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The R-FH Area July 4th Weekend: Fireworks, ‘The Prom’ and a Run
The boom of July 4th festivities is set to ignite some fun in the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
Retro Old Timers’ Day Tripping
A reprise Retro Pic of the Day in honor of Fair Haven Fire Department’s Old Timers’ Day. The tradition continued this past Sunday; and, the Old Timers won under the leadership of RFH Class of ’78 grad and longtime Fire Department member Bill Heath. Now, back to the 1960s with the annual FHFD tradition, now that the new of back then has turned into old. Bill Heath was far from old enough to even join …
Nothing says community spirit like a face full of dirt and smashed eggs on your Sunday casual best. Well, nothing like Fair Haven Fire Department’s (FHFD) Old Timers’ Day, anyway. Add to that the fact that the young ones from back in the day are now the old timers and the losers … of the traditional baseball game that is the day’s focal point.
Simple Summer: Father-Daughter Fish Tales
Photo/Lori Kastner Slocum
No, this is not just another fish story. It’s more like a biggest catch boo hoo. It’s all about a father-daughter dance around a couple of fish. Call it, instead, a tale of two fish … and Fair Havenites.
Retro Rumson Cool Boys’ Dock & Chill
Photo/courtesy of Mark Wellner
It’s summertime. And there’s nothing like taking a long walk off a short … dock — especially if you’re a Rumson kid in the ’70s trying to stay cool.
Honoring Littoral Society’s Tim Dillingham via the Rumson Garden Club
Photo/Littoral Society via social media
It’s all about the smallest seed of the biggest environmental conservation plan getting that bloom that spreads down the coastline.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel & Construction Advisory
In light of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Bridge replacement activity schedule has been altered. Work will continue during the usual 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. hours on different days this week, weather permitting:
- Saturday, June 28
- Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3
- Monday, July 7
Specific construction activities planned for the week are listed below the travel advisory information.
Retro Rumson Barn Summer Showtime
Reprise from 2016, just because we think more people need to remember summer theater fun at the old classic — The Barn Theatre …
Summer is in full swing. School’s out and kids are embarking on summer activities. The weekend is here. So is summer theater.
In fact, The Premier Theater Company is opening its production of The Prom tonight. And back in the 1970s, some RFH teens were acting out … in summer theater at The Barn Theatre in Rumson.
Scene Around: Forrestdale’s Tidal Wave of Fun and Funds
Cindy Zipf was on home turf when she congratulated Rumson’s Forrestdale School students for raising more than $30,000 to benefit local charities — one of those non-profits being Clean Ocean Action for which Zipf is the executive director.
A Rumson-raised RFH graduate, Zipf was back home not only for congratulatory purposes, but to accept the $11,750 check for Clean Ocean Action’s longtime cause of keeping the ocean healthy with thriving marine life.
“Waves of thanks to the super savvy seventh graders, Mrs. Jennifer Brown — Grade 7 ELA & Team Leader at Forrestdale School — the seventh grade staff team, and the staff and administration for your dedication and commitment to your local communities!” a released statement from Clean Ocean Action said.
The fundraiser originally involved seventh graders at Forrestdale planning to walk from Sandy Hook back to Forrestdale, raising money via sponsors. But, when the stormy weather made the walk impossible, the Forrestdale Class of 2026 changed their fundraising plan to a series of activities in the gym that got all involved and earning for local nonprofits.
“It was an incredible event and the tenacity of the students to meet their goals no matter the challenge or the weather was inspirational!” the release added.
— Photos/Clean Ocean Action
Retro RFH Girls’ Summer Ride
Photo/Suzan Cooper
Sun up! When you’re scorched from a heatwave like this week’s, it’s time to let the sun bring on warm memories instead. There’s nothing quite like a summer drive in a classic car with the top down, especially when it’s the summer of senior year. So, we’re re-running this piece just because the sun needs to shine on friendships and good times like these. There’s nothing quite as warm. Put the top down and take a drive back with us again …
The drive is all the better if it’s made with best friends. So, as a continuing ode to summer fun of the past at the hands of RFH teens, the Retro Pic of the Day encapsulates the whole idea — best friends, a cool ride and warm memories.
Retro River Rats’ Smooth Summer Sail
Photo/Marc Edelman
A River Rats reprise to mark the official start of summer …
It’s smooth sailing into summer — maybe a bit too smooth … right into that heat. But back in 1975, the river road could be a bit rocky. At least one little river rat had to patch up a Blue Jay with bubble gum. Rats! That would be little Claire Hurd. Sailing rats all learned how to improvise, for sure. They also learned how to tie a square not like a real sailor.
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Focus: Fair Haven Day Fun
The sun shone brightly on a festive Fair Haven Day Saturday.
All gathered in Fair Haven Fields for the annual birthday bash for the borough in the spirit of community, organized and sponsored by the non-profit Foundation of Fair Haven. The fields were flush with friends, family, volunteers, music, games, food, drink and even a stilted juggler — all celebrating Fair Haven and some togetherness.
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