40 students from Jackson’s Karate Dojo make the grade at McAuliffe Middle School

Jackson, NJ – Approximately 40 kids from Jackson Township’s Karate Dojo graduated in a ceremony held at the McAuliffe Middle School gymnasium on Saturday.   In the group of mini-ninjas and intermediate students getting belts from yellow to blue, four students earned their purple belt after months of rigorous and disciplined training by the school’s staff. The ceremony started... 

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Hope for the Holidays cancelled at Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson, NJ – Tonight’s scheduled Hope for the Holidays event at Great Adventure has been cancelled due to inclimate weather  caused by a Nor’easter that is lingerining in the area today.   The park was scheduled to open for two hours tonight between 5pm and 7pm to recieve clothing and food donations for those less fortunate in the area. Buster, the Lakewood BlueClaws mascot and... 

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Best Places for Kids in NJ: Surflight Childrens Theatre

Long Beach Island, NJ – The Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, New Jersey is no different than any other theater in New Jersey.   Each summer however, the theater transforms itself into a children’s theater, running fairy tale productions from June through July, every year. The Surflight Theatre started way back in 1950 in Beach Haven Crest in a 2,200 seat tent with a cast of 60 that... 

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Best Places For Kids in NJ: Cape May Dolphin and Whale Watching

Wildwood, NJ – There are many options for whale and dolphin watching cruises at the southern tip of New Jersey, but the best choice for kids is the Atlantic Star, a 170 seat boat owned by JJC Boats in Cape May, New Jersey.   While the  Spirit of Cape May, the more popular of the whale watchers, offers the same dolphins, whales and dinner cruises as the Atlantic Star, the Atlantic Star is... 

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39th Annual New Jersey Irish Festival this weekend at First Energy Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – New Jersey’s longest running Irish Festival, the 39th annual New Jersey Irish Festival, returns to FirstEnergy Park on Saturday at noon, the third straight year the BlueClaws have hosted the event. The eight-hour event begins with Catholic Mass on the field, and features several children’s activities, a pipe band competition, Irish step-dancing and more. Unforgettable Fire, a... 

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An exciting week of family fun on deck in Jackson

Jackson, NJ – Lots of great things going on this week for children right here in the Jackson area this weekend.   The Lakewood BlueClaws continue their homestand against Hagerstown, Delmarva and Lake County.  Six Flags Great Adventure will be hosting their annual Walk in the Park charity for cancer. Another charity event takes place at the Municpal complex Charity Soccer Game by the Jackson... 

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Jackson New Jersey Pop Warner to host car show this Saturday

As the school year draws to a close and summer is breathing down our necks, the Jackson Pop Warner Football and Cheer organization will be hosting their first annual car show at the “Field of Dreams” sports complex adjacent to the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School.      The car show, to take place in Jackson, New Jersey is a fund raiser to help the local youth sports group for the upcoming... 

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Zerbini Family Circus is coming to Jackson

On Tusday, June 16th the circus is coming to town.   The Zerbini Family Circus will be at Just Plain Jane’s picnic grove on East Veteran’s Highway with two shows, one at 5:00pm and 7:30pm.   The Zerbini circus features, of course clowns, trapeze artists, hirise acrobats, trick dogs, camels and the nations only traveling circus buffalo. The Zerbini circus is a single ring circus with... 

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Jersey Shore Roller Girls derby league flourishes in Jackson

  On most week nights in Jackson, you can be sure to find local residents Chelle Be Evil, Jack and Choke and Lita Floorher hanging out at the Jackson Roller Rink.  No, this isn’t some neo punk street gang or an online gaming convention, it’s the Jersey Shore Roller Girls, a league of approximately 70 women from Ocean and Monmouth County who tirelessly practice their newly resurging sport.   ... 

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New Jersey’s new 364 acre wildlife recreation area and hiking park

Jackson, NJ – Today, Jackson Township, home of Six Flags Great Adventure and the northeastern most border of the Pinelands National Reserve,  the Pine Barrens as New Jersey residents affectionately call it, officially preserved 364 acres of forest and wetlands.    The Bunker Hill Bogs Wildlife Recreation Area was officially christened today by Mayor Michael Reina as local residents and... 

