Sunday, May 27

• Viking Village Arts and Crafts Show 10am to 4:30pm 19th & Bayview, Barnegat Light. Local artists and fun crafts. Rain or Shine.  Additional info at www.vikingvillage.net

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Courtesy LBI Business Alliance & S.Ocean Chamber of Commerce

Thursday October 20th:

1. Precious Metal Clay Origami Pendant: 9:30am-12:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Participants should bring an old towel and large plastic bowl and wear old clothes and closed toed shoes. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

2. South Bay Senior Association Oktoberfest Lunch: 12pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall in Brant Beach. Lunch is $6, new members and guests are welcome.

3. Totally Toddler: 10:30am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. For ages 18-36 months with caregiver, call 609-494-2480 to register.

4. Bead Happy Hour: 4-6pm at Just Bead It in North Beach Haven. Come and learn new beading techniques and make cool jewelry! Call 609-492-2323 for more information.

5. Fri & Sat October 21 – October 22
9th Annual Haunted Seaport
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Admission: $8 Non -members & Hayrides are $2/ $5.00 Members & Hayrides are Free. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea, stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. “Haunted Forest”, hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Black Pearl Haunted Boat Rides will also be available. $10.00 per person. Tuckerton Seaport 120 Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087 (609) 296-8868

Sunday October 23rd:

1. Halloween Festival: 1-2:30pm at at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Attendees may carve or paint a pumpkin, build a life size scarecrow, and enter them to win prizes. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

2. Psychic Tea at The Gables, 2:00 PM Admission: $48 per person. Ever wondered why we are here? Or what’s on the other side? Would you like to contact a loved one who has passed? All of these topics to be explored at our Psychic Tea. LESLIE LYNCH IS A WELL KNOWN PSYCHIC MEDIUM in the New Jersey and New York area who’s abilities span back many generations. As a psychic, Leslie can provide you with guidance in areas where you feel lost and confused or just need a little direction. As a medium, she can receive messages from your deceased loved ones in spirit. Leslie can help you connect with guidance from both energy and spirit to help heal your life, your grief, your relationships, your career, your financial issues, your body and soul. $48 per person includes coffee, tea, tea sandwiches, pastries as well as some individual readings in a group setting. Reservations necessary via phone 609-492-3553.The Gables, 212 Centre Street
Beach Haven, NJ 08008, (609) 492-3553
Email: gableslbi@gmail.com

Worship on Long Beach Island

- 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 8:00 PM and Saturday morning at 9:30 AM at St.Thomas of Villanova Church in Surf City while the New Synagogue is being built. Shabbat on the beach on Friday, June 24th at 5:30 PM at the beach on 24th Street, Spray Beach.

- 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 Found At:

- 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)
- Terrace Tavern & Crab Shack: (609-492-9751)

Ongoing Events:

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.

Annual LBI Surf Fishing Tournament: October 8-December 4 on the beaches of LBI. Anglers weigh in striped bass and bluefish to compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes in daily, weekly, segment and grand prizes. Boats not permitted. Rules are available online or at the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commercce on West 9th Street in Ship Bottom. Call 609-494-7211 for more information.

Adult Writer’s Group Meets: Tuesdays through October 25th. 1-3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

Print Center Exhibition: Through November 1st at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. An international juried exhibition. Reception is September 17th from 5-7pm. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Just Bead It: Offers beading classes DAILY for all ages. Our friendly, talented staff is eager to assist you in learning new techniques to handcraft your own unique jewelry! Call 609-492-BEAD for additional information.

Mah Jong: Wednesdays from 12:30-4pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library In Surf City. Some previous experience is required. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

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.

Awana Club Meets: 6:30-8pm at Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom every Thursday. All children welcome for songs, skits, Bible lessons and more. Call 609-494-7777 for more information.

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 You can also visit http://www.swellcolors.com/.

Coming Soon:

October 24: Monday Night Movie: 6:30pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 for selection.

October 24: Spooky Storytime: 3:15pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Kids are invited to come in costume. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

October 26: 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, boeard games and cards. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

October 26: 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 come make suggestions for programs, events and more. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

October 27: Watercolor Workshop: 9:30am-3:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

October 28: Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Doors open 6pm, dinner at 7pm at the Engleside Inn in Beach Haven. “Hi-Jinx on the High Seas” is an audience participation show performed by the Stellar Theatre Group. Tickets are $75, call 609-296-8868 to reserve.

October 28-30: Sea Shell Striped Bass Derby: Friday: 7pm welcome party and captains meeting at the Sea Shell Beach Club in Beach Haven, fishing begins at 9pm. Saturday: 6-8pm cocktail party at the Sea Shell. Sunday: 10am-noon final weigh in, noon-2pm fish fry. Miller, Frank & Fritz entertain. Visit www.seashelllbi.com for more information.

Health and Living Well on LBI

- Safe Medication Management: Thursday October 27th at 2pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

- AtlantiCare Medical Center’s RNS Mobile Digital Mammography: Friday October 28th at the LBI Health Department, 11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach. Call 800-246-2404 for more information.

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

- Awana Clubs Meet: Thursdays 6:30-8pm at Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom. All children are welcome for songs, skits, games, Bible lessons and more. Age groups include age 3-pre-K, grades K-2 and 3-6. Donation per session.

- 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.

