Important: Both our Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department and our
Ocean County Library system are sponsors of MAJOR events which will be of
interest to both residents and visitors of Ocean County.
After reviewing our events listed below, for more to see and do visit,
www.oceancountyparks.org - many events involve recreation and tours
as well as nature/parks and for all age groups
www.theoceancountylibrary.org - more than just books the system
presents many performing arts programs and other exciting events.
April
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway & the Bay. Park Open Daily 8 am - 4 pm, hours may be extended to 6 pm if
staffing permits it. Lighthouse open Wednesday through Sunday 9 am - 3:30, but may change to 10 am - 4:30 daily if
staffing permits it. Interpretative Center open weekends 10 am - 4 pm. Information: 609-494-2016 or
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Every Sunday
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, 208 Broadway. 9 am - 3:30 pm. Open for climbing. Interpretative Center open for special programs.
Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 10 am - 4 pm. Learn about the history of
Barnegat Lighthouse and the wildlife that visits the area. Information: 609-494-2016 or
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Quilt Show, Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Rd. Noon - 2 pm. Runs Saturday and Sunday from April 16 - May 7 except April 24.
Information: 732-785-2500 or www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com
- BRICK
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Tuesday
Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum, Corner of Hooper and East Water St. 10 am - 2 pm. Wooden boats,
restoration shop and artifacts of the Barnegat Bay area including a reference library and Ship Store. Information:
732-349-9209 or www.tomsriverseaport.org - TOMS RIVER
Every Wednesday
Live Comedy Shows, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Variety of comedy shows for adults and children.
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Thursday
Live Comedy Shows, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Variety of comedy shows for adults and children.
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum, Corner of Hooper and East Water St. 10 am - 2 pm. Wooden boats, restoration shop and artifacts of the
Barnegat Bay area including a reference library and Ship Store. Information: 732-349-9209 or
www.tomsriverseaport.org - TOMS RIVER
Every Friday
Live Comedy Shows, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Variety of comedy shows for adults and children.
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Saturday
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, 208 Broadway. 9 am - 3:30 pm. Open for climbing. Interpretative Center open for special programs.
Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 10 am - 4 pm. Learn about the history of
Barnegat Lighthouse and the wildlife that visits the area. Information: 609-494-2016 or
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Quilt Show, Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Rd. 10 am - Noon. Runs Saturday and Sunday from April 16 - May 7 except April 24.
Information: 732-785-2500 or www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Live Comedy Shows, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Variety of comedy shows for adults and children.
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum, Corner of Hooper and East Water St. 10 am - 2 pm. Wooden boats, restoration shop and artifacts of the
Barnegat Bay area including a reference library and Ship Store. Information: 732-349-9209 or
www.tomsriverseaport.org - TOMS RIVER
March 1 - April 7
Art Exhibit, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Southern Regional High School
student’s exhibition. Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday - Sunday 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
April 1 - 30
Art Exhibits, Gallery I, II, III, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm
- 4 pm, closed holidays. Gallery I: Sangita Phadke and Paul Hansen, Gallery II: Members’ Show, Gallery III: Paul Hansen.
Reception April 3 at 1 pm - 4 pm. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
April 2 - 24
April Arts at the Seaport - On The Move, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. A traditional arts show and sale plus a
celebration of creative expression which includes artists, drama, poetry and music along with classes and demonstrations of South
Jersey folk arts for both children and adults. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
April 4 - 29
Exhibition: Watercolors, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Exhibit by Robert Heyer. Monday - Thursday from 9 am - 8 pm.
Friday 9 am - 5 pm. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
April 9 - May 16
Art Exhibit: Top That! Contemporary Wedding Cake Toppers, m.t. burton gallery & 19th Street Clay Studio, 1819 N. Long Beach Blvd.
Reception April 9 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Cake tops by Moester’s Bakery, food by PLATE, and flowers by Michele E. Talent.
Information: 609-494-0006 or www.mtburtongallery.com - SURF CITY
April 28 - May 24
Spring Art Show, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. Pine Shores members display their recent original works.
Reception May 1 from 1 - 4. Gallery hours are Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm. Free.
Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
April 1
Dinner and an Artist: Raphael, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
Cost includes multi-course Italian dinner and multimedia lecture, reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
OCC Theatre Company Presents: The Laramie Project, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Arthur Waldman
directs the play about the 1988 hate crime murder of University of Wyoming gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Use parking lot #2.
Wyoming.By Moises Kaufman. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
April 2
Fisherman's Flea Market, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9 am - 2 pm. $ Information: 609-494-8861 or
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/ - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Fisherman's Flea Market, Volunteer Fire House, 127 Oak St. 8 am - 3 pm.Sponsored by the Forked River Volunteer Fire
Department. Information: 609-618-0976 - FORKED RIVER
Concert, Ocean County Artists' Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Ave. 8:00 pm. Mara Levine & Caroline Cutroneo, folk duo with guest
musicians. Art galleries open 7:00 to 8:00. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Nanny Rose School of Etiquette, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 1 pm. 90-minute program with
Nanny Rose and her domestic Olivia that teach children proper manners and etiquette for dining at home, in a restaurant,
or at a more formal affair. Lots of laughs in a relaxed atmosphere. Includes light lunch. Reservations required.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
April Fools Party (This is NO JOKE), Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). 5pm & 7pm.
Free when a sundae is ordered. A vaudeville style cabaret ice cream shop. Tunes performed by performers who maneuver around the
entire shop. Information: 732-854-2779 - www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
Science Saturdays: Coastal Rain and Native Gardening for Families, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120
Long Beach Blvd. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Presenter: Pat Dagnall, Master Gardener, Rain Garden Specialist and Linda West, Master
Gardner, Rain Garden Specialist. Come and learn how a rain garden collects rain, helps recharge our ground water and prevents
pollution of our bay. Learn easy steps on how to prepare, install and maintain a rain garden. Information: 609-494-1241
or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Learn and Play the Animal Way, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Learn about the role of enrichment
and help make a toy for our animals! Ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
New Egypt Cruz Night, Main Street. Open Practice. Schedule subject to change. Information: 6609-752-0800 or
www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
OCC Theatre Company Presents: The Laramie Project, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off
Hooper Ave. 2 & 8 pm. Arthur Waldman directs the play about the 1988 hate crime murder of University of Wyoming gay student
Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Use parking lot #2. Wyoming.By Moises Kaufman. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
New Jersey Chamber Singers, Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. 8 pm. Spring Concert Series.
$ Information: 732-389-5426 or www.njchambersingers.org
- TOMS RIVER
April 3
Nanny Rose School of Etiquette, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 1 pm. 90-minute program with
Nanny Rose and her domestic Olivia that teach children proper manners and etiquette for dining at home, in a restaurant,
or at a more formal affair. Lots of laughs in a relaxed atmosphere. Includes light lunch. Reservations required.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
An Afternoon with the Garden State Philharmonic, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 2 pm.
"The Great White Way to Tinsel Town: The Music you Know and Love from Broadway and the Movies."
Featuring songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Frank Sinatra, John Williams and more. Reservations required.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Queen Mum’s the Word, The White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. 1 pm. Lunch and murder mystery based on the Red Hat Society.
$ Information: 732-768-2709 or www.thewhitepearlhotel.com
- SEASIDE HEIGHTS
OCC Theatre Company Presents: The Laramie Project, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off
Hooper Ave. 2 & 7 pm. Arthur Waldman directs the play about the 1988 hate crime murder of University of Wyoming gay student
Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Use parking lot #2. Wyoming.By Moises Kaufman. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Pickin' on the Porch, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Noon - 5 pm. Pick, sing, listen, swap Bluegrass, country, old
time songs, tell stories. Share a pot of beans and homemade bread. Hosted by Linda and Bill Salmons. First Sunday of each month.
Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Family Crafts, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Noon - 4 pm. Make your own crafts to take home.Information:
609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
April 4
History on Wheels, Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines St. 7:30 am - 1 pm. Display of vintage automobiles. Information:
732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - LANOKA HARBOR
Demonstration: Airbrush, Tom O'Connell, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. Following monthly meeting at 7:30 pm.
Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
April 5
Exhibition Baseball Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. gates open 5:30 pm, game starts at 6:05 pm. Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Monmouth
University's baseball team. Season ticket holders and Monmouth University students admitted free. Admission benefits BlueClaws Charities. Information: 732-901-7000
option 2 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Organic Gardening Demystified, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
Learn how to utilize tried and true organic gardening principles to work in harmony with nature.
Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
History on Wheels, Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines St. 7:30 am - 1 pm. Display of vintage automobiles. Information:
732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - LANOKA HARBOR
April 6
Lenten Fish & Chips Dinner, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 5 pm - 7 pm. Adult and children fish or
chicken dinners. Cost includes dinner, beverage, and dessert. Dine-in or take-out available. $ Information: 609-494-8861 or
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/ - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
History on Wheels, Lacey Township High School, Haines Street. 8 am - noon. A display of eight decards of motor vehicles with the
owners discussing historical events of the period. Building Fund Donations Welcomed. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - FORKED RIVER
MidWeek Jazz Presents: Bucky Pizzarelli Returns to the ACT! Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive,
off Hooper Ave. 8:00 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
April 7
Minor League BASEBALL: OPENING DAY - LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Kannapolis
Intimidators (White Sox). Championship banner will be raised. Thirsty Thursday.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
History on Wheels, Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines St. 7:30 am - 1 pm. Display of vintage automobiles. Information:
732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - LANOKA HARBOR
Laurita Winery Idol Contest, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 7 pm. Auditions for anyone 18 and over. Solo, vocal or
instrumental performances. Be a featured musical guest at a major Laurita Winery event. Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Penguin Pointers, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Get up close and personal with our famous
feathered friends while learning all about these flightless birds! Ages 5 and up. $ Pre-registration is required. Information:
732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Poet Khaled Mattawa, Solar Lounge, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11 am.
In celebration of National Poetry Month. Free. Information: 732-255-0400 ext.2197 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
The Laramie Project, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. Arthur Waldman
directs the play about the 1988 hate crime murder of University of Wyoming gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Use parking lot #2.
Wyoming.By Moises Kaufman. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
April 8
The Easter Show, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. You Be the Chef: The GCU
Cooking Show. Fun classically trained chefs from Georgian Court University's Dining Services will demonstrate hands-on
instructions in the kitchen Reservations required. $
Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the Kannapolis
Intimidators (White Sox). Post-Game Fireworks for all fans. All reserve and general admission tickets will be just $1!
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
History on Wheels, Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines St. 7:30 am - 1 pm. Display of vintage automobiles. Information:
732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - LANOKA HARBOR
The Laramie Project, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Arthur Waldman
directs the play about the 1988 hate crime murder of University of Wyoming gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Use parking lot #2.
Wyoming.By Moises Kaufman. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
April 9
Spring Fling Adoption Event, Northern Ocean County Animal Shelter, 615 Freemont Rd. 1 pm - 4 pm.
A dog and cat adoption event. Also, bake and craft sales, games and prizes.
A spring photo session available at the Northern facility. Adoption fee will be waived.
Information: 732-657-8086 or www.ochd.org - JACKSON
OPENING: Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari, Rte. 537. Open for weekends until May 25th. Open the week of April 16 - 24.
Check web-site for hours. Information: 732-928-1821 or
www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 4:05 p.m. Hosting the Kannapolis
Intimidators (White Sox). Buster's Birthday. Giveaway Velcro Wallets. All reserve and general admission tickets will be just $1!
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Science Saturdays: Turtle Mania, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Presenter: John Wnek, MATES. Come learn about these fascinating creatures and how to help make the 2011 terrapin population count
even better. Learn how you can be trained as a turtle rescuer. Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Social Networking 101, Raymond Hall, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11 am - 1 pm. Get a basic
understanding of social networking, hands-on workshop introduces you to a variety of new emerging technologies in today's
environment, Twitter, Facebook, etc. $ Informaton: 732-987-2232 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
ONE-DAY Boating Safety Certificate Course, SOCH Family Resource Center, Ocean Club, 700 South Rte. 9. 8:30 am - 5:30pm.
Course stresses safe boating practice and boating rules. NJ Law requires all boaters 16 and older obtain a Boating Safety
Certificate. Information or pre-registration: 609-597-4876 or 609-597-1295 - MANAHAWKIN
Spring Fling Adoption Event, Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, 360 Haywood Rd. 1 pm - 4 pm.
