Lakewood Township and LPD Offer Summer Safety Program
Lakewood Township and the Lakewood Police Department are inviting Lakewood summer day camps to either schedule tours of Lakewood Town Hall and the Police Department including the jails or have a police officer visit the day camp to talk about basic safety.
This program, coordinated through Mayor Akerman’s office with the Lakewood Police Department, is available during July and August. Topics include wearing helmets, using reflectors, recognizing and reporting suspicious packages, and avoiding strangers, among other topics.
Mayor Akerman said, “It is important for our youth to know that Lakewood Township police officers are our friends and are there to help us.”
To schedule a tour at the Lakewood Municipal Building, 231 Third Street, Lakewood, or a visit by a police officer, call Sarah Kay, confidential aide to the Township committee, at 732-364-2500 Ext 5973 or skay@lakewoodnj.gov.
The Rat Rocks the Fireworks at Long Branch’s Oceanfest!
For the third year in a row, the WRAT 95.9, a Greater Media radio station, will be providing the radio simulcast to the July 4th fireworks at Oceanfest, Long Branch, north of Pier Village. During the fireworks, for about 26 minutes, the WRAT will break its usual format to play a medley of Americana songs, old and new, providing a soundtrack for the fireworks, which are scheduled to begin at sundown or just after 9:00 p.m..
Oceanfest, which started in 1990, begins on July 4th at 10:00 a.m. with a festival-like atmosphere, including crafters, food vendors, activities for kids, live music, and entertainment all day long with the WRAT broadcasting live from the event. Circle Hyundai of Shrewsbury is sponsoring this event with the WRAT.
Doug Sjonvall, marketing director for Greater Media New Jersey, said, “For any other fireworks displays, feel free to tune into 95.9 to serve as your own fireworks soundtrack as well.”
For more information contact Sjonvall at promorat@greatermedianj.com or 732-681-3800 Ext. 206.
WRAT-FM and MAGIC 100.1 are radio stations of Greater Media, Inc. Greater Media, Inc. is the parent company of twenty-three AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Detroit, Charlotte, New Jersey, and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media also owns a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey and several telecommunications towers, located throughout the United States.
More than Just Baseball! Jersey Shore Business Leaders Invite You to Play Ball with Them
Join Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL), a professional business organization, for a 1 ½ hour all-you-can-eat ballpark-inspired buffet, a BlueClaws baseball game, and business networking on Thursday, July 11, 2013, FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, N.J.
Meet special guest Dennis Haskins, known as Mr. Belding of the hit show Saved by the Bell, who will be taking photos with fans and signing autographs.
JSBL and their guests have reserved the outfield picnic area under the scoreboard and right next to Thirsty Thursdays and $1.00 beers. Doors open at 6:00; the buffet is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; and the first pitch is at 7:05 p.m.
Admissions is $25.00 and includes a ticket to the baseball game; and a buffet of hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, soft drinks, bottled water, and more. Children 12 and under are $17.00. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, July 9 (cash, credit or check).
To purchase tickets email JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders@gmail.com or mail checks to JSBL, 1400 Cross Street, Lakewood, N.J., 08701. For more information call Arielle Bandes, Woodlake Country Club, at 732-278-4834. Find JSBL on www.facebook.com/ JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders and on Twitter at twitter.com/JSBLNetworking.
JSBL provides career-minded individuals with opportunities to continue to grow professionally, civically and socially by networking and building relationships. JSBL also provides education to its members, focusing on business and industry trends.
Enjoy Free Music Concerts July and August in Lakewood
Lakewood residents can enjoy free Lakewood Township music concerts during July and August at the Lakewood All Wars Memorial Amphitheater near Lake Carasaljo, off Route 9, on North Lake Drive. Three concerts are scheduled in July and two concerts during August. Students in Lakewood’s Band Camp will also perform two additional concerts this July.
July 3: 7:30 p.m.Lakewood Municipal Band conducted by Wilbur Wittemann, followed by fireworks
July 21: 2:00 p.m. David Cedeno and his 11-piece orchestra, playing the best of Latino music.Cedeno has performed world-wide and in films with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez
July 28: 1:00 p.m. Fun-filled family entertainment with audience participation led by Mark Rust, performing a variety of songs and instruments. Rust will teach traditional American country dances and “Tunes on Spoons” during which children and adults learn to play the “Spoons,” and much more.
August 4: 1:00 p.m. Family Show with Yosi and Eugene, a super friendly monster who is misunderstood by nearly everyone except young children. Songs, stories and humor designed to bring kids closer to understanding one another.
August 11: 2:00 p.m. Get Ready and Shooting Stars Bands, straight from Atlantic City.The tribute bands play the best of “Temptations and Earth, Wind and Fire.”
FREE BAND CAMP CONCERTS IN LAKEWOOD
July 10: 10:30 a.m. Performing outside First Energy Park prior to BlueClaws Game
July 11: 7:30 p.m. Performing in Pine Park at The Clarence Brown Pavillion (Bring lawn chairs)
Ocean Couny Business Association Elects Its Officers
The Ocean County Business Association (OCBA), a professional category-exclusive referral, networking, and educational organization that meets in Toms River, announced its officers for 2013-2014.