- New Members Wanted: 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.

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Monday October 3rd:

1. 50-50 Raffle Drawing: 11am at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven. Call 609-492-0700 for more information.

2. Brain Games: 1pm at the Island Brach of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Also on the 17th. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Tuesday October 4th:

1. Job Seekers’ Support Group: 6:30-7:30 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Brant Beach. Group provides career counseling, resume assistance, interviewing techniques and more.

2. Adult Writers Group Meets: 1-3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

3. Q & A with Creators, An Evening with Lucille Ball, “Thank You for Asking”: Following 2pm matinee at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven. Bring your questions for Lucie Arnaz and Suzanne La Rusch. Call 609-492-9477 for more information and tickets.

Wednesday October 5th:

1. Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding: 9-10am at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 to register.

Thursday October 6th:

1. Bead Happy Hour: 4-6pm at Just Bead It in North Beach Haven. Come and learn new beading techniques and make cool jewelry! Call 609-492-2323 for more information.

2. Music & Movement: 10:30am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. For ages 2-6, call 609-494-2480 to register.

Friday October 7th:

1. Plein Air Show: 10am-5pm at Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light. Call 609-361-1101 for more information.

Saturday October 8th:

1. Christmas Bazaar: 9am-1pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light. Holiday Items, collectibles, jewelry and more. Call 609-494-2980 for more information.

2. Holiday Bazaar & Foodfest: 8am-2:30pm at Terrace 1st United Methodist Church on the Beach Haven Terrace. Handmade crafts, country baked goods, decorations, mums, and more. Rain or shine, call 609-492-9843 for more information.

3. Roast Beef Dinner: Takeout from 2-8pm, dining room service from 4-8pm at High Point Firehouse in Harvey Cedars. Bring your own beverages, ice and glasses are provided. Adults $14, kids under 12 years $7.

4. Spaghetti Dinner and Car Raffle: 7pm at St. Francis Center in Brant Beach. Scojo’s caters the event. Adults $15, kids $8. Call 609-494-8813 for more information.

5. Texas Hold’em Tournament: 7-11pm at the Ship Bottom Firehouse. Event benefits the Kiwanis Club of LBI, doors open at 6. Call 609-709-0443 for more information.

Sunday October 9th:

1. LBI Commemorative 18 mile Run: Race begins at 10:30am in Holgate. Applications are available at St. Francis Center in Brant Beach. Luncheon and awards ceremony follows.

2. Halloween Jack-o-Lanterns & Pumpkins Galore: 10am-2pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

3. Potluck Brunch: 12-2pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Event benefits Doctors without Borders and the Foundation. Children older than 9 are welcome, donation $10 per person plus a dish to share. Reserve by calling 609-494-1241 or 609-361-0993.

Worship on Long Beach Island

- 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 8:00 PM and Saturday morning at 9:30 AM at St.Thomas of Villanova Church in Surf City while the New Synagogue is being built. Shabbat on the beach on Friday, June 24th at 5:30 PM at the beach on 24th Street, Spray Beach.

- 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 Found At:

- 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)
- Terrace Tavern & Crab Shack: (609-492-9751)

Ongoing Events:

Surflight Theatre Presents An Evening with Lucille Ball “Thank You for Asking” October 4-16. Call 609-492-9477 or visit www.surflight.org for more information.

Just Bead It: Offers beading classes DAILY for all ages. Our friendly, talented staff is eager to assist you in learning new techniques to handcraft your own unique jewelry! Call 609-492-BEAD

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.

Adult Writer’s Group Meets: Tuesdays through October 25th. 1-3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

Print Center Exhibition: Through November 1st at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. An international juried exhibition. Reception is September 17th from 5-7pm. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Mah Jong: Wednesdays from 12:30-4pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library In Surf City. Some previous experience is required. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

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.

Womens’ Council of Realtors: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Bayberry Inn, 13th Street & Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom. Call Theresa Hill at 609-597-6464 for more information.

Awana Club Meets: 6:30-8pm at Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom every Thursday. All children welcome for songs, skits, Bible lessons and more. Call 609-494-7777 for more information.

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

Coming Soon:

October 10: America’s Little Italys: 6pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Author Sheryll Bellman reads from her newest book on recipes and traditions from coast to coast. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

October 10: Friends of the Library Meet: 10am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

October 12: Book Discussion: 7:30pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Subject is Coffee Trader by David Liss. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

October 12: Reading Isn’t Ruff: 6pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. A therapy dog is waiting for beginner readers to come read to it. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

October 13: Storytime for Ages 4-8: 2:30pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

October 14: Meet Author Julia Spencer & Her Seeing Eye Dog, Irene: 3:30pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Program is for all ages. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

October 15: Date Night in the Food Studio: 6:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Thomas J. Scangarello shows how to prepare a four course meal. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance, fees vary. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

October 15: Intermediate Stand-Up Paddleboarding: 10:30am-12 noon at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. Fees vary, basic instruction and equipment provided. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

October 15 & 16: Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey: visit all 11 lighthouses plus 2 museums and 2 lifesaving stations. A new feature this year is the night climb up the Barnegat Lighthouse at 8pm. For more information call 609-489-9017.

October 18: An Evening of Reflection: Love, Nature, a Reunion at Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center. 5:30pm light supper with presentation to follow. Cost is $25, registration due by October 12. Call 609-492-2917 or 609-492-1182 for more information.

