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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.

Open All Year
Boardwalk/beaches are open:
  • Long Beach Island, discoversouthernocean.com
  • Pt. Pleasant Beach, pointpleasantbeachnj.com
  • Seaside Heights, seasideheightstourism.com
  • Arts & Music year round:
  • Anchor & Palette Art Gallery, 45 Mount St., BAY HEAD, www.anchorandpalette.com
  • LBI Arts & Science Foundation, LOVELADIES (Long Beach Island) lbifoundation.org
  • Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, ISLAND HEIGHTS, ocartistsguild.org
  • M. Christina Geis Gallery, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., LAKEWOOD; georgian.edu
  • Full Spectrum Gallery, 316 Main St., Rt. 88, LAKEWOOD; fullspectrumartstudio.com
  • Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, LAKEWOOD, www.strand.org
  • Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, MANAHAWKIN, pineshoresartassociation.org
  • Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College, College Drive off Hooper Ave., TOMS RIVER, ocean.edu
  • Albert Music Hall, Saturday Nights, 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532), WARETOWN, alberthall.org
  • Ocean County History year round:
  • Museum of New Jersey Maritime History, Dock Rd. & West Ave., BEACH HAVEN, www.museumofnjmh.com
  • Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, LAKEHURST, nlhs.com
  • NJ Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Avenue, Building 12, PT. PLEASANT, njmb.org
  • Pt. Pleasant Historical Society Museum, PT. PLEASANT BEACH, pointpleasanthistory.com
  • Ocean County Museum, 26 Hadley Ave., TOMS RIVER, oceancountyhistory.org
  • Toms River Maritime Museum, Corner of Hopper Ave and Water Street, TOMS RIVER, www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/TomsRiverSeaport/about.htm
  • Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, TUCKERTON, tuckertonseaport.org
  • Ocean County and the Sea year round:
  • Barnegat Lighthouse (State Park), BARNEGAT LIGHT, www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
  • Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave & the Boardwalk, PT. PLEASANT BEACH, jenkinsons.com
  • NJ Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Avenue, Building 12, PT. PLEASANT, njmb.org
  • Island Beach State Park, SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/island.htm
  • Toms River Maritime Museum, Corner of Hopper Ave and Water Street, TOMS RIVER, www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/TomsRiverSeaport/about.htm
  • Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, TUCKERTON, tuckertonseaport.org
  • February
    Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway & the Bay. Park Open Daily 8 am - 4 pm. Lighthouse open Wednesday through Sunday 9 am - 3:30. Free. Interpretative Center - closed except for special programs. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

  • Every Sunday
    First Floor Themed Exhibit Room, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Open from 10 to 4 weekdays except holidays. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

  • Every Tuesday
    Richard Strickler Research Center, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm except holidays. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    Ocean County Historical Society Museum hours, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 3 pm except holidays. Guided Tours Available Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

  • Every Wednesday
    Richard Strickler Research Center, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm except holidays. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

  • Every Thursday
    Ocean County Historical Society Museum hours, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 3 pm except holidays. Guided Tours Available Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

  • Every Saturday
    First Floor Themed Exhibit Room, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Open from 10 to 4 weekdays except holidays. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm. $ Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

  • November 28 - June 18
    Exhibit: Beatles, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St., Route 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Open reception November 28 between 4 pm - 7 pm. Information: 1-800-872-9990 or www.unshreddednostalgia.com - BARNEGAT

  • January 2 - February 2
    Tracy Danielak and Victor Lido Gallery Show, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Photography and portrait gallery. Reception on January 3 from 1 pm - 4 pm. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

  • January 29 - February 28
    Celebrate the Art of Quilting, Tucker's Island Lighthouse, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Display features many varieties of artistic and creative hand quilted pieces. Presented by The Seaport Stitchers. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • February 1 - 26
    Art Exhibit: Oil Paintings, M. Christina Geis Art Gallery, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Paintings by Shin-Youn An. Monday - Thursday 9 am - 8 pm. Friday 9 am - 5 pm. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

  • February 1 - April 24
    Whats-its, Gadgets, and Gizmos, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Exhibit of two hundred years of inventions from buttonhooks to TV rabbit ears to labor-saving devices. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

  • February 7 - 15
    Dive Into Chocolate Week, Long Beach Island. Chocolate themed offers, events, activities and packages. Also, realtor summer rental open houses. Information: 800-292-6372 or www.visitlbiregion.com -

  • February 7 - March 2
    Scott Hawxhurst and Gail Mahoney Gallery Show, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Oil painting and Sculptures. Reception on February 14 from 1 pm - 4 pm. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    February 5
    Comedian: Josh Blue, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Blue, who has M.S., uses comedy to deal with preconceived notions about individuals with handicaps. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Guided Tours of Museum Available, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    February 6
    Demonstration: Wood Carving Decory & Water Birds, Meadowedge Park 550 East Bay Ave. 11 am - 12 pm. Demonstration by McDuffy Barrow. Information: 609-698-0080 ext. 122 or www.barnegat.net - BARNEGAT

