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🍕 🍝 Ocean Italian Festival!

🍕 🍝 Ocean Italian Festival!

Navesink Firemen's Fair | National Night Out | Sea Girt Working Goats

August 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 17 minutes

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Good morning Monmouth County! Monmouth Buzz is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Twice-weekly e-mail newsletters)! We realize that was a stretch. But it’s not often goats appear twice in the same issue so it had to be done. You can read more below about the real goats!

Tuesday 8/5 is National Night Out! Many if not most police departments in Monmouth County hold their own events aimed at promoting strong relationships between police and the communities they serve. The events typically have free music, food, games, police demonstrations and more for the whole family. They’re really a lot of fun. And FREE! Check with your local police department for details.

Let’s go!

~ Amanda & Rob

TODAY’S BUZZ 🐝

🍕 IAATO Italian Festival in Ocean Twp.

🚶‍♀️ Sweet Steps With Mayor Fasano

👮 National Night Out

🐐 Working Goats in Sea Girt

🛟 Spring Lake Beach Patrol’s War at the Shore

🎭️ Steel Magnolias

🎸 The Doobie Brothers

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

WORKING GOATS 🐐

In Sea Girt, a pilot program has begun using a New York-based goat-grazing service to clear invasive plants along the Sea Girt side of the Wreck Pond Watershed also known as The Terrace. Green Goats Rhinebeck delivered goats to graze on a one-acre section of The Terrace. The program, which is expected to last eight weeks and cost around $8,000, is being funded by the borough with support from the Sea Girt Conservancy. The goats are fenced in, and volunteers will be providing them with fresh water daily. Borough officials remind the public that the goats are there to work and ask residents not to feed or pet them. Once the goats have cleared the overgrowth the conservancy plans to evaluate the area for plans to “enhance terrain for environmental, natural habitat, and stormwater management purposes” according to the boro.

🥳 FAMILY FUN!

Lighthouse Week Storytime & Crafts | 8/1-8/7 10 am-4 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay | 8/4, 8/6 11 am-12 pm | Bayshore Waterfront Park (Port Monmouth) | info

Open Pool at the Fort | 8/4-8/8 2 pm-8 pm | Fort Monmouth Rec Center (Tinton Falls) | info

Tidal Tuesday: Seining at Fisherman's Cove | 8/5 11 am-12 pm | Fisherman's Cove (Manasquan) | info

Guided Fossil Hunt | 8/5 2 pm-3 pm | Poricy Park (Middletown) | info

National Night Out | 8/5 5 pm-8 pm | Municipal Police Departments

Movies on the Beach: Under the Boardwalk | 8/6 8 pm | 7th Ave. Beach (Belmar) | info

Movies on the Beach: The Goonies | 8/6 8:15 pm | Municipal Beach (Sea Bright) | info

Movies by the Pool: Encanto | 8/6 8 pm | Middletown Sports Complex (Middletown) | info

Family Movie Night: The Lion King 1 1/2 | 8/6 8:30 pm-10 pm | Hall of Records (Freehold) | info

Meet Toby, the Micro Highland Cow | 8/6 4 pm-5 pm | Howell Library (Howell) | info

Spring Lake Summer Nights: Family Night on 3rd Ave. | 8/6 5 pm-9 pm | 3rd Ave. (Spring Lake) | info

Rooftop Outdoor Movies: Fly Me to the Moon | 8/7 8 pm | Baronet Rooftop (Asbury Park) | info

Movies Under the Stars: Sonic 3 | 8/7 6:30 pm | Howell Library Hill (Howell) | info

Erich the DJ Guy (Tot Dances) | 8/7 7 pm | Woodland Ave. Boardwalk/Pavilion (Avon) | info

Summer Movie Night: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | 8/7 8 pm | Memorial Park (Neptune City) | info

Justice For Jillian Ice Cream Social | 8/7 4 pm-9 pm | Glorioso Creamery (Wall) | info

Firemen's Fair-Navesink | 8/7-8/9 6 pm-11 pm | Navesink Hook & Ladder (Atl. Highlands) | info

📍 LOCAL EVENTS

🚶‍♀️ Sweet Steps with Mayor Fasano

Since day one we’ve made it a point to stay out of politics unless it’s uncontroversial and positive. So when a Monmouth County mayor is handing out free ice cream at 7am on a Wednesday, we hit the pause button on our apolitical ethos.