A dog and cat adoption event. Also, bake and craft sales, games and prizes.
The Easter Bunny will be at the Southern facility. Adoption fee will be waived.
Information: 609-978-0127 or www.ochd.org - MANAHAWKIN
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Assoc. Team Race Regatta, Races start south of the Toms River Yacht Club,
Riveria Dr. at 9:30 am. Hosted by the Ocean County College Sailing Team and the Toms River Yacht Club.
Information: 732-255-0348 or occsailing@yahoo.com - TOMS RIVER
Three Phantoms in Concert, Grand Opening, Arts & Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
Cocktails at 5 pm, Show at 7 pm. They will be accompanied by the Garden State Philharmonic with Anthony LaGruth, Artistic
Director and Conductor. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu -
TOMS RIVER
The Laramie Project, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Arthur Waldman
directs the play about the 1988 hate crime murder of University of Wyoming gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Use parking lot #2.
Wyoming.By Moises Kaufman. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Decorative Painting Class: Robin’s Eggs and Eggs, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - Noon. Make a robin’s
eggs in a nest with instructor Trish Schuster on recycled material. Feel free to bring own craft paints and brushes.
Pre-registration is required. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Reunion Night, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm.
Two Bluegrass Bands’ Reunions, Kentucky Roots Reunion and Up & Runnin’ Reunion. $ Information: 609-971-1593 or
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
April 10
Spring 2011 Music Concert Series: Student and Faculty Recital, Marron Chapel, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
2011 LBI "I Do" Wedding Road Show, Long Beach Island. 10 am - 4 pm. A self-guided tour of Long Beach Island to explore wedding venues with sights, sounds
and tastes of local wedding professionals. Earn prizes along the way, pick up a goodie bag, map and tour guide. Information: 609-494-7211 or
www.visitlbiregion.com - LONG BEACH ISLAND
BlueClaws 5K Race, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 10 am with the 5K
Race following at 10:30. Both races will end on the field at FirstEnergy Park. Divisions and prizes broken down by age and
gender. Everyone gets a t-shirt and ticket to that day's game! Information: 732-901-7000, ext 170 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 1:05 p.m. Hosting the Kannapolis
Intimidators (White Sox). Kids character Sunday for all fans, kids eat free for fans 12 & Under. All reserve and general admission
tickets will be just $1! The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Sunday Drum Circle, First Aid Bldg., Rt. 35 S. & Second Ave. 1 pm. Join a group of people who share rhythms with
hand drums and percussion instruments from many countries. - NORMANDY BEACH
Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 - 11:00 am. Discover what goes on behind the scenes at
our aquarium while you tour the building from top to bottom! Sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $ Pre-registration is
required. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Southern Ocean County Wedding Road Show. Attendees get free vouchers for a Lakewood Blue Claws game by checking in at
Holiday Inn, Manahawkin or the Tuckerton Seaport. Self-guided tour of bridal vendor open houses. 9:30 am - 4 pm.
Includes opportunity for 2012 Lighthouse Wedding Giveway for up to 80 people. Information & registration: 609-494-7211
or www.VisitLBIregion - SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY
Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Assoc. Team Race Regatta, Races start south of the Toms River Yacht Club,
Riveria Dr. at 9:30 am. Hosted by the Ocean County College Sailing Team and the Toms River Yacht Club.
Information: 732-255-0348 or occsailing@yahoo.com - TOMS RIVER
Striper Carving Class, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Join Mark Bair to carve and paint
a folk art style striped bass. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Family Crafts, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Noon - 4 pm. Make your own crafts to take home.Information:
609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
April 11
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Greensboro
Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins). Kids eat free all fans 12 & Under. Most Improved Student w/ pre-game parade. Giveaway: Magnetic Schedules.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Spring 2011 Music Concert Series: Concert Band Spring Concert, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
7:30 pm. $ Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
April 12
Flowers throughout the Year, Casino Ballroom, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 2 pm - 4 pm.
