Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 7 16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ALL SEASON LONG, continued from page 15 EVENTS AT OCEAN COUNTY PARKS OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1198 Bandon Rd., Toms River, 1-877-OC PARKS www.oceancountyparks.org CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River, (732) 270-6960 4-29: Cattus Island Nature Festival, 10:00AM-4:00PM Live Animal Talks and Turtle Feeding Both programs are on Saturdays and Sundays at the Cooper Environmental Center. No programs 4-16, 4-29, and 4-30. Live Animal Talks, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Turtle Feeding, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Nature Walks: All walks are on Saturdays and/or Sundays 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM unless otherwise noted. 4-1 - 4-2: Signs of Spring; 4-8 - 4-9: Welcome Back Osprey; 4-15: Beginning Bird Watching; 4-22 - 4-23: Earth Day Walk; 5-6 - 5-7: History of Cattus; 5-13 - 5-14: Mother's Day Stroll; 5-20 - 5-21: Kids to Parks Day; 5-27 - 5-28: Herps: A Search for Reptiles; 6-1 - 6-2 (Thurs. and Fri.): Hummingbirds at Home CLOVERDALE FARM COUNTY PARK 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat 1-877-OC PARKS Preregistration required. 4-1: Welcome Spring Nature Walk, 2:00 – 3:00 PM 4-11: Lecture Series: Ocean County Railroad History Past, Present, Future, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 4-21, 4-28, 5-12, 5-19, 6-2: Early Morning Strolls, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM 4-22: Lecture Series: Postcards of Ocean County's Past, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 4-22, 5-13, 6-22: Monthly Bird Walks, 8:00 – 10:00 AM 4-29: Bird and Nature Photography with Susan Puder. Fee: $10. exact change for instructor, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 5-6, 6-10: Nature Photography. Age 10-adult, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 5-7: Big Day of Birding. Check website for hours. 5-20: Kids to Parks Day: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Pond Critters; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Frog Craft; 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Afternoon at the Bogs JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood (732) 281-2750 4-1 – 6-24: Science on the Fly, Saturdays 1:00-3:30PM 4-2 – 6-25: Animal Talks, Sundays 1:00 PM (no program 4-16) 4-2 – 6-25: Discovery Nature Walks, Sundays 1:30 PM (no program 4-16) 4-18: Lochiel Creek Nature Walk. Pre-registration required. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4-22: Lecture Series: Traveling with Baggage: A Guide for the Hesitant Hiker, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 4-29: Night of the Stars with the Astronomical Society of Toms River, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 5-13: Night of the Stars with the Astronomical Society of Toms River, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM 5-19: Frog Frolic, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 5-20: 5th Annual Yard, Garden, and Native Plant Fair, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM LAKE SHENANDOAH COUNTY PARK 660 Ocean Avenue (Route 88) and 300 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood, 1-877-OC PARKS 5-6: Fishing Contest for All Ages. Casting contest, door prizes, kids fishing lessons. Registration 7:30 AM. Fish must be submitted by 2:00 PM. OCEAN COUNTY PARK 659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88), Lakewood, 1-877-OC PARKS 4-14, 5-12, 5-26: Springtime Campfire Fridays, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM 5-20: Make a Splash Water Festival, 10:00AM–12:00PM Keyport Thursdays Special events include movies, free concerts on the water, Dog's Night Out, Keyport Car Show, Farmer's Market and free kayaking on select days. Enjoy music, shopping, and drink/dining specials on this new community event. Free. Keyport Mini Park, corner of West Front Street and Main Street, Keyport 6:00 - 9:00 PM www.visitkeyport.org/event/keyport-thursdays Thursdays, June 1 - September 7 "Worship on the Beach" In Bay Head Karge Street beach, Bay Head, 8:00 AM. Bring a chair or blanket. If it rains, worship will be at the church. Also, traditional worship will be held in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, corner of Bridge and West Lake Avenues, Bay Head, (732) 892-5926 Sundays, June 1 - August 31 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 half hour sessions at 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM Thursdays, June 1 - August 31 Bands By The Beach In Long Branch West End Park, Brighton and Ocean Avenues, Long Branch, (732) 222-7000 ext. 5447 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM www.longbranch.org Sundays, June 11 – August 27 (no concerts 7-2 or 8-13) Thursdays By The Sea Concerts In Long Branch Pier Village, Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, (732) 222-7000 ext. 5447 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Thursdays, June 15 – August 31 Saturday Night Summer Dock Concerts In Barnegat Municipal Dock on Barnegat Bay, 427 East Bay Avenue, Barnegat, (609) 698-0080 Indoor location in case of rain: Brackman Middle School, 600 Barnegat Boulevard, Barnegat (doors open 6:30 PM) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM www.barnegat.net/departments/office-of-rec- reation/recreation-events 6-24: Sounds of the Street; 7-1: ReUnited; 7-2 (Sun.): Timeless Soundz; 7-8: The Desperados; 7-15: Strictly 60s; 7-24: The Coastliners; 7-29: The Cobra Brothers; 8-5: Sounds of the Street; 8-12: ReUnited; 8-19: Sure Cats; 8-26: Kootz Band; 9-2: Timeless Soundz; 9-16: Pirates Day with Jersey Shore Cates, Strictly 60s Band, and Tommy Edwards as Sir Rod MARCH 3-18: Lakewood BlueClaws Fan Fest Kick off the BlueClaws season in style at FanFest, the first day single-game tickets go on sale to the general public. Free fun for the whole family with food, drink, music, and more. FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge and New Hampshire Avenues, Lakewood, (732) 901-7000 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM www.blueclaws.com 3-18: 15th 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: Jersey Shore Comic Book Show In Toms River Comic book festival featuring vendors, guest artists, and costumed action groups "Ghostbusters" and "501st Legion." Guests include Rusty Gilligan, Michael Chan, Hon Bung Lung, Tom Schloendorn. Old and new comics, toys, posters, crafts, non-sport trading cards, raffles, and prizes for costumes. Wear a costume for discounted $3. admission.Senior citizens: $3. Toms River Elks, 600 Washington Street, Toms River 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com 3-25: 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 3-25: 12th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade In Keyport Beginning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Maple Place, the parade will turn onto Broad Street and end at Fireman's Park on West Front Street. Sponsored by the Keyport Fire Department. 1:00 - 3:00 PM www.visitkeyport.org/event/ st-patricks-day-parade

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