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Good morning Monmouth County! As we write this issue there are 23 Christmas trees on the first floor of our house. Amanda doesn’t think we should be counting the little ones (12) in her Christmas village because 23 Christmas trees makes us sound crazy. Ok, so we have 11 Christmas trees on our first floor. Much better.

📰 Before You Buy That e-Bike

🍷 NJ Wine Expo

🍝 Adventures in Italy

🫒 Olea Opening in Spring Lake

🪄 Dinner and a Magician

🍎 Cider Making Demonstration

🎄 Holiday Craft & Vendor Show

🕯 Candlelight Concerts

🎭 Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt 2B

🏀 Brookdale Basketball

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

Plenty of you reading this have no doubt already purchased your kids an e-Bike. But if you’re like us and were considering buying one this Christmas, there’s good reason to give it extra consideration.

Emergency rooms are reporting a nationwide spike in serious injuries and deaths from e-bikes and e-scooters. At Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, doctors have treated more children for these accidents in 2025 than in the previous three years combined.

The increase in incidents and severity is being attributed to, as we’re sure you can imagine, their high rates of speed as well as distractions like cell phones.

Now we haven’t ruled it out entirely yet for this year but we’re definitely giving a lot more thought to it in light of these reports.

Key safety advice includes:

The Village - Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm | 11/14-11/16 5pm-9pm | Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm (Manalapan) | info

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show | 11/15 10am-4pm | Historic Village at Allaire (Wall) | info

Tree Lighting Ceremony with Mrs. Claus | 11/15 12pm-2pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Something Wonderful Holiday Revue | 11/15 7:30pm-9pm | Spring Lake Theater (Spring Lake) | info

Storytime with Mrs. Claus | 11/16 12pm-1pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Fall Harvest Festival - Allaire Community Farm | 11/10-11/13 10am-4pm | Allaire Community Farm (Wall) | info

Thanksgiving - Storytime & Crafts | 11/14-11/16 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

A Taste of Magic: Dinner & A Magician | 11/14 6pm-8pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

Parents' Night Out | 11/14 6pm-9pm | Camp Zehnder (Wall) | info

Turkey Trot & Tiptoe | 11/15 9am | Camp Zehnder (Wall) | info

Carm's Farm Meet & Greet: Mickey & Minnie | 11/15 12pm-2pm | Carm's Farm (Colts Neck) | info

Toy Pals Character Brunch | 11/16 11am-2pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

The Rock and Roll Playhouse: The Beatles for Kids | 11/16 12pm | Count Basie - The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

Alpacas on Allaire | 11/16 11am-2pm | Alpacas on Allaire (Wall) | info

The complete transformation of The Shore Club in Spring Lake looks like it’s done with the December 4th opening of Olea, an elevated, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant by Executive Chef Bud Carter, formerly of The Butcher’s Block, and ECS Hospitality Group. The new coastal dining destination is located in the space formerly occupied by The Sea Crest Grille.

Olea aims to merge coastal elegance with timeless sophistication. The menu will draw inspiration from the Mediterranean coast while celebrating local, seasonal ingredients from area farmers and fishermen. Diners can expect fresh seafood, hand-cut meats, and house-made pastas, all highlighted by Chef Carter’s signature wood-fired cooking style. The space will also include a lounge offering a distinguished wine list and handcrafted cocktails.

"Olea is about more than food—it’s about gathering, storytelling, and creating a sense of place," said Chef Carter. "Olea brings together the coastal flavors I love with the hospitality values we both share."

You can make reservations here.

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week | 11/7-11/16 Dinner | 65 Participating Restaurants (Monmouth County) | info

Atl. Highlands Farmers Market | 11/14 10am-3pm | Veterans Park (Atl. Highlands) | info

Cork & Explore: Walk Around Wine Tasting Experience | 11/14 6pm-8pm | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Highlands Farmers Market | 11/15 8:30am-2pm | Huddy Park (Highlands) | info

NJ Wine Expo | 11/15 11am-7pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info

Bad Wolf Burger Pop-Up | 11/15, 11/16 1pm-8pm | Skinny Flowers Brewing (Oceanport) | info

Smash N Grab Burger at Bakes | 11/15, 11/16 1pm-8pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info

Red Bank Farmers Market | 11/16 9am-2pm | The Galleria (Red Bank) | info

Howell Farmers Market Harvest Market | 11/16 10am-2pm | Echo Lake Park Pavilion (Howell) | info

Adventures in Italy | 11/16 1pm-3pm | The Breakers on the Ocean (Spring Lake) | info

Sunday Steakhouse: Timeless Classics | 11/16 3pm-5:30pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

Born to Run 50: Photographs by Eric Meola | 9/5-12/18 M-F 10am-5pm | DiMattio Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info

Dennis McNett & Ben Venom: Double Trouble Exhibit | 10/10-12/18 M-F 10am-5pm | Rotary Ice House Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend | 10/26-1/11 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Members Showcase: Celebrating Creativity Exhibit | 10/26-1/11 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Manasquan River Group of Artists Exhibit | 11/1-11/29 9am-5pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info

