The new school year may have unofficially marked the end of summer on Long Beach Island, but autumn doesn’t arrive until later this month and before it does, Ship Bottom is hosting a weekend of outdoor fun for everyone.

PARKS AND RECREATION: After moving into their new headquarters earlier this month, members of the Ship Bottom Police Department will take to the courts for a game of pickleball on Sept. 16. (File Photo by Scott Travers)

Community fun begins on Saturday, Sept. 16 with a game of pickleball versus members of the Ship Bottom Police Department. It runs from 8 to 10 a.m. at John J. Guld Jr. Recreation Area and Ball Field on Sixth Street.