Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Fwd: Sea Bright Day

Sea Bright Day - Saturday, October 17th

The Sustainable Sea Bright Committee invites all residents and friends from neighboring towns to join us for the return of a Sea Bright tradition: Sea Bright Day, this Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sea Bright Municipal Parking Lot.
 
This family-friendly fund-raising event brings together the citizen volunteer committees of Sea Bright to celebrate "The Little Town That Could" and to help raise money to fund future events and activities.
 
Here's a sneak preview of what's on tap:
  • Start your holiday shopping early at a special FREE Craft Show, featuring more than 20 unique vendors, including: 
        Clariza's Clay Pot Swings - Vertical plant stands
Megan Gilhool - Original Art
Treasures of the Sea -Jewelry and gifts
Salt and Steel - face painting and henna tattoo 
Sweat Sexy - work-out gear
Diaper Cakes - homemade, themed, edible cakes
Pretty Pinsters - Clothes pin crafts
Coyote Gourds - Handmade birdhouses
Jersey Girl Barefoot Sandal - foot jewelry
Scrumptious Scrubs - Homemade soaps and scrubs
Jennie Pennies Craftery - painted custom glassware
Candles by Candice - homemade candles
Made by Patti - handcrafted bags
Designs by Joanie - handcrafted silver jewelry
Fly Brook Farm - Flowers, herbs, gifts
Toad Hollow - handcrafted decorations, pillows, stuffed animals
  • Add to your winter reading list by checking out the Library's big Book Sale, and great collection of limited edition Sea Bright Sweatshirts, T-shirts, and Baseball Hats.
  • Learn more about Sea Bright's rich history at a special Historical Postcard Display, and talk to some life-long residents who will be on hand to share their experiences.
  • Bring the kids for some great Children's Activities including, Touch-a-Truck, pumpkin painting, a bouncy house and more. ($5 donation buys a wristband for unlimited participation).
  • Browse the displays and learn more about Sea Bright citizen committees including Sustainable Sea Bright, Recreation, Beautification, Dunes, and others.
  • Enjoy a special Dance Performance by Dance Free - Performances at 11 & 2.
All proceeds from the day's events go to support the Sustainable Sea Bright Committee, and Sea Bright's other volunteer committees.
Rain date is October 18.
 
Any questions? Please contact
Felecia Stratton, 732-598-6029, ileditor@aol.com

 

 


 

 

 

 

 



Friday, October 09, 2015

Fwd: Information Session in Middletown, NJ




reNewJerseyStronger.org

ReNewJerseyStronger | Rebuilding A Lasting Foundation

Has your home or rental property been damaged by Superstorm Sandy and you need financial assistance to repair or rebuild? With a focus on the most impacted ...


Do you have any questions
about your RREM or LMI Homeowner Rebuilding Program grant?

Please join DCA Sandy Recovery Division for a Housing Recovery Information Session in Middletown to assist homeowners with questions about rebuilding their homes and information on next steps in the program.

 

On Wednesday, October 14th, in Middletown, the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will be onsite to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in RREM or LMI Programs.

 

Who:              Representatives from DCA Sandy Recovery Division, representatives from Division of Consumer Affairs and the Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency,  representatives from DCA Housing  Recovery Centers and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Certified Housing Counselors.

 

What:             Individualized, hands-on assistance to help eligible RREM and LMI Program participants with any housing recovery questions or issues they might have. Opportunity to submit necessary documents and understand next steps in the rebuilding process.

 

Where:           Tonya Keller Community Center

                        50 Bray Avenue

                        Middletown, New Jersey

 

When:            Wednesday, October 14th 
                        4 p.m.– 7 p.m.

 

Homeowners may walk in at any time. No appointment is necessary.

 

The Information Session is open to eligible RREM and LMI Program participants. Information Sessions are designed to provide one-on-one attention to address homeowners' questions that arise during all stages in their RREM or LMI Program processes.

 

Homeowners can use the Information Session to:

  • Check the status of their application;
  • Submit necessary forms to expedite the rebuilding process;
  • Address challenges they may be facing in their individual rebuilding process;
  • Determine new action items; and
  • Educate themselves about best practices and key information as they move through the process.


For more information on the Information Session, applicants may contact the DCA's Sandy Constituent Services Office by calling 609-292-3750 or by emailing sandy.recovery@dca.nj.gov.

 

 

¿Tiene preguntas acerca de su subsidio con los programas de RREM o de reconstrucción para propietarios LMI?    

