Jersey Shore Magazine

CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER, continued from page 25 and Tuckers Island Lighthouse at Tuckerton Seaport) and four in Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Twin Lights Of Navesink in Highlands, Sea Girt Lighthouse, and Squan Beach Life Saving Station #9 in Manasquan.) Climbing not necessary to participate. Some lighthouses charge a fee to visit/climb and others have special events in conjunction with challenge. Refreshments and children's activities. See website for lighthouse addresses and locations. Sponsored by the NJ Lighthouse Society. Sat.: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sun.: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.lighthousechallengenj.org www.njlhs.org www.tuckertonseaport.com 10-16: CROP Hunger Walk in Freehold In-person walk at all sites for 2022. Visit website for information and hours. (888) 297-2767. www.crophungerwalk.org 10-16: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Point Pleasant Beach Join over 20,000 people working together to raise funds for groundbreaking breast cancer research, life-saving education, and critical patient services by walking in the American Cancer Society making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Point Pleasant Beach. Start a team or come on your own. Ocean and Arnold Avenues, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 292-4250 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM www.MakingStridesWalk.org/PointPleasant 10-16: Harvest Arts Festival in Toms River The show will feature over twenty artists dis- playing their work for a juried art show and for sale. Live entertainment and downtown restau- rants and businesses will be open for lunch, dinner, and shopping. Downtown Toms River, Washington Street, (732) 341-8738 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.downtowntomsriver.com 10-20: Ladies Night Out in Point Pleasant Beach Downtown will be bustling with in-store specials, discounts, raffles, and entertainment. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served at many locations. This event is free. Rain or shine! Sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce. Arnold and Bay Avenues, Point Pleasant Beach, 1-888-772-3862 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM www.pointchamber.com 10-21: Trunk or Treat in Ship Bottom Hosted by the Ship Bottom Police Department. Municipal Boat Ramp, 10th and Shore Avenue, Ship Bottom, (609) 494-2171 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM www.shipbottom.org EVENTS AT OCEAN COUNTY PARKS 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 43. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Visit the website for registration information and additional events including day trips, hiking and kayak tours, recreation/health/wellness programs, and more. Unless otherwise noted, programs are open to all ages. CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK AND COOPER ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard (off Fischer Boulevard), Toms River (732) 270-6960 or 1-877-OC PARKS Scales and Tales: Saturdays and Sundays through 12-18 (except 12-10), 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Free. Nature Walks: Saturdays and Sundays through 12-18 (except 12-10), 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. 10-20: Watering Can Centerpiece (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 10-20 - 10-21: Dip-Dyed Macrame Plant Hangers (ages 16 and up), 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Fee. 10-26: Extra! Extra! "Read" All About Cattus Island (ages 16 and up), 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 10-27: Porch Pumpkin (adults), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 10-30: Create Your Own Walking Stick (ages 11 and up), 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 11-2, 11-9: Pine Needle Basket Weaving Craft (ages 12 and up), 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Fee. 11-10: Eat for Immunity (ages 16 and up), 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Fee. 11-15: Beginner Astronomy, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Fee. 11-16: DIY Chunky Basket (ages 14 and up), 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 11-17: Starburst Wreath (adults), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 11-28: Holiday Center Piece (adults), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 11-29, 11-30, 12-2: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths (ages 10 and up), various times. Fee. 12-11: Pet Photos with Santa Claus, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Free. CEDAR BRIDGE TAVERN 200 Old Halfway Road, Barnegat (732) 929-4769 or 1-877-OC PARKS 10-22, 11-23, 12-10: Historical Nature Walks (all ages), 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Free. 12-9: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths (ages 10 and up), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Fee. 12-11: The Affair at Cedar Bridge 240th Anniversary, 1:00 PM CLOVERDALE FARM COUNTY PARK 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat 1-877-OC PARKS 10-15: Cranberry Ramble and Pick, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 10-22: Storied Scrapbook (ages 12 and up), 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 11-4: Shaker Cheese Basket with Mary May (adults), 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 11-12, 12-10: Monthly Bird Walks (ages 9 and up), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Free. 11-18 - 11-19: Sanderling Decoy Carving (adult), 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 12-2: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths (ages 10 and up), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 12-3: Fall Composting, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Free. 12-8: Moravian Stars (adult), 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Fee. 12-9: Scandinavian Snowflakes, 7 Inches (adults), 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Fee. 12-16: Scandinavian Snowflakes, 22 Inches (adults), 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Fee. JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK AND NATURE CENTER 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood (732) 281-2750 or 1-877-OC PARKS Drop in and Discover (ages 3-5 years): Saturdays through 12-10 (except 11-5), 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. Live Animal Talks: Sundays through 12-11, 1:30 PM. Free. Discovery Nature Walks (ages 5 and up): Sundays through 12-11, 2:00 PM. Free. 11-2, 11-9: Pushing Pawns in the Park (all ages), 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Fee. 11-5: Awesome Autumn Campfire with live music, games, and refreshments, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. 11-12 - 11-13: First Thanksgiving Fun (ages 8-11), various times 11-19: Night of the Stars with ASTRA, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Free. 12-2: Gingerbread Home for the Holidays (ages 5 and up), 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Fee. 12-6: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths (ages 10 and up), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Fee. 12-3: Recycled Cat Can Ornaments (adults), 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 12-10: Santa's Sitting Service (ages 6-10), 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 12-16 - 12-19: Lighting Up Nature Holiday Light Display, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Free. OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River 1-877-OC PARKS 10-26: Garden Stepping Stone (adults), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. Mondays, 11-7 - 11-28: Grid Mosaics (adults), 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 11-10: Yardstick Swag (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 11-16: Trivet Making (adults), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 12-3: Photo Opportunity with Santa Claus, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Free (first come, first served). 12-15: Hodge-Podge Holiday (adults), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. OCEAN COUNTY PARK 659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88), Lakewood 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090 10-21 - 10-22: Family Campout at the Beach Complex, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM. Fee. 12-6: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths (ages 10 and up), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Fee. STANLEY H. "TIP" SEAMAN COUNTY PARK 120 Lakeside Drive (Route 9), Tuckerton 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090 10-27: Soda Can Flower (adults), 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Fee. 26

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