LBI area events courtesy of LBI Business Alliance

Friday, January 27th

County Connection Mobile Service 10am to 4pm at Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City ( 609-494-2480 ) Services incl. county IDs, passports, senior services, veterans services, consumer affairs, voter registration and parks & tourism information.
�The Importance of Long-Term Care Insurance: 10:30am at Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City ( 609-494-2480 ). Merrill Lynch representative presents the program.

Saturday, January 28th

Science Saturday Lecture Series: County Marine Agent Gef Flimlim will speak about his perspective that exposes both problems and promise of the Christie 10-Point Plan For Barnegat Bay: 11am at LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Call 609-494-1241 for more information or visit www.LBIFScience.org

COMING SOON

Tuesday, January 31st

Totally Toddler: 10:30am at Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Activity for ages 18-36 months. Call 609-494-2480 to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 1st – April 15th

Income Tax Return Assistance Feb. 1-April 15: 11am-3pm at the St. Francis Center in Brant Beach. 11am-3pm, by appt. only; call 609-494-8861

Saturday, February 11th

�Science Saturdays� The Dangers of Extinction and Loss of Diversity 11am-12pm noon at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) main building in Loveladies. Free, interactive lectures. For more information, contact the LBIF at (609) 494-1241 or visit the LBIF Science Committee�s website at http://www.lbifscience.org/.

Sunday, Feb. 5th

Eight Annual Super Plunge: 1pm in the ocean off 48th Street Beach in Brant Beach. Costumes encouraged. Cost $30 per person or $15 for students before 1/29 or $35 per person or $20 for students on or after 1/29. Pick up registration form at St. Francis Community Center front desk or call 494-8861.

ONGOING PROGRAMS, EVENTS

Barnegat Lighthouse is Open: The # 2 tourism destination in the State Of New Jersey is open on weekends!
ONE WEEK LEFT to check out “Watercolors: A Visual Story”: December 6 – January 31: Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Watercolor paintings by Pine Shores Art Assn. students of Carol Freas are exhibited. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.
Bike Registration Program: to reduce bicycle theft and expedite return of stolen bikes, LBI police departments have started a free program for visitors and residents to register bikes. Call for Information: Beach Haven 492-0505; Harvey Cedars 494-3036; Long Beach Township & Barnegat Light 494-3322; Ship Bottom 494-1518 and at Walters Bicycles during business hours; Surf City 494-8121
Income Tax Return Assistance Feb. 1-April 15: St. Francis Center in Brant Beach. 11am-3pm, by appt. only; call 609-494-8861
�Science Saturdays� For the sixth consecutive winter, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) will host free, interactive lectures, which tackle today�s most pressing and interesting environmental and sustainability issues. Saturdays from Feb. 11th through April 7th, from 11:00 am to 12 noon at the LBIF�s main building in Loveladies.
The St. Francis Guild invites all interested in knitting, crochet, quilting, and/or other crafts to participate. Meets Wednesdays from 10am-2pm at the St. Francis Center in Brant Beach. Call Lenore Kane at 609-494-7330 for more information. New Members welcome!!
Book Discussions: Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City ( 609-494-2480 ). 2nd Wed. of each month @ 7:30pm. Check at the circulation desk for current title.
Fiction Writers Group: Forming in Beach Haven: Meets 2 Thursdays per month from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Call Debi for more information 856-912-1369 .
LBI Woodcarvers Association: Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm. Call 609-296-5606 for location.
Classes & Activities Offered: LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. Classes vary from learning new languages to art mediums and sports lessons. Call 609-494-1241 for more information and registration.
Surflight Theatre Arts Resource Schools (STARS): 2012 Winter Schedule Runs Jan. 23 – Mar. 16 (8 Weeks) STARS is pleased to bring professional Musical Theatre Training to the Jersey Shore. Classes are taught by professionals from the Surflight Company at the Theatre located at Beach and Engleside Avenues in Beach Haven. PreK – 12th grade. Classes offered include Creative Dynamics, Acting I and II, Happy Feet, Musical Theatre Dance. More information can be found at http://www.surflight.org/STARS.htm.

