08/02/2025
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Michael Bell, a resident of Longport for 34 years, is planning and financing a party for teenagers before their summer recess ends.
Bell, 81, had an interesting career.
He owned a safety supply business which sold work gloves, safety harnesses, patented non-slip shoes, rappelling equipment, and other items that he designed and engineered.
His customers included electric, gas and railroad companies.
What is your vision for this event?
Bell: To bring the teenagers together for an evening of camaraderie. After playing miniature golf and video games, what else is left for them to do? Many establishments have age restrictions.
Adolescents have no place to go. I am going to provide an event
that does not happen anymore – an outdoor get together and party by the bay where they can dance, mingle and have fun.
What entertainment and activities are planned?
Bell: There will be a DJ for music and dancing, photo booths for taking selfies and a limbo contest! We will also serve water ice and water.
Anything else?
Bell: The event will be secured by the Longport PD and chaperoned by adults. Parents and Guardians should make arrangements to pick up their children by 9:45p so they are home before curfew.
If the event is canceled due to weather conditions, the money will go to the Longport Public Library with the hope that the funds would be earmarked for a similar event in 2026.
Event: Lollapalooza – the Longport, Margate, Ventnor version
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7p to 10p
Place: Longport, 24th Ave and the Bay, behind Borough Hall
Invited: Teenagers 13 to 18 years old
RSVP: email to [email protected] by Thursday, August 21 (include name, age, school name, and grade)
Cost: $20 per person
(This is a ticketed event, payment in advance via Venmo or
Zelle)
