Women In Business Event

FORKED RIVER – The Ocean County Federation of Republican Women hosted a Women in Business Discussion Panel on July 22 at the Captain’s Inn in Forked River. The event featured top businesswomen in their fields who shared their perspectives, unique leadership styles and advice for women professionals.

The panel included Bethann Catalano, President and CEO of AHAVA North America; Jean Cipriani, Esq. Partner Attorney at Law at Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm, Halm and Cipriani; Kate Gibbs, Deputy Director at the Operating Engineers ELEC 825; Debbie Abrahamovic Kay, Owner of the Captain’s Inn, and Midge

Photo courtesy OCFRW Cannin-Schuck, licensed professional counselor. Paul Kanitra, Mayor of Point Pleasant Beach, moderated the discussion.

Prior to the panel discussion, OCFRW board members Vallerie Magory and Vivian Vosbrinck set the stage for the conversation with an overview of various advancements women have made in the United States and in New Jersey over the past few decades.

“We are so fortunate to have incredible women business leaders in Ocean County,” said Chairwoman Noriko Kowalewski. “OCFRW thanks our panelists for sharing the lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers and providing advice to encourage our attendees.”

Ocean County History Day

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society is excited to announce the Third Annual Ocean County History Day to be held on September 16 from 10 to 3 p.m. with September 17 the makeup date. As always, the fun filled day will be located at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue Toms River. There is no fee involved for visitors.

Ocean County History Day is sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society, Ocean County Cultural and heritage and the Joshua Huddy DAR chapter. Visitors are welcome to tour the Victorian style Elizabeth Sculthrop Force House and museum. Numerous local historical societies and museums will be set up with displays, there will be a snack stand, a $1 used book sale, historical reenactors, and the Ocean

County Historical Society’s large 50/50.

Tim Hart, Director of Ocean County Cultural and Heritage states, “I am so proud to be involved in Ocean County History Day, it seems to get bigger and better each year.”

Pat Moore, vice president of the Ocean County Historical Society, wants you to know that this year a major theme of the day will be the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. They will be having live period music being performed all day and you will have the opportunity to meet local patriot Reuben Randolph, George Washington and even hear a talk on “America’s Second War for independence,” the War of 1812.

For more details, make sure to visit the OCHS website or feel free to call Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134.

Fire Pit Friday

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Township is excited to announce Fire Pit Fridays will be starting on June 2 at the 68th St. Beach from 7 to 9 p.m. The following bands will be performing on the Berkshire Hathaway – Zach Shore Stage:

August 25 - Frontiers – Journey Tribute Band

September 1 - Sneak Attack

Food and soft drinks sold each week by RAD Kitchen/Philly Pretzel and Daddy’O’s or Manafirkin will be selling alcoholic beverages to those 21 and over with ID. You may also bring your own food and coolers.