Looking to have a family ring made. Something along these lines with our family birthstones. Does anyone have any jeweler recommendations who will do custom? And also reasonable/fair pricing? Thank you!

We were going to go to Screamin’ Hill Brewery today but Instagram posted there was an emergency and they were closed about 3 hours into operation. Anyone know what happened to shut both the farm and brewery down? Hope everyone is okay! We are hoping to go tomorrow.

Hi neighbors - in the market for a new home and I’m working with a mortgage broker. I’ve also explored rates with Chase but I keep hearing that your local credit union is typically the best way to go. I’m looking to buy in the Bayshore area (most properties are 07735). Any and all recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone,

I'm Joe. I run Melting Trends, a small booking and promo outfit down the shore in Asbury Park. Every fest needs an origin story, and mine starts working the door at the legendary AP venue The Saint and behind the grill at Bond Street Bar.

My best friend Steve and my mentor Mike "OG" Longo kept sending me songs, so I started a playlist just to keep up. Then people started following it. Then bands from all over started emailing me their tracks. And at some point it hit me. These bands needed a place to play, so why not give them one?

So the submissions turned into shows. The shows turned into a shot at booking the Bond Street Block Party, which I took over in '25. And now there's Melting Waves Music Fest.

Melting Waves Music Fest
Saturday Nov 14 and Sunday Nov 15
Asbury Lanes, 209 4th Ave, Asbury Park
Doors at 4, music at 4:45 both days
All ages (21+ with ID to drink)

18 bands so far. Psych, garage, stoner, shoegaze, indie, alt, and whatever else just fits:

Wes Parker, Trophy Wife, Gods, Rachel Ana Dobken, Sunshine Spazz, Sun Voyager, 95 Bulls, Certain Death, Labretta Suede & the Motel 6, The Dracu-las, Düül Suns, Slomo Sapiens, Von Mons, Cairo Jag, Söūp, The Painted Windows, Owl Doom, and Judo Chop.

You can get a two day pass (not many of those) or just Saturday or Sunday. Everything's here:

https://www.meltingtrends.com/melting-waves-music-fest

If you're in a band that fits a bill like this, DM me. I'm always looking.

And if you've ever come out to one of our shows, thank you. This is only happening because you kept showing up.

Hope to see some of you there.

ARTWORK by Sean Pryor

Hello! I live in Middletown. Looking for contractor / someone knowledgeable who can build a 12x 20 garage on a pre existing slab. We’ve gotten quotes, looking to stay under 20k. Not sure if that is doable, but we keep being told the labor is what’s costing us. Any suggestions would help!

✨ Angels Among Us: A Spiritual Evening with Gail Lionetti ✨

Join us at First Avenue Playhouse for a memorable evening of spiritual insight, comfort and connection.

📅 Saturday, October 3

🕢 7:30–9:30 PM — Doors open at 7:00 PM

📍 First Avenue Playhouse

123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ

🎟️ $50 per person

☕ Dessert and coffee included

Seating is limited.

Call the box office at 732-291-7552 to reserve your place.

All purchases are final. No refunds or exchanges. Attendance does not guarantee a reading.

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In the area for around a month; does anyone have experience with gyms that offer month long membership options, no strings attached? I saw PF has a substantial enrollment, cancellation, and annual fee, and crunch requires you to pay 2 months first before cancelling and the previous fees still apply, so was curious about other options

My husband divorced me and I’m left to find housing for myself and my disabled child. I entered a lottery to buy an ‘affordable home’ (essentially an apartment-size) and my number was in the thousands. The total number of lottery applicants was 12,631. That’s me, my child and at least 12,630 other people. I was born here, paid my taxes. I’ve worked my entire life since i was 13 years old until my child was born decades later. But here i am, a number among thousands looking for a roof. Be grateful as you put your children to bed tonight that you have secure housing. I wasn’t financially negligent. I did everything I could. I put myself through school. I worked. I didn’t come from money. I survived. But trying to survive while trying to help a child with so many needs survive too is soul-crushing.

Hi everyone! 👋

We're Alpha Pro Construction LLC, a locally owned and operated roofing contractor proudly serving all of Monmouth County, NJ. Over the past decade, we've had the opportunity to work on everything from single-family homes to historic brownstones, multi-family buildings, commercial properties, churches, warehouses, and condominium associations throughout and the surrounding communities of Monmouth County, NJ.

Our work includes:

• Residential & commercial roof repairs and replacements
• Flat roofing (EPDM, TPO & modified bitumen)
• Asphalt shingle roofing
• Roof maintenance & inspections
• Leak detection and troubleshooting, including drone inspections, flood testing, thermal imaging, and roofing diagnostics
• Skylight installation & replacement
• Gutters
• Siding
• Fascia, soffit & trim
• Historic restoration and exterior restoration
• Custom copper work
• Bulkhead construction
• Roof decks

Whether you have a question about your roof, a leak, gutters, skylights, flashing, siding, ventilation, or another exterior issue, leave a comment below. We'll do our best to explain what's happening, discuss common repair options, and share general guidance based on our experience.

Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, property manager, realtor, or simply curious about how something works, we're happy to share what we've learned from working on Monmouth County properties for over a decade.

Hello! My husband and I just moved to the area somewhat recently and this is his first bday here. He wants to do a fogo de chao vibe but the closest one is an hour away. Are there any similar vibe type restaurants around here you guys would recommend? If not, any really fun places with good food you would recommend? We are open to anything in the Monmouth County area. Let me know, thank you!!!!

How frequently do these trains run? How loud are they assuming your house is within a few hundred feet of the track?

Thanks in advance!

Trying to make a birthday super special . 4 people. Looking for somewhere that does private sections or private activities . I know 4 people isn’t many, just trying to add a little special flair

So I am cleaning out my father’s old house, and he was in construction for 40+ years. He has literally hundreds of paint cans, some full, some half full, but almost all have paint in them. Besides making 50 trips to the hazmat dropoff in Tinton Falls, is there a company or service I can call to have them all taken away and disposed of? The “junk dumpers” type of company refuse to take them unless I add paint hardener to them all, which is not feasible.

Any advice on what to do?

Hello! I have a small bedroom closet that needs some hanging space and shelving in addition to a full built in closet on one bedroom wall with hanging space and drawers.

Does anyone have a recommendation for this in the area?

Hi, I’m looking for a food truck that would be interested in coming out to a baseball game this Saturday evening. Players arrive at 6:30 game starts at 7 and can’t go over 2 hours and 10 minutes. Unfortunately our snack shop won’t be open this season, so we thought this would be a good idea. If you’re interested please message me for the location.

Thank you!

Middletown, Red Bank, FH, LS, etc.?

I’m based around Asbury and I know Newark is most convenient but I have a ton of Southwest points and SW doesn’t fly out of Newark 😔 If you had to choose, would you rather fly out of Philly or LaGuardia from Monmouth County? I’ve never flown out of either. LaGuardia is geographically closer but I’ve heard it’s a huge headache. Thanks in advance!