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25 ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY CENTER 47th Street and Long Beach Boulevard Brant Beach, (609) 494-8861 www.stfranciscenterlbi.com Recreation and educational programs for children and adults. Arts and crafts, sports, exercise, and special events plus tennis, swimming, entertain- ment, shows, and festivals. Family services and counseling. Non-denominational. TUCKERTON SEAPORT 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton (609) 296-8868 www.TuckertonSeaport.org Tuckerton Seaport, a working maritime village, is located along the Tuckerton Creek. This one-of-a- kind attraction, in the heart of historic Tuckerton, brings the Jersey Shore's maritime traditions of the past and present to life through people, exhibits, and hands-on activities. Discover the Jersey Shore's unique maritime heritage and the interaction between culture and nature on the Barnegat Bay. Experience the rich traditions of the Jersey Shore and its Baymen through the Seaport's recreated and historic buildings, demonstrations, interpretive exhibits, events, festivals, live aquatic displays, and more. Decoy carvers, boat builders, basket mak- ers, and baymen entertain, educate, and delight visitors of all ages. Stroll the 3/4 mile boardwalk and experience life on the Tuckerton "Crik." Identify birds and plants on our 1/4 mile nature trail. Tour our site and view garveys, sneakboxes, cruising yachts, and party boats displayed on land and water. Open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. POPCORN PARK ZOO Humane Way at Lacey Road(Bamber Lake), Forked River, (609) 693-1900 www.popcornpark.org Located in the heart of the Pine Barrens and orig- inally established in 1977 as a refuge for wildlife which could no longer survive on their own in the wilderness, Popcorn Park Zoo now has over two hundred domestic and exotic animals living in large surroundings. Each animal has its own story. Perfect for children and adults alike. SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE, SAFARI, AND HURRICANE HARBOR Route 537 (one mile south of I-195) Jackson, NJ 08527 www.sixflags.com Please refer to our ad on page 8. Six Flags Great Adventure offers fun for the entire family on 13 thrilling roller coasters including Kingda Ka, Nitro, El Toro, and the all new El Diablo looping coaster, the world's tallest drop ride, Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom, three children's areas, interactive animal entertainment, and a sensational concert line-up. This summer, BATMAN: The Ride will run backwards for a limited time from July 4 weekend through Labor Day weekend! On Safari Off Road Adventure encounter more than 1,200 exotic animals from six different continents on massive, open-air safari vehicles. Right next door, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor offers fun in the sun at the No. 1 waterpark in the Northeast, this season boasting Big Wave Racer, Tornado and King Cobra and an all-new grill at Cabana Cove! Winter 2015 welcomes the addition of a magical new celebration, Holiday in the Park. For a list of special events, concerts, and oper- ating schedule, please visit sixflags.com. Continued on page 26 Tuckerton Seaport. courtesy of Bobbi Steele, Ocean County Tourism

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