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Good morning Monmouth County! As we wrap up February-and hopefully catastrophic snowfall for the year-we have a pretty awesome weekend in store, with all manner of Monmouth County fun!

Let’s Go!!

~ Amanda & Rob

Today’s Buzz 🐝 

🥩 Lenny’s Main Street Market Grand Opening

🌨️ Last Weekend’s Blizzard “Nothing Like ‘96”

📻️ Refresh Vintage Market

🥊 Fight For James Bitzer

🥃 DIY Gin Class

🧾 AARP Tax-Aide

🎭️ The Roast of New Jersey with Jeff Ross

🎭️ Kathy Griffin at Count Basie

🎸 George Harrison’s Birthday Tribute Concert

🎨 Blindfolded Painting Class

🎥 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts

🎾 Monmouth U. Tennis

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

📰 NEWS

🌨️ Last Weekend’s Blizzard “Not Quite ‘96”

Last weekend’s Blizzard of ’26 delivered historic winter weather to Monmouth County and much of New Jersey, burying towns like Freehold, Middletown and Colts Neck under more than two feet of snow. With some local totals reaching 26–27 inches as measured by the National Weather Service — it rivaled some of the biggest snowstorms in state history. The powerful nor’easter, which prompted statewide blizzard warnings and a state of emergency, was New Jersey’s most significant snow event in decades, with Newark Liberty Airport recording 27.2 inches, just shy of its record from the Blizzard of 1996 (27.8 inches). While it may not have surpassed every historic benchmark (some older storms like the famed blizzards of 1947 and 1996 still hold iconic status), this late‑February storm ranks among the most intense in recent memory and stands as one of the region’s most impactful winter events in years.

🥊 Fight For James Bitzer

The GoFundMe for 6 year old James Bitzer has raised over $20,000 in just the last couple weeks. We’re going to keep this up to encourage as many as we can and to show the Bitzer’s they’re not alone.

The link to the GoFundMe is below and has more information about James and the clinical trial.

🥳 FAMILY FUN!

Maple Syrup Festival | 2/28, 3/1 10am-2:45pm | Happy Day Farm (Manalapan) | info

Tiny Hands Studio | 2/28 10:00am | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Storytime & Craft at Leonardo State Marina | 2/28 11am-1pm | Leonardo State Marina Nature Center (Leonardo) | info

Free Weekend Workshop | 2/28, 3/1 11am-2pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Princess Brunch | 3/1 11am-2pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

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📍 LOCAL EVENTS

Hazlet 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 2/27 1pm-4pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info

Wall 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 2/27 1pm-4pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info

Pokemon Night | 2/27 6pm-12am | 3BR Distillery (Keyport) | info

Shrewsbury 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 2/28 9am-1pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Marlboro 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 2/28 10am-12:30pm | Marlboro Library (Marlboro) | info

Frozen Fingers: Mini Skateparks, Mini Skateboards, Game of Skate | 2/28 2pm-5pm | 3BR Distillery (Keyport) | info

Bakes: Flash Tattoo Event | 2/28 3pm-9pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info

Refresh Vintage Market | 3/1 11am-4pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info

🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK

 🥩 Lenny's Main Street Market Opens in Manasquan This Weekend

Manasquan is getting a tasty new addition this weekend with the grand opening of Lenny's Main Street Market on Sunday, March 1 at 8:00 AM. Expanding on the legacy of the beloved Lenny’s Colonial Ranch Meat Market, the new market promises a full shopping experience with fresh-cut meats, prepared foods, grab-and-go options, specialty grocery items, and catering services. Locals can expect a lively opening day as the market brings a modern twist to a hometown favorite, offering both longtime fans and new customers a convenient destination for quality food and unique culinary finds. For more details, visit info

Pier Village Restaurant Week | 2/27–3/4 | 11am–10pm | Pier Village | Long Branch | info

Free Ice Cream for Customer Appreciation Day | 2/28 | 12pm–6pm | The Baked Bear - Pier Village | Long Branch | info

Parade Pre-Game | 2/28 | 12pm–4pm | Asbury Park Brewery | Asbury Park | info

DIY Gin Class | 3/1 | 1pm–3pm | 3BR Distillery | Keyport | info

Girl Dinner at Avenue | 2/27–3/1 | 12pm–9pm | Avenue - Pier Village | Long Branch | info

Cork & Explore: Wine Tasting Experience | 2/27 | 6pm–8pm | Avenue - Pier Village | Long Branch | info