HEALTH & LIVING WELL ON LBI

LBI Health Department
Flu Shots Offered by Appointment: Call 609-492-1212 .
Well Baby Clinic: Call 609-361-1000 ex 250 or 609-492-1212 for appointment and information.
Child & Adolescent Health Programs: Physical exams and immunizations are available for infants and children through age 18 at the LBI Health Department. Call 609-492-1212 .
St. Francis Senior Services: Outreach workers are available to assist with a variety of senior needs. Call 609-294-1197 for more information.
Adult Health Promotion: LBI Health Department provides blood pressure screening plus health education on diet, medication and risk factors for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and breast, cervical & colon/rectal cancer.
Beach Haven Borough Hall (492-0111) 10am-12pm on the 1st Monday of each month
Island Branch Ocean County Library, Surf City (494-3064) 11am-12pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month
Harvey Cedars Police Dept. (494-2843) 9:30am-10:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Barnegat Light Borough Hall (494-9196) 11am-12pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
LBI Health Dept. (361-1000 or 492-1212) 10am-12pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

WORSHIP ON LBI

Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom – 609-494-7777
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven – 609-492-7571 or 609-492-2108
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Brant Beach – 609-494-6888
Island Baptist Church in Beach Haven – 609-492-7584
Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island – 609-492-4090 Please Note: JCC Shabbat Services are Friday evening at 7:30 PM at St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Surf City while the New Synagogue is being built.
Kynett United Methodist Church of Beach Haven – 609-492-0421
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Brant Beach – 609-494-8813
St. Peter’s at the Light Episcopal Church in Barnegat Light – 609-494-2398
Terrace United Methodist Church in Beach Haven Terrace – 609-492-9843
Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light – 609-494-8676

WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT AND PERFORMANCES

Bayberry Inn: ( 609-494-8848 )
Buckalew’s Tavern & Restaurant: ( 609-492-1065 )
Daddy O: ( 609-494-1300 )
The Gateway: ( 609-494-1661 )
Nardi’s Tavern: ( 609-492-9538 )

FOR YOUR INTEREST

Seedling Sale: Offered by the Garden Club of LBI: A variety of seedlings, grass, and fertilizer tabs. Call 609-494-5791 or visit www.thegardencluboflbi.com for more details.
St. Francis Center Community Pool Donations Sought: Send to St. Francis Swimming Pool Fund, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Brant Beach, NJ 08008.
Food Donations Needed: The St. Francis Food Pantry is accepting donations of non-perishable foods as well as detergents, soaps, and shampoo
Beach Haven Community Arts Program’s Commemorative Bricks: Bricks are placed in the paths at Veterans’ Bicentennial Park in Beach Haven. Donations are $50 and order forms are available at the Beach Haven Library, borough hall, Uncle Will’s Pancake House, or call 609-492-8362 .

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Join us for the 8th Annual ocean plunge on Super Bowl Sunday!

Are you part Polar Bear? Do you have what it takes to brave the icy cold Atlantic Ocean in February? Save the date and meet us on the 48th Street beach (in Brant Beach), and be home in plenty of time for the big game!

Pre-Registration is required. $30/person before Jan. 31; $35/person on Jan. 31. Students: only $15 before Feb. 5, and $20 on Feb. 5.

Prizes awarded for most funds raised, oldest and youngest plunger, best costume, and more.

Sponsored by St. Francis Community Center. All proceeds to benefit St. Francis Community Center & Southern Regional HS Swim Teams.

Location: The Beach
48Th Street
Brant Beach, NJ 08008
Phone: (609) 494-8861

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Craving something different this February? Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Shore promises to sweeten your winter getaway

Treat yourself and the ones you love to some quality time in LBI this winter. Begin by downloading the themed reading and movie list, created by the local branches of the Ocean County Library. In addition to reading and movies suggestions, the library branches invite visitors and residents to stop in and register for their planned activities that correspond with Chocolate Week, Feb 11-20, a Destination Marketing Initiative in partnership with the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and sponsor the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.

