First Saturday Asbury Park - Saturday, April 3, 2010

Asbury Park, NJ – Baby, we were all Born to Run…to First Saturday Asbury Park on Saturday, April 3 when The City of Asbury Park will celebrate Spring with music and entertainment, a RunAPolooza pre-party with the Jersey Shore Running Club, a meatball eating contest, movies, fashion, home décor and more – even a marching band. It’s Glory Days City-Wide, with special sales and dining specials from the Boardwalk to the Downtown. Everything’s open 6 to 10 p.m. and even later. Free parking in the Bangs Avenue Garage, courtesy of Taka. If the crowds who turned out for FSAP March thought it was a great night, you don’t want to miss FSAP April on April 3.

It’s Your Chance to Sing “Born to Run” with “Bruce”

Join JerzeyGirlzKaraoke at The Passion Group – 600 Cookman – and sing your favorites with a “Bruce” impersonator.

 Get Ready to Run – RunAPalooza Returns April 17!

Don’t get shut out - Sign up early at the tent in Press Plaza for the April 17 RunAPalooza II benefit for Special Olympics New Jersey. Hosted by the Jersey Shore Running Club (www.jsrc.org), the fun run drew over 3,500 participants last year and more than 3x as many spectators.

 Carmine’s Running Meatballs on the Edge of Town

Check out or join in the new monthly meatball eating contest at Carmine’s at 162 Main Street. The contestant who eats the most meatballs gets a $100 gift certificate, with additional prizes for slower eaters. Register to eat from 4 – 4:45 pm; contest kicks off at 5:00pm sharp with VIP judges!

 The Showroom Runs to the Movies!

Enter our “Run to the Movies” contest. Also, Offseason: Words from the Jersey Shore, a music/poetry performance with James Dalton and Chris Rockwell – 8pm. Premier of ImprovJam, live improvisational comedy – 10pm. Tickets and more info at www.TheShowRoomAP.com. 708 Cookman Avenue.

 Step Up to Help - Soles 4 Soles Shoe Drive for Haiti

Get a bag of swag – while they last – courtesy of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, at The Passion Group  - 600 Cookman Avenue - when you donate your gently used shoes for people in need. $1 suggested donation to help cover the cost of shipping.

 Step Out in Style with the Wheel of Fashion at Stacy Gemma

Win discounts, prizes and enjoy refreshments all evening long at 644 Cookman.

 Get a Jump on Spring At Home

25% off all wall décor and mirrors, trees and florals at Robert Leger Home.

 Asbury Park High School Marching Band

Our own Blue Bishops will fill the town with marchin’ music, including their own rendition of “Glory Days.”

 All Eyes on You

Open house and cocktail party to showcase Bill Friedel’s elegant specs…516 Bangs Avenue. Featuring Derek Pierre in guitar.

 Runny Eggs!  Or, eggs anyway you like on our free full breakfast. Stay the night at The Inn at Ocean Grove and get $20 off when you checkout. Just show a receipt for any FSAP purchase during 2010 to get your discount. Book online www.theinnatoceangrove.comor by phone 732-775-8847.

 Win a $500 First Saturday Asbury Park Gift Basket

Stop by The Passion Group at 600 Cookman and enter to win a $500 gift basket courtesy of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce and its member stores and restaurants. And get a VIP voucher from Jersey Shore Premium Outlets.

 Step it Up!

Don’t miss all of the FSAP Sales & Specials throughout the City.

 About the Jersey Shore Running Club

The Jersey Shore Running Club, with over 1500 members, has been active in the community for over 20 years promoting the sport of running as a healthy activity for all abilities.  JSRC hosts runs throughout the Jersey Shore Area and also holds running events to benefit local causes including Special Olympics New Jersey, FoodBank of Monmouth Ocean County and Habitat for Humanity.  Some of the events it stages include the Sgt Pat's Race, RunAPalooza, Saturday in the Park, Navesink Challenge, Asbury Park Boardwalk Relay, New Year's Eve Twilight Run, Hashathon and Summer Series of Races for Youth and Adults. JSRC also sponsors a Youth Running Program in Asbury Park in conjunction with an after-school program. Visit www.jsrc.org for more information.

The Asbury Park Chamber produces First Saturday Asbury Park every month.  The event is sponsored by The Passion Group, with promotional funding provided by the Asbury Park Urban Enterprise Zone Program.

Visit www.asburyparkchamber.com for more on First Saturday Asbury