Learn which flowers can be grown year round in our area and discuss outdoor gardening with a few plants that bring beauty
indoors during cold months.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Greensboro
Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins). Seniors Day Tuesday for all seniors.Most Improved Student w/ pre-game parade. Giveaway: Magnetic Schedules.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
April 13
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Greensboro
Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins). Dollar Dog Wednesday. Most Improved Student w/ pre-game parade. Giveaway: Magnetic Schedules.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Pete Wagula, Murray Grove Coffee House, 431 Rt. 9. 7 pm - 9 pm. Bottleneck Guitarist and Guitar Teacher concert. Bring an
appetizer or dessert to share. $ Information: 609-693-5558 or www.murraygrove.org
- LANOKA HARBOR
Film Screening: Journey from the Fall, Arts & Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
9 am. In celebration of National Poetry Month. Free. Information: 732-255-0400,
ext.2197 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Lunch and Learn Series: The Great Bay Seal Study, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Noon - 5 pm. The study documents such
things as seal abundance, species, basic behavior, as well as their diet. Understanding the dynamics of seal population biology is
critical to predicting changes in this population and to asses its effects on the coastal habitat. $2 bring lunch, $6 with soup and
salad option. Registration at least one day in advance for the soup and salad option. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
April 14
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Greensboro
Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins). Thirsty Thursday. Most Improved Student w/ pre-game parade. Giveaway: Magnetic Schedules.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Laurita Winery Idol Contest, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 7 pm. Auditions for anyone 18 and over. Solo, vocal or
instrumental performances. Be a featured musical guest at a major Laurita Winery event. Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
April 15
Spring 2011 Dance Concert Series: Spotlight Performance: Senior Show, Wellness Center, Dance Studio I, Georgian Court University,
900 Lakewood Ave. 7 pm. Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Poet Kevin Clark, Black Box Theatre (Room B100), Arts & Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off
Hooper Ave. 12:30 pm. In celebration of National Poetry Month. Free. Information: 732-255-0400
ext.2197 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
April 16
Fresnel Lenses, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Join Brett Franks,
president of the NJ Lighthouse Society, for a talk about these lighthouse icons in general and Barnegat Lighthouse's in
particular. See the original Barnegat Lighthouse Fresnel lens at the near-by Barnegat Light museum. Information: 609-494-2016
or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Art Exhibit and Plein-Air Artists, Robert Anstett Cultural Center, 521 Herbertsville Rd. 1 pm - 3 pm. Hosted by the Laurelton
Art Society. Free. Information: 732-785-2500 or www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com
- BRICK
Benefit Concert, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Fallen Lakewood Police Officer Chris Matlosz who was killed in
the line of duty, will be remembered. Garden State Philharmonic plays Beethoven's greatest music featuring Beethoven's
Seventh Symphony, and the overtures to Corolian, Egmont, and Leonora. $ Information: 732-255-0460 - LAKEWOOD
Film with Director's Talk: DOWN TERRACE, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd.
8 pm. Presented by the Lighthouse Film Society. $ Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Easter Egg Hunt, 520 Hilliard Boulevard. 1 pm. Easter Egg Hunt will be held in the lodge grove. Plenty of candy
and prizes at this event. Hot dogs and soda will be available. Free. Sponsored by the The Antlers, Manahawkin
Elks youth group. Information: 609-597-1107 or
www.manahawkinelks.org- MANAHAWKIN
Anne of Green Gables Musical, Stafford Township Art Center's OceanFirst Theatre, 1000 McKinley Dr. 4 pm.
For families with children in grades 2-6. Original musical produced by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre.
$ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Party for the Planet, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. Visit us and learn how you can help preserve our
amazing planet by making every day Earth Day! All Ages. Included with admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
2011 Point Pleasant Earth Day, Riverfront Park, Corner of River Rd. & Maxson Ave. Noon - 4 pm.
Showcases vendors of green products/ideas, environmental organizations, and local businesses. Food and music for all.
Rides, games, a petting zoo for the kids. Sponsored by the The Point Pleasant Borough Environmental Commission.