 

Le invitamos a que acompañe a la División Sandy de Recuperación del DCA a una sesión de información que se realizará en Middletown. Atenderemos sus preguntas sobre reconstrucción de viviendas y brindaremos información sobre los próximos pasos en el proceso de participación en esos programas.

 

El Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios (DCA) organizará una reunión el miércoles 14 de octubre, en Middletown, para brindar atención personal a propietarios afectados por el huracán Sandy, quienes participan en los programas Reconstrucción, Rehabilitación, Elevación y Mitigación (RREM) y Reconstrucción para Propietarios con Ingresos Bajos a Moderados (LMI).

 

Quiénes atenderán sus preguntas: Representantes de la División Sandy de Recuperación del DCA; representantes de la División de Asuntos del Consumidor y de la Agencia de Financiamiento de Hipotecas y Viviendas; representantes de los centros de recuperación de viviendas del DCA; y Asesores de Vivienda Certificados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés).

 

Qué: Asistencia personal y práctica para ayudar a los participantes elegibles de los programas de RREM y de LMI al contestar cualquier pregunta sobre la recuperación de viviendas o sobre problemas que puedan tener. Es una oportunidad para presentar los documentos necesarios y enterarse de los próximos pasos a seguir en el proceso de reconstrucción.

 

Dónde:           Tonya Keller Community Center

                      50 Bray Avenue

                      Middletown, New Jersey

 

Cuándo:         Miércoles, 14 de octubre

                      4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

 

Los propietarios pueden llegar en cualquier momento. No es necesario fijar cita previamente.

 

La sesión informativa está abierta a todos los participantes elegibles de los programas RREM y LMI. Las sesiones de información están diseñadas para atender caso por caso las preguntas planteadas por los propietarios de vivienda durante todas las etapas de su participación en los programas RREM y LMI.

 

Los propietarios pueden aprovechar de la sesión de información para lo siguiente:

                 Comprobar el estatus de su solicitud;

                 Entregar los formularios que se necesiten para agilizar el proceso de reconstrucción;

                 Abordar desafíos que podrían estar enfrentando en el proceso particular de reconstrucción de su vivienda;

                 Identificar nuevos puntos o acciones por seguir; y

                 Educarse sobre mejores prácticas e información clave mientras continúan en el proceso de reconstrucción.

 

Para más información sobre la sesión informativa, los solicitantes pueden comunicarse con la Oficina de Servicios Sandy al Constituyente del DCA al 609-292-3750, o enviar un correo electrónico a sandy.recovery@dca.nj.gov

 

 

 

 


 

 


Fwd: Gloria, Your weekly market update from Peoples Bank is here!


For the Week Ending October 9, 2015
 


Gloria,


Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets.



The Labor Market Conditions Index for September was 0, signaling a weakening market. This could help keep rates low.

Low inflation and global economic weakness, both good for rates, are a concern to the Fed. Many economists think the Fed won't raise policy rates until 2016.

Weak jobs data last week points to a cooling off of the U.S. economy. While more data is needed to support this speculation, it could be helpful for rates.

A reported survey of property managers found rents increasing by up to 8% in the next year. Primary reasons cited were increased demand and low inventory.

Mortgage applications jumped by 25% last week. The unusually large movement is being attributed to low rates and the rollout of new TRID regulations.

Per Fannie Mae's latest survey, consumer confidence in both home buying and selling increased. Of those surveyed, 64% say it is a good time to buy a home.


Three vampire bats live in a cave surrounded by three castles. One night, the bats bet on who can drink the most blood. 

 

The first bat comes home with blood dripping off his fangs. He says, "See that castle over there? I drank the blood of three people."

 

The second bat returns with blood around his mouth. He says, "See that castle over there? I drank the blood of five people." 

 

The third bat comes back covered in blood. He says, "See that castle over there?" The other bats nod. "Well," says the third bat, "I didn't."


 

 

Rate movements and volatility are based on published, aggregate national averages and measured from the previous to the most recent midweek daily reporting period. These rate trends can differ from our own and are subject to change at any time.

Gerald Santoro
Peoples Home Loans
Mortgage Banker
NMLS # 630694
(732) 784-8119
gsantoro@bankingunusual.com
bankingunusual.com/about-us/bankers/gerald-santoro
Peoples Bank  NMLS# 690890





Thursday, October 08, 2015

Fwd: Food, Drink and Entertainment at the Jersey Shore from ShoreFoodie.com


Food, Drink and Fun
This Weekend
Visit ShoreFoodie.com
       For Details in the "Find a Promotion" Section


Waypoint 622. This week join Chef Dan and the culinary team at Waypoint 622 for Day Boat Wild Caught Nova Scotia Halibut, deliveries scheduled to begin Thursday and coming in fresh daily. New Zealand Venison medallions will also be featured along with our new autumn menu selections. 