This Wednesday 8/6 at 6am, all are welcome to join Freehold Township Mayor Maureen Fasano for a one mile walk at Michael J. Tighe Park. Following the walk participants will be treated to ice cream from Weaser’s. Sounds like a win win win. Get your steps in. Have ice cream before breakfast. Tell the mayor about those potholes on your street. More info here.

Free Entrance to National Parks | 8/4 All Day | Sandy Hook (Highlands) | info

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

Asbury Bark's Ghosts of the Boardwalk Tour (dog friendly) | 8/5 7 pm | Bradley Park (Asbury Park) | info

Sweet Steps with Mayor Fasano | 8/6 6 am-7 am | Michael J. Tighe Park (Freehold) | info

Original Asbury Park Ghost Tour: Ghosts and Legends-Downtown Tour | 8/6 8 pm | The Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) | info

Asbury Bark's Ghosts of the Boardwalk Tour (dog friendly) | 8/7 7 pm | Bradley Park (Asbury Park) | info

Meet Me on Main | 8/7 6 pm | Main St. (Manasquan) | info

🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK

New Spot

Turquaz (Bradley Beach) - Opened about three months ago. Serving Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine and getting great Buzz!! info

Sweet & Savory Baking Camp (Age 7+) | 8/4-8/8 9 am-11:30 am | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

Bell Works Fresh | 8/6 11 am-4 pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info

Sea Bright Farm & Artisan Market | 8/6 1 pm-6 pm | 1097 Ocean Ave. (Sea Bright) | info

Charcuterie Board Workshop | 8/6 6 pm-8 pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info

Sangria Night at Carlson's Corner Benefit | 8/6 5 pm-8 pm | Carlson's Corner (Manasquan) | info

Ocean Grove Farm Stand | 8/7 10 am-2 pm | Pilgrim Pathway/Main Ave. (Ocean Grove) | info

West End Farmers Market | 8/7 9 am-3 pm | West End Park (Long Branch) | info

Cucina del Sole | 8/7 6 pm-9 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

IAATO Italian Festival | 8/6-8/10 W-S 4 pm-11 pm, Su 4 pm-10 pm | Joe Palaia Park (Ocean) | info

Forzani Family Chiropractic

Dr. Lisa Ann Forzani, DC

Click the photo above or scan this QR code for more info

🎨 ART, HISTORY, EDUCATION

ASMC Summer Art Show 2025 | 7/28-8/23 9 am-5 pm | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info

On the Case: Monmouth County K-9 Teams in Action | 8/4 10 am-11 am | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

WILD Jersey: Sand Painting | 8/4 4:30 pm-5:15 pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info

An Uncommon Art: Fore-edge Painting | 8/4 6 pm-8 pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Tour of the Great Auditorium | 8/4-8/8 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm | The Hub (Ocean Grove) | info

Caring for Carol by Caring for Me: Book Talk & Signing with Anthony P. Mauro Sr. | 8/5 3 pm-4 pm | Ocean Library (Ocean) | info

Intriguing Exotic Sands with Traveling Beach Science | 8/5 4 pm-4:45 pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info

Tuesday Night Record Club: Jeff Buckley, Grace | 8/5 7:30 pm | The Great Hall Auditorium (Monmouth U.) | info

William Wordsworth: Nature's Poet | 8/6 2 pm-3:30 pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

NJ Snake Man | 8/6 2 pm-3:30 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

WILD Jersey: Sand Painting | 8/6 4 pm-4:45 pm | Ocean Library (Ocean) | info

Boat Tours of the Manasquan River | 8/6 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm | Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center (Howell) | info

Fishing 101-A Beginner's Guide to Fishing | 8/7 9 am-1 pm | Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center (Howell) | info

Life in a Freshwater Pond | 8/7 11 am-12 pm | Freneau Woods Park (Aberdeen) | info

Wood Burning Workshop | 8/7 10 am-1 pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info

