It may have been a bit too chilly for lederhosen this year, but there was plenty of community warmth emanating at Fair Haven’s November Oktoberfest on Saturday.
There was also plenty of beer, sangria, food and dancing among friends.
Take a look.
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Fair Haven’s November Oktoberfest
Hoist up your lederhosen and grab your beer stein. It’s that time of the year again in Fair Haven. It’s Oktoberfest time … in November.
So, they said it was a rain or shine event that was rained out.
It’s happening on Saturday … this Saturday, Nov. 14 … in November. Rain or shine.
Veterans Day Ceremonies in Rumson, Fair Haven
Wednesday is the day for honoring veterans — the 11th month, 11th day, 11th hour. That’s how the tradition goes.
Both Rumson and Fair Haven are hosting Veterans Day ceremonies at that same significant time in the respective towns.
With both ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. Fair Haven’s is at the usual Memorial Park at the corner of Fair Haven and River roads.
In addition to the featured speaker — veteran, 1989 Rumson-Fair Haven graduate and lifetime Fair Havenite Joshua Zager — there will be music by the students of Knollwood School.
The ceremony in Rumson, at the same time, is being held at Victory Park.
Borough offices in both towns will be closed.
Retro RFH Supremes of ’74
Photo/George Day
It’s just about show time at RFH.
Fall is the time of the year that the stage is set for the first theatrical production of the school year.
This year at RFH, that production is The Faerie King’s Daughter.
But, back in 1974, something else was a stage happening besides the Tower Players’ show. It was a more, let’s say, talent diverse stage extravaganza involving anyone in the freshman class in one or a few group and/or solo acts. It was the RFH Freshmen Follies.
Focus: Fishin’ & Chillin’ on the Fair Haven Dock
What else can be said about it?
A sunny November day on the Fair Haven Dock cures all ills.
Fishing, relaxing, taking in the view. Call it that exhale of contentment. Home.
Take a look. Good night Fair Haven.
— Elaine Van Develde
Retro RFH Murder He Wrote?
Photo/George Day
So, Halloween is over. But, some of the antics of RFH students of the past remain etched in our memories.
The Retro Pic of the (George) Day honors one of those kooky ghoulish guys.
We have no idea why this photo was taken or what he was up to here. And when we asked featured RFH alum Mike Grady those questions, he just shook his head.
“Goofing around,” was the basic response.
So, there you have it.
Here’s to goofing around at RFH in the late 1970s!
Nice grin for a guy playing dead, Grady! Breaking character is not allowed! Know who’s the one tending to this freak?
Thanks, once again, to George Day for this fabulous look back at RFH!
— Elaine Van Develde
Retro: Voting After Sandy
It was nine days after Hurricane Sandy hit.
It was the presidential election of the year 2012. Most in the Rumson-Fair Haven area were without electricity and heat. There was a curfew.
Focus: Halloween Tricking and Treating
Halloween was a lot of treating and no tricking, except for trickery of disguise, in the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
The weather was hauntingly good and a good time was had by all where we got a glimpse at a howling haunt on Third Street in Fair Haven.
There were nerds, angels, monsters, princesses and even a gigantic group of emojis.
Take a look.
— Elaine Van Develde
R-FH Area Halloween Rules
Happy Halloween, R-FH area people!
Here are the rules for ghosting and ghouling tonight …
• Trick-or-treaters under 18 and not supervised by an adult must be off the roads by 8 p.m.;
• Never, ever go trick-or-treating alone;
• Exercise caution around strangers both on the street and at homes;
• Do not go inside homes;
• Do not eat candy until you get it home and it is inspected by parents;
• Wear a highly-visible or reflective costume, walk on sidewalks and walkways and carry a flashlight and cell phone.
The main message: Stay safe, stay out of trouble and have fun!
Happy Halloween!
Rumson-Fair Haven Halloween Parading Pics for Purchase
There was no tricking and a lot of treating going on Sunday when Rumson and Fair Haven both hosted annual Halloween festivities.
You’ve probably already seen the slideshow that tells the story, in photos set to music, of how it all started with a parade in Fair Haven that culminated with costume prizes, some socializing and snacks at the firehouse. Then, in Rumson kids of all ages paraded a short route from the front to the back of Forrestdale School where some costume judging and prizes ensued along with some carnival-type fun and games.
Here, we have made available any of the photos for purchase. Just click on the “buy photo” tag and follow the instructions.
*Note: Photos for purchase are for personal use only. They are copyrighted and may not be reproduced in any other publication. Thanks and enjoy!
Focus: Halloween Haunts
Call them Halloween house haunts of the Rumson-Fair Haven area. They’re those subtle little decorations that pop out to give passersby a bit of a “Boo!”
Perusing the area, there were a few that just seemed to summon the spirit of the season.
Take a look. We will be adding new haunting discoveries to this photo collage until Halloween. Do you know of a ghoulishly good lawn scare? Let us know and we’ll stop by to take a pic.
— Elaine Van Develde
Retro Ghostly RFH Gaggle
Photo/George Day
The year was 1977. It was an RFH Halloween.
Seniors of the Class of ’78 were geared up for some ghostly fun. They gathered in the Senior Commons and paraded around, and, yes, out of the confines of the RFH campus.
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