October 28: Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Doors open 6pm, dinner at 7pm at the Engleside Inn in Beach Haven. “Hi-Jinx on the High Seas” is an audience participation show performed by the Stellar Theatre Group. Tickets are $75, call 609-296-8868 to reserve.

Health and Living Well on LBI
- LBI Flu Clinic Schedule: Sept. 29 at St. Francis Church Hall from 1-3pm, Oct. 6 at Barnegat Light Firehouse from 1-3pm. Call 609-492-1212 for more information.

- Free Blood Pressure Screening: October 4 at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

- American Red Cross Bloodmobile: 1-7pm, Sept. 26th at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 800-GIVELIFE for more information.

- 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.

- Walking/Running Program: Monday-Friday 8-9am in the St. Francis Center gymnasium, Brant Beach. Call 609-494-8861 for more information.

- GED, Adult Basic Skills and 2nd Language Classes: Free classes provided by the St. Francis Family Services at the St. Francis Community Center. Call 609-597-9399 for more information.

- Parents and Children Together Homework Program: Mondays 6-8pm at the St. Francis Community Center in Brant Beach. Classes are designed to teach parents the skills they need to help children with homework. For grades 1-12. Call 609-597-9399 for more information.

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

- Awana Clubs Meet: Thursdays 6:30-8pm at Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom. All children are welcome for songs, skits, games, Bible lessons and more. Age groups include age 3-pre-K, grades K-2 and 3-6. Donation per session.

- 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.

- New Members Wanted: 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.

- Edith Duff Gwinn Gardens Fund-Raiser: The Garden Club of LBI offers memorial bricks to be placed in the gardens. Call 609-494-5791 for more information.

- St. Francis Youth Ministry: Offers junior and senior high school age students fellowship and involvement in their community. Call 609-494-8813, ext. 70 for more information.

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LBI Events and Things to do Sat Sept 17 thru Wed Sept 21, provided by The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, LBI Business Alliance, and LBI Link.

Saturday September 17th:

Bridge Walk 2011: 10am at Dorland J, Henderson Bridge. Take the time to walk over the bridge we rush over so often, and enjoy the experience instead of thinking about traffic! Benefits three local school systems, visit www.walkthecauseway.com for more information.

Chocolate Puzzles & Treats: 10am-noon at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Crazy Crafts: 2:30pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. For all ages, call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Lucky’s Bed & Buiscuit 3rd Anniversary Adoption Event, 9 am to 3 pm. Benefits local Animals in need! We will have Local Rescues with adoptable pets looking for forever homes, RAFFLES, DOGGY BAGS to the First 100 customers, Bake Sale, Give aways, A Cash & Carry SALE. Meet local Vets, Photographers & So much More!!It’s a great event to attend to help local animals in need and bring something home for your pets too! Location: Lucky’s Bed & Biscuit, 508 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050, (609) 597-9009

Print Center Exhibition Reception, 5:00-7:00pm, Admission: free. The LBI Foundation Print Center’s Annual International Competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious juried exhibitions in the United States. Alternating yearly between printmaking and photography, it provides a unique opportunity for local, national, and international artists to compete in a forum that emphasizes individual talent and expressiveness rather than a specific topic. Location: LBI Foundation, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Loveladies, NJ 08008, Phone: (609) 494-1241

Sunday September 18th:

Antiques & Collectibles Show: 9am-5pm in Viking Village, Barnegat Light. More than 55 vendors are expected, offering a variety of styles as well as a fresh seafood lunch and a coffee bar. Admission is free, rain or shine. Call 609-361-8039 for more information.

Guitar Wizard Tommy Emmanuel, September 18 & 19. Sunday 2:00PM & 7:00PM, Monday 7:00PM. Admission: Call for Pricing. Australian guitar wizard Tommy Emmanuel is one of the finest guitar players in the world with an energetic, emotional style that spans a career of over 40 years. Location: Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Phone: (609) 492-9477

Wednesday, September 21

Last Call Party at Nardis, 6:00PM – 9:00PM, Admission: $20.00 Per Person. Open Bar (Domestic Beer, Wine, Soda & Water). All you can eat pasta bar including salad & pizza – an inexpensive way to take your entire staff or your friends & have some fun. 2 Nardi’s buses to transport you to & from the party. (from Ship Bottom to Beach Haven Inlet / Holgate). Don’t miss all the fun at the biggest LBI indoor party of 2011. “Last Call” brought to you by the organizers of LBI Fest. No advance tickets – tickets available at the door only. Last year 225 people attended and we all had a lot of fun Thank you to John Brennan for donating the entire Party. All proceeds go to the LBI Business Alliance to help make LBI strong to compete in this economy. Location: Nardi’s, 11801 Long Beach Blvd. Beach Haven, NJ 08008

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LBI Events and Things to do Thurs Sept 8 thru Sun Sept 11, provided by The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, LBI Business Alliance, and LBI Link.

Thursday September 8th:

Book Sale (through the 10th): at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Thursday 1-4pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-4pm. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Friday September 9th:

Time to Get Dirty in the Ceramics Studio: 7-9pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Fellowship Group Covered Dish Dinner: 6pm at the Terrace 1st United Methodist Church, New Jersey & Beach Aves, Beach Haven Terrace. The program is “Local Yokels.” Call 609-492-9843 for more information.