Information: 732-295-8850 or www.env.ptboro.com - POINT PLEASANT
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Children's Festival, Intermediate North School,150 Intermediate North Way. 10 am - 2 pm. 50 vendors,
music crafts, snacks for sale, prizes. Free admission. Information: oceannjaeyc@hotmail.com - TOMS RIVER
Premier Performance II: The Duquesne University Tamburitzans, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College
Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Talk on Northern Diamondback Terrapins, Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education, 7th St & Navajo Dr. 1 pm.
Ecology and conservation of northern diamondback terrapins by Dr. Hal Avery who works with the Earthwatch Institute as
the Principal Investigator of the terrapin project based out of the Lighthouse Center. $5 suggested donation.
Information: 609-698-8003 - WARETOWN
April 17
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Pie Social, John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Ave. Cost includes 3 tastings. Taste homemade pies, a family afternoon.
Information: 732-929-4949 - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Live at the Strand, Volume 1, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:30 pm. Upcoming NJ/NYC artists, Angejelia Pelay,
Sikamor Rooney and Rachel Zamstein, perform songs and stories broadcasted live over Penguin Radio. $ Information:
732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Easter Egg Hunt, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 pm. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Annual Palm Sunday Egg Hunt, Boardwalk, Beach. Noon. 15,000 pastel eggs filled with prizes from Boardwalk merchants. Sponsored
by TD Bank and Lakewood BlueClaws. Information: 800-732-7467 or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Premier Performance II: The Duquesne University Tamburitzans, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College
Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2:00 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
April 18
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Navigation through the Ages, Methodist Church Hall, 111 Ocean Ave. 7 pm. Captain Donald Launer, 2010 Sailing Hall of
Fame Inductee, Coast Guard Captain and Author, will present a program and a demonstration of many navigational tools.
Information: 732-506-9375 or www.islandheightsboro.com
- ISLAND HEIGHTS
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
General’s Hospital’s Scott Reeves, Bradford Anderson, Brandon Barash, Steve Burton, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. 7 pm.
Cost includes acoustic performance, questions and answers, photos and 3-course meal. Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
April 19
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Navigation Through the Ages, Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Ave. 7:15 pm. following a very brief membership meeeting at 7:00.
A show and tell presentation will be given by Donald Launer who has held a US Coast Guard Captain's license for over 30 years, has
lectured on navigation at the US Naval Academy, and was inducted into the Sailing Hall of Fame. Free homemade refreshments will be
served, and a gift basket door prize will be given. Information: 732-506-9375 - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
General’s Hospital’s Scott Reeves, Bradford Anderson, Brandon Barash, Steve Burton, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Super VIP: 6:30 pm
- 7:30 pm, VIP: 8 pm - 10:30 pm. Cost includes acoustic performance, questions and answers, photos and 3-course meal. Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
April 20
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
April 21
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Laurita Winery Idol Contest, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 7 pm. Auditions for anyone 18 and over. Solo, vocal or
instrumental performances. Be a featured musical guest at a major Laurita Winery event. Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
System-Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP) Explained, Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd. 7 pm
- 8 pm. Featuring Gregg Sakowica, SWMP tech and field researcher. Information: 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or
www.jcnerr.org - TUCKERTON
April 22
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Concert: Lucy Kaplansky-Backstage Pass, The Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm.
$ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Fish Fry, lodge hall, Manahawkin Elks 2340, 520 Hilliard Blvd. 6 - 8 pm. Take-out starts at 5 pm. Cost includes fish
or scallops or combo of the two with french fries. To benefit Camp Moore, summer camp for special needs children.
Information: 609-597-1107 or
www.manahawkinelks.org- MANAHAWKIN
Two-For-One Ride Tickets, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. 11 am - 6 pm. For every book you purchase, receive one free. Sold
only at boardwalk locations. Rain or shine. Information: 732-892-0600 or
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Half Price Ticket Sales, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. 11 am - 6 pm. Information: 800-732-7467 or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
April 23
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration, Regenerate, 5 South Bay Ave. 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Treats, prizes and give aways.
Information: 855-734-3678 - BEACH HAVEN
Thymes 2 Returns to Laurita, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 1 pm - 5 pm. Contemporary vocalists and musicians duo.
Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Modifieds, Crate-1, Late Models, 305 Sprints & Rookies, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Gates Open at 4pm.