Unlimited Pizza Night | 2/27 | 4pm–9pm | The Bistro - iPlay America | Freehold | info

Mexi-Boys Food Truck at Bakes | 2/28 | 2pm–8pm | Bakes Brewing Co. | Wall | info

What the Fork Food Truck at Bakes | 3/1 | 12pm–7pm | Bakes Brewing Co. | Wall | info

Locale Pizza Pop-Up at Skinny Flowers | 2/28 | 2pm–8pm | Skinny Flowers Brewing Co. | Oceanport | info

Feast of Indulgence: A Gourmet Date (Adult Class) | 2/28 | 6:30pm–9:30pm | Taste & Technique | Fair Haven | info

Mozzarella Making Party | 3/1 | 3pm–5pm | Taste & Technique | Fair Haven | info

Jazz Brunch: Mike Noordzy & Chris Welcome | 3/1 | 12pm–3pm | Porta | Asbury Park | info

Lenny's Main Street Market Opening | 3/1 | 8am | Lenny's Main Street Market | Manasquan | info

🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION

Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walk | 2/27, 3/1 | F 10am–12pm, Su 11:30am–1:30pm | American Littoral Society | Highlands | info

African American People in Quaker Richard Waln's World | 2/28 | 1pm–3pm | Historic Walnford | Upper Freehold | info

Walking Tour of Monmouth Battlefield | 3/1 | 1:30pm | Monmouth Battlefield Visitor Center | Manalapan | info

Figure Drawing with Live Model | 2/27 | 6:30pm–8pm | Inspired Minds Art | Colts Neck | info

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend | 2/27–3/1 | 10am–4pm | Monmouth Museum | Lincroft | info

Nina Nemeth: Shared Spaces Exhibit | 2/27–3/1 | 10am–4pm | Monmouth Museum | Lincroft | info

Whispers on the Water: Images of Coastal Regions | 2/27–3/31 | 9am–9pm | Shrewsbury Library | Shrewsbury | info

Freedom's Battleground: A Traveling Exhibit of MonmouthNJ 250's Celebration | 2/23–3/6 | 9am–9pm | Shrewsbury Library | Shrewsbury | info

Meant to Be Exhibition | 2/27 | 11am–4pm | Middletown Arts Center | Middletown | info

Meant to Be Exhibition: In Conversation | 3/1 | 11am–1pm | Middletown Arts Center | Middletown | info

Alcohol Inks and Stencils Class | 2/27 | 4pm, 8pm | Sun Moon Studio | Keyport | info

Paint Your Pet | 2/28 | 12pm–5pm | Sun Moon Studio | Keyport | info

Vintage Angel - Large Ornaments Class | 3/1 | 3pm–6pm | Sun Moon Studio | Keyport | info

Collage Party (Workshop) | 3/1 | 11am–1pm | The Asbury Park Art Club | Asbury Park | info

Blindfolded Painting Class | 3/1 | 1pm–3pm | Over The Moon Art Studios | Asbury Park | info

🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA & COMEDY

A Doll's House | 2/28, 3/1 | S 3pm, 8pm; Su 3pm | Two River Theater | Red Bank | info

Play On! | 2/27–3/1 | F 7pm; S 7pm; Su 3pm | Lauren K. Woods Theater | W. Long Branch | info

Samantha Inside Out | 2/27–3/1 | F/S 2pm, 7pm; Su 2pm | NJ Repertory Co. | Long Branch | info

The Roast of New Jersey with Jeff Ross (Comedy) | 2/28 | 6pm | Count Basie Center for the Arts - The Vogel | Red Bank | info

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | 2/27–3/1 | F/S 7pm; Su 2pm | Middletown Arts Center | Middletown | info

Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour (Comedy) | 2/27 | 7:00 PM | Count Basie Center for the Arts - Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre | Red Bank | info

2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation (Cinema) | 2/28 | 1:45pm | Basie Center Cinemas | Red Bank | info

Almost Famous (Cinema) | 2/27 | 7:00 PM | Basie Center Cinemas | Red Bank | info

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It (Cinema) | 2/27 | 4pm | Basie Center Cinemas | Red Bank | info

Midnight Madness (Cinema) | 2/28 | 10pm, 11:59pm | Basie Center Cinemas | Red Bank | info

Rachel Feinstein (Comedy) | 2/28 | 7pm | Algonquin Arts Theatre | Manasquan | info

Chronical Dance Theater Presents: Shades of Love | 2/27, 3/1 | F 2:30pm, 7:30pm; Su 2:30pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center | Ocean Grove | info

