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NIGHT IN VENICE THEME ANNOUNCED; TRAVEL CHANNEL COMMENDS CITY
"Do You Remember When?" will be the optional theme for NIGHT IN VENICE 2012. The nostalgic theme
will give boaters and homeowners plenty of flexibility. For instance, decorations could recall your favorite
song, past eras like the '50s, the '60s, even the '20s if you want to go back to the Flapper days, your
favorite movie of all time, Ocean City memories, etc. The theme is just a suggestion. You are free to select
any theme you wish. The Night In Venice Committee began providing suggestions five years ago when it
began receiving numerous requests for decorative ideas.
Night in Venice will be held on Sat., July 28 starting 7:30 p.m. by the Longport Bridge. This will be the first
year in the history of the event when there will be no traffic delays due to 9th Causeway drawbridge
openings. The old drawbridges will have been replaced by the new super span that gives boats plenty
of room to pass through. And that's another idea for a theme. Memories of the old drawbridges that are
now history.
The Travel Channel recently named the OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK one of the top six boardwalks in
the country. It was the only resort in New Jersey that made the list. "Ocean City's 2.5 mile promenade wins
our hearts with its family oriented attractions," reported the Travel Channel, "We appreciate its family
oriented water park, mini golf and kiddie rides plus its Family Nights with free concerts, dancing and
roving magicians."
The TRAVEL CHANNEL also named Ocean City New Jersey's Most Popular Beach and just recently
featured a video on its website on parasailing featuring host Samantha Brown. The Video can be seen
on Ocean City PATCH along with stories about the awards for the Boardwalk and Beach.
Ocean City has made the news frequently during the past month. An ANIMAL PLANET video on unusual
pets included Ocean City's weather predicting hermit crab, Martin Z. Mollusk. It will be repeated
frequently during 2012.
And last but not least, a one million national GALLUP POLL named Ocean City the place with the least
amount of anger and depression. In addition to the huge Gallup exposure the story was featured on TV
in Philadelphia and New York.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
(Jan. 28) There will be a Tribute to TOM WILILIAMS, Award Winning sports writer and journalist, for his 50
years of sports reporting and broadcasting and his civic contributions at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and
Moorlyn Terrace, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tom certainly deserves this award.
Advance tickets are $40 and $50 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Edythe T. Selvagn scholarships for
High School students. Call (609)383-8994, Ext. 333.
(Jan. 29) The Ocean City Free Public Library continues its WOMEN IN JAZZ Series at 2 p.m. with
guitarist Monnette Sudler and her band. The free concert includes Lynn Riley on alto sax and flute, Leesa
Dawn Robinson on drums plus others. The series is produced and sponsored by the Somers Point Jazz
Society and the Library. To keep informed about the Library's many events and services access www.oceancitylibrary.org, newsletters@oceancitylibrary.org or call (609) 399-2434 ext. 5231.
The Library is offering three basic computer usage workshops. Sign-ups began, Jan 24. Call
(609) 399-2434, ext. 5240.
(Feb. 3) The Ocean City High School band Boosters will hold a PASTA DINNER on Fri., Feb. 3
from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school's cafeteria, 501 Atlantic Ave. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Take-out dinners will be available starting 4:30 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by the High School's Jazz and Rock Bands.
Advance tickets are available from band members or call (609) 399-1290 ext.1248. Proceeds benefit Band Boosters Senior Scholarships. Tickets will also be available at the door.
(Feb 8) Ocean City will host the American Red Cross Blood Drive on February 8, 2012 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
at the Ocean City Civic Center located at 6th and the Boardwalk. To be eligible to donate blood through the American Red Cross, individuals must be at least 17 years of age and in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated in the last 56 days. The American Red Cross is especially in need of Type
O blood donors. To make an appointment, please contact City offices at (609) 525-9365 or sign up at the
City Hall Reception Area, Monday thru Friday, 8:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Sign ups will also be taken on line
at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code 0221272. For more information and eligibility
requirements, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
(Feb. 11) The Ocean City Historical Museum, 17TH and Simpson Ave., holds its annual CHILDREN'S
TEA: How We Used To Play: Antique Toys and Games. The event will be held from 2-4 p.m. and is open
to children ages 5-9. There will be a How to Serve a Formal Tea Demonstration, antique toy demonstration
and acraft project. Tea sandwiches and dessert will be served. Advance registration is required. Cost is $3
per person, 1 adult required per 3 children. Call (609) 399-1801 or access info@ocnjmuseum.org.
