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February 21-23 -- Monmouth County Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend February 21st – 23rd, 2020 Jewelry Making     Personal Readings      Sips & Serendipity Painting Experience Glass Painting Workshop    Wine & Cheese Tasting     Historical Society British Tea   Mosaic Workshop    Mini Facials    Ambush Makeover     Mixed Media Workshop     Gift Baskets    Prizes and much more! Join us in beautiful Ocean Grove for this very special event!   Be one of the first 100 people to join our Girlfriends’ email list and be entered to win a valuable gift certificate. Sign up at www.mainavegalleria.com (select VISIT option) or call 732-988-1002 to receive event info. PARTICIPATING HOTELS & INNS: Albatross Hotel    (732) 775-2085   ...

    2018 NYC HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR On Sunday, December 2nd, 2018, the Asbury Park Historical Society and the Ocean Grove Historical Society will host the 2018 New York City Holiday Christmas Lights Tour. This 3-hour guided tour will allows guests to see the wide selection of Christmas lights set up around New York City. Transportation will be handled with a motorcoach bus. Some of the highlights of this tour include the Macy’s building, the 5th and 6th Avenues, Bryant Park, and Wall Street. The tour will also stop at Rockefeller Center, so attendees will get a chance to get a good look at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. The tour will depart from the Fireman’s Park in Ocean Grove at 10:00 am. The park is located right on Main Street, and there will be plenty of space for free parking. Prior to bus boarding, coffee, juice, and other breakfast items will be served. One of the stops on this tour is the  Winter Garden , which will be decorated with several seasona...