Important: Both our Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department and our
Ocean County Library system are sponsors of MAJOR events which will be of
interest to both residents and visitors of Ocean County.
After reviewing our events listed below, for more to see and do visit,
www.oceancountyparks.org - many events involve recreation and tours
as well as nature/parks and for all age groups
www.theoceancountylibrary.org - more than just books the system
presents many performing arts programs and other exciting events.
Bi-Plane rides over the Shore, The Cannibal Queen, Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530. 30,60 and 90 minute rides,
aboard a 1942 Open Cockpit, WWII Stearman bi-plane $$ Information: 1-800-247-2371 or
or www.biplaneridesovernjb.com - BERKELEY TWP
Exhibition: Artist of the Month, Richard Pelrine, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. Landscapes and animals
including two Kodak International Competition award and a Pine Shores’ 2008 Photography show ribbon. Gallery hours are Sunday
1 pm - 3 pm, Monday and Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm. Information: 609-597-3557 or
www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN
Every Sunday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 11 - 5 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Tuesday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Wednesday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Thursday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Friday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 8 pm, shows at 10 pm. Comedians and prices vary, shows added
during summer, check website for details. Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Saturday
Nature Walks, Nature Center, Island Beach State Park. 11 am. Entry fee for Park but not for nature walk.
See a maritime forest, a nationally rare plant community, and a field of beach heather, among other natural features.
Also view the Nature Center's 175 gallon fish tank and other displays.Dress warmly for the ocean breezes.
Information: 732-793-1698 - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
Science Saturdays, LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Join members of the LBIF
Science Committee and science experts for informal, but informative lectures about unique topics. February 7 - April 25.
Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 11 - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 8 pm, shows at 10 pm. Comedians and prices vary, shows added
during summer, check website for details. Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Knucklehead's Comedy Club, Jimmy C's, 17 Washington St. 9 pm. Information: 732-473-9200 or
www.knuckleheadstomsriver.com - TOMS RIVER
Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Doors Open at 6:30 pm
& music begins at 7:30 pm. Information: 609-971-1593
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
March 1 - 31
Exhibit, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Teen Arts Festival. Opening reception March 1. Free.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
March 2 - April 3
Exhibit: Muriel Rogers-Watercolors, Arts & Science Ctr., Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
Mon. - Thurs. 9 am - 8 pm and Fri. 9 am - 5 pm.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
March 20 - 22
The Players - 2009 Int'l Working Dog Sport Open Tournament, New Egypt High School -117 Evergreen Rd.
10 am - at the stadium - Obedience & Protection. Open to any K9-handler team that has
attained a 270 or higher at the VPG/IPO 3 Level within one year from the date of the event.
Information: 609-752-0151 or www.2009players.com - NEW EGYPT
March 1
Spaghetti Dinner & Show, Monsignor Donovan High School Cafeteria, 711 Hooper Ave. Three shows followed by dinner:
1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Shows feature Monsignor Donovan High School Music Department Classical Choir, Jazz
Choir and Show Choir. Proceeds benefit competition trip to Boston, MA. $ Information: 732-255-0018 - TOMS RIVER
Garden State Philharmonic Young People's Concert, Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Rd. 3 pm.
"Music and Words" celebrating children's literacy and music education with members of the GSP's top youth orchestra
performing side-by-side with the professional orchestra. Featuring children's author and New Jersey local Christine
Kaputa will sell and sign her book Bad Kitty. Free. Information: 732-451-0064 or
www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org - TOMS RIVER
March 2
13th Annual Chefs Night Out, Ritacco Center, Old Freehold Rd. 6 - 9 pm. - TOMS RIVER
March 4
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
March 5
Women: Back to the Future, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
A diverse group of historical women performed by actress Kate Campbell Stevenson through song, monologue, and movement.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Kandie Carle: The Edwardian Lady, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm.
While dressing in actual Vintage garments from Corset to Goloves, Kandie Carle adds humor, history
and intriguing anecdotes about fashion, home life and etiquette of men and women during the Edwardian Era.
Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
March 6
Dinner and the Musical: Little Women, The Strand Café, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 6:00 pm. Based on
Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences and novel, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March
as they grow up in Civil War America. Tickets available prior to the performance of Little Women. Information:
732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
25th Parade Anniversary Dinner Dance Party, American Legion Post #129, 2025 Church Rd. 7 pm. Entertainment featuring:
The Barley Boys and Shamrock and Thistle Pipes and Drums. Full Buffet Dinner. Full cash bar available. Tickets in advance
only. Fundraiser Dinner Dance Celebration for the Seaside Heights St. Patricks Day Parade. Information: 732- 506-7786 or
848 448-0143 - TOMS RIVER
March 7
Real Monsters from Prehistoric N.J., Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm.