Saturday September 10th:

Long Beach Twp Town-wide Yard Sale, Sat & Sun Sept 10 & 11, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Location: Various locations throughout Long Beach Township. Phone: (609) 361-1000

12th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, Sat & Sun Sept 10 & 11, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join the Seaport and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society for two splendid days of classic wood and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food, refreshments, entertainment. Sign up for our boat building class or take a cruise up the Tuckerton “Crik.” The boat show is fun for the whole family. 11am to 4pm, Location: Tuckerton Seaport, 120 Main Street, Tuckerton , NJ 08087 , Phone: (609) 296-8868

St. Francis House Tour”: 10am-3pm , tour includes 3 newly constructed homes in Sounds Edge, a beach cottage house in the Dunes and one bayfront and one oceanfront house in Holgate. Tickets are available at the front desk of the St. Francis Community Center in Brant Beach, buy by Sept. 9th: $30, day of $35. Call 609-494-8861 for more information.

Family Health & Safety Fair: 9am at St. Francis Center in Brant Beach. Many free health screenings as well as activities are offered for all ages, including senior services, alternative medicines, emergency preparedness and more. Call 609-494-8861 for more information.

Irish Festival: Ship Bottom Waterfront Park at the bay. The Ancient Order of Hibernians, John P. Holland Div 4 hosts the event. Admission is charged, an Irish Mass will take place on Sunday. Rain or shine. Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 10am-7pm.

Bluegrass by the Bay Crab Fest: 4pm at the Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club, Berkeley Avenue at the Bay in Beach Haven, 4pm. Menu is provided by Stefano’s Beach Haven Catering and includes barbecued chicken, Maryland crabs, corn on the cob, salads, complimentary beer and wine, and more. Auctions and classic sail boat rides will also take place. Proceeds benefit the Care to Be Aware Foundation. Cost is $60. Call 609-850-1143 for more information.

Texas Tower #4: 50 Years Later: Indoor-outdoor tented fundraiser, 5-11pm at the NJ Maritime Museum in Beach Haven. Features a full-service cash bar, pig roast, salads, desserts, 50/50, DJ and more. All tickets $50, reservations suggested. Call 609-492-0202 for more information.

Sunday September 11th:

Rock n’ Ride: Family friendly bike tour offering 10, 20, and 40 mile routes Beginning at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars and ending with a party at the park, including a barbecue, kids activities and entertainment by The Nerds and The Punks. Event benefits the American Red Cross. Begins at 8am. Call Amy Weltner at 732-493-9100 ext. 1224 for more information.

12th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, Sat & Sun Sept 10 & 11, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join the Seaport and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society for two splendid days of classic wood and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food, refreshments, entertainment. Sign up for our boat building class or take a cruise up the Tuckerton “Crik.” The boat show is fun for the whole family. 11am to 4pm, Location: Tuckerton Seaport, 120 Main Street, Tuckerton , NJ 08087 , Phone: (609) 296-8868

Long Beach Twp Town-wide Yard Sale, Sat & Sun Sept 10 & 11, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Location: Various locations throughout Long Beach Township. Phone: (609) 361-1000

Bake Sale: 9am-4pm at the LBI Historical Museum Porch, Engleside & Beach Aves in Beach Haven. Call Rosemary Stabile at 609-492-2036 for more information.

LBI Historial Assn. Craft Fair & Market: 9am-4pm at Veterans Bicentennial Park in Beach Haven. Vendors may call Jamie King at 609-597-3828 for more information

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LBI Events and Things to do Friday Sept 1 thru Sun Sept 4, provided by The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, LBI Business Alliance, and LBI Link. Please call and confirm that the event is still happening after Hurricane Irene.

Friday September 2nd:

Walking Tours of Beach Haven. Meet at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven at 10am, Adults at $10, children $2,weather permitting. Call 609-492-0700 or 609-492-3988 for more information.

Saturday September 3rd:

LBIF Duck Derby: at Thundering Surf Family Fun Center in Beach Haven. Proceeds benefit the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. Ducks are available at the Foundation and some other LBI retailers.

Fundraiser for the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter: 9am-3pm at the Surf City Firehouse. The Friends of the Shelter host the event, which features a bake sale, silent auction, book signing, burgers, hot dogs and more. Call Connie at 609-681-0954 or Drew at 609-709-2363 for more information.

Sunday September 4th:

Viking Village Arts & Crafts Show, 10:00AM – 4:30PM. Lots of outdoor art & crafts, Local artists and Crafters, Rain or Shine. Viking Village, 19th Street & Bayview, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006

Catboat Race: 12:30pm on Salem Avenue in Harvey Cedars. All catboat sailors are invited. Call 609-296-4549 for more information.

Championship Day Boat Races: 12 noon-4:30pm at the bay off of Taylor Avenue in Beach Haven. The East Coast Boat Racing Club of NJ sponsors.

Clothesline Art Exhibit: 11am-4pm at Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light. Exhibit features art of all kind from artists of all ages. Required pre-registration is Sept. 2 & 3 from 1-4pm. Call 609-361-1101 for more information.

