ocean county: Make A Difference In A Dogs Life!
- 06/29/08 01:51 AM
The Southern Ocean County Animal Facility (one of the shelters serving Manahawkin, Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton) needs your help! If you can spare just an hour or two a week, you can make a difference in the life of a homeless canine! DOG WALKERS NEEDED. Trainers and all of us who've worked with pets know that walking helps dogs stay mentally and physically healthy, increasing the dogs chances at adoption. It's fun, and it helps reinforce the bond between people and pets preparing them for a new forever home! It'll help you too. Walking is great exercise! Volunteer dog walkers play a … (1 comments)
ocean county: The Furry Victims of Foreclosure
- 06/20/08 12:18 AM
Cute aren't they. Well they need your help! The Ocean County Board of Freeholders (NJ) is calling on the public to help nearly 100 kittens that have been turned over to the two local animal shelters. They admit this is the time of year that litters of kittens are surrendered to the shelters or abandoned, but Freeholder Gerry Little says the number of surrendered animals has increased by about 30 % since last year. Shelter supervisors say home foreclosures have forced many area residents to give up family pets when they loose their homes. According to the state director of the … (10 comments)
ocean county: Enjoy the Jersey Shore!
- 05/07/08 04:35 AM
Ready to spend the summer at the Jersey Shore? Great manufactured home in Eagleswood Village, minutes from shopping and the beach! Eagleswood Village is a small well kept retirement community in Eagleswood, Ocean County. You can't beat the price, $50,000 for this 2 bedroom 1 bath home that backs up to the woods. I have many more manufactured homes for you consideration contact Laura G at 609-384-6121 or email me at Laura-G@KW.com
CLICK HERE FOR A VIRTUAL TOUR! … (0 comments)
ocean county: CURB APPEAL
- 04/15/08 12:45 AM
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ CHAPTER PLEASE JOIN THE OCEAN COUNTY WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF REALTORS FOR THEIR MONTHLY MEETING, THIS THURSDAY AT THE OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY IN TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY. THIS MONTH'S PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON CURB APPEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY CO-OP MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM. THEY'LL DISCUSS HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION TO ENHANCE CURB APPEAL. THE ARCHITECTURAL FIRM, BARLO & ASSOCIATES WILL ALSO DISCUSS STYLE AND COLOR. THIS MONTH'S MEETING WILL GIVE YOU THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO INCREASE CURB APPEAL, BRINGING BUYERS IN AND GETTING YOUR LISTINGS SOLD! THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO WCR MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS. DATE: APRIL 17, … (0 comments)
ocean county: Ocean County Photography in the 19th Century
- 03/18/08 03:15 AM
Ocean County's Photographic History Nineteenth century photography in New Jersey is the topic of a presentation April 8th at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library in conjunction with the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH), the program will focus on Ocean County photographers active before 1900. In a slide lecture, Gary Saretzky, an archivist and photographer, will profile these pioneers and discuss their achievements and contributions in the context of NJ photography in the 19th Century. Saretzky has worked as an archivist for nearly 40 years. He currently serves … (0 comments)
ocean county: Barnegat/Manahawkin NJ February Home Sales Report
- 03/10/08 05:31 AM
Interested in the housing market in southern Ocean County, NJ? Click on the link below to view the numbers!! February Market Update If you need a similar report for any towns in Monmouth, Ocean or Atlantic counties, give me a call.
The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination from ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference, and undernourishment. Robert Maynard Hutchins
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