Presented by Ray Young. Information: 609-494-2016 or
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
BlueClaws FanFest Day, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Noon to 5 pm. First day 2009 individual
tickets go on sale, all individual game tickets sold will be at $1 off. A chance to win a luxury suite for themselves and
three friends to one of the Phillies’ On-Deck Series games in early April. Fans will be able
to win a spot in an on-field promotion during the season. “You Make the Call ” in the press box, fans can play broadcaster.
The United States’ first game in the World Baseball Classic will be shown. The BlueClaws batting
cages will be open for use all day. Pinchy’s Playground tickets will be two for the price of one. The BlueClaws
will be collecting non-perishable food items and any used and unwanted cell phones. Donations benefit the Ocean County
Hunger Relief and Cell Phones for Soldiers. Check the web page for further details. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Dinner and the Musical: Little Women, The Strand Café, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 6:00 pm. Based on
Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences and novel, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March
as they grow up in Civil War America. Tickets available prior to the performance of Little Women. Information:
732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Science Saturdays: Really Innovative Energy Management, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120
Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Rick Dovey, President of Atlantic County Utility Authority, will tell us about the many ways in which ACUA is on the
cutting edge of energy management and conservation as well as his most notable project NJ's first windfarm. Information:
609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Dr. Seuss Celebration: One Fish, Two Fish, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All day. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’
birthday with hands-on activities and storytelling sessions all about marine life. Free with paid
general admission. Special appearance by aSpecial appearance bySpecial appearance byppearance by Cat in the Hat.
Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
New Jersey Chamber Singers present: "AMERICANA," Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. 7:30 pm.
Explore the unique heritage of our country through folk songs, traditional hymns, patriotic anthems, haunting melodies.
$ Information: www.njchambersingers.org - TOMS RIVER
March 8
Concert: Bobby Byrne Irish Show, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm. A unique blend of music the features
Broadway Showstoppers, Irish ballads, and italian arias. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Lunch and the Musical: Little Women, The Strand Café, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 12 noon. Based on
Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences and novel, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March
as they grow up in Civil War America. Tickets available prior to the performance of Little Women. Information:
732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Leap into Spring! Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 10 am - 11:30 am. Learn about frogs and toads myths.
Ages 5 and up. Asdditional charge. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Garden State Philharmonic and Chorus: Choral II: Faure’s Requiem, Christ Episcopal, 415 Washington St. 3 pm.
$ the second concert of its series with Artistic Director & Conductor Anthony LaGruth conducting the Chorus and
Philharmonic. Information: 732-451-0064 or
www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org - TOMS RIVER
March 9
Movie: 1970s- The Sting (1973), Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
Two con men try to get even for the murder of their mutual friend.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
March 10
Headline Speaker: Naomi Tutu, Casino, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
Naomi Tutu discusses the challenges of growing up black and female in apartheid South Africa.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
March 11
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Lunch N’ Learn: Bayman Jim Rickmers, JC NERR Coastal Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd. 12:30 pm. Jim Rickmers from Waretown
traces his yearning for the sea to his great-great grandfather, a whaling captain from Germany. $2 Information:
609-296-8868 or www.jcnerr.org - TUCKERTON
March 12
One-act Musical: Once on This Island, Toms River High School South, 55 Hyres St. 7 pm. Presented by the Toms River HS
South Theatre Guild. Information: 732-505-5735 - TOMS RIVER
Learn about Raptors, Hunting Shanty, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 7 - 9 pm.
Sponsored by Southern Ocean Bird Group. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
March 13
Hitman Dinner Murder Mystery, Grenville Hotel, Route 35. 7:30 pm. "We Killed 'Em on American Ideal" $ Information:
888-456-7469 or www.cafetheatrenj.com - BAY HEAD
Girls Night Out: Little Women, the Musical, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 6:30 pm. Based on Louisa May
Alcott's own family experiences and novel, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they
grow up in Civil War America. Shop, sip champagne, and sample food before the performance. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or
www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Irish Flag Raising, Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Flag raised at 11:30 a.m.
Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER
Hungarian Flag Raising, Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. 11a.m. – 2 p.m. Flag raised at Noon.
TENTATIVE Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER
One-act Musical: Once on This Island, Toms River High School South, 55 Hyres St. 8 pm. Presented by the Toms River HS
South Theatre Guild. Information: 732-505-5735 - TOMS RIVER
March 14
St. Patrick's Dinner Dance, St. Francis Gym, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 6 - 10 pm. Cost includes Corned Beef & Cabbage
dinner, Music by Sound Masters and Irish Step Dancers at 7:30. Proceeds benefit St. Francis Food Pantry. Sponsored by
The Parish Society. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org
- BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Dinner and the Musical: Little Women, The Strand Café, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 6:00 pm. Based on
Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences and novel, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March
as they grow up in Civil War America. Tickets available prior to the performance of Little Women. Information:
732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Science Saturdays: Satellites, Robots & Our Ocean, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach
Blvd. 1:30 pm. Josh Kohut from Rutgers Oceanography Department shows us how new technologies are changing the way we
understand the ocean. Learn how these technologies are being used along the New Jersey coast. Information: 609-494-1241
or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
The Third Annual Children's Fair, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 10am - 2pm. Fun for children!
Informative for parents! This event brings all types of child-related businesses. Many things to do and see...local business
demonstrations…activities for children at the vendor tables…learn about the many community organizations that are available
in the area…plus much more! Sponsored by The Stafford Township Education Foundation & The Van Dyk Group.
Information: 609-978-5700, ext. 1378 - MANAHAWKIN
International Day of the Seal, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All day. Uncover interesting facts about
these mammals, their relatives and our local species of seals. Free with paid general admission. Information:
732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
25th Anniversary Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Noon. Starting at Seaside Park/Seaside Heights border. Can be viewed on the
Boulevard traveling north. Floats, bands, and lots of “wearin’ of the green.” Information: 800-SEA-SHOR or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Noon. Parade starts at Seaside Park border
and going north through Seaside Heights. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Indoor Flea Market, St.Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1344 White Oak Bottom Road. 9:00 a.m to 3:00 pm.
Many and varied vendors, ethnic foods available, 50/50, free admission. - TOMS RIVER
Publication Party - "When Cranberries Were King," Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm. We
introduce you to the book, author Ferdinand F. Klebold, and The Thursday Group. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be
donated to the Ocean County Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Tours of the Museum will be available throughout
the afternoon. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
One-act Musical: Once on This Island, Toms River High School South, 55 Hyres St. 8 pm. Presented by the Toms River HS
South Theatre Guild. Information: 732-505-5735 - TOMS RIVER
March 15
A Little Women Tea Party, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 12:30 pm. Finger sandwiches, cookies, lemonade,
ice cream and tea. Take pictures with the cast before the performance of Little Women a novel based on Louisa May Alcott's
own family experiences, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War
America. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Rd. 2 pm - 5 pm. House baked Irish corned beef and
cabbage, shepherd's pie, beef stew and homemade Irish soda bread will be available by Chef Suzanne Langford. Homemade
soups, sandwiches and gourmet cheeses are available for purchase. Entertainment by the Skyelanders. Recorded Irish
music between live performances. Free admission. Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
March 17
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. Come in and see what you can
do to help the environment and protect our oceans. Free with paid general admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
March 18
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Ocean County College MidWeek Jazz presents: Bucky Pizzarelli and Friends, Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101
Washington St. 8 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
March 20
Dinner and Lecture: Frida Kahlo, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
The vibrant Paintings and vibrant Life of Frida Kahlo one of the most influential Mexican painters of the middle 20th
century will present a multimedia lecture which includes a multicourse Mexican dinner. $ Reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Earth Share Celebrates New Jersey, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Rd. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. 60 items for NJ Change &
silent auctions, entertain by Stringzville, discounted reservations. Information: 609-989-1160
or www.earthsharenj.org - NEW EGYPT
The Celebration of Carnevale: Venetians in Mask, Student Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
6 pm - 9 pm. Costumed lecturer explains the artistry of Carnevale and Italian culture, masks from master craftsmen, and
Italian cuisine with Venetian dessert table. $ Information: 732-255-0400, ext. 2380 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
March 21
Jazz Band Spring Concert, Ruggiero Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 2 pm. Free.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Garden State Philharmonic presents Masterworks III: Family Relations, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm.
