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TODAY’S BUZZ 🐝 

 🏰 Belmar Sand Castle Contest

🪄 Family Magic Show in Bradley Beach

👻 Asbury Park Ghost Tour

🍣 Xina Opens Bradley Beach Location

🎭️ How My Grandparents Fell In Love

🎸 Buddy Guy At Count Basie

🛟 Ocean Grove Lifeguard Tournament

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

🏰 38th Annual Belmar Sand Castle Contest

It’s here! Now in it’s 38th year, the Belmar Sand Castle Contest is this Wednesday (7/16) at the 18th Ave. beach across Ocean Ave. from D’Jais. The contest has been a staple summer attraction for what seems like forever now. Everyone young and old can register and try their hand at sand sculpting, but the real draw (if you ask us) is the pro’s. Seeing the incredible sculptures crafted by some truly talented artists in attendance is what makes the event.

It all takes place at the 18th Ave. beach. Registration begins at 8am with judging at noon.

🥳 FAMILY FUN 

Open Swim at the Fort | 7/14-7/18 2pm-8pm | Fort Monmouth Rec. Center (Tinton Falls) | info 

Family Magic Show | 7/14 5pm-6pm | Riley Park (Bradley Beach) | info 

Kids Class - Mini Makers (K-2) - Watercolors Under the Sea | 7/14 10am-12pm | Minnows Cafe (Brielle) | info 

Kids Class - Mini Makers (3-5) - Watercolors Under the Sea | 7/14 1pm-3pm | Minnows Cafe (Brielle) | info 

Children's Story Time on the Red Bank Broadwalk | 7/14 11am-12pm | RiverCenter (Red Bank) | info 

Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay | 7/14, 7/16 11am-12pm | Bayshore Waterfront Park (Port Monmouth) | info 

Tie-Dye Papermaking With WILD Jersey | 7/14 3:30pm-4:15pm | Colts Neck Library (Colts Neck) | info 

Tidal Tuesdays-Seining at Fisherman's Cove | 7/15 11am-12pm | Fisherman's Cove (Manasquan) | info 

Kids Karate on the Red Bank Broadwalk | 7/15 10am-11am | RiverCenter (Red Bank) | info 

Seashell Painting | 7/15 10am | Popamora Point (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Pond Netting at Poricy Park | 7/15 2pm-3pm | Poricy Park (Middletown) | info 

Sandcastle Contest | 7/16 11am-3pm | 18th Ave. Beach (Belmar) | info 

Movies by the Pool: Rise of the Guardians | 7/16 8pm | Middletown Sports Complex (Middletown) | info 

Mini Musicians Afternoon Music Class | 7/16 4pm-4:45pm | Ocean Twp. Library (Ocean) | info 

Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir | 7/16 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | Manasquan Reservoir (Howell) | info 

Movie in the (Jurassic) Park | 7/16 8pm-10:30pm | Poricy Park (Middletown) | info 

Matawan Fishing Clinic For Kids | 7/16 5pm | Lake Lefferts Park (Matawan) | info 

Movies on the Beach: The Incredibles | 7/16 8pm | 7th Ave Beach (Belmar) | info 

Family Movie Night: E.T. the Extraterrestrial | 7/16 8:30pm-10pm | Hall of Records (Freehold) | info 

Christmas In July: Story Time & Crafts | 7/16 3pm-5pm | Monmouth Arts (Red Bank) | info 

Family Movie Night on the Farm: Live Action Lilo & Stitch | 7/17 7pm-10pm | Magnolia Equine Sanctuary (Farmingdale) | info 

Carnival Day at Accela | 7/17 3:30pm-7pm | Accela (Manalapan) | info 

Kids Bubble Show | 7/17 6pm | Riley Park (Bradley Beach) | info 

Life in a Freshwater Pond | 7/17 11am-12pm | Freneau Woods Park (Aberdeen) | info 

Beginner Magic Workshop | 7/17 2:30pm-3:15pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Tie-Dye Papermaking With WILD Jersey | 7/17 4:30pm-5:15pm | Allentown Library (Allentown) | info 

Movies Under the Stars | 7/17 6:30pm | Howell Library Hill (Howell) | info

Personally, we’ve had a couple pretty terrible experiences with some of the bigger name plumbing companies. When we found A-General, it was like a gift. They’re local (Farmingdale) and family-owned, so you’re dealing with really nice, fair people. But they’re also big enough for 24/7 emergency response so you can count on them for literally anything. Every experience with A-General has been A+!!