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Things to do Wed Aug 24 thru Sun Aug 28, provided by The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, LBI Business Alliance, and LBI Link

Wednesday August 24th:

Concerts on the Green: The Kootz (Pop Music)
Sponsored by the Community Arts Program. Beach Haven Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside and Beach Avenues, 7:30 to 9 PM. In the event of rain, concerts are held across the street from the park in the LBI Historical Museum

CONCERT by INNERVISIONS playing Island Roots Reggae
7:00pm – 9:00pm. Music at Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. Donations appreciated. Free kayak demonstration by Island Surf & Sail.

Wednesdays Jump In and Swim: South Jersey Running & Traithalon sponsors free instructed 1/4 mile fun swim at Bayview Park in Brant Beach. 6am, Wednesdays through August 31st.

Family Bingo Night: 7pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Prizes and fun for the whole family. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

Glass Artisit Tari Zarka: 5-8pm at Firefly Castle in Surf City. Zarka gives a demonstration and brings a trunk sale. Call 609-361-7700 for more information.

Meet Author Frank Finale: 2-4pm at Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light. Finale is the author of the Gull Series of children’s books. Call 609-361-1101 for more information.

Wine & Cheese Party: 4-7pm at the Barnegat Light Museum on 5th St. & Central Avenue. Admission is free, call 609-494-8578 for more information.

Thursday August 25th:

Thursday Bay Days: Bayview Park, 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. ReClam the Bay program, 10am; water seining with Alliance for a Living Ocean, 11am. Ecotours will continue the Bay Days along with kayak/paddle demos by an environmental coordinator. For more information visit http://www.longbeachtownship.com/.

How the Top 100 Universities Select Their Students: 10am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Steve Roy Goodman presents the program. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

Pirates in Our Midst: 2:30-4pm at the Barnegat Light Museum, 5th Street & Central Ave., Barnegat Light. Program includes local pirate lore, a craft project, a pirate visit & more. Donation per child $5, adults welcome. Pre-registration is required, call Judy at 609-361-1747.

Spotlight on Digital Cameras: Canon Rebel: 12:30-2:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary. Learn about settings, modes, metering, LCD and more. Students who have the Canon Rebel should bring it with them. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Friday August 26th:

Viking Village Dock tours Friday at 10:00am , 18th & Bayview, Barnegat Light. Call the Chamber of Commerce for reservations. 609-494-7211

Walking Tours of Beach Haven. Meet at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven at 10am, Adults at $10, children $2,weather permitting. Call 609-492-0700 or 609-492-3988 for more information.

Friday Fun Days: July 1 thru August. Bayview Park, 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. Watersports are featured beginning at 5pm. Standup-paddleboard races, windsurfing contest, and “anything that floats” competition. Participants should bring their boards. For more information visit http://www.longbeachtownship.com/

Summer Soul Surf Movie: 7:30-9pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light. All are welcome, admission is free. Call 609-494-8676 for more information.

Bound by Friendship: 10:30am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Activity is for ages 10 and older, call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Saturday August 27th:

Lighthouse Film Society “Thank You Volunteers” event: 4-7pm in Harvey Cedars.

Sunday August 28th:

Family Murals: 10am-12 noon at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Fundraiser for the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter: 9am-3pm at the Surf City Firehouse. The friends of the shelter host the event, which features a bake sale, silent auction, face painting, and more. Call Connie at 609-681-0954 for more information.

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Things to do Mon Aug 22 & Tues Aug 23, provided by The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, LBI Business Alliance, and LBI Link

Monday Aug 22

Monday Madness at Bayview Park: 6:30-8:30pm in Brant Beach. Event features inflatable bounce house and slide, laser tag, and more. This event also targets multi-sport enthusiasts with a sprint distance triathalon series. Call 609-549-0071 for more information about the sports training.

Children’s Activities: 11am-12 noon at the Museum of NJ Maritime History in Beach Haven. Activities include shell decorating, scavenger hunts, and more. Admission is free. Call 609-492-0202.

Free Mosaic Workshops for Teens and Adults: (though August) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-12 noon. Firefly Castle, Surf City. Call 609-361-7700 or more information.

Turn Your Life Story into Fiction: Mondays August 1-22 at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. 1-3pm, fees vary. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Tween Craft: Hands for Henn: 3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. For ages 10 and older, call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Tues Aug 23

Tuesdays in the Township: Free events July 7th-Sept 6th, including a guided fun run, bike ride, and evening concert. Visit www.longbeachtownship.com for more information.

Long Beach Township Concert, Blue Crew, August 23, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Admission: Free. All events are held outside, family friendly and handicap accessible. Please bring a chair or blanket. Location: Bayview Park, 68th Street & Long Beach Blvd. Brant Beach , NJ 08008

Walking Tours of Beach Haven: Through September 2nd. Meet at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven at 10am, Tuesday tours go north of the museum, Friday tours go south. Adults at $10, children $2, walks are weather permitting. Call 609-492-0700 or 609-492-3988 for more information.

Pottery Class: With ceramics artist Matt Burton every Tuesday from 6-9 pm or Thursdays from 1-4 pm at the M.T. Burton Gallery, 19th Street & Long Beach Blvd. in Surf City. For more information call 609-494-0006.

Book Discussion: 7:45pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Subject is Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Donation: $5, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Puppet Show: 10am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Alliance for a Living Ocean presents the program. Adults accompanying children must also register, call 609-494-2480.

