Saturday, December 8, 2012
The Kringle graces the downtown, courtesy of Point Beach Chamber
A whole lot of kids got to see Santa's eyes twinkling up close on Friday night, courtesy of the Point Beach Chamber of Commerce. A long line of children and parents waited patiently outside Ocean County Music and Electronics on Arnold Avenue for their turn to meet Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. "I want the keys to Daddy's car," said Dominic Silvestre, of Howell, despite that he's barely out of the toddler set. He visited Santa with his brother, Logan. "Sorry, we can't do that," Santa replied, smiling, his dimples how merry. Lorenzo Natoli, 3, asked for Transformers and said he had been a good boy all year long. Volunteers with the Point Beach Chamber of Commerce shot and printed out photographs of Santa and the children …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
For those who deck the halls, there is no greater debate. Which side are you on?
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Now that the Thanksgiving leftovers have been mostly eaten, many families are about to move on to another seasonal ritual—trimming a Christmas tree. But before any popcorn garland can be strung or stars mounted on high, one must answer that most basic of all Christmas-tree-related questions: Are you a real or artificial tree kind of person? There are pros and cons to both, of course. While fresh cut firs are beloved for their pine-y scent and lush look, they require water and shed needles all over the floor. [Ed. note: Nobles and Frasers allegedly have the best needle retention.] Artificial versions sold in stores are by comparison much neater to maintain, but they require a heftier initial investment and space to store the rest of the …
Friday, December 9, 2011
The Grinch and Frosty the Snowman also entertain at the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Dancers danced, the chorus sang, and the tree lights snapped on, but all of that was just the warm-up. It was the person who emerged from a Christmas red fire engine that made kids shriek and parents smile ear to ear. With flashing bands of red lights bathing his already-red suit, and sirens sounding, Santa, full of the beard and the belly, stepped out of a fire truck at Community Park in Point Borough on Friday night. "Ho, ho, ho," Santa boomed, as he shook hands with children eagerly angling their fists through the wrought iron gate to clasp the Kringle. They were so excited they couldn't wait for Santa to walk down the path to the entrance. They had to touch him - now! But make his way around he did, waving and ho-hoing, up to the stage…
Monday, December 5, 2011
Point Boro Recreation to also hold "Holiday Zone" party on Dec. 17
The Point Borough Recreation Department will hold "The Mayor's Tree Lighting" on Friday night. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Community Park, Bridge Avenue. Mayor William Schroeder will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will arrive by fire truck, and light the tree at 7 p.m. The event will also feature other Christmas characters, such as Santa's elves, the Grinch, Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman. The Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School Fifth Grade Chorus and students from Miss Maryann's School of Dance will also entertain residents. The Recreation Department will provide goody bags for children. The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will sponsor photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. From 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 17, there will be a "…
Peg Born
10:49 am on Saturday, December 8, 2012
GREAT night, so glad the rain held off. And thanks to the PPB Recreation Committee for adding all the fun stuff for the kids: Bouncy House, games, pop corn and candy! more ›