Information: 732-451-0064 or
www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org - LAKEWOOD
MAMAS Night Out! OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 pm.
Nick@Nite’s funniest Moms in America.
Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Seal-Abration Birthday Party, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 pm - 2:30 pm. Join the harbor seals Coral,
Seaquin, and Luseal with ice cream cake, favors. Watch the seals get a special birthday snack. Participants must wear
closed-toed shoes. Ages 5 and up. Pre-registration required. $ Information and pre-register: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Annual Women's Lifestyle Expo, Poland Springs Arena, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 10 am - 3 pm. Interact
with live fitness demos, a self defense demo for women, meet Eric Stromer, host of HGTV’s "Over Your Head" and one of People
Magazine’s sexiest men alive. A women’s only Texas hold ‘em poker tournament. Complimentary haircuts and styling, courtesy
of the beauty experts. Plus much more... Sponsored by Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Information: 609-597-1101 or
www.wjrz.com - TOMS RIVER
Lunch N’ Learn: How to Build a Rain Garden and Make your Yard a Sponge, JC NERR Coastal Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd. 10 am
- 12 pm. Christine Raabe will educate how to select the proper location, construct the garden and select plants for your
rain garden. $2 Information: 609-296-8868 or www.jcnerr.org - TUCKERTON
Forked River Mountain Field Day, meet at Wells Mills County Park, Route 532. 9 am - 1 pm. Scheduled work includes posting
signs, painting over offensive graffiti, planting pine seedlings and clearing brush along our hiking/nature trail. Volunteers
are asked to bring work gloves, hammers, nail pouches, a small spade or shovel, bow saws and loppers, pruners or shears.
Hiking or work boots should be worn.Volunteers with four-wheel drive vehicles are especially needed. Persons who are
interested in attending should complete and return the online registration form. Information: 609-971-1635 or
www.frmc.org - WARETOWN
March 22
Jim Murphy & The Pine Barons, St. Dominic Church Parish Center, 250 Old Squan Road. 2 pm. Named "Band of the Year," by
the National Traditional Country Music Association in 1998. Benefits the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. $ Information:
732-892-1466 or www.jimmur.com - BRICK
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Knights of Columbus Hall, 16 East Lacey Rd. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Menu includes: Pancakes,
sausage, scrambled eggs, Orange juice, milk, and coffee. All Proceeds to benefit veterans in need. Active duty military
admitted free. Tickets available at the door. Sponsored by Rolling Thunder ® Inc. New Jersey Chapter 2. Information:
609-971-3544 or www.rollingthunder-nj2.org - FORKED RIVER
Cars & a Cup of Joe, Flag2Flag Racing Garage, 213 C E. Main St. 10 am. Enjoy free"Redline" coffee and bring/see
Classics, Hot Rods, Customs or Motorcycles. Raindate March 29. Information: 609-812-0300 - TUCKERTON
March 23
Hitman Luncheon Murder Mystery, Grenville Hotel, Route 35. Noon. "Queen Mum's the Word" $ Information:
888-456-7469 or www.cafetheatrenj.com - BAY HEAD
March 25
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Reptile and Amphibian Keepers Workshop, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Curious to learn
about caring for reptiles and amphibians. Learn the proper care and treatment techniques for these interesting and
challenging animals. Adults only. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Living A Bold Life, Solar Lounge, College Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11 am & 12:30 pm.
Includes workshop, readings from the book That Takes Ovaries® (a collection of real-life stories from women and girls),
and an open mike session. Free. Information: 732-255-0400, ext. 2026 - TOMS RIVER
March 26
Greek Flag Raising, Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. 3 – 5 p.m. – Outside. Flag raised at 4 p.m.
Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER
Camelot, the Musical, Monsignor Donovan High School, Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm.
$ Information: 732-349-8801, ext. 2499 after Feb. 13 - TOMS RIVER
OCC Theatre Company Presents: Bases Loaded, Intermediate School East, 1519 Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. Comedy about America's
favorite pastime by Gary Shaffer. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu
- TOMS RIVER
March 27
Strand Ventures Inc. Presents: Songwriters by the Sea, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Featuring: Will
Nile, Marah, Joe D'Urso, Joe Rapolla plus special guests. Performance and enjoyment of music writing with workshops,
lectures and Q& A. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Toms River Fire Company #2 presents: First Annual Comedy Revue Night, East Dover Fire Company, 629 Fisher Boulevard.
