Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 6 20 4-9: Early Spring Flea Market At Historic Allaire Village Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 4-9: Annual "Step Up For The Arc" Walk And Run In Asbury Park 5K race and walk. Live music and DJ and activ- ities for the whole family. Unlimited free pin- ball at the Silver Ball Museum, great food, cash and door prizes, giveaways, free photobooth. Asbury Park Boardwalk and Stone Pony, (732) 493-1919 5K Registration: 7:30 AM; 5K Race: 8:30 AM; Walk Registration: 10:00 AM: Walk: 11:00 AM www.arcofmonmouth.org/walk 4-9 - 4-10: "Garden Of My Dreams" Quilt Show And Sale In Toms River Country store, mini quilt sale, auction baskets, 50/50, door prizes, vendors, demonstrations. Also, cafeteria, free parking, and handi- cap accessible. Appraisals by appointment. Admission: $7. Presented by the Beachplum Quilters Of The Jersey Shore. Toms River Elks Lodge #1875, 600 Washington Street, Toms River, (732) 349-9660 Sat.: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun.: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.beachplumquilters.org 4-13: Lunch 'n Learn At Tuckerton Seaport: Stewardship And Protection Go Hand In Hand At Wharton Join Wharton State Forest's Superintendent, Rob Auermuller, and Historian, John Morsa, as they discuss the protection efforts for and history of a unique collection of former towns in the Pine Barrens where stewardship and interpretation go hand in hand. Fee: $2. Bring your own lunch. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided. Call to register. Tuckerton Seaport (The Hunting Shanty Building), 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 4-14: Opening Day - Lakewood Blueclaws Hosting the Greenboro Grasshoppers (Marlins). FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge and New Hampshire Avenues, Lakewood, (732) 901-7000 6:35 PM www.blueclaws.com 4-16: Early 19th Century Spring Festival At Historic Allaire Village 19th century Spring Festival! The Village is welcoming spring, and after a long, cold win- ter, it is time to prepare the flower and herb gardens for a new season. The young, and young at heart, are invited to come and plant a seed in a special, new children's garden. They will also have a few seeds to share with you to take home. Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 4-16: 20th RunAPalooza In Asbury Park The day features a relay marathon, half-marathon, and 3-mile walk. Asbury Park, (732) 681-9464 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM www.runapalooza.org 4-16: Super Heroes For Earth Day At Jenkinson's Aquarium In Point Pleasant Beach Learn how you can be a hero for our planet. Receive $1. off admission if you dress in full costume as your favorite super hero. Crafts, games, and keeper chats. All ages. Event is included with admission to the Aquarium. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899- 1659 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.jenkinsons.com 4-21: Ladies Night Out In Spring Lake A night of shopping, specials, and tasty treats. Downtown Spring Lake, (732) 449-0037 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM www.visitspringlake.com 4-23: Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap In Middletown Bring plants in one quart, one gallon, or two gallon containers. Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, (732) 842-4000 ext. 4312 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 4-23: Point Pleasant's Earth Day Celebration The celebration brings the community together to inspire an understanding and appreciation for our environment. There will be green and local exhibitors, food, music, and activities for children. Hosted by the Point Pleasant Borough Environmental Commission. Riverfront Park, River and Maxson Avenues, Point Pleasant; email: pointboroec@gmail.com 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.env.ptboro.com 4-23 - 4-24: Wool Days And Sheep Shearing At Longstreet Farm In Holmdel This weekend sheep will be sheared. The Monmouth County Historical Association's Holmes Hendrickson House will demonstrate the way wool was used in Colonial America with spinning and weaving activities. Gene Sheninger will return with his collies to show their herding skills. Longstreet Farm will provide wagon rides between the two living history sites. Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel, (732) 946-3758 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 4-24: March Of Dimes March For Babies In Asbury Park March for Babies is the oldest charitable walking event in the United States and March Of Dimes biggest fundraiser. More than 1,000 people walk on the boardwalk from Convention Hall to Shark River Inlet and back. Food and entertainment after in Bradley Park. Convention Hall, Asbury Park Boardwalk, (732) 952-9010 Registration: 10:00 AM. Start: 11:00 AM www.marchforbabies.org 4-24: 19th Century Beehive Oven Baking At Historic Allaire Village Once a year, The Historic Village at Allaire bakes in its Beehive style bake oven. After hours of preheating and prep work, hot loaves of bread come steaming out of the oven. Free. Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 4-24: Monmouth County Park System Earth Day Celebrations Celebrate Earth Day at Monmouth County Parks. Events taking place at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth, Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown, Huber Woods Environmental Center in Locust, Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center in Howell, Thompson Park in Lincroft, and Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. (732) 842-4000 ext. 4312 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 4-24: Bradley Beach Restaurant Tour Presented by the Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Bradley Beach. Throughout town, (732) 869-1020 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM www.bradleybeachnj.org 4-24: Red Bank International Flavour Festival International food and music festival. Benefits multiple Red Bank organizations. No pets. $5. White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank, (732) 842-4244 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM www.rueevents.com/information_ 31.html 4-30: Spring Arts & Crafts Festival In Manasquan A full day of fun and shopping. Eighty crafters, lots of fun and food. Face painting, Antsy the Clown, and much more. Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, (732) 223-8303 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 4-30: 31st Annual Spring Beach Sweeps Beach clean ups throughout the state spon- sored by Clean Ocean Action. Please check their website for further information, registra- tion, and necessary preparation. Ocean County sites: Bay Head, Brick, Lakewood, Lavallette, Long Beach Island, Ocean Gate, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Toms River. CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL, continued from page 19

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