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Summary: Much like Spring Lake to the north, Sea Girt is a wonderful destination for relaxing family vacations. Enjoy the long, white, sandy beaches. Be sure to see the Victorian Sea Girt Lighthouse, which dates back to 1896.
9/11 Commemoration and 40th Anniversary Open House -
Bricktown , Ocean County
About 5 miles from Sea Girt 9/11 - 9/12 2010
Annunciation Orthodox Church will hold a 9/11 Commemoration in conjunction with their 40th Anniversary Open House Saturday and Sunday September 11 & 12 on the church grounds at 360 Van Zile Rd in Brick, NJ. The Saturday program will include tolling of the church bells at times corresponding to the significant moments of the terrorist strikes and collapses of the twin towers (8:46 – 10:28 AM) followed by a Memorial Service (Panikhida) for the victims of 9/11 and the departed founders of the parish.
BRITS ON THE BEACH 2010: 13th ANNUAL BRITISH CAR DAY -
Ocean Grove , Monmouth County
About 5.8 miles from Sea Girt Saturday, September 25th RAIN OR SHINE
Walk the Ocean Boardwalk just 2 blocks from the show field. Have lunch at one of the many cafes and restaurants along Main Ave. Stroll the Main Ave. business district and check out the antique dealers, gift shops, and clothing stores. Tour the area and see the historic Great Hall and quaint Tent City and many Victorian hotels and Inns. This is the one car show your wife will want to come to!
Open Mic Night -
Howell , Monmouth County
About 9 miles from Sea Girt Last Saturday Of Every Month
A Family Oriented Open Mic Night Featuring Local Musicians. Present by the Southard Grange
Mrs. Gould welcome John Barrymore -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 8 - October 17 (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays);
Our unique interactive theatrical performances that bring to life the Gould Family and its contemporaries continue. Join “Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould” for one of her elegant tea parties and experience the Gilded Age.
Tuesdays Are for Touring Georgian Court -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19 (Tuesdays)
A historical walking tour of the beautiful Georgian Court Campus.
The complete Financial Workshop -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 30, October 7 & 14 (Thursdays)
Provided by the Creative Financial Group of New Jersey and presented by Joseph P. Silvestri, CFP, ChFC, CASI, CLTC; Todd Rosenblatt, CFP, CPA, MST; and Frank Gordon, LUTCF.
Lofty Pines Society presents Yoga & a Discussion of the Economy -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 14, 28; October 5, 12, 19,
26; November 2 (Tuesdays)
The GCU community is invited to join the Living with a Purpose Group for a roundtable discussion on the economy and money during a seven-week informal program hosted by Laurie Flynn, vice president of wealth management and financial planning specialist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
Rebooting After Job Loss (Central NJ) -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt Thursday, September 30, 2010
Unique seminar to help you relaunch career prosperity after job loss. This seminar is not a how-to write a resume, interview for a job, or search for job openings approach. Rather, it deals with the inner work needed to get to the desired outer work. Designed to help people help themselves, the seminar explores job loss as both loss and growth. This seminar blends real-world tips, insights, and self-reflection to help people reignite and reboot their career success.
October
Open Mic Night -
Howell , Monmouth County
About 9 miles from Sea Girt Last Saturday Of Every Month
A Family Oriented Open Mic Night Featuring Local Musicians. Present by the Southard Grange
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Servent of All -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt October 18 (Monday).
This series of presentations, films, lectures, and discussions reflects the university’s core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service.
Mrs. Gould welcome John Barrymore -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 8 - October 17 (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays);
Our unique interactive theatrical performances that bring to life the Gould Family and its contemporaries continue. Join “Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould” for one of her elegant tea parties and experience the Gilded Age.
Abbott and Costello Meet Georgian Court -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt October 24 (Sunday)
Celebrate our heritage with professional portrayals and explorations of the lives of those from the past whose impact is still felt today.
Tuesdays Are for Touring Georgian Court -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19 (Tuesdays)
A historical walking tour of the beautiful Georgian Court Campus.
The complete Financial Workshop -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 30, October 7 & 14 (Thursdays)
Provided by the Creative Financial Group of New Jersey and presented by Joseph P. Silvestri, CFP, ChFC, CASI, CLTC; Todd Rosenblatt, CFP, CPA, MST; and Frank Gordon, LUTCF.
What every Senior Should Know -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt October 23 (Saturday)
Come and educate yourself.Learn how important a complete estate plan is with Robert Novy, Esq., who has been a practicing lawyer for more than 30 years and specializes in estate planning and settlement,
guardianship, disability protection, and elder law.
