| Halloween was HUGE! Asbury Park and Halloween were made for each other. Wait until next year. Stay tuned!
This weekend marks the annual Asbury Park Music Awards recognizing all the great music that happens in the city. One of the city’s greatest assets is its musical heritage. It all started in the late 1800′s and is as strong, if not stronger, today. The event takes place on Saturday at the Stone Pony. Check out www.thesaintnj.com for additional details.
The first Garden of Joy Harvest Feast celebrating this year’s Garden harvest will take place, Friday, Nov.7th at Trinity Episcopal Church (Hall) at 7:30 PM. The children and volunteers look forward to preparing and serving you a delicious feast, based on the plants grown in the Garden. This feast includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees. Come out and support this great community organization.
The Asbury Park High School football team continues to rock! Last week’s victory over Keyport ran this year’s record to 7-0 and clinched the Patriot Division title. The Blue Bishops are ranked #1 in the Asbury Park Press football poll and they have now won 18 straight. HUGE!
This past week, Steve Troy gave me a tour of the new Asbury Park Design Center at 513 Cookman Avenue that he and his partner, Robert Legere are building. First, the building will be a destination in itself. The front of the building in totally glass. Very cool! Second, as only Steve and Robert can do, they have taken their design business and expanded it for all to see. It will be a terrific complement to their retail business, Robert Legere Home which is located right next door. The grand opening will take place in the next couple of weeks. Huge! Stay tuned!
Last week I attended a special workshop with city engineer, Brian Grant, regarding future transportation needs in our area. The meeting was hosted by the Northern Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. The session was held to solicit ideas for future federal funding for local transportation projects. It is important that Asbury Park’s needs are represented and supported. As our city rebounds, the train line will play a very important role in our growth. Also, we will need city and regional jitneys to promote sustainability and economic development. And you can help! Go to NJTPA.org and go to Plan 2035 and then take the survey. Your opinion counts!
This weekend:
Thursday, Nov. 6th: Pat Guadagno at Madison Park
Mose Allison at McLoone’s Supper Club 8 PM.
Friday, Nov. 7th: Garden of Joy Fundraiser at Trinity Church, at 7:30 PM.
Song Writers By The Sea with Joe D’urso, Joe Rapolla, and others at America’s Cup at 8 PM.
Saturday, Nov. 8th: Asbury Park football vs. Holmdel
Country Line Dancing 6:30 PM at Paradise
16th Annual Asbury Park Music Awards live from the Stone Pony 6 PM.
Sunday, Nov. 9th: Giants vs. Philadelphia
Mark your calendars:
November 16th: “A Topsy Turvy Afternoon with Gilbert & Sullivan” starring Brett Colby
December 5th: Meat Loaf
The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a business luncheon next Wednesday, Nov.12th at Synaxis. The keynote speaker will be Roger Whelan, President of Liberty Natural Gas, a company that is interested in developing an innovative natural gas delivery platform and pipeline system off the coast of Asbury Park. You don’t want to miss this one. Call Cindi at 732.775.7676 to reserve. These events usually sell out. Be there!
Asbury Park’s Annual Veteran’s Day service will take place at 11 AM in Veteran’s Park on Fifth Avenue. The municipal offices will be closed in honor of our veterans.
Now this might seem like a “quiet” weekend in the city but we all know better. There is always so much going on. This is an excellent weekend to visit the city and discover all our great shops, clubs and restaurants before the holidays kick in. Hope to see you this weekend in the Park!
Wishes for a wonderful and safe weekend.
Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times
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Tom Gilmour serves as the Director of Commerce for the City of Asbury Park and is responsible for economic development, the APUEZ (Asbury Park Urban Enterprise Zone Program), special events, and the city’s employment initiative; “Asbury Works.” |