 📍 LOCAL EVENTS

Jersey Shore Aquarium Society Swap Meet | 7/14 6pm-9pm | South Wall Fire Rescue (Wall) | info 

Walk With Mayor Fasano | 7/14 6pm-7pm | Town Hall (Freehold) | info 

Swing Dancing | 7/15 6pm-8pm | 5th Ave. Gazebo (Bradley Beach) | info 

Asbury Park Ghost Tour-Boardwalk | 7/15, 7/17 7pm | The Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) | info 

Asbury Park Ghost Tour-Downtown | 7/16 8pm | The Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) | info 

Meet Me On Main | 7/17 6pm | Downtown Main St. (Manasquan) | info 

Bourbon & Boots Line Dancing | 7/17 7pm-10pm | TEAK Restaurant & Bar (Red Bank) | info 

Micro Wrestling | 7/17 8pm-10pm | The Headliner (Neptune) | info

🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK

NEW SPOTS

🍣 XINA (Bradley Beach) - You’d think they were trying to keep it a secret with the complete lack of fanfare. So mysterious. But Xina of Toms River finally opened their new Bradley Beach location. We’ve gotten only word of mouth reviews at this point but they’re excellent, as fans of the original location would expect.

☘️ MCGEE BLACK IRISH COFFEE COMPANY☕️  (Manasquan) - They’ve been at their new location on Main St. in Manasquan for just a few weeks but they’re getting great buzz. If you head there this morning you may run into us. We promise we won’t hog all the scones.

Charcuterie Board Workshop | 7/15 6:30pm-8pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info 

Great British Bake-Off: Junior Bake-Off Camp | 7/15-7/17 1pm-4pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info 

Bell Works Fresh Farmer's Market | 7/16 11am-4pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info 

Sea Bright Farm & Artisan Market | 7/16 1pm-6pm | 1097 Ocean Ave. (Sea Bright) | info 

Christmas in July | 7/16 4pm-7pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery (Farmingdale) | info 

Lake Como Farmer's Market | 7/16 3pm-8pm | North Blvd./Main St. (Lake Como) | info 

West End Farmer's Market | 7/17 9am-3pm | West End Park (Long Branch) | info 

Ocean Grove Farm Stand | 7/17 10am-2pm | Pilgrim Pathway/Main Ave. (Ocean Grove) | info

🎨 ART, HISTORY, EDUCATION 

Fire in the Pine Barrens | 7/14 1:30pm-2:30pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info 

Tour of the Great Auditorium | 7/14-7/17 12:30pm, 1:15pm | The HUB (Ocean Grove) | info 

Salted: Artist Opening Reception | 7/14 6pm-8pm | Arts & Cultural Center (Long Branch) | info 

Art on Screen: The Danish Collector | 7/14 7pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info 

Rigging 101 - Sailing | 7/15 11am-1pm | Manasquan Reservoir (Howell) | info 

Quilling For Beginners | 7/15 5pm-7pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info 

Watercolor Art Class | 7/15 6pm-8pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info 

The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail | 7/15 7pm-8pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info 

A Discussion About Beekeeping, Honey and Bee Products | 7/16 12pm-1pm | W. Long Branch Library (W. Long Branch) | info 

Watercolor Floral Demo & Workshop | 7/16 6:30pm | Freehold Elks Lodge (Freehold) | info 

Create Your Own Greeting Cards | 7/16 6:30pm-7:30pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info 

Getting Started in Genealogy | 7/16 2pm-3:30pm | Middletown Public Library (Middletown) | info 

Meet the Author: Matthew Liebross | 7/17 6pm | Pier Village-The Book House (Long Branch) | info 

Beaded Chainmaille Anklet Workshop | 7/17 11am-2pm | Crea Designs (Spring Lake Heights) | info 

Canvas of Hope-2025 Art Auction | 7/17 6pm-8pm | Kelly-McKenna Gallery (Spring Lake) | info 

Financial Literacy 101 Workshop: Fundamentals of Personal Finance | 7/17 6:30pm-7:30pm | Howell Library (Howell) | info 

Free Narcan/Naloxone Administration Training | 7/17 5pm-6pm | Town Hall (Middletown) | info

🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA, & COMEDY

Film Sneak Peak: Oh, Hi | 7/16 6pm | ArtSpace, Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info 

Summer Shakespeare Ensemble: Macbeth | 7/17 7pm | Great Lawn Behind Larrison Hall (Brookdale) | info 

Open Mic Comedy Night | 7/17 7pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info 

Guns of the Trees (1961) | 7/17 7:30pm | The Showroom (Asbury Park) | info 

How My Grandparents Fell in Love | 7/17 7pm | NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) | info 

