Nutcracker at the Strand

Nutcracker will be performed on Saturday, November 28th and on Sunday the 29th at the Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Avenue in Lakewood. It starts at 2 PM on Saturady and at 1 PM on Sunday. Nutcracker is presented by the Performing Arts Ensemble. For more information call 732-614-5426.

NJ Billion Dollar Deficit Looms

N.J. budget deficit grows to $1B for current fiscal year is an online article appearing at NJ.com. The state revealed that this year's budget is one billion dollars in the red. Funding cuts for schools, municipalities and hospitals are expected.

A Flea Market at FirstEnergy Park

On Sunday, November 15th between 8 AM and 1 PM there will be a flea market in the parking lot at FirstEnergy Park. This stadium of the Blue Claws is located at Cedar Bridge and New Hampshire Avenues. For more information call 732-901-7000, ext. 120.

Open House at GCU on Nov 14

Georgian Court University hosts an Open House this Saturday the 14th of November at 9 AM. For more information call 732-987-2760.

The Yankees are World Champs

The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies four games to two to capture their 27th world championship. Japanese star Hidecki Matsui had a monster 6th and final game at Yankee Stadium batting in six runs with a home run, a double and a single. He was the first Japanese player ever to be awarded the World Series Most Valuable Player trophy. Other Yankee contribitors to the series victory included starting pitchers CC Sabathia and Andy Pettite, relievers Damaso Marte and Mariano Rivera and hitters Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Johnny Damon.

After the series the Phillies chose to pick up the contract option of pitcher Cliff Lee for 9 million. Lee had an outstanding series.

Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Strand

On Friday, November 6th at 7:30 PM, Dance Theatre of Harlem performs at the Strand Theater in Lakewood. The Strand is located at 400 Clifton Ave. Box office hours are from 12 Noon to 5 PM. The phone number is: 732-367-7789.