Endless Summer Walk: Bay2Ocean30 on October 1st
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Public Invited to walk the next FreeWalkers event
Asbury Park, NJ - The FreeWalkers, a social network of long-distance walkers, aims to extend the summer of 2011 for another ten days. Their plan is to walk 30 miles near the coast from Matawan to Asbury Park on Saturday, October 1, 2001, along trails, sidewalks and boardwalk . The event is FREE and open to the public. It's a time when Summer still lingers in the air and the beaches and scenery are peaceful and welcoming. Paul Kiczek, project leader for the FreeWalkers and resident of Morristown, NJ, says, "Our group enjoys the physical challenge and the social aspects of walking long distances. We are constantly on the lookout for different and interesting walks where you experience a unique environment up close and personal. The shore area reminds us of the pleasures and nostalgia of summers past. At least for this one day, we'll pretend summer stuck around a little longer than usual."
The "Endless Summer Walk: bay2ocean30" (http://bit.ly/bay2ocean30) will follow the North Section of the Henry Hudson Trail (http://monmouthcountyparks.com) for the first 12 miles, going west to east. This multi-use trail was first opened in 1992 as part of the National Rails to Trails Network (www.railstotrails.org). It's a 10-foot wide paved surface for most of its length built on old railroad bed that once took vacationers to the Atlantic Highlands area. The trail was extended another 1.4 miles in 2009 along the shore of the Highlands with a new hard-packed surface section called the "Bayshore Bike Trail". This new section offers beautiful secluded views of the harbor and the highlands to Popamora Point. After crossing the new pedestrian-friendly Highlands Bridge, walkers will follow the oceanfront all the way to Asbury Park, where they can board NJ Transit trains back to the starting point. FreeWalker walking events are planned to minimize impact on the environment and utilize mass transportation where possible. While walks are usually of a challenging distance, they always include opportunities to walk shorter segments to meet personal goals.
Voices of Legend Concert to Benefit Middletown Cultural and Arts Council
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Oldies and Doo Wop Fans Relive Fond Memories of Their Favorite Artists at Benefit Concert Performed and Produced by Rock'n Roll Great Johnny T
Saturday, August 20th, 2011, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ
Middletown, NJ - Join John Tarangelo, formerly of The Mystics and known to fans as Johnny T, for "Voices of Legends", an Oldies Review to benefit the Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council on Saturday, August 20th, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Middletown Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for general theatre admission and may be purchased by calling 732-706-4100 or visiting the Middletown Arts Center box office at 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ.
Tributes will be made to Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Duprees, Dion, The Platters, The Moonglows, The Mystics, Lenny Coco and The Chimes, The Drifters, Johnny Maestro and The Crest and more. Johnny T's voice, combined with rare video footage as presented in his shows, allows the audience to relive their favorite artists and fondest memories.
Weather is Beach-Day Perfect for Asbury Park 5K Runners
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ASBURY PARK, NJ - With cooperation from the Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC) and the Shore Athletic Club (SAC), the Asbury Park Urban Enterprise Zone presented the 8th annual Asbury Park 5K on a cloudy/sunny, warm, excellent-racing-weather Saturday morning, August 13, and 942 road racers competed. They raced the 3.1 miles on a two-loop rectangular course that started on the road next to Atlantic Square Park, went south then north on adjacent streets and finished the last ¼ mile on the boardwalk near Convention Hall where Elite Racing Systems had set up a finish-line chute. The event benefits local organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth County.
Start of 2011 Asbury Park 5K 2-loop course. Photos by Bob Both, Jersey Shore Running Club.
Coming through the chute first was Robert Cavanaugh, 33, of West Long Branch at 15:20 (15 minutes and 20 seconds) closely followed, four seconds later, by Highlands’ Craig Segal, 29, at 15:24. Third place went to John Trautmann, 43, of New York City at 16:34 (former Olympian) and he was followed by Morristown’s Philip Hume, 25, at 16:44 and Pat D’Alessandro of Asbury Park at 16:50.
Office on Aging Seeking the Elderly Who Live Alone
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Program depends on neighbors to help identify ‘Silent Seniors’
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Office on Aging wants to find seniors who live alone to see if they are in need of government services.
The program, called “Silent Seniors,” relies on neighbors to identify seniors who live alone and report them to Office on Aging staff, who will then do some outreach.
“The goal of this program is to find senior citizens who are unattended and isolated,” Freeholder Amy A. Mallet said. “We’re looking for people who don’t have anybody and might need some kind of assistance. We have no way to identify them on our own, so the public’s help is needed.”
Thomas Pivinski, director of the Office on Aging, said the “Silent Seniors” program should not be confused with the “Register Ready” program. Register Ready identifies seniors with disabilities and in need of assistance during an emergency, and places their names on a special needs registry.
Clearwater Festival to Liven up Dog Days of August
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ASBURY PARK, NJ - You can try out all-natural cleaning supplies, buy an organic Clearwater tee shirt, get the kids faces painted, learn about what your local environmental groups are doing or just relax and enjoy great continuous live music at the 36th Annual Clearwater Festival Sunday August 20 in Asbury Park. The free event offers great family fun near the ocean but with lots of shade in Sunset Park on Main Street. The event runs from 11am to 7 pm.
Inspired by folksinger Pete Seeger’s early call to end water pollution and named for his sloop Clearwater, the Festival is a mix of song, dance, art, crafts, a children’s area and exhibits designed to celebrate the environment. It is sponsored by the New Jersey Friends of Clearwater, a non profit group that works year round to educate and advocate for the environment.
“We are planning a weekend of good music, good fun and good information about what protecting our natural resources.” said Joelle Lundy of Red Bank NJFC President, noting that this year’s theme is Down with Sea Level Rise, Stop Climate Change..
Spook Handy, dubbed a modern day troubadour, Matt Wade, 2010 Best New Artist at Jersey Acoustic Music Awards, folk, rock and country from The Amboys and Matt O’Ree, a Guitarmaggedon King of Blues winner, to name a few of the more than a dozen performers on two stages.
