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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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