Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 9 19 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monmouth and Ocean Counties — March, April, May, and June 2019 Although every effort was made to provide accurate information, please call or check the website before attending. ALL SEASON LONG Spring Birding Programs At Sandy Hook And Other Areas Join in a search for ducks, hawks, terns, gulls, songbirds, and early migrants. Bring lunch, weather appropriate gear, binoculars, and scopes. Pre-registration is always recommend- ed. For more information: Peter Bacinski: (908) 766-5787 or pete.bacinski@njaudubon. org; Scott Barnes: (609) 897-9400 or scott. barnes@njaudubon.org. Call or visit website for dates, times, and birds to be observed. community.njaudubon.org/ AllThingsBirdsCalendar March - May Tours Of Navy Lakehurst Tours include The Navy Lakehurst Information Center, The Ready Room, The POW-MIA Room, Historic Hangar One, and The Hindenburg Crash Site Memorial Marker. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory. The tour is unable to accommodate unreg- istered walk-ins due to security regulations. Wednesdays are for DOD personal and groups of ten or more. No foreign nationals are per- mitted on the tours due to security reasons. Navy Lakehurst, Route 547, Lakehurst, (732) 818-7520. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM www.nlhs.com April - October: Every Wednesday and 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month November - March: Every Wednesday and 2nd Saturday of the month MARCH 3-23: 7th Annual Beers On The Boards In Point Pleasant Beach Twenty-plus microbreweries. Price includes beer tasting, cider tasting, and gourmet buffet. Martell's Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-2424 Two tasting sessions: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM. www.pointchamber.com 3-23: 14th 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.keyportonline.com 3-23: 17th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade In Highlands Nearly one hundred marching units will par- ticipate including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and beautifully decorated floats. Huddy Park to Bay Avenue, Highlands 2:00 PM www.highlandsnj.com 3-24: Jersey Shore Comic Book Show Spring Fling In Toms River A family fun show and a geeks paradise of Comics and Super Heroes. Guest artists, new faces, vendors, crafters and cosplayers joining us bringing you comics, non-sport Cards, Funko Pops, toys, Pokemon, Manga, graphic novels, baseball cards, pop-culture, crafts, gamer items, collectibles and more! Admission: $3. Children 12 and under free. Toms River Elks, 600 Washington Street, Toms River 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com 3-24: Theodore Roosevelt Comes To The Ocean County Historical Society In Toms River Be entertained, educated, and inspired by Peyton Dixon's portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt. Presented by he American Historical Theatre and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Free admission and refreshments but call to reserve your seat. 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, (732) 341-1880 2:00 PM www.oceancountyhistory.org 3-30: 11th Annual St. Peter School Fishermen's 5K and 1-mile Fun Run In Point Pleasant Beach The races wind through the scenic streets and boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach. Benefits the St. Peter School PTA. St. Peter School, 415 Atlantic Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-1260 Registration: 8:00 AM. Kid's Run: 9:30 AM. 5K Run: 10:00 AM www.stpschool.org 3-30: Gala Night in White: A Canvas for the Arts in Point Pleasant Beach An interactive art event to showcase the arts in all forms: music, fine arts, tech-art, photog- raphy, water art, and culinary art. Set against a white backdrop, different art forms will be on display and for sale. Guests are encouraged to wear white and dress to impress. Food and entertainment. Sponsored by Point Beach Arts. White Sands Oceanfront Resort and Spa, 1205 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (201) 414-2535 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM www.pointbeacharts.com APRIL 4-6: 23rd RunAPalooza In Asbury Park The day features a relay marathon, half- marathon, and three-mile walk. Asbury Park, (732) 681-9464 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM www.runapalooza.org 4-6: Spring Lake Trout Contest for Kids Grab the family for a great day of fishing. The annual kickoff event for the New Jersey trout season is open to all children fifteen years of age and under. Sponsored by the Shark River Surf Anglers of Belmar. On Spring Lake, (732) 449-0037 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM www.springlakeboro.org "Sea Girt Beach, Early Morning" by Andrew Huntley-Robertson See Jersey Shore Moments, page 44. continued on page 20

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