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Your Weekend Events for the Hot Summer

Stay cool with some weekend events as the summer continues to heat up

Last Saturday the weather was beautiful for the , the , and the Ocean County Fair, but with the (Possible high of 101 on Friday) here are a few activities that could be right for you this weekend.

The Ocean County Carousel of Music Series continues its summer long concerts. This weekend, the Briartones play on Friday and the Pat Mish Big Band Express perform on Saturday. Both concerts are at 7:30pm at the Ocean County Library.

This week’s Movie on the Beach is Ghost Busters (pg-13) with musical entertainment by Zadwren. The movie begins at dusk and is at the Hiering Avenue Ocean Front Stage in Seaside.

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Another option for music is over in Brick, as the large scale, popular  outdoor concerts continue on July 21. The Infernos will be playing their original Oldies and a fireworks display will follow, at Windward Beach, Princeton Avenue at 5 p.m. Concert 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Hop on a shuttle bus from Drum Point School, Midstreams Elementary School, and Brick High School run from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

In absence of a giant festival to tend to, consider the little things to help you enjoy your weekend. Here are a few of the “”.

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Have a BBQ – A BBQ is great way to enjoy time with family and friends. If you have a pool, that just adds to beating the heat.

If it is too hot, a movie at home or at the theatre is a nice way to stay cool. Some movies in the theatres are Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II, Winnie the Pooh, Zookeeper, Horrible Bosses and Cars 2.

Whatever it is that you may do this weekend,  be sure to stay cool, beat the heat, and enjoy your weekend.

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