photo of the week

The Jersey Shore is known for its delicacies. There are thousands of places around to get a great meal. This Common Loon was recently spotted near the Barnegat Light - house enjoying crabs. (Photo by Denise Maynard) Want to see your photos in our papers? Email them to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!

Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Chili Cookoff

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Borough Historical Society is holding the annual Soup~R~Bowl of Chili Challenge on January 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center across from the museum in Old St. John’s Church on Center Street.

Area clubs and organizations make soups and chili and compete for the trophies of People’s Choice. Some of the groups joining the challenge and defending their title this year are, the First Aid, Police, Fleet Reserve, Arista Care Cooking Club, and our own Historical Society. If your club or organization would like to join in, please notify Kathy by January 23.

The donation is $5 a ticket, children under 3 years admitted free. A gift basket auction and 50/50 add to the festivities.

All proceeds benefit the Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Museum. Tickets are available at the museum, Colonial Bouquet flower shop on Union Ave., and at the door. The doors open at 3 p.m. Come out and spend a cold afternoon with friends and great warm food! For more information call Kathy at 908-839-7388.