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16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS, JUNE Continued from page 15 6-5: 19TH ANNUAL BARNEGAT BAY FESTIVAL IN ISLAND HEIGHTS Ocean County's major environmental festival about the maritime heritage of Barnegat Bay with special emphasis on interactive family events. Learn about protecting and preserving the bay. Enjoy a canoe eco-tour, take a kayak ride, learn to paddleboard, or take a pontoon boat ride on the Toms River. Learn to fish and crab. Touch sea life with Jenkinson's Aquarium. Learn about winged wonders, raptors, and rep- tiles. Demonstrations and exhibits by most of the area's environmental organizations. More than 40 eco-friendly vendors. Music by the Greater Pinelands Dulcimer Society, the Acoustic Musicians Guild, and YOSI and Johnny. Free admission. Wanamaker Complex, Van Sant and East End Avenues, Island Heights, (732) 255-0472 ext. 4 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM bbp.ocean.edu 6-11: SPRING LAKE "ART IN THE PARK" Sponsored by the Manasquan River Group of Artists. Divine Park, Spring Lake, (732) 449-9287 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.springlake.org 6-11: ARTS & CRAFTS BY THE SEA IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS This annual event features over 40 artists and crafters, ranging from handmade jewelry to homemade soy candles and other art. Boardwalk between Dupont and Blaine Avenues, Seaside Heights, (732) 793-9100 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM www.seaside-heightsnj.org 6-11: NIGHT OF THE STARS AT JAKE'S BRANCH COUNTY PARK IN BEACHWOOD Spend the night under the stars with A.S.T.R.A. volunteer members on site. Share out of this world knowledge while you view stars, planets, and constellations through telescopes. Feel free to bring your own telescope. Free. Jake's Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, (732) 281-2750 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM www.oceancountyparks.org 6-11 - 6-12: ANNUAL JERSEY SHORE WINE FESTIVAL IN LAKEWOOD Thirteen New Jersey wineries on the great lawn outside the BlueClaws stadium. Bring blankets/folding chairs to enjoy live music. Crafters, vendors, food, plus a play area for the kids. $20. advance; $25. at gate. FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, (732) 946-2711 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.jerseyshorewinefestival.com 6-18: 3RD ANNUAL HOT RODS AND FOOD TRUCKS IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS Vendors, exhibitors, and awards. Free admis- sion. Sponsored by the Seaside Heights Business Improvement District. Bay Boulevard, Seaside Heights, (855) 478-6888 1100 AM - 5:00 PM www.irunnewjersey.com 6-18 - 6-19: BATTLE OF MONMOUTH RE-ENACTMENT IN FREEHOLD In terms of participants, The Battle of Monmouth was the largest one-day battle of the Revolutionary War. Observers are encour- aged to arrive early for seating and various activities before the beginning of the re- enactment each day. Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, one mile west of Route 9, Freehold, (732) 462-9616 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/ monbat.html 6-19: JERSEY SHORE TRIATHLON IN ASBURY PARK Swim: 750 meters; Bike: 14.5 miles; Run: 3 miles. The swim will be in the Atlantic Ocean and on the beach in Asbury Park. The finish of the race will be on the Boardwalk. Asbury Park, (732) 502-5749 Swim start time: 7:00 AM www.splitsecondracing.net 6-25 - 6-26: 8TH ANNUAL BRADLEY BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL Great food, two beer and wine gardens, six live bands, and over 100 craft and specialty vendors. Children's activities including a giant waterslide. Bradley Beach Boardwalk, 5th Avenue, (732) 776-2999 Sat.: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sun.: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.bblobsterfest.com