    Exploring Our Seas with Rutgers Robots, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 1 pm. Learn about Rutgers' fleet of undersea robots used to delve into depths never scientifically explored before. Presented by Josh Kohut Asst. Professor of Oceanography of Rutgers University. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Our Gang Players presents: Beans Biscotti & Broadway, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 p.m. Intermission treats included. To support NJ Southern Ocean County's Not-for-Profit Family Community Theater Group. $ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekend, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Keyboardist Steve will be performing starting at 1 pm. From 1-4pm, our winemaker Nick Opdam will be giving tours of the winery. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

    Thomas The Tank Hour, Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. 213C East Main Street (Route 9) use the Lizzie Rose Driveway. 1:00 - 2:00 pm. A fun filled hour of Thomas The Tank and Friends! 30'x40' indoor model train display. Crafts, Activities, A Movie, Thomas The Tank Operating ModelTrain. Smocks or play clothes suggested, seating is limited to 12 children. Reservations and prepayment required $ First Saturday of the month. Information: 609-812-0300 - TUCKERTON

    February 7
    6th Annual Super Plunge Sunday on Super Bowl Sunday, 48th Street Beach. 1 pm. Plunges must pre-registration Feb. 6 9 am - 1 pm or Feb. 7 from 10 am to Noon at Senior Lounge, Community Center, Post-plunge festivities follow at Community Center. Benefits St. Francis Community Center and the Swim Teams of Southern Regional High School. $ Information: 609-494-8861 - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND

    Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekend, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Vocalist Debbie Berger and keyboardist Steve Berger perform a variety of music from pop rock to country and jazz starting at 1 pm. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

    Historic Conversations Spanning the Generations: New Egypt, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 2 pm. Gather 'round for an informal conversation with guests from New Egypt. Light refreshments. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    Chocolate Making Class, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm - 3 pm. Make molded and dipped chocolates. Registration required. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    February 9
    Toddler Make and Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Make marine life crafts, listen to a story, and learn about some of their animals. This workshop is for children ages 3-5 years old with an adult. Pre-register. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    February 10
    Marty Grosz on the Guitar, Ocean County College Off-campus Jazz series at Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. 8 pm. Presented by Ocean County College Arts & Community Center. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    Wednesday Walk in the Woods, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 10 am - 1 pm. Explore the nature of Bass River State Forest on this 5-mile, moderate-paced hike. Bring lunch is optional. Information and registration : 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON

    Lunch n' Learn: Protecting Barnegat Bay, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 12:30 pm. Join Stan Hales, Director of the Barnegat Bay Estuary Program, as he discusses how the Barnegat Bay Estuary Program is protecting the Barnegat Bay. Soup and salad option or bring your own lunch. Learn about offshore wind turbines in New Jersey. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    February 11
    Prom Show, Toms River Intermediate North, 150 Intermediate North Way. 7 pm. Over 25 vendors specializing in prom attire, flowers, jewelry, purses, makeup, hair and tanning. Discount and coupon handouts, mini-gift auction. Presented by Toms River High School North. $ Information: 732-505-5705 - TOMS RIVER

    February 12
    Presidents' Day Sale, Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Rd., Exit 16 or 16B off I-195. 10 am - 9 pm. Annual Presidents' Day Sale. Enjoy extra discounts on top of already low outlet prices. Information: 732-833-0503 or www.premiumoutlets.com/jackson - JACKSON

    Valentine Country Night, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 6:30 pm - 10: 30 pm. Presented by DJ Mark Country Music & Dancing and Laurita Winery. A night of country music and dancing with sweethearts in mind. 3 lessons, 1 couple lesson, 2 line lessons. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

    Parent's Night Out, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 9 pm. Valentine's Party at the aquarium with pizza, a drink, arts & crafts, games, animal encounters and more. Jenk's is offering it's contribution to a romantic evening, leaving mom and dad to enjoy the free time at one of the area's fine restaurants Youngsters 6-12. Pre-register required. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    February 13
    Presidents' Day Sale, Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Rd., Exit 16 or 16B off I-195. 10 am - 9 pm. Annual Presidents' Day Sale. Enjoy extra discounts on top of already low outlet prices. Information: 732-833-0503 or www.premiumoutlets.com/jackson - JACKSON

    Ice Cream Musical - A Love Story, Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). 2 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm shows. Featuring songs from "Hair Spray" and "High School Musical." Reservations required. Information: 732-854-2779 - www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE

    How To Save Money With Alternative Energy, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 1 pm. Learn to evaluate your home energy needs and how you can save through conservation and alternative energy. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekend Two, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Winemake Nick Opdam will be giving winery tours from 1 pm - 4 pm. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