Story Time at Surf City Rita’s: 2:30pm at Rita’s Water Ice in Surf City. Children receive a free ice-custard. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

Wine Basket: 10am-4pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

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Things to do Wed Aug 17 thru Sun Aug 21, provided by The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, LBI Business Alliance, and LBI Link

Wednesday August 17th:

Concerts on the Green, Exodus Supreme plays Reggae, & Calypso. Sponsored by the Community Arts Program. Beach Haven Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside and Beach Avenues, 7:30 to 9 PM. In the event of rain, concerts are held across the street from the park in the LBI Historical Museum

Wednesdays Jump In and Swim: South Jersey Running & Traithalon sponsors free instructed 1/4 mile fun swim at Bayview Park in Brant Beach. 6am, Wednesdays through August 31st.

Ship Bottom Borough Wide Sidewalk Sale, August 17 & August 18, All Day. Many Merchants will be participating in Sidewalk Sales. Location: Various Merchants throughout Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

CONCERT by VERDICT – SOCA MUSIC 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Music at Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. Donations appreciated. Free kayak demonstration by Island Surf & Sail.

“Anansi & the Moss-Covered Rock”: 3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. The SAIL volunteers perform for all ages. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

Book Discussion: 7:30pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Subject is 1000 White Women by Jim Fergus. Call 609-494-2480 to register.
4. Intro to Stand-Up Paddling: 6-7:30pm at the St. Francis Aquatic Center in Brant Beach. Fees Vary, call 609-494-8861 for more information.

Shellfish, Indians, Baymen & Pirates: 10am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. ReClam the Bay volunteers talk about the Barnegat Bay heritage. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild Meets: 1pm at the Long Beach Twsp. Municipal Building community room in Brant Beach. Program is chenille scarves by Joan Palmieri. Call Else Chabala at 609-607-0991 or Mary Ann Bogaczyk at 609-597-4325.

Thursday August 18th:

Concert by the Bay “Jimmy & the Parrots:”, tribute to Jimmy Buffett
August 18, 7:00 PM, Admission: Free. Enjoy a free concert, bring a chair, parking and bathrooms are available. Location: Waterfront Park, 10th Street, Ship Bottom , NJ 08008

Marine mammal Stranding Presentation, August 18, 7:00 PM. Through Halley Martinez’s interactive power point presentation we will explore the role of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals and sea turtles. You will also get to touch and feel many different artifacts, such as seal fur, whale bones, turtle shells and more. Fun for the entire family.7:00pm at the 80th Street Firehouse.Location: 80th Street Firehouse, 80th Street
Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

Sand Sculpting Contest, August 18, 2PM. Get creative, wet & sandy.Location: On the Beach, 25th Street & Ocean, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006

Thursday Bay Days: June 30 thru August. Bayview Park, 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. ReClam the Bay program, 10am; water seining with Alliance for a Living Ocean, 11am. Ecotours will continue the Bay Days along with kayak/paddle demos by an environmental coordinator. For more information visit http://www.longbeachtownship.com/.

Marine Mammal Stranding Center Presentation: 7pm at High Point Firehouse in Harvey Cedars. For families and adults.

Relief Painting (through the 19th): 10am-2pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

All-American Auction: Doors open at 6pm, auction begins at 7pm at VFW Post 3729, 79th Street in Beach Haven Crest. The Ladies Auxilliary hosts the gift auction, seating and parking are limited. Admission is $5, includes a cupcake, door prize and 10 tickets.

History Presentation: 6:30pm at the Beach Haven Library on Third Street. Jeanette Lloyd discusses the importance of the southern end of LBI during the early years. Call 609-492-7081 for more information.

Friday August 19th:

Viking Village Dock tours Friday at 10:00am , 18th & Bayview, Barnegat Light. Call the Chamber of Commerce for reservations. 609-494-7211

Walking Tours of Beach Haven. Meet at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven at 10am, Adults at $10, children $2,weather permitting. Call 609-492-0700 or 609-492-3988 for more information.

Friday Fun Days: July 1 thru August. Bayview Park, 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. Watersports are featured beginning at 5pm. Standup-paddleboard races, windsurfing contest, and “anything that floats” competition. Participants should bring their boards. For more information visit http://www.longbeachtownship.com/

Culture Crafts: 2pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 for more information, this is a drop-in activity for all ages.

Date Night in the Food Studio, Surf & Turf: 6:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 to register.

Lighthouse International Film Society presents “Shut Up Little Man:” 8pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Saturday August 20th:

Beachfest Craft Show, August 20, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Craft Show Benefiting the Beach Haven Fire Company & Beach Haven First Aid Squad. Location: Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside & Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, NJ 08008. Phone: (732) 223-3710Email: ppatullocreations@msn.com

Blue Claw Craft Show & Crab Race: 10am-3pm at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. Crab race registration is at 10am with the race starting at 11. Contestants may bring their own crab or rent one, prizes are sponsored by the PBA Local 175.

Anything Floats Race: 4pm at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. All entries are welcome, call 609-361-7990 for more information.

Henri Matisse Piece by Piece for Ages 6-11: 10-11:30am at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Sunday August 21st:

Art Festival: 10am-4pm at the Surf City Firehouse. The Jewish Community Center of LBI hosts a juried show featuring watercolors, pottery, mixed media, food and entertainment, and more.