The president is Marty Aronow, Aronow Business Advisors, LLC; 1st vice president, Chad White, Safe Harbor Wealth Management, Inc.; 2nd vice president, Regina Gelzer, Regina Gelzer Attorney-at-Law, LLC; treasurer, Glenn Van Pell, Hutchins, Meyer & DiLieto, PA; secretary, Joseph Caldeira, Meadowbrook Industries, LLC; past president, James Everett, Toms River Locksmith; and presidential appointee, Lisa McComsey, Lisa McComsey, Writer & Editor. Each officer will serve a one-year term.
Elected for a two-year term are trustees Chuck Laing, Chuck Laing Construction Consultant, LLC; and Sandy Levine, Sandra Levine Productions, who will join current trustees Dave McIndoe, Netwave Interactive Marketing, Inc.; Dr. Steve Pollack, Pollack Health and Wellness, Inc.; and Sheree Robinson, Shaklee Products.
Established in 1980, OCBA sponsors a traveling speakers’ bureau; publishes the biannual Best in Business magazine, with a distribution to more than 5,000 people throughout Ocean County; and features talks by nationally known business experts, such as Dr. Joel Naroff, a chief economist and one of the top 10 economic forecasters; and media consultant Deborah Smith, owner of Foxtrot Media LLC, featured in The New York Times, among others.
OCBA also supports the CAREing for Children Charity, which distributes toys, clothing, food baskets, and other gifts to local charitable organizations and families in need.
For additional information visit www.OceanCountyBusinessAssociation.com or call 866-606-OCBA (6222).
Two Township Summer Camps Set to Begin
Lakewood residents are invited to participate in Township summer recreation programs. The Lakewood Band and Wrestling day camps begin June 26.
Lakewood Band Camp, designed for students in grades 4 through 12, is a three-week program, June 26 through July 12, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Lakewood High School.
Band Camp features group rehearsals and sectionals for all wind, string, percussion instruments, and beginners’ lessons for those who would like to start a new instrument.
The Lakewood Band Camp fee is $5.00 for a Lakewood resident; $100 for the first non-resident child and $50 for each additional non-resident child. Music videos and free lunches are included. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact the Lakewood Recreation office at 732-905-3405, Ext. 6017 or Wilbur Wittemann at www.lakewoodjazz.com.
Attendees of Lakewood’s Wrestling Day Camp will learn proper techniques or fine tune their skills by working with coaches and area scholastic wrestlers. Wrestling camp is scheduled June 26 through July 3, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Lakewood High School wrestling room. The fee is $10.00 for a Lakewood resident; $50 for non-resident child and $25 for each additional non-resident child. The fee includes free lunches and participation in matches and tournaments.
For further information, call the Lakewood Recreation office at 732-905-3405, Ext. 6017 or visit www.lakewoodnj.gov.
Goldenseal Headlines the 23rd Annual July 4th Oceanfest in Long Branch
The band Goldenseal has been named the headliner at the 2013 July 4th Long Branch Oceanfest celebration. This free concert, presented by the Long Branch Chamber of Commerce, begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Great Lawn, the outdoor concert arena off the ocean boardwalk between Rooney’s Oceanfront Crab House and the Ocean Place Hotel and Resort.
Goldenseal’s repertoire includes Americana-based original patriotic rock tunes, including Streets of America ; This Is My Home and Rock This Place, tunes that have led to record label interest and a “Top Male Performer” nomination at the 2013 JAM awards for lead singer Joe Hughes.
Golden Horns (horn section), keyboards and backup singers will accompany Goldenseal at Oceanfest. Hughes said, “Goldenseal is best known for getting the audience to sing and dance. We pride ourselves on inviting at least one guest from the audience to play the cow bell on stage at every gig.”
Hughes and his band dedicated its second CD entitled “ Streets Of America” to our American soldiers. The band has played by invitation of the military at Fort Dix, McGuire Air Force base, and Fort Monmouth. Goldenseal supports veterans, their families, and charities, such as The Federated Food Banks of New Jersey, the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation
(www.jsjbf.org), the Special Olympics, and the Light of Day (Parkinson’s) Foundation.
In addition, Goldenseal has donated both its time and CD sales to an American Veteran group known as Vetwork. ( www.vetwork.org) In the fall, Goldenseal is scheduled to perform for the Vietnam veterans group Rolling Thunder at the Vietnam Memorial at the Garden State Arts Center. A highlight will be Honor and Redemption, an original song written by Hughes for Vietnam veterans.
Members of the band include lead singer, song writer, and rhythm guitar player Joe Hughes, a West Long Branch native; drummer and backup vocalist Pat Martucci; Jesse Kessler, a classically trained musician, composer, and arranger specializing in upright and electric bass; and John Bongiovanni, the lead guitarist.
