Thursday, August 9, 2012

Sea Isle City Summer News


SEA ISLE CITY NEWS AND EVENTS


There were two Alex’s Lemonade Stands along Landis Avenue on August 4, which collected over $2600 for childhood cancer research.  The fund raiser was made possible due to the support of numerous local businesses…

WEEKLY SUMMER EVENTS:

--Farmers Market each Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., JFK and Pleasure Avenue, 263-9090 (June 19 – August 28)
--Guided Beachcomber Tours each Tuesday on 29th Street Beach and Thursday at T.I. Park, 10:00 a.m., $1.00, 263-9643 (June 19 – August 28)
--Free Movies Under the Stars at The Band Shell on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., 263-TOUR (June 28 – August 30)
--Free Saturday Night Concerts at the Band Shell, 263-TOUR (June 9 – September 22)
--Free Monday Night Concerts at the Band Shell, 263-TOUR (June 25 – August 27)
--Free Wednesday Night Family Dance Parties at the Band Shell, 7:30 p.m., 263-TOUR (June 27 - August 29)
--Wristband Days at Gillian’s Funland on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., $20, 263-1363 (July 2 – August 29)
--Free Children’s Entertainment at Gillian’s Funland on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 6:00 – 6:45 p.m., 263-TOUR (June 26 –September 1)
--Sea Isle City’s Got Talent Competition on Fridays at the Band Shell, 8:00 p.m., 263-9090 (June 22 – August 17)


RIDE THE JITNEY

Sea Isle City's new Summer Jitney Service is a great way to get around town, plus it will help you avoid the search for parking spaces. The jitney will stop at any corner on the route – just flag-down the driver.

Jitney Route:


1st to 29th Street:
North and Southbound on Landis Avenue (4:00 to 11:00 p.m. limited service)

29th to 94th Street:
North and Southbound on Landis Avenue

JFK Boulevard Corridor:
East and Westbound, Promenade to Marina Complex

Park Road/Fish Alley:
Welcome Center to Library (4:00 to 11:00 p.m. limited service)
Jitney Schedule:

Monday to Saturday:
4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ($2.00 each way)
11:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. ($4.00 each way)

Sunday:
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ($2.00 each way)
4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ($2.00 each way)
11:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. ($4.00 each way)

Please Note: Sea Isle’s 2012 Summer Jitney Service will be available until September 2. Children (age 5 and younger) ride the jitney for free while sitting on an adult’s lap. Businesses throughout town sell books of 10 jitney tickets for $15.00 (phone 263-9090 to learn where you can buy books of tickets).  Visit www.seaislecitynj.us for periodic jitney schedule updates.


DID YOU KNOW
?
--The next City Council meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening, August 14, inside Council Chambers on the second level of the Public Safety Building, 233 JFK Boulevard.
--The 2012 Sea Isle City’s Got Talent Contest takes place each Friday night at the Band Shell. The shows are free and the talent is exceptional (263-9090 or www.seaislechamber.com).
--The Little Miss Townsend Inlet Contest will take place at the T.I. Civic Center on Friday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m. (263-3002, www.senaworld.org).
--A Wiffle Classic Fundraiser is set for Saturday, August 11, Dealy Field, 9:00 a.m. (www.seaislewiffleclassic.com).
--The Summer’s Best Card Party & Luncheon will be held at the T.I. Civic Center on Wednesday, August 15, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (263-3002, www.senaworld.org).
--Hollywood Actress Maria Bello (a summer resident of Sea Isle City) will host a fundraiser for Haiti on August 18 at Revel Resort in Atlantic City. For ticket information, visit www.weadvance.org.
--A “Grom Test” surfing event will take place on Sunday, August 19, on the 37th Street Beach, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., hosted by Heritage Surf and Sport (www.heritagesurf.com, 263-3033).
--The 23rd Annual Joe Distasio-Joseph Romano, Sr. Special Olympics Crabbing Competition will take place on Monday, August 20, starting at 8:30 a.m., sponsored by the SIC Italian American Club (263-0700) .
--A “Quality of Life” Meeting will take place on August 28, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, in Council Chambers prior to City Council meetings.  Representatives from the City’s Police Department and Administration will be on hand during these informal sessions to hear comments from the public and share information. For additional details, phone 263-4311 (ext. 2310).
--The public is invited to enjoy musical performances at VFW Post 1963, located on JFK Boulevard next to the Sea Isle Bridge.  Visit www.vfwpost1963.com to learn about all VFW events.
-- Personalized Bricks for the Sea Isle City Historical Museum’s Memorial Garden are available for $200 each. Bricks are a great way to remember someone you love (609-624-7929).
--Dogs are not permitted on Sea Isle City’s beaches or promenade during the summer months. Dogs will be permitted on the beach once again on September 30. As always, dogs must be on a leash, and owners must curb and clean-up after their pets.
--The S.I.C. Beach Tag Office has moved to a temporary location in a mobile office on 42nd Place (near the Lobster Loft Restaurant, across from the Municipal Marina). The Beach Tag Office, which will soon move to its permanent home inside the new Welcome Center, is currently open seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Look for the “Open” flag out front (263-1771).
--Sea Isle City now offers online view and payment options for municipal property tax bills and water/sewer utility bills (visit www.seaislecitynj.us and click on the "Tax & Utility Payment Center" icon at the bottom of the homepage). You can mail-in a payment as always, or pay online through your checking account, credit card or debit card. Please Note: Online viewing is free; however a convenience charge will be applied if you pay your bills online.
--America’s Active Duty Military Personnel can visit Sea Isle’s beaches for free by visiting the Beach Tag Office between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day and providing a current active military duty identification card to receive a 100% discount on Sea Isle City’s beach tags (263-1771).
--The City of Sea Isle City will gladly arrange a Welcome Home Ceremony for any members of the military as they return to town. To arrange a “Hero’s Welcome” for your favorite Sailor, Marine, Soldier, Airman, National Guard or Coast Guard service member, phone Mayor Desiderio’s Office (263-4461, ext. 245) or Commander Chick Haines at VFW Post 1963 (263-1711). You can also find a “Welcome Home Ceremony” application online at www.seaislecitynj.us (via the “Quick Links” and “Downloadable Forms” tabs).
--You can properly dispose of American flags by placing them in the flag collection bin in front of VFW Post 1963 on JFK Boulevard. Please be certain to properly care for all America flags no matter what size!
--SOS (Sea Isle’s Cat Rescue Organization) is here all summer. If you see a stray cat or you are interested in adopting a pet, phone (609) 972-5887.  For more info, visit www.seaislecats.org or stop by The Crooked Tail Thrift Shop at 4208 Landis Avenue.
--Beach Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Also known as Surf Wheelchairs, these large-wheeled chairs allow people with physical limitations to enjoy time at the water’s edge. To reserve a beach chair, phone 263-3655, or visit www.sicbp.com for more information.

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