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Holiday season kicks off with Belmar’s Winterfest 2009

Belmar Chamber of Commerce’s annual Winterfest kicks off Friday, December 4 at 6 p.m. in Pyanoe Plaza with a performance by the Belmar Elementary Chorus, followed by a reading of the tradition Christmas poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.  Santa will drop in for the Christmas tree lighting and will be available for photos afterward.  As an alternative to sleigh rides, Belmar’s firefighters will offer rides in their gleaming red firetrucks.  The Chamber’s planned a free evening-long scavenger hunt and will provide a hot cocoa station, hot coffee and cookies for all attendees.

December 12 and 19 are Shopping and Scavenger Hunt Saturdays from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.  For more information on Shopping Saturday or the Scavenger Hunt’s details and prizes, stop by the Belmar Chamber of Commerce Office.

Other Holiday Season notices from the Chamber of Commerce:

• Save your receipts when you shop, dine and use services in town as part of the Buy in Belmar program and you’ll have to the chance to win prizes, including 2010 Season Beach Badges.  The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor additional prizes to be awarded following a drawing on Monday, December 21.
• Also, be sure to vote for your favorite holiday window display in our downtown!  Pick up a ballot at the Chamber office.

For more information of the Chamber of Commerce, including additional holiday season events, visit www.belmarchamber.com or call (732) 681-2900.

Holidays for Marines in Afghanistan

I am proud to have a son ( Captain Adam Campbell) serving in the USMC  in Kandahar Afghanistan.  Adam advised that with the holidays approaching the best things to send to the troops  are Phone cards , SKYPE cards and Itune cards. Adam advised that he would disperse any cards to enlisted Marines wishing to call home for the holidays.  My son is a Harrier Pilot assigned to VMA 231.  This squadron has over 200 marines in Kandahar.  VMA 231 is charged with flying close air support (CAS) for the united troops serving in Afghanistan.  VMA 231 is due to return the beginning of summer 2010.  I encourage any one who wishes to donate cards to the marines to write a quick note that can be sent with your gift.

Many of you have already donated DVD’s to the marines. To date we have sent over 500 DVD’s to Afghanistan.  These are in a central location for all to check out. DVD’s are still being accepted by Belmar Recreation and sent to Afghanistan.

Thank you for all you do for our brave Men and Women serving so far from home.

Michael Campbell  Recreation Director  732-681-3700 dial 9 then 211

recreation@belmar.com

Kids Mural Painting Project

Have your budding artist participate in a local mural project at The Paperback Exchange in Pyanoe Plaza. 2′X2′ squares are available to children ages 8 and up, art supplies will be provided.

 

Sign up is on a first come basis.

Wall will be prepped by November 15th for artists to come and choose their squares.

 

For project painting times and more information please contact: Sharon at 732-681-6829 or email at paperbackexchange@sanford9.com.

October 24 is “Make A Difference Day”- Town Cleanup Event

 

Volunteers are needed to help with Belmar’s “Make-a-Difference-Day” activities, on Saturday, October 24th from 9-12.

Activities include town wide cleanup, a sticker removal project and planting of donated flowers and plants.

Tools and clean up materials will be provided.

Volunteers should meet at 9:00am on the Sixth Avenue side of the Municipal Building, at 601 Main Street.

Please come out and help make a difference.

For more information contact Claire Deicke at 732-681-0522 or email ctd@verizon.net<

Event Date(s) and Time(s):

October 24, 2009 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Belmar Fall Festival

Come out and join us at the 17^th Annual Fall Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.  Meet us on Main Street in Belmar between 8^th and 10^th Avenues for one of the Jersey Shore’s most popular Fall events!

This year’s Fall Harvest Festival features:

Food ~ Activities ~ Crafts ~ Contests ~ Entertainment

Pony Rides ~ Face Painting ~ Fire Trucks

Pumpkin Decorating Contest ~ Vendors ~ NJ Devils Mascot ~ Lakewood Blueclaws Mascot

Farm Fresh Produce ~ Free Kids Activities and MUCH MORE!!

Visit www.belmarchamber.com for information or to become a vendor.

Event Date(s) and Time(s):

October 11, 2009 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

‘White Night’ Culinary Classic at the Barclay

Tonight, September 21, the Belmar Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the White Night Culinary Classic in memory of Steven Howe. Sixteen outstanding local restaurants will be showcasing their specialty dishes as Greater Media New Jersey supplies the soundtrack. Tickets for the event, which will be held at the Barclay from 6-9pm, are $30 per person and can be purchased from the Belmar Chamber Office, The Coast Star, Inn at the Shore, Salon Marsal, Central Jersey Bank and Prudential Zack Shore Realty.  There will be a cash bar.

White Night Culinary Classic
Monday, September 21
The Barclay
6:00-9:00 p.m.

Ticket sales:
Belmar Chamber Office,  1005 1/2 Main Street
The Coast Star,  13 Broad Street, Manasquan
Prudential Zack Shore Properties,  813 Belmar Plaza
Salon Marsal,  708 10th Avenue
Inn at the Shore,  301 4th Avenue

Have requests, inquiries or feedback? Email admin@belmarchamber.com.

Call for Art – Innermost Limits of Pure Stroke – A Surf Art Show

Call for Art!  The Innermost Limits of Pure Stroke — a Surf Art show to benefit Surfaid International.

Art Intake—Sat. Aug.  29, 10a—1p

$15 for members (per piece) $20 for non-members (per piece).  Two piece max.

Art Opening—Sun., Sept. 13, 6p-8p

Show Dates—Sept. 5—Oct. 2

Artists must be 14 and older

All mediums accepted.  Work must be framed, as appropriate, and wired for hanging. Opening Reception to follow Sunday’s surfing events at the Belmar Pro.  Judging will be done by local surf shop owner, to be announced, prizes for top 3. 50/50 and art  auction. Food, drink, and live surf music will be provided for your enjoyment.  The Belmar Arts Council, 608 River Road, (7th Ave & the railroad tracks); (732) 749-3360, www.BelmarArts.org, info@BelmarArts.org, www.SurfAidInternational.org

Scenes from the Sandcastle Contest

There was hardly any room to walk down on the sand at 18th Avenue July 15th as artists amateur and professional packed the beach to try their hand at sand sculpture.  Event coordinators estimate that 12,000 visitors came to Belmar to marvel over the 350+ sand castles.  If you missed the 23rd Annual NJ Sandcastle Contest, take a look at the gallery below, and be sure to check out the festivities next summer!

Have pictures or video of your own?  Upload them to the Community Photos section of Belmar.com.

Check the New Jersey Sandcastle Contest website for updates on winners.

NJ Sandcastle Contest at Belmar on July 15th!

Wednesday July 15th at 18th Ave Beach, Belmar, NJ

Visitors and residents alike can join professional sandcastle builders as active participants or spectators.  Individuals and groups in several age categories will build for terrific prizes and bragging rights.  Held at the 18th Avenue Beach, registration and sandcastle building start at 8 AM with judging from 12-1 PM.  The event is free to all participants.

Spend a fun day at the beach – free giveaways, drinks, snacks,
music and more!

For more information ceck out www.njsandcastle.com.

Event Date(s) and Time(s):

July 15, 2009

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