Lofty Pines Society presents Yoga & a Discussion of the Economy -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 14, 28; October 5, 12, 19,
26; November 2 (Tuesdays)
The GCU community is invited to join the Living with a Purpose Group for a roundtable discussion on the economy and money during a seven-week informal program hosted by Laurie Flynn, vice president of wealth management and financial planning specialist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
Kundalini Yoga -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt October 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15 (Mondays)
This continuing series of informative and interactive programs gives participants the tools for healthier bodies, minds, and spirits.
Headline Speaker: Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt October 25 (Monday)
This continuing series of informative and interactive programs gives participants the tools for healthier bodies, minds, and spirits.
Lectures-In-Song with Fred Miller -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt October 15 (Friday)
Join Georgian Court for one of its popular Friday night dinners focusing on music or art. Join Fred Miller at the piano as he explores the great personalities and significant aspects of American Popular Song’s Golden Era.
Dinner and an Artist -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt October 1 (Friday)
Join Georgian Court for one of its popular Friday night dinners focusing on music or art. Join Lisa Festa, Ph.D., assistant professor of art, for an exploration of cultural treasures. Enjoy a multicourse dinner of regional cuisine paired with traditional music and a multimedia presentation on the artist over dessert and coffee.
November
Open Mic Night -
Howell , Monmouth County
About 9 miles from Sea Girt Last Saturday Of Every Month
A Family Oriented Open Mic Night Featuring Local Musicians. Present by the Southard Grange
Who Speaks for God: Prophecy across the Traditions -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt November 9 (Tuesday)
This series of presentations, films, lectures, and discussions reflects the university’s core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service.
Mrs. Gould's Ninth Annual Holiday Social -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt November 10 - December 19 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays) No shows Nov 23 - 25
Our unique interactive theatrical performances that bring to life the Gould Family and its contemporaries continue. Join “Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould” for one of her elegant tea parties and experience the Gilded Age.
Lofty Pines Society presents Yoga & a Discussion of the Economy -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt September 14, 28; October 5, 12, 19,
26; November 2 (Tuesdays)
The GCU community is invited to join the Living with a Purpose Group for a roundtable discussion on the economy and money during a seven-week informal program hosted by Laurie Flynn, vice president of wealth management and financial planning specialist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
Kundalini Yoga -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt October 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15 (Mondays)
This continuing series of informative and interactive programs gives participants the tools for healthier bodies, minds, and spirits.
Drawing from the Heart, Writing from your Drawing -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt November 17 (Wednesday)
This continuing series of informative and interactive programs gives participants the tools for healthier bodies, minds, and spirits.
You Be the Chef: The GCU Cooking Show -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt November 15 (Monday)
This continuing series of informative and interactive programs gives participants the tools for healthier bodies, minds, and spirits.
Henri Matisse: A Rainbow World -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt November 5 (Friday)
Join Georgian Court for one of its popular Friday night dinners focusing on music or art.
December
Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt December 5 (Sunday)
Clean out your attic and learn if you should increase our insurance or head for the trash. Wondering whether Great-Grandma’s tea set is priceless or worth sentimental value only? Is that garage sale find junk or treasure? Clean out your attic and learn for sure if you should increase your insurance or head for the trash.
Colonial and Victorian Christmas Customs -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt December 3 (Friday)
Come and celebrate the Christmas holiday Victorian style with Georgian Court University. Caroling, making gingerbread, decorating with holly and mistletoe—these are just a few of the Christmas customs that have been handed down from earlier times. Learn the similarities and differences between colonial Christmas and Victorian Christmas celebrations. Discover what foods were enjoyed as part of the holiday festivities.
11th Annual Christmas at the Court -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt December 12 (Sunday)
The Orchestra of Saint Peter by the Sea, conducted by the Reverend Alphonse Stephenson, returns to celebrate the Christmas season at Georgian Court. Due to Father Alphonse’s
commitment to our armed forces as director of the Joint Chaplaincy Staff, concerts by the orchestra are now limited. Take advantage of the rare opportunity to enjoy this amazing group of musicians and their charismatic conductor.
The Third Annual Victorian Christmas Festival and Gift Boutique -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt December 3-5 (Friday-Sunday)
Come and celebrate Christmas Victorian style with Georgian Court University. Featuring crafts and boutique-quality gift items from local vendors and artisans, this annual holiday event includes activity stations, performances, and a holiday-themed, interactive railroad exhibition presented by the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders.
Breakfast with Santa at Victorian Christmas -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt December 4 (Saturday)
Georgian Court present breakfast with Santa. Bring the whole family and create a new memory. Bring your children and grandchildren for a traditional Christmas event with GCU style. The whole family will enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast and spend some time with Saint Nick. Children’s activities will be provided at your table. Photos with Santa will be available for a nominal charge.