Dog Day Road Race: Registration at 7:30am, race begins 9:30am at High Point Firehouse in Harvey Cedars. More than 800 runners participate in the 5 mile run. Call 609-618-2698 for more information.

Member, Student, Faculty Exhibition Reception, August 21, 5:00-7:00pm, Admission: Free. This exhibition is open to all LBIF members, any students taking courses at the LBIF, and the talented LBIF faculty to exhibit their artwork in a supportive and creative venue. Take this opportunity to show off your creations and see what kind of work is coming from the artistic community at the LBIF. Location: LBI Foundation, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies , NJ 08008. (609) 494-1241

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Monday Aug 15

August 15: Egyptian Inscriptions: 10:30am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. For ages 8 and younger, call 609-494-2480 to register.

August 15: Fashion Show & Luncheon: The Sisterhood of the Jewish Community Center of LBI is hosting the event, reservations are required. Please call 609-492-4090.

August 15: “I Am Sea Glass”: A Night of Poetry & Art: 7pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Richard and Pat Morgan, a poet and artist, present the program. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

August 15-17: Intro to Sea Kayaking for Ages 9-15: 9:30am-12:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Children’s Activities: 11am-12 noon at the Museum of NJ Maritime History in Beach Haven. Activities include shell decorating, scavenger hunts, and more. Admission is free. Call 609-492-0202.

Free Mosaic Workshops for Teens and Adults: (though August) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-12 noon. Firefly Castle, Surf City. Call 609-361-7700 or more information.

Turn Your Life Story into Fiction: Mondays August 1-22 at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. 1-3pm, fees vary. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Monday Madness at Bayview Park: 6:30-8:30pm in Brant Beach. Event features inflatable bounce house and slide, laser tag, and more. This event also targets multi-sport enthusiasts with a sprint distance triathalon series. Call 609-549-0071 for more information about the sports training.

Tues Aug 16

Tuesdays in the Township: Free events July 7th-Sept 6th, including a guided fun run, bike ride, and evening concert. Visit www.longbeachtownship.com for more information.

Long Beach Township Concert, Ted Hammock &The Blowout Boys, August 16, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Admission: Free. All events are held outside, family friendly and handicap accessible. Please bring a chair or blanket. Location: Bayview Park, 68th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Brant Beach , NJ 08008

August 16: Flea Market & Bazaar: 9am-3pm at the Surf City Firehouse. Vendors are both in and outside.

August 16: Painting Pastel Over Watercolor: 10am-4pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Tuesdays June 7-28: 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.

Pottery Class: With ceramics artist Matt Burton every Tuesday from 6-9 pm or Thursdays from 1-4 pm at the M.T. Burton Gallery, 19th Street & Long Beach Blvd. in Surf City. For more information call 609-494-0006.

Walking Tours of Beach Haven: Through September 2nd. Meet at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven at 10am, Tuesday tours go north of the museum, Friday tours go south. Adults at $10, children $2, walks are weather permitting. Call 609-492-0700 or 609-492-3988 for more information.

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Things to do Thurs Aug 11, Fri Aug 12, Sat Aug 13 & Sun Aug 14, provided by The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, LBI Business Alliance, and LBI Link

Thursday August 11th:

Festival of the Sea: Through the 14th. 6-10:30pm at St. Francis Center parking lot, Brant Beach. Admission is free, pay 1 price $20 Wed. & Fri, $25 other nights. Rides for all ages, games of chance, and more. Call 609-494-8861 for more information.

Thursday Bay Days: June 30 thru August. Bayview Park, 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. ReClam the Bay program, 10am; water seining with Alliance for a Living Ocean, 11am. Ecotours will continue the Bay Days along with kayak/paddle demos by an environmental coordinator. For more information visit http://www.longbeachtownship.com/.

Chocolate Fair: 6-8pm at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven. Event features tastings, demos, and more. Adults $10, kids under 12 $5. Call 609-492-0700 for more information.

Flea Market: 9am-3pm at the Ship Bottom Boat Ramp. More than 50 vendors are expected.

Historic Photo Slide Show with Margaret Buchholz: 7pm at High Point Firehouse in Harvey Cedars.

Lunchtime Movie: 12 noon at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Suitable for all ages, attendees may bring their lunch. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Miniature Golf Tournament: 10-11:45am at Island Golf in Surf City. The Surf City Taxpayers Assn. hosts the event with prizes for children, teens and adults.

Outdoor Photography & Composition: 12:30-2:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Reading Isn’t Ruff: 11am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Friday August 12th:

Viking Village Dock tours Friday at 10:00am, 18th & Bayview, Barnegat Light. Call the Chamber of Commerce for reservations. 609-494-7211

Walking Tours of Beach Haven. Meet at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven at 10am, Adults at $10, children $2,weather permitting. Call 609-492-0700 or 609-492-3988 for more information

Friday Fun Days: July 1 thru August. Bayview Park, 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. Watersports are featured beginning at 5pm. Standup-paddleboard races, windsurfing contest, and “anything that floats” competition. Participants should bring their boards. http://www.longbeachtownship.com/

Reading Buddies Closing Program: 2pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. For children 12 and younger who participated in the program. Call 609-494-2480 to register.