Races start at 6 pm. Easter Party & Kid's Egg Hunt. Schedule subject to change. $ Information: 609-758-1900 or
www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Two-For-One Ride Tickets, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. 11 am - 6 pm. For every book you purchase, receive one free. Sold
only at boardwalk locations. Rain or shine. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Half Price Ticket Sales, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. 11 am - 6 pm. Information: 800-732-7467 or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Spring Programs, The Robert J Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. One World, One Sky: Big
Bird's Adventure, 11:30 am; Exploring the Spring Sky,1:00 pm; Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions, 2:30 pm; Bad
Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions, 7:00 pm; Dawn of the Space Age, 8:15 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information:
732-255-0342 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER
Adult Quilting Class, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 1 pm. Learn techniques involved with hand-piecing
a quilt block with Seaport Stitcher Lora Sparks. Pre-registration is required. $ plus a material fee. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
April 24
Easter Egg Hunt, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, Marine St. 8:45 am. All children welcome to Easter Egg Hunt.
Information: 609-492-7571 or www.hiecbh.com - BEACH HAVEN
Preseason Ride Token Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 7th Street & Long Beach Blvd.
Check Web site for details of this on line sale. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Easter Sunrise at the Brick Reservoir, Brick Reservoir, Herbertsville Rd. & Sally Ike Rd. 6:30 am. Easter Sunday service
at the reservoir. Bring a chair or blanket. Information: 732-458-2080 or
www.stpaulsbrick.org - BRICK
Easter Brunch with the Easter Bunny, Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Ave. 11 am - 2 pm. $ Information:
732-367-4500 or www.woodlakecountryclub.com - LAKEWOOD
Sunday Drum Circle, First Aid Bldg., Rt. 35 S. & Second Ave. 1 pm. Join a group of people who share rhythms with
hand drums and percussion instruments from many countries. - NORMANDY BEACH
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Easter Parade, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 pm. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Two-For-One Ride Tickets, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. 11 am - 6 pm. For every book you purchase, receive one free. Sold
only at boardwalk locations. Rain or shine. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Annual Easter Promenade, boardwalk. Noon. Easter parade, flowers distributed by Mayor and Council. Contests and prizes for best dressed. Live
entertainment. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Half Price Ticket Sales, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. 11 am - 6 pm. Information: 800-732-7467 or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Denise Miller Acoustic, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm - 3 pm. Music program. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
April 25
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Charleston
Riverdogs (Yankees). Kids eat free all fans 12 & Under.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
April 26
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Charleston
Riverdogs (Yankees). Seniors Day Tuesday for all seniors.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
ReClam The Bay Open House, Ocean County Extension Center, 1632 Whitesville Road. 7 pm. Open to general public, potential
volunteers interested in helping with clam nurseries in Brick, Lavallette, Seaside Park, Seaside Heights, Toms River, Long
Beach Island and Waretown. A program of the Barnegat Bay Shellfish Restoration Program created by Rutgers Cooperative
Extension. Information: 732-349-1152 - TOMS RIVER
April 27
Art Demonstration: Pysanky-the art of egg decorating, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm. Demonstrated by Pat Burton. Pysanky is an intricate style of decorating eggs where layers of dye are applied to
eggs to create intricate and beautiful creations of art. Admission is free. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 11:05 p.m. Hosting the Charleston
Riverdogs (Yankees). Dollar Dog Wednesday/Education Day Giveaway: Oversized Baseball Cards. Pre-game Baseball & Science show.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
April 28
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Charleston
Riverdogs (Yankees). Thirsty Thursday.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
"Jersey’s Bad Boy" Mike Marino, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 7 pm. Show at 9 pm. Jersey Shore
Comedy Festival. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
April 29
Dinner and an Artist: Jerome Kern, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
Cost includes multicourse dinner and presentation. Reservations required.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the Charleston
Riverdogs (Yankees). Post-Game Fireworks for all fans.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Etta May, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Performance and by Local country artist and rising star, Nikki
Britt.$ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
"Jersey’s Bad Boy" Mike Marino, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 8 pm, Show at 10 pm. Jersey Shore
Comedy Festival. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Spring Programs, The Robert J Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Exploring the
Spring Sky, 7:00 pm; Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions, 8:15 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER
April 30
Town Wide Yardsale. 9 am - 3 pm. Maps & locations will be available Saturday after 7:30 am. Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of
Commerce. Information: 609-698-1618 or www.barnegatchamber.com
- BARNEGAT
The Envelope, Please, Daddy O, 4401 Long Beach Boulevard. Celebrate the spirit of independent film with the Lighthouse
International Film Festival. Cost includes speakers, festival updates, movie trivia, great food, wine and door prizes.
