Free tomatoes at the beach🍅🍅

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Better With Age NJ team
August 05, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Happy Monday, New Jersey!

☀️Weather: Sunny, high 94

👀What’s on tap today:

  • Free tomato distribution today

  • Social Security login changes taking effect soon

  • How to find the best retirement community for you

Up first…

Jersey Fresh free tomato distribution today

🍅🍅The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will highlight Jersey Fresh tomato season as part of National Farmers Market Week on Monday, August 5, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute free Jersey Fresh grape tomatoes to beachgoers.

“New Jersey’s reputation for its great tasting tomatoes is well-earned and they have a flavor that is unmatched,” NJDA Secretary Ed Wengryn said. “The grape tomatoes we will be distributing can be eaten immediately as a snack or used in a variety of recipes and dishes. We encourage everyone to purchase Jersey Fresh tomatoes and other Jersey Fresh produce throughout the growing season.”

The tomatoes will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. until supplies last, at the end of East Schellenger Avenue at the boardwalk near Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, at the end of New York Avenue near Rita’s Water Ice in Atlantic City, and near the end of Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights.

New Jersey is annually among the top 10 producers of tomatoes in the U.S. In 2023, New Jersey had a production value of $36.2 million for tomatoes, according to the USDA, when Garden State farmers harvested 60 million pounds of tomatoes on 2,400 acres.

The tomato season for New Jersey lasts through the end of October. Go to www.FindJerseyFresh.com to see where Jersey Fresh tomatoes are available locally and to find recipes that include delicious Jersey Fresh tomatoes.

Today in History

  • On Aug. 5 in 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal was laid on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor.

  • In 1957, the music and dance show “American Bandstand,” hosted by Dick Clark, made its national network debut, beginning a 30-year run on ABC-TV.

  • In 1962, Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a probable suicide from “acute barbiturate poisoning.” 

Today’s Birthdays

🎉 Happy 78th Birthday, Pete Vanderveer of Monroe! 🎉 Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and wonderful memories. May your year ahead be as amazing as you are! 🎂🎈🌟

A few other notable people sharing a birthday today with Peter include Actor Loni Anderson, 79; Actor Erika Slezak, 78; Actor Holly Palance, 74; Actor-singer Maureen McCormick, 68.; Author David Baldacci, 64, and Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is 62.

Thought for Today

"Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about." – Marilyn Monroe

Events

August 6 – 9 – Salem County Fair (Woodstown, Salem County)
August 7 – National Lighthouse Day (North Wildwood, Cape May County)
August 7 – 9 – Somerset County Fair (Bridgewater, Somerset County)
August 7 – 11  – The Italian American Association of Ocean Township Annual Italian Festival (Ocean Twp, Ocean County)
August 7 – 11 – La Festa Itialiana (Jersey City, Hudson County)
August 9 – Green Market (Smithville, Atlantic County)
August 9 – Paint, Dine and Sip with ArtWorx Events (Red Bank, Monmouth County)
August 9 & 10 – Atlantic County Fair (Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County)
August 9 & 10 – Atlantic County Water Lantern Festival (Mays Landing, Atlantic County)
August 10 – RevNJ Racing Series – Monmouth Battlefield State Park (Manalapan, Monmouth County)
August 10 – Vintage Baseball Game & Car Show 2024 (Washington, Warren County)
August 10 – Hermitage Museum Outdoor Craft Show (Ho-Ho-Kus, Bergen County)
August 10 – Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets Live in Concert (Newton, Sussex County)
August 10 – Chester Food Truck and Music Festival (Chester, Morris County)
August 10 – Flemington’s Corn, Tomato, and Beer Festival (Flemington, Hunterdon County)
August 10 & 11 – Bellview Winery Seafood Festival (Landisville, Atlantic County)
August 10 & 11 – Ort Farms Flower Festival (Long Valley, Morris County)
August 10 & 11 – The New Jersey Sunflower Trail (Washington, Warren County)

Social Security Login Changes Taking Effect Soon: The Social Security Administration will soon transition beneficiary accounts to the Login.gov platform. Kiplinger

Retired and Still Paying a Mortgage? You May Want to Reconsider: Age-old wisdom instructs that a home is a good investment for Americans of any age. But what if you are retired and still paying it off? USA Today

How to Find the Best Retirement Community for You: A retirement community can be a great option as you age. Here's how to find the right one for you. Kiplinger

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