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π± Which acclaimed songwriter is taking over the Jersey Shore Arts Center stage?
Also, don't miss Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI on the Ocean Grove Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Which acclaimed songwriter is taking over the Jersey Shore Arts Center stage?
Also on today's calendar: Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 33 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 44, low: 33.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 46 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Anthony D'Amato to Headline Split Level Concerts Show on January 24th (newjerseystage.com) β Ocean Grove music fans can catch acclaimed songwriter Anthony DβAmato headlining a Split Level Concerts show at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Local favorite Deseree Spinks opens the night, and previously purchased Nathan Graham tickets will be honored or refunded on request.
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πΈ Around Ocean Grove
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π Upcoming Events in Ocean Grove
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- Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI
Barnes & Noble, 180 NJ-35, Eatontown
4:30 pm - The Christmas Light Show
704 Belmar Plaza, Belmar
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Library Board
Asbury Park Public Library , 500 First Avenue , Asbury Park
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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π Events Nearby
- Boys Basketball Game vs. Antrim - Home
Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
3:45 pm - SL Titans - GYM
Sea Girt Borough School District Sea Girt, NJ 08750
5:45 pm - Girls JV Basketball Game vs. St. Dominics - Home
Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
6:00 pm - Rec Basketball
Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
7:00 pm - Coffee Connector 2025
Princess Maria Diner , 2044 Rte 35 North , Wall
8:00 am - Miller Lite Boots and Beers Country Happy Hour at Bar Anticipation
Bar Anticipation , 703 16th Ave , Lake Como
6:00 pm - Boys JV Basketball Game vs. St. Dominick- Home
Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
6:00 pm - Santa Soiree Party & Market Ladies Night Out
Fleur de Mer Flower Bar & Gift Boutique , 3316 Sunset Ave #8 , Ocean Township
6:30 pm - Boys Basketball Game vs.Manasquan - Home
Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
3:45 pm - Boys Basketball Home v. Lavalette
Sea Girt Borough School District Sea Girt, NJ 08750
4:00 pm - Mah Jong Open Play
719 Main St , Bradley Beach
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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- The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility β (732) 278-3255
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Environmental Service Aide (Housekeeping) - Full Time - Evening in Bradley Beach. Apply here.
- Jobot posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Bradley Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Grove here.
π Nearby News
Asbury Park
- LIDO Asbury Park Breaks Ground At 1201 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey (newyorkyimby.com)
- First Snowfall of the Season Blankets Asbury Park, Triggers School Delays (tapinto.net)
Belmar
- Joseph T. Pastore (starnewsgroup.com)
Wall
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