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St. Aloysius seeking volunteers for 2009 Summer Carnival

The St. Aloysius & St. Monica’s summer carnival is less than one week away and are seeking individuals willing to volunteer for a variety of positions needed at the carnival.   Jobs include Game Booth Operations, Security, Parking Attendants, Nightly Cleanup and 50/50 sales. To sign up to be a volunteer at this year’s carnival, please visit: http://www.threepencebrooke.com/volunteer_form1_6.htm Share... 

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Bengal Tigers, Bears and African Lions spotted in Ocean County Pine Barrens

GoKidsNJ – Did you know that Ocean County’s Pine Barrens is home to lions, tigers and bears?   If you thought the Pine Barrens was void of exotic wildlife, think again.   In Forked River, at the edge of the Pine Barrens, you can find PopCorn Park Zoo and Sanctuary, home to hundreds of exotic and domestic animals. If you’re looking for a place to bring toddlers and younger children... 

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Memorial Day 2009 weekend events in New Jersey

The unofficial start of the 2009 Summer tourism season in New Jersey is upon is.  Memorial Day Weekend is this week and there’s plenty of events going on in the state.  Our highlight attraction this weekend is the  St. Al’s summer carnival, one of the best Jackson Township events for children and families. Carnival in Jackson NJ This weekend is one of the best NJ Carnivals, the St. Als Carnival... 

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Lakewood BlueClaws Kids Expo a home run for the kids

Tonight, the Lakewood BlueClaws minor league affiliate of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies hosted their annual Kids Expo which as usual was a huge hit with the children in attendance.   Local childrens performer Yosi cranked out the pregame tunes on the field while fans made their way around the concourse examining the wares of the dozen or so family oriented business vendors in attendance.   While... 

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Jackson PD & NJ State Police to square off in gridiron matchup for injured teen

Jackson Township Pop Warner will host a charity fundraising event for 16 year old Chelsey Thomas, who was critically injured in a car accident on April 22, 2009 while traveling on East Veteran’s Highway. The  gates will open for the event at the pop warner football complex adjacent to the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School at 6:00 PM.    There will be a DJ, Food and Door Prizes.    The... 

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If you can’t be an athlete be an athletic supporter

The Jackson Soccer Club will be hosting a benefit game featuring the league’s coaches this Saturday, May 16th at the Just Complex turf fields.   This is a charity game that promises a fun filled night of soccer to beneift the Jackson Food Pantry.   Date: Saturday, May 16 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Justice Complex Field 2 Admission: Nonperishable Food Donation to Jackson Food Pantry The Food... 

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104 things to do on Summer Vacation #2 Sesame Place

Living in Ocean County my whole life, like my children, I have been spoiled by Amusement Parks.  Within a stone’s throw, we have Great Adventure, Seaside, Point Pleasant and Blackbeard’s Cave.    Venturing just a bit further, there’s Storybook Land,  Wildwood, Keansburg, The Steel Pier, Ocean City and Clementon Amusement Park. One thing I have always overlooked and I find most... 

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St. Aloysius & St. Monica’s 2009 Summer Carnival Jackson NJ

The 2009 St. Al’s Summer Carnival is just a few weeks away and this year looks to follow the lead of previous years as being the best carnival event in Jackson.    The carnival will run from Wednesday, May 27 and run through Saturday May 30.   Hours of operation will be 6:00-10:00 PM Wednesday through Friday and noon to 10pm on Saturday. As in previous years there will be assorted amusement... 

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Jackson kids jump at The Little Gym of Toms River

The Little Gym of Toms River is a child development and fitness center that offers non competitive gymnastics, karate, dance, sports and cheer classes that enhance the motor skills of young children in a nurturing environment.   The gym is owned by local Jackson Township residents Joe and Robin Savona and is located in the Stop and Shop plaza at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 70 in Toms River.   ... 

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Surf Taco in Jackson celebrates Cinco De Mayo

Cinco De Mayo may not be for a few more days, but today was Cinco De Mayo in Jackson.   Over at Jackson Crossings, Surf Taco hosted a Cinco De Mayo festival with live bands, a huge bouncy house for the kids, a mechanical bull for all and lots of good people and good food. 95.9 the WRAT had a booth and were giving out cool Corona bottle ponchos and the Jackson Crossings parking lot was transformed... 

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