Mrs. Gould's Ninth Annual Holiday Social -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt November 10 - December 19 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays) No shows Nov 23 - 25
Our unique interactive theatrical performances that bring to life the Gould Family and its contemporaries continue. Join “Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould” for one of her elegant tea parties and experience the Gilded Age.
The Appetizer Show -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt December 13 (Monday)
This continuing series of informative and interactive programs gives participants the tools for healthier bodies, minds, and spirits.
Leonardo da Vinci: Archetype of the Renaissance -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt December 3 (Friday)
Join Georgian Court for one of its popular Friday night dinners focusing on music or art.
March 2011
30th Annual Irish Afternoon at Georgian Court University -
Lakewood , Ocean County
About 9.2 miles from Sea Girt March 6, 2011 (Sunday)
Featuring Celtic Nights: A Celebration of Irish Music, Song, Dance, and Laughter With Tony Kenny, the Star of Jury’s Irish Cabaret; Joe Cuddy, Ireland’s Funniest Man; and the Celtic Nights Dancers
Welcome to the Spring Lake Travelodge. A one story courtyard style resort. All of our rooms are tastefully decorated with amenities that include refrigerators, 27' TV's with Expanded Cable & HBO, Coffee maker and more. We offer the largest outdoor swimming pool (36x60) in the area which is centered in and around our grassy courtyard picnic/barbeque/fun area. We are centrally located for easy access to many major highway, such as: Garden State Parkway, I-195, Rte. 34, 35, 70, 71, 18, and 1
Hotel is in close proximity to several beach locations, casinos and amusement parks. All rooms offer free wireless high-speed Internet. There is a sundeck for sunning or just viewing the beautiful grounds.
Crystal Inn
Hotel/Motel
706 Rt. 35 (on the Asbury Circle)
Neptune NJ 07753
Welcome to the Crystal Inn of Neptune, NJ where we strive to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The best motel in Neptune and surrounding municipalities is centrally located at the intersection of Route 66 and Route 35. Stay with us and find yourself close to the sunny Jersey Shore beaches of Belmar, Six Flags Great Adventure, numerous shopping malls, and nightlife venues. The Crystal Inn has 61 clean and comfortable rooms comprised of 30 rooms with Queen-size beds, 15 room
* Jersey Shore Medical Center- 1 mile * PNC Art Center - 15 miles * Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari- 20 miles * Keansburg Amusement Park- 25 miles * 71 Factory Outlet Stores- 20 miles * Monmouth Park Racetrack- 10 miles * American Ice Hockey Rink- 3 miles * Jersey Shore Beaches- 5 miles * Monmouth College & Eagle Navy Base- 5 miles * Asbury Park- 3miles * Seaview Mall- 3 miles * Walmart- 2 miles * Monmouth Shore Corporate Center- 3 miles
Residence Inn by Marriott Neptune at Gateway Centr
The Residence Inn by Marriott Neptune at Gateway Centre welcomes you to The Crossroads of the Jersey Shore! We are the leading extended stay hotel for project teams, training, relocations, temporary or corporate housing, and vacationing families.
The Berkeley Carteret Hotel is one of the Grand Hotels of a by-gone era. A 20 million dollar USD restoration and renovation in 1985 created a unique and impressive blend of modern luxury and classic beauty. Directly opposite the Atlantic Ocean, guests enjoy numerous sandy beaches, miles of scenic boardwalk. Located in the heart of the Jersey Shore. There are 250 luxury suites and rooms offering spacious accommodations, all with private full bath. Minutes from area attractions, The Berkeley C
Free coffee and pastry. Handicap rooms. Cable/satallite TV. Less than 10 miles to historic beaches and horse racing parks. Located near corporate and industrial parks,and Naval Weapons Center. Fort Monmouth 9 miles. All roomtypes newly renovated. Free local and long distance calls through out the U.S. only.
This Lakewood, New Jersey hotel was voted 'Best Hotel in Ocean County for 2007' for its amenities and convenient location to the Jersey Shore, Six Flags® Great Adventure and the First Energy Park. Welcome to the Best Western Leisure Inn where convenient location, superb amenities and an affordable price are top priorities. Situated in the heart of Lakewood, New Jersey the Best Western Leisure Inn was voted 'Best Hotel in Ocean County for 2007'. Hotel guests will find themselves just minutes fro
Walking distance to shops and restaurants. New Jersey shores nearby. Great Adventure 15 minutes. RENOVATED: 7/98 Must have 1 adult 21 years or older in each room.
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