Seen & Unseen: Charles Sills' Memorial Group Art Exhibit | 11/1-12/10 M-F 9am-7pm, S/Su 10am-4pm | Pollak Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info

Writers' Workshop | 11/14 10:30am-12pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Magic Hour Art Exhibit | 11/14-11/16 F/S 12pm-9, Su 11pm-7pm | Parlor Gallery (Asbury Park) | info

Wood Burning: Design Your Own Cutting Board | 11/14 6:30pm-8:30pm | Asbury Park Art Club (Asbury Park) | info

Glass Mosaic with Barb at APAC | 11/15, 11/16 10am | Asbury Park Art Club (Asbury Park) | info

Fall Bird Walk with AP Sober Socials | 11/15 10am-12pm | Guardian Park - Sandy Hook (Highlands) | info

Local Authors Book Fair | 11/15 11am-3pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford | 11/15, 11/16 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm | Historic Walnford (Upper Freehold) | info

Piano Ballads from the Turn of the Century | 11/15 1pm-3pm | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info

Native Seed & Plant Swap | 11/15 2pm-4pm | Howell Library (Howell) | info

Cider Making Demonstration | 11/16 12pm-2pm | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info

Books & Birds: Asbury Park Sunset Walk | 11/16 2:30pm-4:30pm | Wolfe & Kron Books (Asbury Park) | info

Seeing Scrooge at Spring Lake Theater is one of our favorite holiday traditions. But Spring Lake Theater isn’t the only place to catch this Dickens classic on stage. Premier Theater Company also has a Scrooge Production at the Rumson School District Auditorium. Their production runs from December 4th-7th.

Scrooge (Spring Lake Theater)

Scrooge (Premier Theater Company)

The Drop Off | 11/14-11/16 F/S 2pm, 7pm Su 2pm | Nj Repertory Company (Long Branch) | info

Cinderella | 11/14-11/16 F 7pm, S 2pm, 7pm, Su 3pm | Axelrod PAC (Deal) | info

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B | 11/14-11/16 8:00 PM | Holmdel Theater Company (Red Bank) | info

The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story | 11/14-11/16 F 8pm, S 3pm, 8pm, Su 3pm | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info

Rabbit Hole | 11/14-11/16 F/S 7:30pm, Su 2:30pm | First Ave. Playhouse (Atl. Highlands) | info

Breakthrough Filmmaker Fest Encore Series | 11/15 2pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info

A Soldier's Play | 11/15, 11/16 S 3pm, 8pm Su 4pm | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info

Into the Woods | 11/15, 11/16 S 2pm, 8pm Su 2pm | Lauren K. Woods Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

ComedySportz: Live Improv...Played as a Sport | 11/15 7pm | Jersey Shore Art Center (Ocean Grove) | info

New Jersey Ballet Presents Visionary Voices | 11/15, 11/16 S 7pm, Su 2pm | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info

Jimmy Maywalts Comedy | 11/15 8pm | Belmar Arts Center (Belmar) | info

CG5 Presents: The Too Many Songs Tour | 11/14 6pm-10pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info

Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles | 11/14 7pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

The Nerds | 11/14 7pm-10pm | The American Hotel (Freehold) | info

Vedo (R & B) | 11/14 7pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute | 11/14 7:30pm | Bell Theater (Holmdel) | info

Billy Penn and The Inside Drivers | 11/14 8pm | Belmar Arts Center (Belmar) | info

Total Mass Retain: Yes Experience | 11/14 8pm | Count Basie - The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More | 11/15 4:30pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

Surfing for Daisy | 11/15 7pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info

Candlelight Concerts: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons | 11/15 7pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beadch Band | 11/15 7:30pm | Count Basie - The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

Hallelujah - The Songs of Leonard Cohen | 11/15 8pm | Bell Theater (Holmdel) | info

Emo Night | 11/15 9pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

Classic Rock Reimagined with Chris Pinnella | 11/16 2pm-4pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

Swinging Sundays - Jazz Night | 11/16 7pm-10pm | The Asbury Lobby (Asbury Park) | info

Bay Swag "Damaged Thoughts Tour" | 11/16 7pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

Strike a Chord Fundraiser | 11/16 12pm-4pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info

Run Club | 11/14 7pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info

Brookdale Women's Basketball vs Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland | 11/15 12pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info

Brookdale Men's Basketball vs Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland | 11/15 2pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info

Carm's Farm 2 Mile Turkey Trot | 11/16 8:30am | Carm's Farm (Colts Neck) | info

Howell Turkey Trot | 11/16 9am | Oak Glen Park (Howell) | info

Fri 11/14: High 2:36 am | Low 8:46 am | High 2:48 pm | Low 9:15 pm | Sunrise 6:42 am | Sunset 4:41 pm

Sat 11/15: High 3:30 am | Low 9:38 am | High 3:42 pm | Low 9:58 pm | Sunrise 6:43 am | Sunset 4:40 pm

Sun 11/16: High 4:19 am | Low 10:25 am | High 4:32 pm | Low 10:37 pm | Sunrise 6:43 am | Sunset 4:38 pm