Information: liffinfo@gmail.com - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Brick Green Day, Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Rd. 11 am - 3 pm. Expert presenters on a variety of
green topics, will make this a fun-filled and educational day. 50 exhibitors, vendors, and crafters, activities for all
ages. Information: 732-262-1000 or www.twp.brick.nj.us - BRICK
Nelson Sailing Center Opens for Season, 12 Lake Dr. Sailing lessons, ASA Sailing Certifications, Sailboat rentals from
3 hours to the season, NJ Safe Boating Certificate courses, kids programs. Information: 732-269-1351 or
www.sailingnj.com - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Concert, Ocean County Artists' Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Ave. 8:00 pm. Michael London, singer-songwriter and guitarist featured
on WXPN's The Folk Show. Art galleries open 7:00 to 8:00. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Minor League BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 4:05 p.m. Hosting the Savanah
Sand Gnats (N.Y. Mets).
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Annual LBI Green Up/Clean Up, Streets and Beaches of Long Beach Island. 9 am - Noon. Help LBI Business Alliance clean up the
streets and beaches hit by the winter storms. BBQ with live music at Just Bead It, Beach Haven following.
Information: 609-492-2323 or www.njlbi.com - LONG BEACH ISLAND
Spring Fling Festival, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 9 pm. Two-day festival, live music, food selections, award
winning wines, crafts, artisans and vendors. Information: 609-758-8000 or or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
26th Annual Beach Sweeps, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Volunteers record quantity and
types of debris they find on data cards and information helps identify pollution problems. Bring gloves and dress for the
weather. Rain or Shine. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusement Piers Open, Boardwalk & Parkway. Weather permitting. 12 noon - 6 pm.
Limited rides. Amusement areas open on weekend/holiday schedule. Information: 732-892-0600 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Open Mic Competitiono, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Open Mic Competition: Noon - 5 pm. Information:
732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
"Jersey’s Bad Boy" Mike Marino, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 6 pm., Show at 8 & 10:30 pm.
Jersey Shore Comedy Festival. Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Genealogy Workshop, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 9 am - 4 pm. Featuring Genealogist, Author
& Instructor, Russell Dutcher. Presented by Ocean County Historical Society & Ocean County Genealogical Society. $ Information:
732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Astronomy Day, The Robert J Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 10 am - 10 pm.
Hands-on demos, talks, exhibits, solar observing. Learn how to "cook" a comet, make a crater. Find out about telescopes,
observe the night sky. Space Man appearance. Use parking lot #2. $ Use parking lot #2. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER
Spring Programs, The Robert J Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. One World, One Sky: Big
Bird's Adventure, 11:30 am, Exploring the Spring Sky, 1:00 pm. Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions, 2:30 pm.
Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions, 7:00 pm; Dawn of the Space Age, 8:15 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information:
732-255-0342 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER
8th Annual Candlelight Vigil, Toms River Armory, 1200 Whitesville Rd. 7:00 pm. Honoring New Jersey's Fallen Heroes & Their
Families. Come out and help us show our support for them and there families. Sponsored by Rolling Thunder(R) Inc. NJ Chapter 2.
Information: 732-349-6090, 609-971-3544 or www.rollingthunder-nj2.org
- TOMS RIVER
,11th Annual Gospel Extravaganz Arts & Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7 pm
- 11 pm. Gospel singers, soloists, praise dancers. Sponsored by Organization for Black Unity, the Office of Multicultural
Services, and the Office of Student Life. $ Information: 732-504-4713 - TOMS RIVER
Haiku at the Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm - 3 pm.
Art and poetry, fun and surprises are in store for all who come to the Lighthouse ready to read, listen, play or all three!
Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