    Love Aquarium Style, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 8 pm. Bring a valentine for your favorite aquarium friend or make one while you are there. Perky will be dressed in romantic finery. Bring a camera against a background of love songs $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    February 14
    Romantic Songs & Duets, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm. A musical Valentine. Following the concert 4 pm - 6 pm. Cost includes beverages, hors d'oeuvres, delectable desserts. Fundraiser for the Surflight Theatre. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Presidents' Day Sale, Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Rd., Exit 16 or 16B off I-195. 10 am - 7 pm. Annual Presidents' Day Sale. Enjoy extra discounts on top of already low outlet prices. Information: 732-833-0503 or www.premiumoutlets.com/jackson - JACKSON

    Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory. The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesday tours are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST

    Concert: A Rockin Oldies Valentine, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm. Featuring Danny, The Juniors, and Joe Terry. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN

    Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekend Two, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

    Valentine's Day Couples Massage Class, Therapeutic Fitness Studio, 2317 Bridge Ave. 2 pm - 4:30 pm. Learn how to give a back, neck & foot massage, including some tricks-of-the-trade, with Patti Durkin and Roger Faulkenbury. Cost includes a take home gift. Information: 732-899-0920 or www.therapeutictouchnj.com - POINT PLEASANT

    32nd Ocean County Bluegrass Festival, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Noon - 5 pm. Live stage concert of bluegrass music Pinelands style. Refreshments available. $ Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

    February 15
    Presidents' Day Sale, Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Rd., Exit 16 or 16B off I-195. 10 am - 9 pm. Annual Presidents' Day Sale. Enjoy extra discounts on top of already low outlet prices. Information: 732-833-0503 or www.premiumoutlets.com/jackson - JACKSON

    February 16
    Speaker: Marc Lamont Hill, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Activist, social critic and scholar will speak on Race, Politics and American Life. Registration required. $ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    February 18
    Women in the Gospel of Luke and the Apocalypse, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7 pm. Judith Schubert, RSM, Ph.D., GCU professor of theology and religious studies will focus on specific named and unnamed women in the Gospel of Luke. Reservations required. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    The Wisdomkeeper, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 7 pm. Featuring Lorraine Stone's portrayal of Mary Bowser, Black History month celebration Light refreshments. Donation. Presented by Ocean County Historical Society. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    February 19
    Italian Night, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Each region of Italy has its own culture, customs and cuisine. Italian Night will feature the food specialities of these various regions, beginning with the region of Lazio, which encompasses Rome. $ Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

    The Pajama Game, Monsignor Donovan High School Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. Musical based on love and labor troubles in a pajama factory from the novel "7 ½ Cents" by Richard Bissell. Presented by Monsignor Donovan High School. $ Information: 732-349-8801 - TOMS RIVER

    February 20
    Winter Ecology Program, Meadowedge Park 550 East Bay Ave. 10 am - 12 pm. Program by US Fish & Wildlife, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Information: 609-698-0080 ext. 122 or www.barnegat.net - BARNEGAT

    Open House & Veterans Appreciation Day, Lacey Community Hall, Route 9 and Lacey Rd. 10 am to 2 pm. Special guest Mrs. Judith Tapper, Gold Star Mother. Informational Fair, Military Displays, Bake Sale, Free Refreshments. Sponsored by Rolling Thunder(R) Inc. Chapter 2 NJ. Information: 609-971-3544 or www.rollingthunder-nj2.org - FORKED RIVER/LACEY TWP.

    Wine and Food Pairing, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7 p.m. BlueClaws will host their first food and wine pairing event. Matching various wines with different foods from around the world. $ Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Saving Barnegat Bay, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 1 pm. Learn about research being done to quantify Barnegat Bay's problems and discover how you can get involved with local activities and organizations. Presented by Rick Bushnell, LBIF Science Committee and Mike Kennish, Ph.D., Research Professor at Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences of Rutgers University. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Southern Ocean Idol Contest Finals, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm - 9 pm. Vocal contests from 5 different High School Districts. Presented by the Forked River Rotary Club. $ Information: 609-693-1811 or www.forkedriverrotary.org - MANAHAWKIN

    The Pajama Game, Monsignor Donovan High School Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Musical based on love and labor troubles in a pajama factory from the novel "7 ½ Cents" by Richard Bissell. Presented by Monsignor Donovan High School. $ Information: 732-349-8801 - TOMS RIVER

    Quilt Turning Program, Tucker's Island Lighthouse, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm. Discussion on the history of Quilting. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    February 21
    Behind the Scenes Tours, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Discover what goes on behind the scenes at their aquarium while you tour the building front top to bottom. Sneakers required. Pre-register. Ages 5 and up. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    The Pajama Game, Monsignor Donovan High School Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave. 1:30 pm. Musical based on love and labor troubles in a pajama factory from the novel "7 ½ Cents" by Richard Bissell. Presented by Monsignor Donovan High School. $ Information: 732-349-8801 - TOMS RIVER