This year is packed with activities for families, couples and own personal appetites such as free environmental events such as The Long Beach Island Foundation February Science Saturday will give a tribute to local ecosystem with a Chocolate Turtle Hand out Enjoy a Blissful Massage featuring a Mayan Gold Chocolate antioxidant drink with the area’s top spas. Stay overnight and take in the Minerva Bed & Breakfast Chocolate Cooking Class, Magnolia House’s Romantic Getaway or Daddy Os decadent dinners. Looking to getaway for more than a weekend? Visit local realtors including The Van Dyk Group, GA Anderson Agency for open houses with sweet treats or take the Golden Ticket Tour at Walter Homes in Barnegat. Take in some entertainment with a Valentine Dinner Comedy Show on Feb 12 at Long Shots, a Lighthouse International Film Festival Screening or Feb 17- Death By Chocolate – Murder Mystery Dinner Show at The Engleside Inn, Beach Haven benefiting the Tuckerton Seaport. Deliciously entertaining, interactive dinner show featuring a decadent three course dinner, topped off with Death by Chocolate. Guests will have the opportunity to play detective and guess “whodunit. for dinner show, as well as make it a weekend with special overnight package includes dinner, show, overnight accommodations at the Engleside Inn, breakfast and Tuckerton Seaport Guest Pass. Intermissions and hand outs. Back by popular demand is Chocolate Week Bartenders Competition starting at 8pm at TGI Friday’s in Manahawkin.

Chocolate Week is a series of offers, activities and events that include Valentine’s Day and President’s Day Weekend; to encourage out of area visitors as well as serving local residents. For a full list of chocolate week activities and to enter to win “Chocolate Week Sweetstakes” , an Unshredded Nostalgia of Barnegat sponsored a Sweet Hearts and Heart Throbs Basket which will be drawn in time for Valentine’s Day giving; go to www.visitlbiregion.com or their visitor center at 265 West Ninth Street Ship Bottom and 609 494 7211 . Keeping the focus on simple pleasures that tie in with Valentine’s Day and mid winter escapes, enjoy the series of special promotions, offers and classes that are being planned through local businesses and organizations to create a sweet vibe throughout the Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Shore from Barnegat, Long Beach Island, Stafford and Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor.

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Sunday Specials

Early Risers and Later Diners Deals

Snowstorm Savings and so much more.

Open all Year for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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SUNDAY LOCALS RELIEF PACKAGE: Half-Off on All Take-Out Orders from Noon to 8pm and when Dning In-House recieve Half-Off on Any Entree with purchase of another, 3pm – 8pm. We are accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve and Day and still giving 20% Back to Buyers on all Gift Certificate purchases ’til next year. Peace and Happy Holidays.

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We offer our chef’s special holiday menu with two seatings and two price points. 5 Courses, including a choice of 3 entrees, and a fabulous dessert table. Early Seating at 5:30 pm, $89 per person. Just a Few Seats Left for Late Seating at 8:30 pm, $125 per person, Includes Live Band, Dancing and Midnight Toast.

Reservations Required: 609.492.3553 or 888.LBI.GABLES

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Wednesday December 28th: Starlab: A Portable Planetarium at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Suitable for ages 5 to adult. Space is limited, call 609-494-2480 to register.

