Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 6 18 Keyport Kiwanis Flea Market Spend a Sunday afternoon in the cool bayfront air, perusing through handcrafted goods, vin- tage clothing, collectibles, antiques, plants, and produce from local farmers and plenty more. Weather permitting. Fireman's Park, corner of West Front Street and American Legion Drive, Keyport; Email: fleamarket@keyportkiwanis.org 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.visitkeyport.org/event/keyport-kiwan- is-flea-market Sundays, April - December Twilight Concert Series In Keyport Enjoy the sounds of some of New Jersey's most talented and entertaining musical acts. Weather permitting. Concert line up t.b.a. Keyport Mini Park, corner of West Front Street & Main Street, Keyport 7:00 – 9:00 PM www.visitkeyport.org/event/ twilight-concert-series June - Sept select Friday and Saturday evenings Kayak The Bayshore Enjoy a summer evening paddling your way down the scenic Raritan Bayshore for free! The NY/NJ Baykeeper group offers you an oppor- tunity to enjoy first hand the natural beauty of the Raritan Bayshore—and give you a fun workout while you're at it! No registration is required. Kayaks and personal flotation devices are supplied on a first come-first serve basis. Beachfront Park, corner of First and Broad Street, Keyport Two 1/2 hour sessions at 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM 6-9, 6-16, 6-23, 7-21, 8-4 Mill Demonstration At Historic Walnford See the 19th century gristmill in action. Free. Historic Walnford County Park, 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, (609) 259-6275 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com Saturdays and Sundays beginning in April Roving Park System Naturalist Series In Monmouth County Join a Roving Park System Naturalist from Monmouth County Parks for a walk in a beautiful county park and learn about seasonal points of interest. Free. 3-19: Hominy Path, Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck (meet at the Matthews Road park- ing lot), 9:00 AM 4-3: Shark River Park, Wall (meet at the main parking lot), 9:00 AM 4-23: Tatum Park, Middletown (meet at the Holland Activity Center parking lot), 9:00 AM 5-7: Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck (meet at the soccer fields parking lot), 8:00 AM 5-21: Stone Bridge Trail, Charleston Springs Golf Course, Millstone (meet at the Stagecoach Road parking lot), 8:00 AM The Casual Birder Series In Monmouth County Join a Park System Naturalist for a morning bird walks to see what birds you can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy these walks. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to ages 8 and up. Free. For questions about the meeting locations, call (732) 751-9453. 9:00 AM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 3-17: Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth (meet at the Activity Center) 4-7: Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan (meet at the Activity Center) 4-21: Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown (meet at the parking lot) 5-5: Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold (meet at the parking lot) 5-19: Holmdel Park, Holmdel (meet at the Ramanessin section parking lot) Seashore Scientist Series At Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park In Long Branch Each month explore different aspects of ocean- ography through interactive discussions and hands-on experiments. Topics include the awe- some adaptations that allow for the hardiest of sea creatures to survive the cold winters of the Jersey Shore; ocean currents and how they affect our lives; the incredible water cleaning ability of bivalves; and the microscopic organ- isms that are the base of all life in the ocean. Free. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, 221 Ocean Avenue North, Long Branch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 3-19: All About Ocean Currents 4-16: Bivalves: The Ocean's Amazing Natural Filters 5-7: Microscopic Munchies Ask A Naturalist Series In Monmouth County Have you ever wondered what made that sound or what it was you just saw? Hike with a Park System Naturalist. Bring your questions! Meeting times and locations vary. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 3-13: Manasquan Reservoir (meet at the Chestnut Point parking lot on Georgia Tavern Road, Howell) 4-2: Union Transportation Trail (meet at the Millstream Road parking lot in Upper Freehold) 4-11: Charleston Springs Golf Course (meet at the Stonebridge Trail parking lot on Stagecoach Road in Millstone) 4-27: Weltz Park (meet at the parking lot on West Park Avenue in Oakhurst) 5-9: Union Transportation Trail (meet at the Jonathan Holmes Road parking lot in Upper Freehold) 5-25: Hominy Path (meet at the parking lot on Matthews Road in Colts Neck) Seabrook-Wilson House Tours In Port Monmouth Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. Free. 719 Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth, (732) 783-3033 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com Sundays starting April 24 Demonstrations At Historic Longstreet Farm In Holmdel Throughout the year, Longstreet Farm hosts free weekend activities that allow visitors to experience life as it would have been during the 1890s. Free. Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel, (732) 946-3758 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com Sundays, 3-13, 4-10, 5-8: Blacksmith Demonstration Sundays, 4-3, 5-8: Music Man Rich Marzec Saturday 4-9: Felting Demonstration Saturday 4-16: Knitting Demonstration Saturday 5-7: Embroidery Demonstration Boat Tours Of The Manasquan Reservoir In Howell 45-minute tours narrated by Park System Naturalists include opportunities to view local wildlife. Adults: $6.; children 12 and under: $4. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. 311 Windeler Road, Howell, (732) 919-0996 www.monmouthcountyparks.com Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning in May: various days and times MARCH 3-19: 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade In Highlands Nearly 100 marching units will participate including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and beautifully decorated floats. Huddy Park to Bay Avenue, Highlands 2:00 PM www.highlandsnj.com 3-19: 5th Annual Beers On The Boards In Point Pleasant Beach Twenty-plus micro breweries. Price includes beer tasting, cider tasting, and gourmet buffet. Two tasting sessions: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Martell's Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-2424 www.beersontheboards.com 3-19: Earth Hour At The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center In Howell Leave your flashlight at home and and enjoy games, night hikes, crafts, and tasty treats. Best of all, we will conclude the hour by gazing up at the sky and wishing upon a star! Open to all ages. Fee. Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell, (732) 751-9453 8:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS ALL SEASON LONG, continued from page 17

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