See our "Find a Promotion" section for Happy Hour and Sunday Football specials at Waypoint. 

709. ½ price sushi on SUNDAYS too at 709 ..... Tuesdays & Sundays...all day all night.

Also....."Dashing Through the Lights" A 2 mile fun run for the whole family!! Sunday December 6th. Run starts at 5pm in Down Town Point Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave!! We're going to run through the beautifully decorated down town as well as the local residential are to see all the lights!!     
So come out for a family fun run, enjoy some hot cocoa, coffee, and other holiday treats during the run.

Not to mention local shopping and an after party!!Come warm up by the cozy fireplace at 709 Arnold Ave...Holiday buffet & carols upstairs in The Living room starting immediately after the fun run..    
So make sure to sign up asap, choose your shirt size for your first Dashing Thru the Lights long sleeve t-shirt, sign up for the run and the party....dashingthruthelights.com 

 Fratello's. Halloween Party. Friday, October 30th. Drink specials and pumpkin martinis. Prizes $$ for best costumes. Live music by "Who Are You Guys". Also, October and November Lunch Special. $10 off Friday lunch with purchase of $25 or more.

Crab's Claw Inn. Kids eat free Monday through Thursday with the purchase of an adult entree at the Crab's Claw.   

RIP
We were saddened to hear of the closing of David Burke Fromagerie in Rumson. Fromagerie has been a shining star of fine dining for decades and David Burke breathed new life into what had become a somewhat stodgy restaurant. We are sorry to see it go and hope someone picks up the mantle.

Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch
New Executive Chef Peter Csikos is stirring things up at Ocean Place
Saturday Night Seafood Buffet
Join us for a tremendous display of fresh seafood and other offerings. 
Oktoberfest with a special selection of Kane Micro Brew Beer
October 13-31, 2015
Le Beaujolais est arrive'! Join us for this special celebration
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Reservations made be made on Open Table or by calling  732-571-2400 
 
 
Thursday 
FOOD
* Gourmet take-out at Joe Leone's- Chicken Rossini, Cornish hens stuffed with
   apple sage and cranberries, stuffed turkey cutlets with proscuitto,
   mushrooms and cheese and more. Soups: Ribollita and Split Pea. 
*Early Bird dinners and three courses for $39.99 at Prime 13. 
*Dinner Specials at Crab's Claw. Kids eat free with parents dinner. 
*Build Your Own Pizza at McGillicuddy's. 4 toppings for $10 
*Midweek Tapas at Brandl . Tues - Thurs. Choice of 3 tapas -$25 
*Prix Fixe $25, 4 courses at Simko's Grill 
*Pre-Fixe Dinner Menu Three Course - $30 pp 4:00- 6:00 pm.
  Scarborough Fair 
*Blue Plate Special at Bar A. $4.95.  Grilled or BBQ Pork Chop w/  
  mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Fresh Steamed Vegetables.
*Nonno's Prix fixe. 4-6pm. $25
*Kids eat free. Jersey Shore BBQ
*2 for 1 Burgers. Reef & Barrel.
*Doolan's Shore Club. Three courses plus a glass of wine or beer.
  Tonight: Rack of lamb. $25.95
*Burger and a Brew. Bar only. Langosta Lounge. $12
*Danny's Steakhouse. Mad Men Lunch $15
*Sushi Night. Danny's Steakhouse. Two traditional roll dinner $15.
  Three - $22. Includes choice of Miso soup, Edamame or Seaweed
  salad.
La Terrazza Cucina Rustica & Bar. 1 Liter of sangria and two apps
  only $19.99. 

DRINK 
*Happy Hour at La Dolce Vita, Cross & Orange, The Mill,   
  Buona Sera, 709, McGillicuddys, Crab's Claw,Simko's Grill, Danny's
  Steakhouse
, Waypoint 622 and La Terrazza Cucina Rustica & Bar
*½ price Martinis at Salt Creek Grille 
*Guys Night Out at Rella's 
*Bar A- 7:00 pm THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL. $2.75 Bud and Bud 
  Lights & $3.50 Heiny Lights All Night  
*Irish Rail -  $2.50 Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite Draft. $5.00 Well Drinks 
  and House Wines. ALSO $2.75  Domestic Drafts. $5.00 Pick A Pint -  
  Craft and Imports. $6.00 Select Apps. $8.00 Specialty Burgers 
*Sip, Savor and Share at Remington's. $6 wines, cocktails and small 
  plates 
*$5 Martini/Manhattans Half price appetizers Monday thru Thursday 
  after 8pm at Fratello's  
*$4 Summer Shanty at McGillicuddy's.

