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▲ FRIDAY NIGHT MOONLIGHT HIKES AT ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK Join ASTRA, the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area, for an adventurous hike and experience the magic of Island Beach State Park at night. Hike through the dark, dense maritime forest, over the rolling dunes, and down to the beach. Enjoy a blazing bonfire, marshmallows, and s'mores while learning about the park's history, ecology, and even some astronomy! All ages welcome; however, a registered adult must accompany minors. Bring a flashlight, blanket or chair, drinking water, and bug spray. Park admission fees apply. Please arrive fifteen minutes before the program begins. Island Beach State Park (at the A13 parking lot), Shore Road, Berkeley Township, (609) 971-3331 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM www.astra-nj.org Fridays, June 29 - August 31 SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIES- BY-THE-BAY IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS Movies-By-The-Bay returns to the north bayfront at Sunset Beach. Boaters can set anchor and enjoy the movie from the water while those with- out access to a boat can bring a beach chair or blanket to enjoy the movie. (732) 830-3700 Dusk www.seaside-heightsnj.org Saturdays: 7-21: Jumanji - Welcome to the Jungle; 8-11: Coco "WORSHIP ON THE BEACH" IN BAY HEAD Johnson Street beach, Bay Head, 8:00 AM. Bring a chair or blanket. If it rains, worship will be at the church. Also, traditional worship will be held in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, corner of Bridge and West Lake Avenues, Bay Head, (732) 892-5926 Sundays, June 3 - August 26 JUNE 6-2: 28TH ANNUAL SUMMERFEST IN THE PARK IN POINT PLEASANT Craft and food vendors, ride and bounce attrac- tions, live music, wine/beer garden. Rain date: 6-3. Friday, June 1: Kick-Off Party - wine/beer garden and live music only, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Community Park, Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, (732) 295-8850 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM www.pointpleasantchamber.com 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. CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River (732) 270-6960 Live Animal Talks and Turtle Feeding Both programs are on Saturdays and Sundays at the Cooper Environmental Center. Live Animal Talks, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Turtle Feeding, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Nature Walks: All walks are on Saturdays and/or Sundays 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM unless otherwise noted. 5-26 - 5-27: Herps: A Search for Reptiles 6-2 - 6-3: Hummingbirds at Home 6-9 - 6-10: Wildflowers 6-16 - 6-17: Invasive Plants 6-23 - 6-24: Edible and Medicinal Plants 6-30: Naturalist's Choice 5-30: Mason Jar Wall Hanging Décor, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM 6-13: Small Wonders Parent and Child: Hummingbirds, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood (732) 281-2750 5-23 - 6-27: Sunset Yoga, various days, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Through 6-24: Live Animal Talks, Sundays 1:00 PM Through 6-24: Discovery Nature Walks, Sundays 1:30 PM Through 6-30: Science on the Fly, Saturdays 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM 6-2: National Trails Day Potter's Creek Nature Walk, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 6-16: Star Party with ASTRA, 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 6-27 - 6-28: The District Games For Kids, ages 10 - 13, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 6-29: Touch A Truck. Kids will be allowed to get behind the wheel, climb, and explore on some heavy-duty trucks to learn and have fun. "Sparky the Fire Dog," crafts, food. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 6-30 - 7-1: Family Friendly County Park Campout, 5:30 PM - 9:00 AM OCEAN COUNTY PARK 659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88), Lakewood 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090 6-2: Vermicomposting for Kids, ages 7 - 11 (at the Beach Complex), 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 6-5 - 8-21: Pottery Classes (in the Pottery Barn on site), various days and times 6-8: Doggy Yappy Hour. Bring your dog on a leash. Displays, vendors, demonstrations, giveaways, cos- tumes, dog trick contests. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 6-15: Recreation Celebration. Kayaks, disc golf, birding, archery, pickleball, canoes, fishing, garden- ing, volleyball, crafts, and more. 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 6-23- 6-24: Family Campout, 6:00 PM - 9:00 AM EVENTS AT OCEAN COUNTY PARKS Continued on page 12