Prior to Goldenseal’s performance at 7:30 p.m. there will also be performances by Swing Sabroso, Mad Satta and Rave On. Music starts at 1:30 p.m. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Goldenseal’s entire summer schedule can be found at www.goldensealtheband.com. Contact the band at goldenseal2001@comcast.net
Oceanfest sponsors include Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center; Monmouth University; TD Bank; Xfinity; Asbury Park Press; 92.3 FM NOW; WJRZ 100.1; Ocean Place Resort & Spa; The LINK News; Pier Village; 95.9 The WRAT; Allen Consulting; New Jersey Monthly; JCP & L; Monmouth Park; Greater Media Newspapers and The Beach Beat.com; and AJD Construction.
Pagoda Tea House Celebrates 25 Years in Lakewood
While more than 50 percent of new businesses fail in the first five years, the Pagoda Tea House, Lakewood, didn’t. Not only that, Pagoda Tea House, 700 Route 70, and its owner Charlie Song are celebrating the Chinese Thai restaurant’s 25th year of being in business. Pagoda has outlasted scores of other businesses. Is there a secret to this success?
Charlie says when he sees his customers come in, he doesn’t just see customers. He sees friends. “I have become very dear friends with many of them,” Song said. “My place is an old-school, mom and pop kind of place. We have many customers who are on a first name basis.”
The result has been scores of friends who have been part of his life for long years. He has seen marriages, attended funerals, and seen milestones come and go. And that’s the way he likes it. “I feel it’s more than just serving food. It’s a personal thing. I’m proud and honored to be part of this community.”
Although Pagoda began as a modest take-out place, over time it developed into a full-fledged restaurant, open seven days a week with a full bar. When Song of East Hanover, N.J., took over 14 years ago, however, he didn’t realize it would be more than a mere restaurant. Things changed when he got to know the people he serves. His time with the area’s senior communities – he says up to 90 percent of his business comes from the adult communities of the region – has resulted in more than just customers.
Lakewood Township Committeeman Ray Coles remembers when Pagoda Tea House was just another Chinese take-out place. Over the years it has turned into one of the businesses that has made Coles a regular customer and one of those “friends” Song refers to. Coles said, “Pagoda has become my family restaurant. We’ve celebrated birthdays, confirmations, graduations, and many other family events there.
“I am always impressed at how the hard-working business owners of Lakewood have shaped the community into what it is today,” Coles said. “Lakewood has a vibrant community, and it continues to grow as a rich, thriving community thanks to neighbors like Pagoda Tea House. I’m thrilled that they have reached 25 years and are still going strong.”
For his part, Song would like to reach 50 years in the community – possibly with the help of his two young children, the oldest of which is 10. “I’m trying, if I live another 25 years.”
Song said he doesn’t aspire for Pagoda Tea House to be anything more than it is – a welcoming place that serves traditional, freshly prepared food to people who simply want a pleasant night out.
“I consider us an authentic family place where people come for the food. If you don’t have great food, you have nothing,” Song said. “To have our customers be friends, that just makes what we do more special.”
Pagoda Tea House is located at 700 Route 70 East, Lakewood, in Shore Plaza. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; and Sun., Noon – 10:00 p.m. For more information, reach them at 732-523-2829.
Image Consultant and Executive Coach Featured at PSGCNJ Meeting This June
How does one stand out in a sea of black suits without overdoing it? What really matters? Nicole Rao Barry, president of Nicole Barry Solutions, Toms River, will present “Image – Your Personal Advertising” to the Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) at its meeting Monday, June 24, 2013, First Method Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, N.J. 08876. The meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., is free to everyone.
Barry, an image consultant and executive coach, will advise attendees about how to mesh professional requirements with their own individuality, lifestyle and values, yet manage to maintain a business presentation, whether they are networking or interviewing.
PSGCNJ is an employment resource offering job search training, advice, networking and support services to its unemployed/underemployed members.
Barry, who holds an M.A. in psychological counseling from Monmouth University, West Long Branch, N.J., worked for 15 years for national and global retail corporations in the fashion industry, including Gucci and Nordstrom. She holds mini MBA Certification in Business Essentials from Rutgers University Business School; and a B.A., in Psychology and Dance, from Rutgers University, New Brunswick.
Barry’s professional memberships include the American Counseling Association (ACA),
New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA); and Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR), for which she serves as Volunteer Chair on the board of directors. Barry is also a volunteer student mentor for the Rutgers Business School.
For more information, call Suzy Kedzierski at 732-277-1860 or visit www.psgcnj.org.
Meet and Greet at Maggie’s – Business Networking
Join Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL), a professional business organization, for a no frills business networking event, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Maggie’s, Lakewood Country Club, 145 Country Club Drive, Lakewood, N.J. Admission is $15.00 and includes food and a happy-hour prices at a cash bar. Bring plenty of business cards.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Embrace Kids Foundation. Established in 1991, Embrace Kids Foundation offers free programs and services, and supports the non-medical needs of families in New Jersey whose children have cancer, sickle cell disease or some other blood disorder.
To register for this event, email JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders@gmail.com or call Arielle Bandes, Woodlake Country Club, at 732-278-4834. Find JSBL on www.facebook.com/ JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders and on Twitter at twitter.com/JSBLNetworking.
JSBL provides career-minded individuals with opportunities to continue to grow professionally, civically and socially by networking and building relationships. JSBL provides education to its members, focusing on business and industry trends.