Denise Herschel

Jan 7, 2025 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

Bradley Food Pantry volunteer Michael Haefner helped bring turkey and ham to the cars of pantry patrons during distribution day recently. By DENISE HERSCHELFor more than 40 years, the Bradley Food Pantry has been assisting those in need during the holiday season and last year was no exception. More than 600 families were given a full dinner during a distribution day recently at the pantry’s new location in Neptune City. “This was our first distribution at the new location.

Jan 6, 2025 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

Circa 1900, visitors and residents enjoying the Avon boardwalk with the Avon Inn in the background. By DENISE HERSCHELTo kick off the celebration of  Avon’s 125th anniversary this year, the Avon Historical Society  is featuring its 15th display, this one highlighting the borough’s beginningsDubbed Avon-by-the-Sea: The First Ten Years,” the display was installed at the Avon Post Office and will be there until the end of March.

Dec 3, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

Amanda Franco is pictured with the Neptune Library’s Santa mailbox. By DENISE HERSCHELNeptune Library co-workers Amanda Franco and Nicole Dykeman have been busy little elves at the township library as they recently created Santa’s mailbox for the library’s littlest patrons. For the third year, youngsters can pay a visit to the children’s department and drop off a handwritten letter addressed to Santa. The mailbox was put out Nov.18. The last day to submit a letter is  Dec. 16.

Nov 20, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

By DENISE HERSCHELThe Neptune City Ladies Auxiliary of United Fire Company No. 1 is holding a unique Christmas card experience for those looking to get an early start  on their to-do holiday list. The Christmas Card Family Photo fire department, will feature pictures with a 1954 Antique Ford Firetruck nicknamed Old Betsy and will take place at the borough’s Memorial Park near the gazebo  Sat.,  Nov.

Nov 20, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

Area supermarkets are offering turkey dinners for pickup for those who don’t want to cook. By DENISE HERSCHELThere is no better way this Thanksgiving then to give thanks with family and friends by indulging in a  feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce. But preparing the meal is a huge undertaking with the cost factor a big consideration. But there are several stores in our area  offering Thanksgiving meal deals.