FUN 
*LIVE MUSIC at: 
Harpoon Willy's - Turnpike Mike  
Remington's - Harry, Billy and Brian 
New Talent Showcase at Langosta Lounge 
 
Thirsty Thurs. Ladies Night at 709. $4 wine, $5 specialty martinis, $4 house drinks, $6 sangria.
Football at Crab's Claw Inn . Complimentary 1/2 time Crazy Pizza.
Thursday night football. Danny's Steakhouse. Enjoy a Pitcher of Beer + Plain Bar Pie + a Dozen Wings for only $30! 
 
Friday 
FOOD 
* Gourmet take-out at Joe Leone's Italian Specialties - Sauteed chicken
   with mushrooms, capers and Kalamata olives, Chicken Pot
   Pie, Pork loin with figs and port wine demi, Beef Wellington and more.
   Soups:Tomato Basil and Beef Barley  
*Early Bird dinners and three courses for $39.99 at Prime 13  
*Dinner Specials at Crab's Claw 
*Fresh Catch Fridays at Brandl 
*2 for 1 Fish & Chips at The Irish Rail  
*Prix Fixe Mid-Week Pre-Fixe Dinner Menu Three Course - $30 pp 4:00 
  6:00 pm. Scarborough Fair 
*Blue Plate Special at Bar A. $4.95. Broiled or Fried Fish & Chip Platter 
  w/ Lemons & tartar Sauce
*Nonno's Prix fixe. 4-6pm. $25
*Doolan's Shore Club. Three courses plus a glass of wine or beer.
  Tonight: Mini surf & turf. $25.95
*Danny's Steakhouse. Mad Men Lunch $15
*La Terrazza Cucina Rustica & Bar. 18" plain pizza, pitcher of beer
  or 1/2 carafe of wine. $19.99 
 
DRINK 
* 4:00pm Grab Your Buds Happy Hour $2.25 Pints. DJ Kirk Lopez, Free  
   buffet. 9:00pm $2.75 Bud and Bud Lights til Midnight. Bar A 
*The Irish Rail. Weekend Warmup. 4pm - 6pm. $5.00 Specialty 
  Martinis. $2.50 Domestic Drafts 
*Sip, Savor and Share at Remington's. $6 wines, cocktails and small  
  plates

FUN 
*LIVE MUSIC at  
709 - The Chuck Lambert band   
Harpoon Willy's - Brue Crew  
Fratello's- The Street Hearts  
Bar A -Whiskey Fueled. 10pm
Crab's Claw - Slow Kids at Play 
McGillicuddy's - Live acoustic music - 7pm  
Langosta Lounge - Billy Penn and Inside Driver plus Lone Shark   
Reef & Barrel. Uncle Ebenezer - Phish Tribute 10pm
Rella's - Vinyl  
    
Saturday 
FOOD 
*Breakfast at The Irish Rail 
*Brunch 11-3pm. Reef & Barrel 
*Gourmet Take-Out Joe Leone's Italian Specialties- Chicken Cordon
  Bleu, "GF" Chicken Milanese, Maple glazed half chicken with orange
  and cranberry and more. Soups: Autumn b 
*Early Bird dinners at Prime 13  
*Bar and Dinner Specials at Crab's Claw 
*Pop's Breakfast on the Boards 
*Nonno's Prix fixe. 4-6pm. $25 
*Date Night at Doolan's Shore Club. 3 courses plus a bottle of wine.  
  $100 for two plus tax and tip.

DRINK 
*Happy Hour at Crab's Claw and 709 
*Bar A - 8:00pm Dance party with DJ Mike Nice. 9:00pm Famous Shot  
  Wheel. 9:00pm $2.75 Miller Lites all night.  
*Sip, Savor and Share at Remington's. $6 wines, cocktails and small  
  plates.

FUN 
*College Football Saturdays- $2 Miller Lt and Coors Lt bottles and 1/2
  Price Wings and Nachos from 11-6 pm. Reef & Barrel
*Saturday football. Danny's Steakhouse . Enjoy a Pitcher of Beer +
  Plain Bar Pie + a Dozen Wings for only $30!  
 
