The Ideal Beach Clean Committee is commencing with its Community Clean-ups THIS Saturday, May 18th at 9:00 A.M.   Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot at the corner of Port Monmouth Road and Ocean Avenue…. this will be our clean-up location.

This is a dynamic opportunity to do something great for your neighborhood!

There are currently (2) clean-up dates scheduled:

–Saturday, May 18th

–Saturday, June 8th

(Other dates will be added as we progress)

 (1)   Clean-ups will consist of 2-hour sessions (max)

 (2)   Everyone participating must sign a Waiver (attached).  You can print it out, fill it out and turn it in upon arriving (OR) you may fill it out when you arrive…. But it must be on file in order to participate.

We Look Forward to Seeing Everyone this Saturday at 9:00 A.M. at the Municipal Parking Lot!

The weather was perfect.  The volunteers came out….. And there was a Tie!

Congratulations to both Mrs. Bennett’s and Mrs. Murphy’s First Grade Classes for generating the most Beach Sweep participants (17 each class) and winning Pizza Lunches from the IBCA.  These 1st Graders are winners for sure!!

Everyone that came out to participate did a terrific job… OAS students, daisy troop members, boy scouts, moms and dads, and many, many others.  Some volunteers came as far away as near Philly! 

Thanks to ALL for a terrific day and a show of support for the shore.

Volunteers Lining Up to Sign In for the Sweeps

While the weather was chilly, that certainly didn’t dampen spirits, and the IBCA Clean Committee will certainly continue their good work throughout our Ideal Beach Neighborhood as the seasons unfold.

Look for upcoming notices as the IBCA and dedicated residents work together to keep our community clean…. And have fun doing it!

The IBCA Bake Sale held on Saturday and Sunday, April 6^th and 7^th in front of beautiful St. Catherine’s church was a tremendous success! 

This year’s Bake Sale generated $690 in sales and generous donations!  We couldn’t be happier, and we truly appreciate all that was done by so many to show support for the IBCA and for the Ideal Beach Community.

 Thanks So Very Much!

The IBCA Spring Bake Sale is here!

Saturday April 6^th  and Sunday April 7th

(After all Masses)

**St. Catherine’s Church – Out Front**

(Thank you so much Father Dan for supporting the IBCA)

Our fall flea markets have been such a success that we were asked if we would consider a spring flea market.  We considered…. And here you have it!! 

Saturday, May 4th — 9:00 to 2:00 (Rain or Shine)

Tonya Keller Community Center Field

Retail & Craft Vendors

Great used items, treasures, & trinkets

Sell your Items – Make some Ca$h

 10’ X 10’ Spots Available

 (10×10 canopy tent per space is allowed)

Individual Spots $10

Vendor Spots $30

 ( Early Bird Vendor Special, $25 per spot if paid by March 15^th )

  *Spots available for reservation the day of the event for an additional $5

To reserve a spot contact Holly Morgan at 732-598-9722 or htjjm@aol.com (or) Lisa Cordova at 732-670-8409 or lisacordova19@yahoo.com

 Cash or Checks accepted made payable to the Ideal Beach Community Association, P.O. Box 179, Middletown, NJ 07748.

Accepting on behalf of the East Keansburg Fire Company was firefighter Kyle Bracken, and representing the Middletown First Aid and Rescue Squad were EMS members Captain Steve Santarseri, Dawn Jacobs, Bob Pfleger, and Rob Pfleger.  This was an important opportunity for the IBCA to highlight the great work of the emergency responders and thank them for their dedicated service.

 As the IBCA Officers and Trustees can attest, “Our first responders will always have the support of our Association and our Community.”  Their work is deeply appreciated.  They protect us.  They protect our loved ones.  They protect our coastal way of life.

The Ideal Beach Community Association invites you

to attend our upcoming Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 12^th at 7:00 at the

 Tonya Keller Community Center

for a ceremony to pay tribute to the

East Keansburg Fire Company, Station 5 and

the Middletown First Aid & Rescue Squad

Join us to show your appreciation for these dedicated service providers who selflessly worked to assist us through Hurricane Sandy and who are always on the ready to provide lifesaving services to our community.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 12.  Join us to show your support.

(Free, on-site staff baby-sitting available for those attending the meeting that need that service)

——–  Refreshments served after the ceremony  ——–

We are working to get our 2013 meetings up on the ‘Calendar of Events’ to the right as well as all our upcoming events.  It’s going to be a terrific 2013 for the Ideal Beach Community!

As a Reminder:  Our January Regular Meeting is tonight at the Tonya Keller Community Center (TKCC) at 7:00 pm.  (Open to Everyone).  There will be a short Neighborhood Watch Meeting following (Closed Meeting).

Note:  If you would like to find out more about the Neighborhood Watch Program and meetings, contact Greta Siwiec, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator at 732-495-0711  for more information.

Every year since the ‘IBCA seed’ was planted in the spring of 2009, our Association has significantly grown in participation, organization, ability, and presence.  We have built lasting relationships and have brought positive changes to our community, both in deed and in thought.  You see, the IBCA isn’t just about doing things, it is also about affecting things…. about affecting the way we feel about our neighborhood… about affecting the way others feel about our neighborhood…. Our mission is to improve the overall quality of life in our Ideal Beach neighborhood. 

We look forward to continuing in our mission during 2013.

Happy New Year to the Residents and Supporters of the Ideal Beach Community.