Monday Before The 4th

With the exception of Memorial Day weekend it has been fairly quiet at the Jersey Shore but expect that to change beginning this week…at least local merchants are hope so. With July 4th weekend right around the corner and gas prices actually dropping a bit things should pick up. Despite mostly sunny skies and terrific beach weather I did not find it all that crowded this weekend as I made my way to the 2nd Avenue Beach in Seaside Park. Not that I’m complaining because I know if it’s nice that will all change this coming weekend.

Of course July 4th is a week from today and many people will end their holiday by watching the annual fireworks extravaganza hosted by the borough of Beachwood.
At a time when many towns have had to cancel fireworks the tradition continues along the Toms River thanks to the generosity of sponsors, including Comcast, TD Bank, Spirits Unlimited and WOBM. However just as important are the donations from local residents who keep the show going. I’ll talk more about this tomorrow but if you are planning to watch the fireworks than help out by sending anything you can to “Beachwood Fireworks on the Toms River”, 1600 Pinewald Road, Beachwood, 08722.

The Road to Williamsport begins today for Little League teams dreaming of making it to the World Series in Pennsylvania later this summer. While Little League Baseball offers tournaments in several age groups it’s the one for mostly 12-year olds that garners the most attention and of course there is some history in this area. Lakewood captured the World Series in 1975 and Toms River East American made three trips to Williamsport in a five-year period and won it all in 1998. Other Ocean County teams have been quite successful as well and it all starts with the District 18 tournament which gets underway tonight when pool play begins with six games. We will try and keep you updated through the tournament which culminates with the District final on July 16th.

I will be at Oceanaire Golf & Country Club in Waretown later today as that’s where 21 Plus Foundation is holding their 5th annual golf classic. Looks like a great day for the event and tonight I will MC the dinner and awards program.
Proceeds will help the foundation support 21 Plus, which aims to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and has been doing so since 1979.