*LIVE MUSIC at: 
Bar Anticipation -8pm Dance Party with DJ Mike Nice. 10pm. Guy Smiley   
Crab's Claw - Fish Eye Fools 9pm 
McGillicuddy's - Live acoustic music - 7pm 
DJ Chris - 10pm - Reef & Barrel 
Irish Rail - Call for entertainment 732-223-9300 
Langosta Lounge Steve Reilly Band
Doolan's Shore Club. Bobby Ballack 
 
Sunday 
FOOD 
Breakfast and Brunch 
*Breakfast at The Irish Rail 
*Sunday Brunch at Salt Creek Grille 
*Buffet breakfast at Simko's Grill 
*Cross & Orange A La Carte Sunday Brunch 
*Bar A. Special Brunch Menu 11a til 1p, Complimentary Mimosa
  w/ Brunch Platter Seafood Sunday Menu 2p til 10p
*Pop's Breakfast on the Boards

*Gourmet take-out at Joe Leone'sChicken conn Funghi, Bone-in
  Chicken Murphy, Apple cider and bourbon glazed pork loin and more.
  Soups: New England Clam Chowder and Minestrone
 
*Early Bird dinners and three courses for $39.99 at Prime 13.   
*Bar and Dinner Specials at Crab's Claw 
*Surf & Turf Sunday's at Brandl's . Lazy Lobster and Braised short ribs. 
*All You Can Eat Turkey Roast Night $17.95 at Four Winds 
*At Scarborough Fair. Surf & Turf. Tender Angus steak with choice of 
 Chesapeake Crab Cake, Shrimp Scampi or Alaskan King Crab. $30.  
 30% off wines under $50 or bring your own and no corkage. 
*Nonno's Prix fixe. 4-6pm. $25. Also Kids eat free from the Kid's   Menu. Kids
  Meal includes an entrée, choice of juice pack or kids soda,
  1 scoop of vanilla ice cream. Valid for Children 8 and younger.
*Doolan's Shore Club . Three courses plus a glass of wine or beer.
  Tonight: Filet Mignon. $25.95
*Sunday Rib Night at Danny's Steakhouse. Start off with a pint of
  beer or a glass of wine (valued up to $8) the dig into a full rack of
  fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. $27
*La Terrazza Cucina Rustica & Bar. Appetizer, entree, dessert, glass
  of house wine and garlic bread. $19.99 
 
*Bar A - $2.50 Lite Draft Pints, $6.50 Lite Pitchers and $2.75 Lite  
  Bottles 
*7 dollar Bloody Marys & 6 dollar Bellinis at Langosta Lounge 
*$5 Bloody Mary's, Mimosa's and Screwdrivers. $10 Sol Buckets at  
FUN 
*Bar A- 11am The State's biggest Football Sunday. 70 TV's and Giant  
  Screen. $2.50 Miller Lite drafts pints, $6.50 Miller Lite pitchers, $4  
  Corona and Corona Light bottles and $3 Miller Lite bottles. Free  
  buffet.  
*Langosta Lounge  Classical Brunch with Shimmering Strings.
*Sunday football. La Terrazza Cucina Rustica & Bar.
  $5 chicken wings, plain bar pie, meatballs, stuffed cherry peppers,
  fried calamari. $2 Miller Lite draft, $4 glass house wine, $4 Bloody
  Marys and Mimosas. 
*Sunday football. Danny's Steakhouse. Enjoy a Pitcher of Beer +
  Plain Bar Pie + a Dozen Wings for only $30!  

709 - Point Pleasant Beach 
Bar Anticipation - Lake Como
Brandl - Belmar
Buona Sera, Red Bank
Crab's Claw Inn - Lavalette
Cross & Orange - Asbury Park
Danny's Steakhouse. Red Bank 
Doolan's Shore Club, Spring Lake Heights
Four Winds - Manasquan
Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan
Joe Leone's - Point Pleasant
La Dolce Vita - Belmar
Langosta Lounge, Asbury Park
La Terrazza Cucina Rustica & Bar - Belmar
McGillicuddy's - Loch Arbor
Prime 13 - Point Pleasant
Pop's Garage, Asbury Park
Reef & Barrel - Manasquan
Rella's - Brielle
Remington's, Manasquan
Salt Creek Grille - Rumson
Scarborough Fair - Sea Girt
Simko's Grill, Brielle
The Irish Rail, Manasquan
The Mill - Spring Lake Heights
Waypoint 622 - Brielle 
 





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