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 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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- 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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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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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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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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Christmas music on the piano, lights and decorations,
fires in the fireplaces,
and a wonderful holiday menu.
Come celebrate this special time with
your family and friends and each other at The Gables.

Saturday, December 24th 4:00-7:30pm (last seating)

5 Courses, including a choice of 3 entrees
and dessert table
$48 per person
Children’s menu available
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Reservations suggested

Give a Gables Gift Certificate
This Holiday Season
For every $100 gift certificate purchased,
receive a $20 voucher for brunch at The Gables

609.492.3553 888.LBI.GABLES

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Surflight Theatre Holiday Musical Comedy “Plaid Tidings” – Dec. 8 – 18

Surflight Theatre Fundraiser at Carmen’s Restaurant – Dec. 9

Maris Stella Conference Center “Advent Weekend Retreat” – Dec. 9 – 11

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church “Advent Quiet Morning” – Dec. 10

LBI Foundation “Tye Dye Town for Kids” – Dec. 10

Christmas Tree Lighting at Veterans Bicentennial Park – Dec. 10

LBI Historical Museum In Beach Haven “Gingerbread House Contest” – Dec. 10

LBI Business Alliance Christmas Party At Nardi’s – Dec. 12

Surflight Theatre Dec. 8 – 18: 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. Encouraged by a heavenly phone call from Rosemary Clooney, the high-spirited boys of Forever Plaid – Frankie, Sparky, Jinx and Smudge are transported from the ethereal cosmos to stage a nostalgic holiday extravaganza for world-weary mortals on Earth. Stuffed with such Plaid-erized Christmas standards as Mr. Santa, Let It Snow and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Plaid Tidings is one holiday treat that is truly heaven-sent.

Stuart Ross directed the original New York production of Forever Plaid and many of the long-running productions around the world. He also helmed Forever Plaid: The Movie, which is slated for release in the spring of 2012. The Sound of Plaid, the coed glee club version of Forever Plaid, has been performed in schools and colleges around the country.
Tickets are $36-$54. Tickets are available online at www.surflight.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Surflight box office, by phone at 609-492-9477 . For groups (15 or more) call: 609-492-9477 X-201

Surflight Theatre: Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser Dec. 9 at 7:30 pm – Meet in person Andrea McCardle, Broadway’s original Annie. Join award-winning Broadway star Andrea McArdle (Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, Starlight Express, State Fair) along with award-winning Broadway producers Roy Miller (West Side Story revival, The Drowsy Chaperone, Ragtime, etc.) and Timothy Laczynski (The Pee-wee Herman Show, A Christmas Story) for an evening of fine food and fabulous entertainment.

Tim and Roy are also Surflight’s Executive Producer and Artistic Director, and they will be on hand to share exciting news about Surflight’s upcoming 2012 season and their upcoming Broadway projects. Also, enjoy a special drop-in appearance from the cast of Surflight’s current holiday production Plaid Tidings. It’s a fun evening you do not want to miss. All inclusive $75 price includes Soup, Salad, Choice of Slow roasted prime rib with a horseradish cream sauce, Sauteed Chicken with wild mushroom marsala sauce. Baked Salmon with a fresh lemon and dill sauce, and dessert. Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea included – Bring Your Own Wine.A Silent Auction of Surflight Theatre memorabilia, theatre ticket packages, and a special Dinner for Four, prepared by Carmen’s award-winning Executive Chef in your LBI home! For Reservations Call Carmen’s Restaurant at 609-848-9650 , located at 122 North Bay Ave., Beach Haven, NJ 08008.

Maris Stella Conference Center “Advent Weekend Retreat” Dec. 9 – 11: at the Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center located at 7201 Long Beach Blvd. in Harvey Cedars. The retreat focus is “Paying Love Forward” and the cost is $150. Please call 609-494-1182 for more information and to register.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church “Advent Quiet Morning” December 10 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm: Advent Quiet Morning led by Dr. Krom – we let the season’s schedule run away with our time and attention. Come and spend a morning reclaiming the quiet anticipation of Advent for yourself.

LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies “Tye Dye Town for Kids” Dec. 10 from 10 am – 11:30 am:
For more information and costs please call 609-494-1241 .

Christmas Tree Lighting at Veterans Bicentennial Park in Beach Haven Dec. 10 at 7 pm: Tree lighting is followed by caroling around the town by Surflight Singers, ending at Carmen’s for cocoa and Buckalew’s for wine by the fire.

LBI Historical Museum In Beach Haven “Gingerbread House Contest” Dec. 10: Entries must be dropped off at Under the Mistletoe or Regenerate after November 25th. Please call 609-492-0070 for more information.

LBI Business Alliance Christmas Party At Nardi’s Dec. 12 starts at 6:30 pm: The LBI Business Alliance Invites You To Our 3rd Annual Christmas “Party At Nardi’s.” Have A Great Time And Network With Everyone – Only $20 All You Can Eat & Drink (Beer & Wine) – It’s An Inexpensive And Fun Party For Only $20 – O.K. To Invite All Your Staff And Your Friends.
Learn What The LBI Business Alliance Does For You.

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