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Courtesy of LBI Business Alliance

- Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom – 609-494-7777

- Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven – 609-492-7571 or 609-492-2108
“It’s not just about the journey, it’s about the love we want to share with you…Join us at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, Marine Street in Beach Haven this Christmas season.” Fr. Frank Crumbaugh, Rector/ 609-492-7271/office.
– Saturday, 24 December, 4:30pm – Though it is afull Eucharist, this service is geared especially toward families with children for whom the 10:30pm service is too late. In this service, the children of the parish assembled The Creche.
– Saturday, 24 December, 10:30pm/ – “Midnight Mass.”
– Sunday, 25 December, lOam – this is a quiet said service for those who want to keep Christmas worshiping “on the day.”
– Sunday, 1 January, 9:30am – a regular Sunday service providing an opportunity to keep Holy Name and begin the new year in prayer.
– Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Brant Beach – 609-494-6888
- Island Baptist Church in Beach Haven – 609-492-7584
- Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island – 609-492-4090
Please Note: JCC Shabbat Services are Friday evening at 7:30 PM at St.Thomas of Villanova Church in Surf City while the New Synagogue is being built.
– Kynett United Methodist Church of Beach Haven – 609-492-0421
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Brant Beach – 609-494-8813
- St. Peter’s at the Light Episcopal Church in Barnegat Light – 609-494-2398
- Terrace United Methodist Church in Beach Haven Terrace – 609-492-9843
- Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light – 609-494-8676

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Accepting reservations for Christmas Eve Breakfast and Lunch.
New Years Eve and New Years Day Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Closed Christmas Day.
Safe and Happy Holidays to all!

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Chamilia Bead Specials

Buy 4 beads, get a free snap bracelet, $50 value

Buy 3 Beads, get 1 free

Over 1000 Beads in Stock

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FREE Holiday Crafts for Kids: Saturdays & Sundays through December 18th. 10am-12 noon at Regenerate in Beach Haven. Activities vary per week, call 609-492-9211 for more information.

Surflight Theatre: is proud to present a Holiday Musical Comedy, the premiere of Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid through December 18. Directed by Francis Kelly with choreography by Taryn Herman, and music direction by Jeremy Randall, Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid is written by Stuart Ross and continues the story of the singing group whose lives were lost in an accident involving a busload of teens en route to see The Ed Sullivan Show. Tickets are $36-$54. Tickets are available online at www.surflight.org.

Barnegat Lighthouse is Open: The # 2 tourism destination in the State Of New Jersey is open on weekends and has reported a “full parking lot” and a great number of visitors in the past few weekends.

“Watercolors: A Visual Story”: December 6 – January 31 at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Watercolor paintings by Pine Shores Art Assn. students of Carol Freas are exhibited. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Mah Jong: Wednesdays from 1-3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library In Surf City. Some previous experience is required. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

November 4-December 19: Small Works Exhibition: at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Call 609-494-1241 for hours and information. Reception is November 12 from 5-7pm.

Christmas Tree Sale: Through December 24 (or until all trees are sold) at the Shipbottom Fire House. Trees are fresh cut Douglas Firs, free local delivery is available. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 4-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm.

Food Donations Needed: The St. Francis Food Pantry in Brant Beach is acception donations of non-perishable foods as well as detergents, soaps, and shampoo.

Classes & Activities Offered: at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. Classes vary from learning new languages to art mediums and sports lessons. Call 609-494-1241 for more information and registration.
Fiction Writers Group: Forming in Beach Haven: Meets 2 Thursdays per month from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Call Debi for more information 856-912-1369 .
SwellColors: Workshops EVERY day for people of all ages in glass mosaics and hot glass beadmaking. This is a great experience for anyone to try. We also have a set schedule of classes that are a lot of fun and participants make beautiful things. 110th St. (Virginia Ave.) and Long Beach Blvd. Haven Beach, NJ 08008. For more information, you can call 609-492-3783 or email http://mail.njlbi.com/edgedesk/cgi-bin/compose.exe?id=01653e5f646de9e32adbce631df70ee3e032&new=&xsl=compose.xsl&to=mary@swellcolors.com. You can also visit http://www.swellcolors.com/.

Coming Soon:

December 19: Anniversary & Holiday Celebration: 4-7pm at Kapler’s Pharmacy & regenerate in Harvey Cedars. Liver entertainment and train rides for kids all ages.

December 19: Brain Games: 1pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

December 20: Adult Writers Group Meets: 1-3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. All are welcome, call 609-494-2480 for more information.