ComedySportz: Live Improv | 2/28 | 7:00 PM | Jersey Shore Arts Center | Ocean Grove | info

2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary | 2/27, 3/1 | F 7pm; Su 2pm | The Showroom | Asbury Park | info

2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Live Action | 2/27–3/1 | F 7:15pm; S 1:15pm, 4pm, 7:15pm; Su 2:15pm | The Showroom | Asbury Park | info

2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation | 2/27–3/1 | F 7:30pm; S 1:45pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm; Su 2:45pm | The Showroom | Asbury Park | info

After Credits (Comedy) | 2/28 | 7pm | The Showroom | Asbury Park | info

Last of the Red Hot Lovers | 2/27, 2/28 | 7:30pm | First Avenue Playhouse | Atlantic Highlands | info

Decluttering the tri-state area, one home at a time!

 🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🎙️ 

George Harrison's Birthday | 2/27–3/1 | F 7:30pm; S 8pm; Su 3pm | Bell Theater at Bell Works | Holmdel | info

Brass Against: What Better Time Than Now Tour | 2/27 | 6:30pm | House of Independents | Asbury Park | info

Laundry Day: The Time of Your Life Tour | 2/28 | 6pm | House of Independents | Asbury Park | info

Fourth Wave Fest | 3/1 | 12:30 PM | House of Independents | Asbury Park | info

Manzo Rising: Triple Tribute Show | 2/27 | 7pm | The Wonder Bar | Asbury Park | info

Cosmic Jerry Band: Grateful Dead Tribute | 2/28 | 7pm | The Wonder Bar | Asbury Park | info

Tom Vincent | 2/27 | 6:30pm | The Stone Pony | Asbury Park | info

Hot Dress and Floracene | 2/28 | 5pm–11pm | The Stone Pony | Asbury Park | info

Shannon McNally and Band | 2/28 | 8pm–10pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center | Ocean Grove | info

Monmouth Civic Chorus | 3/1 | 4pm | Parish of St. Mary | Colts Neck | info

Madison String Quartet | 3/1 | 2pm–3pm | Manalapan Library | Manalapan | info

The Bronx Wanderers | 3/1 | 6pm | Count Basie Center for the Arts - Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre | Red Bank | info

Philadephia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John | 2/27 | 7:30 PM | Count Basie Center for the Arts - The Vogel | Red Bank | info

Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assemby | 3/1 | 4:00 PM | Transparent Clinch Gallery | Asbury Park | info

 🏀 SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃‍♂️

NJ Titans vs Northeast Generals | 2/27, 2/28 | F 7pm; S 4pm | Middletown Sports Complex | Middletown | info

Monmouth U. Women's Tennis vs Rutgers | 2/27 | 6:45pm | The Atlantic Club | Manasquan | info

Monmouth U. Men's Tennis vs Siena | 2/27 | 7pm | Park Avenue Tennis Center | Oakhurst | info

Monmouth U. Women's Basketball vs North Carolina | 2/27 | 7pm | Monmouth University | W. Long Branch | info

Monmouth U. Men's LAX vs Mount St. Mary's | 2/28 | 11am | Monmouth University | W. Long Branch | info

Monmouth U. Men's Basketball vs Elon | 2/28 | 3:00 PM | Monmouth University | W. Long Branch | info

Monmouth U. Women's Basketball vs Hofstra | 3/1 | 3pm | Monmouth University | W. Long Branch | info

Monmouth U. Men's Tennis vs Lehigh | 3/1 | 6pm | Monmouth University | W. Long Branch | info

Brookdale Men's Volleyball vs Northampton CC | 2/28 | 12pm | Brookdale Community College | Lincroft | info

Brookdale Baseball vs SUNY Broome CC | 2/28 | 2:00 PM | Brookdale Community College | Lincroft | info

Brookdale Baseball vs Orange County CC | 3/1 | 11am, 1pm | Brookdale Community College | Lincroft | info

🌊 ☀️ BEACH

Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 36°F 

Fri 2/27: High 3:22am | Low 10:02am | High 4:05pm | Low 10:04pm | Sunrise 6:34am | Sunset 5:46pm

Sat 2/28: High 4:29am | Low 10:57am | High 5:05pm | Low 11:01pm | Sunrise 6:32am | Sunset 5:47pm

Sun 3/1: High 5:25am | Low 11:47am | High 5:57pm | Low 11:54pm | Sunrise 6:31am | Sunset 5:48pm

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