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j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 6 15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Ocean and Monmouth Counties – October, November, and December 2016 Although every effort was made to provide accurate information, please call or check the website for up-to-date information before attending. "Twilight Lake, Bay Head" by Andrew Huntley-Robertson See Jersey Shore Moments, page 58. ALL SEASON LONG Night of the Stars in Ocean County Whether you are a budding astronomer or a casual stargazer, this night is for you. Spend time with members of ASTRA (Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area) and learn about planets, constellations, and the great unknown. Bring your telescope if you have one. Preregistration is encouraged. Free. 1-877-OC PARKS. www.oceancountyparks.org 10-21: Cloverdale County Park, 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 11-5: Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 11-19: Jakes Branch County Park Nature Center, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 12-3: Jakes Branch County Park Nature Center, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Thursday Night Chef's Dinners in Point Pleasant Beach Enjoy an intimate evening. Four specially prepared courses with four wine pairings served to you by Chef Mark. $65. per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations. Europa South, Highway 35 and Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 295-1500 6:30 PM www.EuropaSouth.net Thursdays, through December 29 Tours of Navy Lakehurst Tour includes 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 military, DOD, 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 November – March: every Wednesday and the 2nd Saturday of each month April – October: every Wednesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month Events at Ocean County Parks Weekend Nature Walks at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River Cattus Island's Weekend Nature Walks have been a time-honored tradition since 1976. These walks showcase the plants and animals found throughout Cattus Island's three distinct ecosystems. Join a park naturalist for a one- hour walk through the forest, saltmarsh, and beach. Each walk unfolds into a new adventure as the park changes with the seasons. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Free. No registration required. Meet at the parking lot trail kiosk. Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, (732) 270-6960 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM www.oceancountyparks.org Saturdays and Sundays through November 20 Fall Activities at Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood Jakes Branch County Park is known as "the gateway to the pines." The Nature Center has informational exhibits, live animals, and pro- grams. Preregistration encouraged. Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, 1-877-OC PARKS www.oceancountyparks.org Saturdays through December 17: Drop By For Science on the Fly/Make and Take, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (no program 11-5) Sundays through December 18: Discovery Nature Walks, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Sundays through December 18: Live Animal Talks, 2:00 PM Fall Activities at Cloverdale Farm County Park in Barnegat Join a wide variety of activities at Ocean County's newest park! Activities are free but pre-registration is required. Meet at the pro- gram room. Dress for the weather with com- fortable walking shoes. Cloverdale Farm County Park, 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat, 1-877-OC PARKS www.oceancountyparks.org Fridays 11-18, 12-2: Early Morning Strolls, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturdays 10-22, 11-19, 12-10: Monthly Bird Walks, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Saturday 11-12: Nature Photography, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Sundays 12-2, 11-6, 12-4: Birding, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM continued on page 16

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