American Legion to hold fishing tournament June 22

Written by Rebekah Zumwalt Tuesday, June 18, 2013 07:00 pm

Fisherman

American Legion Post No. 396 invites the public to its 7th annual fishing tournament from dawn to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22 (rain date Sunday, June 23). Last weigh-in will be 4 p.m.

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Soccer Resort, Sunday Funday come to the aid of Brigantine

Written by Jim Mogan Tuesday, June 18, 2013 05:03 pm

Niall Swan, founder and owner of Soccer Resorts, presents a $2,000 check to Jim Mogan, Brigantine CER Director. The check, made out to the True Spirit Coalition, is to aid the victims of Sandy.

Soccer Resort held a 24-team Youth Soccer Beach Tournament during Memorial Day weekend in Brigantine.

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Brigantine Elks – B Street Band performs June 21

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 01:57 pm Written by George Glomb Tuesday, June 18, 2013 01:52 pm

Elks

It was a busy past weekend indeed, starting off with Friday Night Food.  Then on Saturday, the Lodge was absolutely mobbed for Chief Holl's memorial luncheon. 

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Brigantine Republican Club to host golf tournament June 23

Written by Mike Lange Jr. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:00 pm

Golf

The Brigantine Republican Club will hold their annual golf outing 8 a.m. Sunday, June 23 at the prestigious Brigantine Golf Links. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

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Blood drive July 3 in memory of Fire Chief Holl

Written by Rebekah Zumwalt Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:35 am

Blood drive

The Brigantine Fire/EMS Department is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 in memory of Chief Jim Holl.

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Kite workshops let kids' creativity soar with the wind

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:53 am Written by Michael Feely Tuesday, June 18, 2013 09:00 am

The South Jersey Kite Flyers spent Tuesday evening helping Brigantine families prepare their kites for this Saturday’s Festival of the Wind. Pictured are Fran Gramkowski of the South Jersey Kite Flyers with Maureen and Jim Middleton and their children Jake, Lauren and Matte. Submitted by Charlie Miller.

The Brigantine Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and the South Jersey Kiteflyers held kite workshops at the Brigantine Beach Community Center 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, June 11 and 13 for kids who wanted to fly their own kites at the Festival of the Wind last Saturday, June 15 at the 38th Street beach. More than 40 kids showed up to decorate their masterpieces using kites donated by the Municipal Alliance.

Brigantine Police Blotter – Fugitive from justice apprehended

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 05:02 pm Written by Lt. Jim Bennett Monday, June 17, 2013 09:00 am

Police

For the week ending June 12, the Brigantine Police Department responded to approximately 300 calls for service, including 42 motor vehicle stops (with 11 summonses issued), six domestic disputes, and three accidents.

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BrigStrong Community Update, June 2013

Written by Rebekah Zumwalt Sunday, June 16, 2013 09:00 am

BrigStrong

BrigStrong is Brigantine’s Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) which is an extension of the island’s True Spirit Coalition. For daily updates visit www.BrigStrong.org.

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