7:00 pm. Headline entertainment performing are Johnny Lampert, Dena Blizzard, and Paul Virizi. Refreshments include beer,
wine, soda, & food. $ Information: 732-575-6833, 732-674-3867, or 908-278-2150 - TOMS RIVER
Camelot, the Musical, Monsignor Donovan High School, Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave. 8 pm.
$ Information: 732-349-8801, ext. 2499 after Feb. 13 - TOMS RIVER
OCC Theatre Company Presents: Bases Loaded, Intermediate School East, 1519 Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Comedy about America's
favorite pastime by Gary Shaffer. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu
- TOMS RIVER
March 28
Local Shipwrecks of Barnegat Lighthouse, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm.
Presented by Tom Farner. Information: 609-494-2016 - BARNEGATE LIGHT
Jersey Shore Idol Contest, Veterans Elementary School, Hendrickson Road, off of Van Zile Road. 7:30 pm
20 prescreened acts compete for title. Three formal judges, with the audience counting as the fourth.
Sponsored by Guild Theatreworks. Information: 732-774-3800 - BRICK
28th Annual Irish Afternoon, Georgian Court University, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 6:30 pm. Starring Dublin, Ireland born Ronan
Tynan, modern-day Renaissance man who sang at President Regan’s funeral, the White House for St. Patrick’s Day, & the
Concert of Hope in NY. Presented by Georgian Court University. $ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu -
LAKEWOOD
Girlfriend Getaway Weekend at Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Rd. Noon - 5 pm. Free admission, vineyard tours, red rose
to first 150 arrivals each day. Avanti Day Resort activities available for a fee. Saturday features Peter Myers will be
performing soft rock and pop music on piano and guitar. Information: 609-758-8000 or or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Concert: New Jersey Chamber Singers Music with the choirs of Point Pleasant Borough High School, Loren D. Donley
Center for the Performing Arts, High School, 808 Laura Herbert Dr. 7:30 pm. Production resulting from musical mentoring
inter-generational musical partnership. Donation benefits Loren D. Donley Scholarship Fund for high school senior performing
arts students. Information: 732-389-5426 or www.njchambersingers.org
- POINT PLEASANT
Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Two vs. Two Regatta, on the Toms River directly south of the Toms
River Yacht Club, 1464 Riviera Rd. 9:30 am. Day long races. Hosted by the Ocean County College Sailing Team and the
Toms River Yacht Club. Information: 732-255-0348 - TOMS RIVER
Camelot, the Musical, Monsignor Donovan High School, Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave. 8 pm.
$ Information: 732-349-8801, ext. 2499 after Feb. 13 - TOMS RIVER
OCC Theatre Company Presents: Bases Loaded, Intermediate School East, 1519 Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Comedy about America's
favorite pastime by Gary Shaffer. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu
- TOMS RIVER
Comedy Night, Java Joint, corner of Main. & Washington Sts. 7 pm - 10 pm. Featuring five local comics. $
Information: 732-240-6700 - TOMS RIVER
March 29
Girlfriend Getaway Weekend at Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Rd. Noon - 5 pm. Free admission, vineyard tours, red rose
to first 150 arrivals each day. Avanti Day Resort activities available for a fee. Sunday brings Charlie Toleno,
contemporary vocal stylist, sings your favorite standards, oldies and soft jazz. Information: 609-758-8000 or or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Marmoset Mania, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am-11:00 am. Learn about Pygmy Marmosets and help
make an enrichment item which we will use in their exhibit. Ages 7 and up. Charge. Pre-registration is required.
Information and registration: 732-899-1659
or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Two vs. Two Regatta, on the Toms River directly south of the Toms
River Yacht Club, 1464 Riviera Rd. 9:30 am. Day long races. Hosted by the Ocean County College Sailing Team and the
Toms River Yacht Club. Information: 732-255-0348 - TOMS RIVER
Camelot, the Musical, Monsignor Donovan High School, Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave. 1:30.
$ Information: 732-349-8801, ext. 2499 after Feb. 13 - TOMS RIVER
OCC Theatre Company Presents: Bases Loaded, Intermediate School East, 1519 Hooper Ave. 2 pm. Comedy about America's
favorite pastime by Gary Shaffer. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu
- TOMS RIVER
March 31
Headline Speaker: Billy Collins, Casino, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6 pm. Billy Collins, Ph. D., former
poet laureate of the United States. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu
- LAKEWOOD