Sliding Through Time Opening Reception | 8/7 5:30 pm-8 pm | Artspace (Red Bank) | info

Hawaiian History & Culture | 8/7 6 pm-7:15 pm | Atl. Highlands (Atl. Highlands) | info

🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA, & COMEDY

Steel Magnolias | 8/6 W 2 pm, 7:30 pm | Bell Theater (Holmdel) | info

Steel Magnolias | 8/7 Th 7:30 pm | Bell Theater (Holmdel) | info

Improv 4 Life: Comedy | 8/7 8 pm-10 pm | WIth Intentions (Lake Como) | info

🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🥁

Damn the Torpedoes-Tom Petty Concert Experience | 8/4 7 pm | Carousel Stage-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Bands on the Beach: Cause and The Effects | 8/5 5:30 pm-8 pm | Municipal Beach (Sea Bright) | info

Boardwalk Summer Concerts: N & D Electric Duo | 8/5 7:30 pm-9 pm | Woodland Ave. Boardwalk/Pavilion (Avon) | info

Wednesday Summer Jazz Series: Evolve Jazz | 8/6 7 pm-9 pm | Riley Park (Bradley Beach) | info

An Evening of Folk-Blues | 8/6 6:30 pm-8 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

Violent Vira | 8/6 7 pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info

Organ Recital: Dr. Gordon Turks & Guests | 8/6 7:30 pm-9 pm | Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove) | info

Cafe Artiste: The Listening Room | 8/6 7 pm-11 pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

Open Mic Night | 8/6 6 pm-9 pm | The Holding Space (Avon) | info

Musical Performance featuring Martin Howth | 8/7 1 pm-2 pm | Marlboro Library (Marlboro) | info

Summer Concert Series: Fish and Whistle Sizzling Summer Bluegrass Sessions | 8/7 2:30 pm-3:30 pm | Howell Library (Howell) | info

Cody Jinks: The Hippies & Cowboys Tour | 8/7 5 pm-10 pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info

Thursdays by the Sea: Pat Roddy Band | 8/7 7 pm-8:30 pm | Great Lawn Stage (Long Branch) | info

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Black Ties | 8/7 7 pm-8:30 pm | Town Hall, Pondside (Colts Neck) | info

Beach Concert: Red House Band | 8/7 7 pm-10 pm | Main Beach (Manasquan) | info

Thursdays Rock Summer Concert Series: Winslow | 8/7 7:30 pm-9:30 pm | Hall of Records (Freehold) | info

The Doobie Brothers with The Coral Reefer Band | 8/7 7 pm | PNC (Holmdel) | info

Jazz in the Park: Leonieke's Generations of Jazz | 8/7 7 pm | Riverside Gardens Park (Red Bank) | info

King's X | 8/7 7:30 pm | Count Basie: The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

⚾️ SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃‍♂️

The Spring Lake Beach Patrol will hold its newly named “War at the Shore” tomorrow 8/4 at 6:30pm in front of the North End Pavilion. For years SLBP has held a friendly intra-squad competition amongst its lifeguards pitting the north end of town against the south. The new format will involve teams of six lifeguards competing in five different events.

Early Bird Swim Workout | 8/4-8/8 7 am-10 am | Fort Monmouth Rec Center (Tinton Falls) | info

Meditation, Made Simple | 8/4 6:30 pm-8 pm | Howell Library (Howell) | info

Yoga for Beginners | 8/4 6:30 pm-8 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

BlueClaws vs Hub City - $2 Ticket Tuesday | 8/5 6:35 pm | Shoretown Ballpark (Lakewood) | info

Monmouth County Park System Junior Golf Championship | 8/5 9 am | Bel-Aire (Wall) | info

BlueClaws vs Hub City | 8/6 12:05 pm | Shoretown Ballpark (Lakewood) | info

Baby Goat Yoga | 8/6 6:15 pm | The Atlantic Club (Manasquan) | info

BlueClaws vs Hub City | 8/7 7:05 pm | Shoretown Ballpark (Lakewood) | info

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🌊 ☀️ BEACH

Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 69°F

Wed 8/6: High 5:49 am | Low 11:37 am | High 6:08 pm | Sunrise 5:59 am | Sunset 8:06 pm

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