SAIL Appreciation Party: 3:30pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. For SAIL participants only. Call 609-494-2480 for more information.

Saturday August 13th:

Book Bazaar & Summer Sale: 9am-noon at Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light. Crafts, baked goods and more are offered. Call 609-494-2890 for more information.

Dart for Art: At the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Tickets are $185, admits 2 and entitles them to take home 1 piece of art. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Frog & Lizard Magnets: 10-11:30am at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

“Hooked on Fishing” Tournament: Registration is 8-9am, activities continue to 2pm. At Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. Surf fishing event is for kids ages 5-17 and features instructional booths, bait, casting instructions, and more. Call John Castrati at 856-220-2082.

LBI Longboard Classic Surf Contest & Environmental Fair: 7:30-10:30am at 65th Street Beach in Brant Beach. Live music by The Diamondheads. Registration forms are available at Alliance for a Living Ocean, 1101 Central Avenue in Ship Bottom, as well as South End Surf n’Paddle and Wooden Jetty in Beach Haven.

Workshop for Gardeners: All About Bamboo: 10am rain or shine at Bay Avenue Plant Co in Surf City. Ed Wooley of Little Acre Farm in Howell presents the program. Admission is free, call 609-361-8800 for more information.

Sunday August 14th:

Creative Family Fun with Clay: 10am-noon at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

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Only until August 18th at our Blai Gallery:

The Extraordinary work of our very own LBI Foundation Faculty.

Support our Faculty and take the opportunity to purchase their works during this exhibition.

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Bernadette Curran & Sandi Pierantozzi present:

Clay In Concert: Solos & Duets

August 6th – September 12th

Opening Reception:
Saturday, August 6th from 6-9pm

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Thursday July 28th:

Thursday Bay Days: Bayview Park, 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. ReClam the Bay program, 10am; water seining with Alliance for a Living Ocean, 11am. For more info, http://www.longbeachtownship.com/

Free Concert-by-the-Bay, “Roustabouts”10th St.& the bay, Waterfront Park, Ship Bottom, 7:00 p.m. Bring a Chair. Parking and bathrooms are available.

How to Photograph Children and Pets: 12:30-2:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Kids Night at the Firehouse: 7pm at Highpoint Firehouse in Harvey Cedars. Kids ages 3-10 are invited for an evening of ice cream, fire trucks, and first aid and police vehicles. Donation, $1. To register call 609-361-7990.

Origami for Intermediates: 12:30-2:30pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Friday July 29th:

Viking Village Dock tours Friday at 10:00am , 18th & Bayview, Barnegat Light. Call the Chamber of Commerce for reservations. 609-494-7211

Walking Tours of Beach Haven. Meet at the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven at 10am, Adults at $10, children $2,weather permitting. Call 609-492-0700 or 609-492-3988 for more information.

Friday Fun Days: Bayview Park, 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. Watersports are featured beginning at 5pm. Standup-paddleboard races, windsurfing contest, and “anything that floats” competition. Participants should bring their boards. Info at http://www.longbeachtownship.com/

Time to Get Dirty in the Ceramics Studio: 7-9pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Introductory projects are offered, or participants may work on their own. Fees vary, call 609-494-1241 to register.

Craft: Caribbean Jewelry: 3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. For ages 10 and older, call 609-494-2480 to register.

Island Surf & Sail sponsors a Women’s Stand Up Paddle Challenge to benefit Autism Research through Pieces of the Puzzle. 6pm at Bayview Park in Brant Beach. Registration at Island Surf & Sail in Brant Beach. Call 609-494-5553 for information.

Workshop for Gardeners: Rain Gardens, Backyard Composting, Soils: 10am at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Bay Ave. Plant Co. cohosts the program. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Ecotours: Fridays through August 26th, 10am-12 noon at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Topics include rain gardens, alternative energy, and more. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

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Saturday from 10-6
Sunday from 9-4

Showcasing over 150 artisans!!

$5 donation requested at entrance

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Things to do Sat July 16 & Sun July 1, provided by The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, LBI Business Alliance, and LBI Link

Sat July 16

Stand-Up Paddleboarding for Teens: 10-11am at The LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Prices vary. Call 609-494-1241 for more information.

Workshops for Gardeners: Hydrangeas – Types & Care: 10am at Bay Ave. Plant Co., 1808 Long Beach Blvd. in Surf City. NJ certified nursery & landscape professional Heidi Hesselein of Pleasant Run Nursery in Allentown presents. Admission is free, event is rain or shine.

Crayon Suncatcher: 10-11:30am at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Prices vary, call 609-494-1241 to register. For ages 6-11.

Memoir Reading: Sugar & Sand: 3-4pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Call 609-494-1241 for information.

Sun July 17

24th Annual Harvey Cedars Art Festival, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Admission: Free. 60 plus Artists and Fine Crafters. Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars

Bayview Park Funfest: an all day event sponsored by the New Jersey Wind & Water Sports Association.

Visual Literacy: What is it & how is it developed?: 1-2pm at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. Call 609-494-1241 to register.

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Come enjoy the 24th Annual Harvey Cedars Art Festival

THIS Sunday, July 17th

10am-4pm

at Harvey Cedars Sunset Park
(Under the Water Tower)

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“A Smile in the Making”
by Janet Nelson

July 14th-July27th

Reception
Friday July 15th, from 6-8pm

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