    Irish Wake, McIntyre's Pub, 213 Rt. 37 E. 2 pm - 6 pm. Live music from the Barley Brothers, Shamrock and Thistle Pipes and Drums. Food specials, singing, dancing. Supports the 26th Annual Ocean County Saint Patrick's Day Parade. $ Information: 848-448-0134 or www.mcintyrespub.com - TOMS RIVER

    February 22
    Feast for Fireworks Spaghetti Dinner, The Red Men Lodge, 145 W. Main St. 5 pm - 8 pm. Proceeds to benefit the Pinelands July 4th Celebration 2010. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    February 24
    Free Demomstation, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm - 9 pm. Open to the Public. Light refreshments. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    Food, Inc. Screening and Discussion, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 5 pm. Food, Inc. reveals truths about what we eat, how its produced, and who we have become as a nation. Guest speaker radio host and naturopath Michael Glynn, N.D. will follow. Registration required. $ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    February 25
    Ocean County Vocational Technical School Presents: Crazy for You, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 4 pm. A hilarious and show stopping musical comedy set in New York City and Dead Rock, Nevada in the 1930s. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Fabric Origami, Stafford Township Community Center, Mill Creek Rd. 7 pm - 9 pm. Bring your basic sewing kit. Presented by Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild. Information: 609-361-7336 - MANAHAWKIN

    So You Want to be a Marine Biologist?, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 7:30 pm. A wide variety of education, animal care, aquarist, and other positions are needed for an aquarium to run well. Learn from the experts what steps you should take to obtain a career with animals. Ages 15 and up. Pre-reservations required. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    February 26
    Georgia O'Keeffe: On Her Own Terms, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Cost includes multicourse New Mexican cuisine dinner and multimedia lecture. Presented by Lisa Festa, Ph.D., assistant professor of art. Reservations required. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Ocean County Vocational Technical School Presents: Crazy for You, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. A hilarious and show stopping musical comedy set in New York City and Dead Rock, Nevada in the 1930s. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Ecological Evenings: Polar Bears of Churchill, Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Discover the world of the polar bear through a photographic tour of the "Polar Bear Capital of the World" Churchill, Manitoba. Registration is required for all programs. Information and registration: 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or www.jcnerr.org - TUCKERTON

    February 27
    Barnegat Lighthouse Lecture Series: Fresnel Lenses, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Mr. Brett Frank of the New Jersey Lighthouse Society will discuss Fresnel lenses and the Barnegat Lighthouse lens. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Ocean County Vocational Technical School Presents: Crazy for You, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. A hilarious and show stopping musical comedy set in New York City and Dead Rock, Nevada in the 1930s. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Wind and Wave Energy, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 1 pm. Discover potential technologies being developed along the New Jersey Coast, including wave energy buoy. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    3rd Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner and Dance, Holiday Inn, 151 Rt. 72 East. 5 pm - 11 pm. Travel the glove without leaving home for an "Around the World in 80 Days" themed evening of dinner, dancing, raffle and friend-making benefit for the Stafford Foundation. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.staffordfdn.org - MANAHAWKIN

    It's Easy Being Green! Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 2 pm - 3:30 pm. Learn the effects of climate change while discovering what you can do every day to protect our planet. Ages 5 and up. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Moved to March 6 - 17th Polar Bear Plunge, Aztec Ocean Resort, Boardwalk & Sheridan Ave. Registration from 9 am - 12:30 pm. Plunge at 1 pm. Information: 1-800-Seashor or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Cops and Coaches Care Charity Ice Hockey Game, Winding River Skating Center, 1211 Whitesville Rd. 7 pm. Stanley Cup Winner Jim Dowd with Jersey Shore Blueliners battle Toms River Hockey Club Coaches. For the coveted Patrolman William "Nichie" Preslar Memorial Cup. Fire truck display. Information: 732-244-0720, ext. 13 - TOMS RIVER

    February 28
    Junior Biologists, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - Noon. Ages 11-15. See and smell the aquarium from an employee's point of view. Preparing food and feeding some of their residents. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Women's Expo, Quality Inn, 815 Route 37 West. 11 am - 3 pm. A day of food, fitness and fun. Sponsored by 100.1 WJRZ. Information: 732-681-9591, ext. 226 - TOMS RIVER

    Historical Railroad Dinner Series, 217 East Main St. Restaurant, 217 E. Main St. 4 pm. The "New Haven Line" is featured in a movie. Cost includes admission into the indoor model train display. Reservation required. Information: 609-812-0300 - TUCKERTON


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