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Arts & Entertainment••September 30, 2019
Motorcycle Toy Run Set for Sunday
The 20th Motorcycle Toy Run is Sunday, Oct. 6, with registration to begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Southern Regional High School parking lot on Route 9 and departure at 12:30. It’s a joyfully noisy…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Sea Glass Festival Aims at Conch-Blowing Record
An attempt atregaining a world record for conch blowing will be a highlight of the LBI Sea Glass and Art Festival, featuring authentic sea glass jewelry, book signings by local authors, holiday…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Haunted Seaport Opens to ‘Grave’ Reviews
The dead just won’t stay dead in Tuckerton. “Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse” is the theme of the Haunted Seaport’s four “frightastic” nights: Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17 to 20, from 6 to 9 p.m.…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Cranberry Festival Returns to Chatsworth
The 36th annual Chatsworth Cranberry Festival is held Oct. 19 and 20this year in downtown Chatsworth, “The Heart of the Pines.”
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
‘Castle Bash’ Adds Pizzazz to Ship Bottom Beach
The turreted, over-head-high creation of Ian Deibert, a professional sandcastle builder from Northfield, might have taken center stage in a competition Saturday, Sept. 21, but there were other…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Enjoy Fall Fun for Free at Several Church Events in October
With so many options for family enjoyment during the fall, it’s easy to spend a lot of money. And then there are free events for families, especially those with children, such as those offered at…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Many Runners Have a Great Story to Tell After 18 Mile Run
Among the many hundreds who typically start the Long Beach Island 18 Mile Commemorative Run in Holgate, there’s always a really good storyline with at least a few of the runners. In last year’s race…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
‘Now Serving’ Showcasing Culinary Arts, Debuts at Chowderfest
What better place than Chowderfest to roll out a new program called “Now Serving” that showcases the cooking experts who are members of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce? Cooking demos, a…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Create a Caddy, Win a Contest
The Chowder Cook-Off is not the only contest at Chowderfest on Sunday. A prize will be awarded for the best Chowder Caddy.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
18 Mile Run Sponsors
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Troop #268
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Get Your Spine Tingled at Haunted Hayride at the Lake
The 21st annual haunted hayride in Waretown takes place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Waretown Lake, located at 182 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532). The cost for the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Drive-in Movie, Fall Festival Planned Next Month
A form of entertainment that has fallen by the wayside is the drive-in movie. But the Barnegat Township Recreation Department is bringing it back free of charge for a night on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Chowder Cook-Off Participants
County Kettle Chowda, Beach Haven – Creative Country Kettle Chowda is the longest-running competitor, entering for its 31st year. Boasting 16 grand prize wins, Country Kettle Chowda will be entering…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Stafford Fall Harvest, Wine Festival Oct. 12 & 13
Stafford Township’s annual Fall Harvest and Wine Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, at Manahawkin Lake Park, noon to 5 p.m. both days, rain or shine.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
ATM and Credit Cards Aid Onsite Purchases
For the first time, credit cards will be taken for food and purchases at Chowderfest. It’s part of the new technology that is being introduced throughout the festival grounds.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Getting There
Parking at Chowderfest is always free, and there are options to help get festivalgoers to and from the festival grounds at the Taylor Avenue Ballfield in Beach Haven.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Chowder Power: You Be the Judge
Chowderfest Weekend summons thousands from across the state and the country to come together like the cream and the clams of a good broth. Or if they come from Manhattan, like the tomatoes and the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Zombies Invade Citta Boy Scout Camp Oct. 25-26
The Boy Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council and the Rotary clubs of Southern Ocean County join forces for Operation Halloween on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Joseph A.…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Little Egg Harbor Hosts Trunk or Treat, Haunted Maze
Dan “Boone” Wegman spends at least a month preparing for the annual Little Egg Harbor Haunted Maze and Trunk or Treat at the Edward Thornton Community Center. “Boone,” as he is known to all his…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
If You Want Real Country Music, Visit Pine Barrens Jamboree
If you want to hear some authentic country and bluegrass music, you should circle Oct. 12 on your calendar and plan on attending the Pine Barrens Jamboree at Wells Mills County Park in Waretown, two…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Eagleswood Country Fair Oct. 5
Eagleswood Township will hold its 23rd annual Country Fair on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 6. Admission is free, and the whole family is invited.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Aw Shucks: Long Beach Township to Host Second Oyster Shellabration Oct. 12
Celebrate local bay culture and slurp some oysters! After the success of Long Beach Township’s first-ever Shellabration last year, the event is back, set for noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Bayview Park…
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News••September 27, 2019
23rd Annual Sea Shell Striped Bass Derby Set for Oct. 25-27
Anglers take note: The Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club’s 23rd annual Striped Bass Derby is scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 25-27, rain or shine. The three-day, all-tackle, all-boat fishing…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
65th Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic Begins Oct. 5
Join the ranks of anglers targeting striped bass and bluefish from the shores of Long Beach Island as the 65th annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic kicks off Oct. 5. Registration is still…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce’s Chowderfest has attracted many thousands of people to Long Beach Island every autumn since 1989.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Island October Fireworks Trio
Summer isn’t the only time for fireworks, as three shows are planned on Long Beach Islandfor October.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Merchants Mart: Buys, Beers, Bands, Kid Stuff
LBI’s epic Chowderfest Weekend kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a free merchant marketplace at the Taylor Avenue Ballfield in Beach Haven, at Ninth Street and the bay. Dozens of Southern Ocean…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2019
Annual Trunk or Treat a Sign Fall Arrived on LBI
While the weather remains in summer mode, the fall season has arrived on the calendar and in the hottest spot for Halloween in all of Southern Ocean County: Surf City. For the fifth consecutive year…
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News••September 25, 2019
Ocean County Begins Repairs to Historic Cox House
Renovations are underway at Barnegat Township’s historic Cox House, which became part of the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department at the beginning of 2018. An ordinance adopted by the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 25, 2019
Steel Margarita Pens Tune About Her Love for LBI
Sometimes there’s traffic on the GSP,but I love this island so its worth it to me.
