🌱 Which nights will Ocean Grove host this acclaimed Edward Albee production?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which nights will Ocean Grove host this acclaimed Edward Albee production?
• How does an Ocean Grove blogger see art in two simple pears?

Also on today's calendar: The Christmas Light Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 29.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 40 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ruth Stage To Present Edward Albee's AT HOME AT THE ZOO At Jersey Shore Arts Center (broadwayworld.com) — Ocean Grove residents can catch a three-performance run of Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on January 15–17, complete with post-show talkbacks on the first two nights. The production, featuring Emmy winner Christian Jules LeBlanc and other seasoned actors, is part of Ruth Stage’s Asbury Park residency and brings a thought-provoking, intimate drama right to 66 South Main Street.
   

• A nice pair… (blogfinger.net) — An Ocean Grove-based blogger shares a favorite black-and-white still life photograph of two pears and reflects on why its soft, sensual lighting works so well. Writing from Ocean Grove and including a winter view of Fletcher Lake, he connects national fine-art photography with his own local images and musical picks for readers to explore.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• The Christmas Light Show
  704 Belmar Plaza, Belmar
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Jazz in the Afternoon
  St Augustine Episcopal Church, 155 Prospect Ave, Asbury Park
  3:00 pm
• Messiah Concert & Sing-Along
  500 Lake Ave, Bay Head, NJ,
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Wellness Committee
  City Manager's Conference Room - City Hall , 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd Floor , Asbury Park
  1:00 pm
• Movies by the Sea: The Grinch
  The ShowRoom Cinema , 707 Cookman Ave , Asbury Park
  5:00 pm
• Movies by the Sea: Home Alone
  The ShowRoom Cinema , 707 Cookman Ave , Asbury Park
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Kwanzaa Celebration
  Senior Center , 1201 Springwood Avenue, Suite 102 , Asbury Park
  2:00 pm
• Springwood Park Christmas Tree Lighting
  Springwood Avenue Park , at Springwood and Atkins Avenues , Asbury Park
  5:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Public Arts Commission
  Parlor Gallery , 717 Cookman Avenue , Asbury Park
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Library Board
  Asbury Park Public Library , 500 First Avenue , Asbury Park
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• The Christmas Light Show
  704 Belmar Plaza , Belmar
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Girls Basketball Game vs. Antrim - Away
  Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
  3:45 pm
• Boys Basketball Game vs. Brielle - Away
  Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
  3:45 pm
• Samantha Spano & Nick Garrecht
  Jacks By The Tracks , 703 10th Ave , Belmar
  5:00 pm
• Rent Leveling Board
  City Council Chambers - City Hall , 1 Municipal Plaza , Asbury Park
  5:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Ocean Grove PatchAM possible:

• The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility — (732) 278-3255
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am planning a trip over the holiday and need to find a "hotel" for our Shi Tsu, Chester, during this time.
  Is there someone who would be in a position to take him in? (Nextdoor Ocean Grove)
• INTRO TO HAIR AND MAKEUP at New Jersey Film Academy at Brookdale Community College
  Feb 26 - April 23 Monday & Thursday 5:30- 8:30 pm Kit valued at $1250 included with tuition Call tp register Daniel Colaianni 732-224-2683 (Nextdoor Ocean Grove)

• Salvation Army USA posted a job opening for ESL Instructor in Asbury Park. Apply here.
• Diocese of Trenton posted a job opening for PT/FT Business Teacher in Belmar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bradley Beach

• New Eatery Opens in Bradley Beach (thecoaster.net)

Asbury Park

• 27 Units Planned Near Wesley Lake in Asbury Park (thecoaster.net)
• Holiday Party Planned at Westside Community Center (thecoaster.net)
• Shore Conference announces football divisions for 2026 season. (app.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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