Outdoor Rooftop Movies | 7/17 8pm | Baronet Rooftop (Asbury Park) | info 

Annie | 7/17 7:30pm | Spring Lake Theater (Spring Lake) | info

🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🥁 

Buddy Guy-Damn Right Encore | 7/14 7pm | Count Basie: HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info 

The Bell Bottom Blues: A Tribute to Eric Clapton | 7/14 7pm | Pier Village-Carousel Stage (Long Branch) | info 

N & D Electric Duo | 7/15 7:30pm-9pm | Boardwalk 600 Ocean Ave. (Avon) | info 

Tuesdays On Broadway: Grupo Son Generaciones | 7/15 7pm-8:30pm | Broadway Band Shell (Long Branch) | info 

Summer Concert Series: 80's Revolution | 7/15 7pm-9pm | Veteran's Memorial Park (Aberdeen) | info 

Bands on the Beach: Thom White and the Flatliners | 7/15 5:30pm-8pm | Municipal Beach (Sea Bright) | info 

Wednesdays on the Water: Tommy B and Deep Blue Sea | 7/16 6:30pm-8pm | Lake Como Gazebo (Lake Como) | info 

Ocean Grove Summer Band Performance | 7/16 7:30pm-8:30pm | Boardwalk Pavilion (Ocean Grove) | info 

Organ Recital: Dr. Gordon Turk | 7/16 7:30pm | Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove) | info 

Howell Summer Concert Series: Austin City Nights | 7/16 7pm | Soldier Memorial Park (Howell) | info 

String Bean and the Stalkers | 7/16 7pm-9pm | Riley Park (Bradley Beach) | info 

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | 7/16 7pm | Count Basie: HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info 

Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns 2025 | 7/16 7:30pm | Count Basie: The Vogel (Red Bank) | info 

Thursdays By The Sea: Mushmouth | 7/17 7pm-8:30pm | Pier Village (Long Branch) | info 

Beach Concert: Take 5 Band | 7/17 6:30pm | Main Beach (Manasquan) | info 

Band of the Two Rivers Brass Band | 7/17 7pm-8:30pm | Town Hall, Pondside (Colts Neck) | info 

July Concert Series: Nine Deez Night | 7/17 7pm-10pm | Keyport Minipark (Keyport) | info 

Thursdays Rock Concert Series: Black Dog | 7/17 7:30pm-9:30pm | Hall of Records (Freehold) | info 

The Weeklings: Beatlebash | 7/17 7:30pm | Axelrod PAC (Deal) | info 

Highlands Summer Concert Series | 7/17 6:30pm-8:30pm | Veterans Park (Highlands) | info 

Summer Stars Classical Music Series: Classical Guitars & Flute | 7/17 7:30pm-9pm | Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove) | info 

Hazlet Pops | 7/17 7pm | Veteran's Park (Hazlet) | info

⚾️ SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃‍♂️ 

Ocean Grove Lifeguard Tournament | 7/14 6:30pm-8:30pm | Ocean Grove Beach (Ocean Grove) | info 

FCA Surf Camp | 7/14-7/19 8am-1pm | Surfing Beach 4 Ocean Ave. (Ocean Grove) | info 

Early Bird Swim Workout | 7/14-7/18 7am-10am | Fort Monmouth Rec. Center (Tinton Falls) | info 

Shark River Golf Course Senior Championship | 7/15, 7/16 7am | Shark River Golf Course (Neptune) | info 

Teen Breach Volleyball | 7/15 5:30pm-6:30pm | Ideal Beach (N. Middletown) | info 

Adults Beach Volleyball | 7/15 6:30pm-8:30pm | Ideal Beach (N. Middletown) | info 

Youth Dodgeball Drop-In | 7/16 4:30pm-6pm | Croydon Hall (Leonardo) | info 

Adult Basketball | 7/16 7pm-9pm | Croydon Hall (Leonardo) | info 

Summer Volleyball Camp | 7/16-7/18 6pm-8pm | Immanuel Bible Church (Howell) | info

🌊 ☀️ BEACH

Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 75°F

Mon 7/14: Low 4:24 am | High 10:35 am | Low 4:31 pm | High 10:44 pm | Sunrise 5:39 am | Sunset 8:26 pm

Tue 7/15: Low 5:02 am | High 11:24 am | Low 5:19 pm | High 11:34 pm | Sunrise 5:40 am | Sunset 8:25 pm

Wed 7/16: Low 5:44 am | High 12:14 pm | Low 6:15 pm | Sunrise 5:41 am | Sunset 8:25 pm

Thu 7/17: High 12:28 am | Low 6:32 am | High 1:06 pm | Low 7:23 pm | Sunrise 5:41 am | Sunset 8:25 pm