Coming Attractions and Recommendations: 2nd Annual BELMAR Music and Arts Festival!!  Tues Aug 27th

On a personal note, I went to the First Annual BELMAR Music and Arts Festival last year. Of course I love the music of Danny White. I love listening to the legend, Jerry Pashin taking on two trumpets at a time. I love Belmar, NJ. Some folks know about my strong attachment to this special Jersey shore town. I’d even go as far to say that it approaches nirvana to be sitting on the beach, the ocean a few hundred feet behind you, the setting sun glistening in your face, music on the boardwalk with gentle breezes stirring. (Hey, I’m a writer so I’m supposed to be describing things like this )  It’s a great setting and an even better way to usher in the Labor Day weekend and summer’s slow slip sliding away.  Calvin Schwartz   11:54am 8-20-13

Tuesday August 27th 2013  from 6 to 9 PM

Jersey Mike’s Subs will once again “drive” the message of hope to hundreds of children throughout the state when it partners with inspirational golf phenomenon Dennis Walters and The First Tee of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to serve nutritious subs and encourage kids to overcome obstacles and reach for their dreams .

Walters, who became a trick-shot golfer after an accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, will share his motivational story with more than 600 youths at the event.

“Our partnership with Dennis extends for over a decade and during that time we have been proud to showcase his inspiring show and life lesson to kids in cities throughout the country,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO. “By partnering with Dennis and The First Tee we can ensure that children are exposed to a positive message of inspiration that can have lasting impact on their lives.”

During the tour, Walters shares his personal story and the challenges he’s had to overcome, inspiring the kids and adults alike with life lessons as he wows them with some of golf’s most amazing shots.  He is joined by his popular canine assistant, Bucky.  In 2008, Walters was presented the PGA Distinguished Service Award.

“If there is something you really want to do – no matter how impossible it may seem – with enough hard work and perseverance you can do it,” said Walters.

About The First Tee of Monmouth and Ocean Counties

The First Tee of Monmouth and Ocean Counties was founded to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

About Jersey Mike’s

Jersey Mike’s, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 750 stores open and under development nationwide, has a long history of community involvement and support.  Started at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike’s serves authentic East Coast-style subs on fresh baked bread – the same recipe it started with over 50 years ago.  The company’s mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest made sub in the industry and give back to the communities in which it operates. A store locator and franchise information for Jersey Mike’s can be found at www.jerseymikes.com.

Last Thursday, I was thrilled to be walking around with a press pass in order to cover the roll out of Marlboro’s revolutionary and pioneering new ‘Shop Marlboro Property Tax Reward Program.’ Here’s the gist of  the program which has been in development for a year by Marlboro’s Economic Development Committee then I’ll throw some praise around, after all I’m a Marlboro resident. When Marlboro residents purchase goods (even gas) and services locally (here in Marlboro) from participating merchants, they receive credits against their residential tax bills. Obviously this incentivizes folks like me to frequent local businesses. I’ve got three letters that come to mind right now as I’m learning more. “Wow.”

In my headline, I alluded to the notion of Marlboro, New Jersey (population 40,000) being (probably) the very first place, town on Earth (therefore the United States as well) offering a reduction of (Marlboro) township property taxes based on a percentage of purchases during the year.

It’s not within the scope of this article to talk specifics, but certainly to applaud and praise Mayor Jonathan Hornik and the entire Township Council and their Economic Development Committee(David Faust) Jonathan Capp, Business Administrator and Investors Bank for visions and courage way beyond a central Jersey township’s limited reach and place in the universe; a refreshing and uplifting civic prideful thought for our 40,000 residents.

Speaking about refreshing: I love crisp lettuce. I’m enthused about dining in Marlboro so much more often now. You see, I’ve got this theory that lettuce is lettuce no matter where ever you go. I might as well eat lettuce close to home and pay less property taxes. It may be that simple.