December 20: Totally Toddler: 10:30am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Activity is for ages 18-36 months with caregiver. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

December 21: Gaming Club: 7pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Kids ages 10 and older are invited to drop in for Wii games, board games, and cards. Call 509-494-2480 for more information.

December 21: Teen Advisory Board Meets: 6pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Kids in grades 7-12 are invited to make suggestions for programs, events and more. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

December 21: Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild Meets: 1-3pm at the Long Beach Township Municipal Building community room. The program is a Christmas party with a wrapped fat quarter swap. Handmade ornaments my be brought for show and tell. All are welcome, call Mary Ann Bogaczyk at 609-597-4325 or Elsa Chabala at 609-607-0991 .

December 22: Children’s Story Hour: 4-5pm at the Beach Haven Library on Third Street. The activity is for grades pre-K to 3rd. Call 609-492-7081 for more information.
Health and Living Well on LBI

- Flu Shots Offered by Appointment: At the LBI Health Department in Haven Beach. Call 609-492-1212 to make appointment.

- Yoga and Pilate’s – Elite Fitness – 12904 Long Beach Blvd, Beach Haven Terrace – Call for schedule: 609-492-9300 or check www.elitefitnesslbi.com

- St. Francis Senior Services: Outreach workers are available to assist with a variety of senior needs. Call 609-294-1197 for more information.

- Child & Adolescent Health Programs: Physical exams and immunizations are available for infants and children through age 18 at the LBI Health Department. Call 609-492-1212 for more information.
- Well Baby Clinic: at the LBI Health Department in Haven Beach. Call 609-361-1000 ex 250 or 609-492-1212 for appointment and information.

For Your Interest:
- Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church:

- Seedling Sale: Offered by the Garden Club of LBI A variety of seedlings, grass, and fertilizer tabs. Call 609-494-5791 or visit www.thegardencluboflbi.com for more details.

- LBI Woodcarvers Association: meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm. Call 609-296-5606 for location.

- St. Francis Community Pool Donations Sought: Send to St. Francis Swimming Pool Fund, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Brant Beach, NJ 08008.

- Beach Haven Community Arts Program’s Commemorative Bricks: Bricks are placed in the paths at Veterans’ Bicentennial Park in Beach Haven. Donations are $50 and order forms are available at the Beach Haven Library, borough hall, Uncle Will’s Pancake House, or call 609-492-8362 .

- Ongoing classes at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. Visit http://www.lbifoundation.org/ for schedule and more information.

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Celebrate our 65th Anniversary and the Holidays, Mon 4-7pm.

Sales * Snacks * Spirits * Prizes and Surprises

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LBI Events Courtesy Of LBI Business Alliance.

Thursday December 15th:

1. Storytime and Craft: 3:45pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

Friday December 16th:

1. LBI Business Alliance Night At Surflight Theatre: Package Price of $59 includes Dinner at Carmen’s in Beach Haven & A Special Holiday Musical at Surflight. Separately – Show Tickets only $34 and dinner at Carmen’s only $25 **for tickets please call Gay at 609-492-9477 ext. 203.

2. Christmas Sing-along: 7pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light. Dough Simpson leads the singing, all are welcome. Call 609-494-2890 for more information.

Sunday December 18th:

1. Holiday Jubilee: 2-9pm at Duchman’s Brauhaus, Cedar Bonnet Island. Luncheon buffet $20, 2-4pm and includes food gratuity, dinner buffet $20, starting at 5pm and includes food gratuity. Entertainment by Pat Karwan, Tony Pileggi, and Chuck Miller from 2-9pm. All proceeds benefit Tuckerton Seaport. Reservations are requested. Call 609-494-6910 for more information.

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Entire Stock of Sterling Silver, 50 % off. Sale ends Dec 24.

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South Jersey magazine readers voted for the Best Healthy Meal, Breakfast, Subs & Wraps, and the winner is The Greenhouse Cafe! Stop in for award winning Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all year!

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Lori Bonn Natural Collection 35% off

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