(Feb.11) I LOVE NEW YORK, a cabaret of Broadway Love Songs, will be presented by the Ocean City
Theatre Company, at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. The show is produced and directed
by Michael Hartman, is professionally staged and compares favorably with New York Broadway
productions. The event celebrates Valentine's Day and begins with a pre-show dessert reception
featuring a medley of sweets from two local restaurants featuring two chocolate fondue fountains.
The evening's entertainment features songs from Les Miserables, Show Boat, South Pacific and more.
Doors open for the dessert reception at 7:15 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets purchased
before 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 are $15 per person. Tickets will be $18 thereafter. Purchase tickets on the web at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice or call (609) 525-9300.
(In February) The OCEAN CITY REPERTORY Theater Co's., next presentation will be Sat., Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.
with a student concert by Fox Vocal Arts singers. The hour long event features popular songs arranged
and accompanied by Fox faculty member David Gross, a professional musician. Bring the children.
Admission is by donation.
The Theater, 813 Asbury Ave., presents a Valentine's Salute of love songs and ballads by candlelight with
three performances on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. A chocolate
buffet will be served at the evening performances and a tea is set for the after show, Sun., Feb. 12.
Tickets are $10 per person. For reservations call (609) 457-6686 or access www.ocrep.org. Every
Thurs. at 7 p.m. through Dec. 27, 2012 the band Outlet will host an open Mic. Admission is $5.
TRIP TO FLOWER SHOW: A trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show is set for Wed., March 7 sponsored
by the Ocean City Garden Club. The price is $45 and includes bus fare and show ticket.
The bus leaves the 10th St. Transportation Center in back of McDonalds at 1 p.m. and will leave the
Flower show at 7 p.m. The show's theme this year is Hawaii. Walter Off , owner of Waldor Orchids in
Somers Point, one of the founders of the Ocean City Flower Show, is the main exhibitor.
Contact Kathy (609) 391-0265 for information. Deadline for ordering group advance sales tickets
is
Feb. 11.
TABERNACLE TRIP: The Ocean City Tabernacle sponsors a bus trip on Thurs., March 22 to Lancast
er, Pa.
to see a new production by Sight and Sound, The Story of Jonah. The spectacular uses live animals,
a mechanical whale and a cast of over 100 to portray the biblical story.The trip includes lunch at the
Shady Maple Smorgasbord, transportation and admission for $115. Call (609) 399-1915 or visit www.OCTabernacle.org for information.
Below is a message from Travelers Flood informing us that the Flood program has been extended a week. At first I thought this was a sick joke but Senate has passed a measure that will extend the program until May 31st 2012 and it needs to go back to Congress. This is a bridge so we do not have a lapse in the program. I view it as a positive that the Government is taking this seriously and they do not want any more lapses. I am also pretty confident that we will get the extension until May. Congress and Senate are close on a 5 year extension of the program and I am hopeful that by May the two houses can work out their differences and we finally get the 5 year extension the Insurance Industry has been asking for since 2007.
If you or any of your agents have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call. I will be in my car most of the week so cell phone: 408-5841 is the best place to reach me.
Thank you, Bill
William J. McMahon III, CIC, CWCA
McMahon Agency Inc.
President
2131 Asbury Avenue
PO Box 239
Ocean City, NJ 08226-0239
(609)399-0060
Congress passed and the President has signed two Continuing Resolutions. The first Continuing Resolution extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until December 17, 2011. The second Continuing Resolution that was signed late last night includes another extension of the NFIP. This Continuing Resolution contains a short-term reauthorization that extends the statutory authority to issue flood insurance policies pursuant to the NFIP until December 23, 2011.
What does this mean for your agency and your clients?
This short-term statutory authorization will allow us to continue issuing flood insurance policies with no impact to you or your clients.
Travelers will continue to work with industry trades, legislators and FEMA to help support a longer term reauthorization of the NFIP prior to the expiration on December 23, 2011.
If you have any questions regarding the issue, please feel free to call the Flood Service Center at 1-800-356-6670, or the Flood Marketing office at 1-800-713-3566.
As always, thank you for placing your flood business with Travelers.
The Travelers Flood Team
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2012 Prices:
- Seasonal: $20 until May, $25 after May
- Weekly: $10
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Daily: $5
Places to purchase:
Aquatic and Fitness Center:
open until 9:00pm during the week,
and until 6:00 on the weekends
OC Welcome Center:
open on the weekends until 2pm
City Hall:
open until 4:30 during the week,
closed on the weekends
Public Works Building (12th and Haven): open until 4:00 during the week, closed on the weekends
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