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Townwide Garage Sale Registration Underway

Details: Category: News; Published: 20 April 2010

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - It’s spring, and time for the Atlantic Highlands Annual Townwide Garage Sale. This year’s sale will be on Saturday, May 15, with raindate May 16.

Residents who wish to sell items must register at Borough Hall by May 1. The Borough will create a map of all participating homes and distribute it on the day of the sale in front of Borough Hall.

Don’t miss this easy, stress-free way to get rid of your unwanted items and make a few dollars too.

At this year’s event, the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club’s Ms. Race Committee will have a table selling used and donated nautical items. All proceeds will go to 180 Turning Lives Around (www.180nj.org), a local non-profit dedicated to ending domestic violence. If you would like to donate any nautical items, please drop them off on the morning of the sale at the AHYC’s Ms. Race Committee table at the harbor near the gazebo/tennis courts. For questions, contact the AHYC.

Registrants, after the sale, your unsold items can earn money for our elementary school’s Spring Clothing Drive. Please leave your unsold items at the curb, and AHES PTO volunteers will collect them that evening. The following items are acceptable if bagged in black plastic trash bags: clothing, coats, small toys, handbags and belts, linens, curtains, pillows and towels. Shoes are accepted also; please bag them separately from other items. For Clothing Drive questions, call Roberta Jackson at 732-496-9649 or AHES PTO at 732-291-2020 x1230.

The garage sale runs from 9am-4pm. You must register with the Borough to be included in this event. For more information, please visit www.ahnj.com/ahnj/Recreation or call the Borough at 732.291.1444.

Oyster Point Hotel Hosts An ArtVentures Exhibit

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 17 April 2010

Red Bank, NJ - Original works of art by ArtVentures, a New Jersey based art group, will be on display at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank throughout May and June. Over 40 distinctive creations consisting of paintings in watercolor and acrylics, and soft art of hand woven fiber, are being featured as part of the hotel’s ongoing showcase of local artists’ works.

The seven ArtVentures artists are Lise Kusner, Gerda Liebmann, Edy Ottesen, Annette Margulies, Tyrrell Masse, Maggie Simplot, and Leona Tenebruso-Shultes, www.artventures.us. Their creations range in styles from representational to lyrical abstract. These professional artists are active members of the arts and cultural community in Monmouth County and surrounding counties in New Jersey. Their works are sold internationally, nationally and in particular throughout the tri-state area.

Kevin Barry, Project Manager for the Oyster Point Hotel, commented on the show noting “The Oyster Point is delighted to host an exhibit of these exceptional artists. Since the launch of the hotel’s Art Showcase a year ago we have brought over one hundred fifty works of art from six outstanding artists to the forefront of the community’s attention. We look forward to continuing this exciting initiative which celebrates the creative spirit in our local area.”

The Oyster Point Hotel will sponsor a free “Meet the Artists” reception on May 7^th, 6 to 8pm. Those interested in attending can call Kevin Barry at The Oyster Point Hotel 732-530-8200 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Federal Aid Available for Storm Damaged Properties

Details: Category: News; Published: 15 April 2010

Start the recovery process: register for assistance

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County residents whose properties sustained damage as a result of the severe storms and flooding that began on March 12 are urged to register for disaster assistance as soon as possible. Assistance is available to businesses as well.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established a Disaster Recovery Center at the Monmouth County Park System’s Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, 945 Route 36, Leonardo. The office will open tomorrow to begin processing claims.

Awaken Your Senses in Atlantic Highlands

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 11 April 2010

Atlantic Highlands, NJ – Atlantic Artisans and Zoe’s Vintage Kitchen will “Awaken Your Senses” with an art, dinner and a concert on Wednesday April 28^th at 6pm. Atlantic Artisans will be exhibiting art by local and American artisans and well as acrylic pop- artist Julia Dennebaum. Chef Lou, from Zoe’s will delight your taste buds with a three course meal. All this will be followed by a toe tapping, seat swaying concert by guitarist and song writer Bob Heart. This event takes place at 77 Center Ave., Atlantic Highlands. The cost for the dinner and concert is $30 or $10 for concert only. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call or email Atlantic Artisans 732-291-0100/ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information on the art, dinner or concert visit www.atlanticartisans.com/events or visit the site to sign up for emails about upcoming events.

Atlantic Artisans has moved from First Ave., to a quaint side street in Atlantic Highlands to team up with Zoe’s Vintage Kitchen to “Awaken Your Senses”. Visiting 77 Center Ave., Atlantic Highlands you will be in for a treat of the taste buds. Chef Lou creates healthy and fresh breakfasts and lunches. Once a month he shows his dinner side and treats us to his delectable dinners. While you are waiting for your food you can treat your eyes to wonderful hand crafted art by local and American artisans presented by Atlantic Artisans. Come on by for a visit to “Awaken Your Senses”.

Lions 'White Cane' Drive Will Fund Programs for the Blind

Details: Category: News; Published: 31 March 2010

Middletown, N.J. – The Lions Club of Middletown Township is asking members of the local community to support the ‘White Cane’ Drive, a charitable initiative which raises money to assist blind and visually-impaired individuals. ‘White Canes’ are assistive devices used by the blind to guide them when walking. Funds raised will be specifically dedicated to providing devices for those in need.

On Saturday, April 10^th, Lions will be stationed at Foodtown in Port Monmouth, located on Highway 36, to accept donations. Anyone who donates will receive a miniature ‘White Cane’ as a token of appreciation. Lions will also collect on Saturday, April 24^th at Foodtown in Hazlet, located on Highway 35. Collection hours are 9-4:00 p.m.