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  • •May 6, 2026

    Walk for Water at Pinelands Regional High School

    A student-led initiative is making waves in the Little Egg Harbor community. On Saturday, May 30, join the Walk for Water, a walk-athon raising awareness about and funds for clean water access around…

  • •May 6, 2026

    Strong Grounds Foundation Begins With 5K in Stafford

    There’s a new movement within Stafford Township, and it’s literally geared toward, well, movement. On Sunday, May 17, Yellow Dog Coffee Roasters presents the Hit the Ground Running 5K as the…

  • •May 6, 2026

    Get Moving With Line Dancing at LBIF’s ‘Spring Hoedown’

    Break out the snakeskins and Stetsons. The Dancemaur Group brings country line dancing to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies on Saturday, May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.

  • •May 6, 2026

    Registration Still Open for NJ Audubon’s World Series of Birding

    On May 19, 1984, 13 teams set out on a quest to tally as many different species of birds as they could – by sight or sound – in 24 hours. This undertaking simultaneously raised money and focused…

  • •May 6, 2026

    Sign Up for Harvey Cedars Yard Sale Day

    The Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association is seeking participants for its 17th annual community-wide yard sale this year on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 7 a.m. Deadline to sign up is Saturday, May 16.

  • •May 6, 2026

    Garden Club Celebrates May Day With Teacups

    The beginning of May is usually a time of various celebrations. For the Garden Club of Long Beach Island, May 1 is set aside for making and delivering teacups of cheer.

  • •May 6, 2026

    ‘Rock Around the Pines’ at Albert Hall

    The Albert Music Hall in Waretown will turn back the clock on Saturday, May 16, when “Rock Around the Pines” brings the sounds of early rock ’n’ roll to the stage. The themed evening celebrates the…

  • •May 6, 2026

    Science Made Simple at Barnegat Library

    Are you a science enthusiast who’s always wanted to be involved, but not sure how? The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Becoming a Citizen Scientist” on Tuesday, May 12,. 2 p.m.

  • •May 6, 2026

    Everything’s Coming Up Roses in Barnegat

    The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Grow Beautiful Roses” on Monday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. This talk will take you through the life of a rose, from spring to winter…

  • •May 6, 2026

    Police Foundation Plans Casino Night

    A casino night hosted by the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 5:30 to 9:30 at the High Point Firehouse. Proceeds from the event will support the foundation and…

  • •May 6, 2026

    Beach Haven Library Hosts Talk on Perennials

    The Beach Haven Public Library presents “Easy-Care Perennials You Probably Don’t Grow” on Thursday, May 14, 1 p.m.

  • •May 5, 2026

    Enjoy Southern Regional School District’s Spring Sounds

    Of course, pollen is in the air. It’s spring, after all. But that’s not the only thing that soon will be in the air around the Southern Regional School District.

  • •May 4, 2026

    Fundraising Blossoms With Flowers and Fries

    The Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS Women’s Auxiliary blooms into community fundraising this month, turning neighborhood goodwill into tangible support with its annual Mother’s Day plant sale as…

  • •May 4, 2026

    Broadway Musical ‘Beaches’ Features Scenes Set in Beach Haven

    A new Broadway musical, “Beaches,” opened on April 22.

  • •May 1, 2026

    Look Forward to Tuckerton Garden Tour

    Enjoy a stroll through the stunning flora and fauna of Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor neighbors’ gardens on a summer day, all while supporting Pinelands Regional High School students.

  • •May 1, 2026

    Look Forward to Little Egg Harbor Community Events

    May is upon us, and Little Egg Harbor Township has a busy month ahead filled with community-focused events.

  • •April 29, 2026

    Speaker Relates History of ‘Double Trouble’

    “Double Trouble Village: A Window Into Pine Barrens Industries” will be presented on Friday, May 8 at 1 p.,m. at the Beach Haven Public Library.

  • •April 29, 2026

    A Look at Duck Hunting Hubs Along Barnegat Bay

    Duck hunting has long been part of the culture embedded within Southern Ocean County along Barnegat Bay. At one point, over 30 shacks, known as “shanties,” resided on the islands in the bay…

  • •April 29, 2026

    Barnegat Students Get All Jazzed Up

    The Barnegat Township School District Instrumental Music Department recently hosted its sixth annual Barnegat Jazz Night at Russell O. Brackman Middle School. The event is the district’s combined…

  • •April 29, 2026

    Vision Screening at the Barnegat Library

    The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Vision for Life: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Bright” on Wednesday, May 6, from nooon to 1 p.m., followed by vision screenings up until…

  • •April 29, 2026

    ‘JoyFull’ Author Giving Online Talk

    How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion, skin and overall well-being? Bestselling author and entrepreneur Radhi Devlukia-Shetty will take listeners on a…

  • •April 29, 2026

    Enjoy Russian Music at the Lacey Library

    The Barynya Duo will perform a concert at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7.

  • •April 29, 2026

    St. Francis Counselors Available at Lacey Library

    In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library will host an open table session with the St. Francis Counseling Service Thursday, May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m.

  • •April 29, 2026

    Art Notes, April 29

    That’s Life: Little by Little is an exhibit of artwork by Suzanne Pasqualicchio at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library through May, with a reception this Saturday, May 2, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

  • •April 29, 2026

    Patriotic Music Concert at Waretown Library

    The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library will host a special musical program honoring Memorial Day and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m…

  • •April 29, 2026

    Mental Health Fair at Toms River Library

    The Ocean County Library, in partnership with the Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a mental health provider fair at the Toms…

  • •April 28, 2026

    Patriots and Great American Singers/Songwriters Honored at Grunin Center

    The Ocean County College Concert Band is going to perform a Grunin Center show called “A Salute to Service” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.

  • •April 28, 2026

    Tuckerton Seaport Coming Alive in May

    The Tuckerton Seaport is springing back to life this season. As warmer days slowly roll in and the busy time of year approaches, take advantage of the programs and workshops available in May.

  • •April 28, 2026

    Bank of America Scam Protection Seminar May 1 at LBI Foundation

    Learn how to safeguard personal and financial information at a scam prevention seminar led by representatives from Bank of America this Friday, May 1. The event, which is free to attend, will be held…

  • •April 28, 2026

    Stockton Performing Arts Center Ending Its Season With Music and More Music

    The Stockton University Performing Arts Center is completing its 2025-26 season with a day and night of music.

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