Hometown Happenings

What will Halloween look like this year during the COVID 19 Pandemic? Who knows at this point. What will the kids have for their Halloween fun? It's a question many are asking as we approach October.

Remembering our Veteran's is always a critical point for the American Legion and remembering our POW's (Prisoners of War) and MIA's (Missing in Action) is always an important part of that remembrance.

So last week I was surfing the net and came across a cool event and I was very curious. The Strand Theater in Lakewood has been hosting a "virtual" concert series during the Coronavirus Pandemic and it's really cool.

Here is a fun event you and the family can enjoy this Saturday in Ocean County. It's the Shoretown Food Truck Festival at First Energy Park in Lakewood.

Event proceeds will benefit The Arc, Ocean County Chapter COVID -19 relief campaign to install touchless sinks at each of their vocational day programs serving individuals with disabilities in Ocean County, NJ.

It's our "locals" summer and if you enjoy September beach days, then you'll love the extended time announced here at the Jersey Shore

A great way to honor the men and women who keep our families safe here in New Jersey, with a trip to the New Jersey Fire Museum and Fallen Firefighters Memorial Open House in Monmouth County on Sunday, September 27th in Allentown.

FREE Coffee at Wawa for Teachers, Faculty and School Administrators Through September. It's a great way to kick off the new school year.

The Freehold Raceway Mall, The Ray Catena Auto Group, and Fulfill NJ have teamed up for the One Million Meal Challenge this September.

It's our latest edition of Hiking NJ with a trip to Bass River State Forest - Ocean County. This visit to Bass River we are hiking the "Poppy Allen" Trail.