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7-13: ART SHOW AT SEA GIRT LIGHTHOUSE The Manasquan River Group of Artists will display their creations at this annual summer art show and sale on the lighthouse north lawn. The pop- ular show, which was first held in the mid-1980s, is one of the oldest recurring events at the lighthouse. Some 15-20 artists will be exhibiting watercolors, pastels, oils, ink and pencil, as well as prints. Many of the images capture seascapes, beach scenes, beach wildflowers, shore homes, and local landmarks, including the lighthouse. Rain date: 7-14. Sea Girt Lighthouse, 9 Ocean Avenue, Sea Girt, (732) 974-0514 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.seagirtlighthouse.com www.mrga38.org 7-17: 33RD ANNUAL NEW JERSEY SANDCASTLE CONTEST IN BELMAR Presented annually by the Belmar Tourism Commission and D'Jais, the competition is free and open to competitors of all ages and abilities. 18th Avenue Beach, Belmar, (732) 923-2044 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM www.visitbelmarnj.com 7-20: SUMMER FESTIVAL IN MANASQUAN Celebrating summer and surf culture with art, food, and activities. Surfboard Art Contest in town from 7-15 - 7-20. Squan Plaza, Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, (732) 223-8303 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 7-20: SUMMER IN THE STREET IN TOMS RIVER Summer in the Street has a little bit of everything summer has to offer—live entertainment, food vendors, crafters, inflatables, face painting, sand art, kids games, and much more. Free admission. Downtown Toms River, Washington Street, Toms River, (732) 341-8738 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM www.downtowntomsriver.com 7-24 - 7-28: ANNUAL MONMOUTH COUNTY FAIR IN FREEHOLD Opening night fireworks, 4-H events, animal shows and exhibits, rides and amusements, free stage entertainment, racing pigs, and home and garden competition. East Freehold Park Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Road, Freehold, (732) 842-4000 See website for times. www.monmouthcountyparks.com Continued on page 14 OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, 1-877-OC PARKS www.oceancountyparks.org Please refer to the listing on page 33. CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River (732) 270-6960 All events are held on Saturdays and Sundays. Through 6-30: Scales and Tales (excluding 4-21, 4-27, 4-28, 5-18), 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Through 6-30: Turtle, Tortoise, or Terrapin (exclud- ing 4-21, 4-27, 4-28, 5-18), 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Through 6-30: Cattus Island Nature Walks (excluding 4-21, 4-27, 4-28, 5-18, 5-19), 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood (732) 281-2750 6-1: National Trails Day Service Project, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 6-8: Star Party with ASTRA, 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM 6-16: Full Moon Walk at NJ Pulverizing, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Fee. 6-28: Touch A Truck. Kids will be allowed to get behind the wheel, climb, explore and pose for photos with some heavy-duty trucks to learn and have fun…and all in one place. "Sparky the Fire Dog," crafts, food. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM JOHN C. BARTLETT JR. COUNTY PARK 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley Township 1-877-OC PARKS 6-28: Summer Picnic Party, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Thursdays, 7-11 - 8-29: Kids Summer Spectacular, 1:00 PM. Free. 7-11: Yosi's Rodeo Roundup; 7-18: The Amazing V; 7-25: Yosi's Friends Around the World; 8-1: Folk Music for Young Folk; 8-8: Mr. Scott the Music Man; 8-15: Stretch the Silly Man; 8-22: Yosi's Beach Party; 8-29: Master Magician Tony Magic OCEAN COUNTY PARK 659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88), Lakewood 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090 6-4: Doggy Yappy Hour. Bring your dog on a leash. Featuring displays, vendors, demonstrations, giveaways, costumes, and dog trick contests. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 6-22 - 6-23: Family Campout, 6:00 PM - 9:00 AM. Fee. OCEAN COUNTY PARKS ADMINISTRATION BAYFRONT FIELDS 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, 1-877-OC PARKS 8-2: Beach Ball-A-Palooza featuring music, trucks, games, nature walks, crafts, and more. Free shut- tle from Cattus Island County Park. Bring a beach chair or blanket. 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM EVENTS AT OCEAN COUNTY PARKS 13