JERSEY SHORE Q-SPOT

I remeber when Joe D'Andrea and a bunch of others got together way back in 2003-2004 with this hair brained idea that they wanted to start a Gay/Lesbian Center here in Asbury Park. Hell, we didn't even have a place to go to get a cup of coffee - much less a meeting place for us queers!

Well, as life would have it, with good orginzation, a simple and really clear mission and vision - they actually incorporated in July of 2005 as The Jersey Shore Q Spot, and today they have a solid Board of Directors, a home, and some absoutely amazing programing.

They are curretnly in the process of assessing the needs of the Jersey Shore queer community and planning their services and programs around that assessment. The indepth assessment will lead to a strategic plan, and then programs and services targeted to Family, Health, Senior and Youth services!

Currently their "Quesdays" program is one of the longest running. It meets every Tuesday nights and topics change every week. It ranges from Lesbian Hot Topics, Men Hot Topics, Funny Bingo, Still Rockin After All These Years.......you names it - they talk about it.

On Sunday, October 10th, they are hosting the 4th Annual Wurst Annual Octoberfest Brunch at Georgies Bar here in Asbury Park. Check it out. You might just have a good time!

THE 2010 ASBURY PARK

MAYOR's BALL!

While the beaches, boardwalks, restaurants, music scene and lifestyle make living here in Asbury Park a wonderful experience - there is ultimately something much greater! And that is that we are all working together to make our corner of the world a better place to live! One of those very special events that goes above and beyond to help make our town just a bit better - is the Mayor's Ball.

The Asbury Park Mayor's Ball Foundation provides needed funding for recreation and educational scholarships for Asbury Park youth. Something we simply can not afford NOT to support. While we need and appreciate all the trimmings this great community has to offer - if we truly want to invest in our future - then we need to put our money where our mouth is, and invest in our youth.

This year marks the 8th Annual Asbury Park Mayor's Ball. Scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Convention Hall Arcade.

This year's event features a new and exciting venue and program, live music, eclectic dining, fireworks and a Casino Night Theme.

Tickets are $95.00 until August 15, 2010 and $125.00 thereafter. The Asbury Park Mayor's Ball is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution will help create a bright future for Asbury Park youth. So please join me in making a committment to create a better future for Asbury Parks youth!

Join us today! Contact Ms. Kiki Tomek @ (732) 502-5721 or mailto:Kiki.Tomek@cityofasburypark.com for tickets, tables or sponsorship opportunities.

Last year's ball was fantastic....this year's will be even better! Visit us on Facebook at Asbury Park Mayor's Ball