Arts & Entertainment
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•January 21, 2026
Sea Change Launches New Family Support Group
Ocean County-based nonprofit Sea Change Recovery Community Organization, serving Ocean County, is now accepting registrations for its family support group, a free program designed to support families…
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•January 21, 2026
Angle for New, Used Gear at Southern Regional Fishing Flea Market Feb. 7
Reel in great deals on new and used fishing gear at the Southern Regional High School Fishing Club’s annual Fishing Flea Market, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. The event is held in the…
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•January 21, 2026
St. Francis Hosts Happy Hippie Family Trivia Night
Break out the tie-dye, bell bottoms and flower power – on Friday, Jan. 30, St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Center in Brant Beach will host a free Happy Hippie Family Trivia Night in the church hall…
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•January 21, 2026
Music Makers Spread Joy to Senior Community
A four-piece band called Nothing But Trouble entertained a room full of grateful residents of The Residence at Stafford on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14. Seated in the cozy dining room, complete with…
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•January 21, 2026
Astronomer Speaking to Barnegat Quakers
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) presents a fascinating look at the Ocean County skies on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. The program will be held at the meeting house, at 614 East Bay…
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•January 21, 2026
TheatreWorksUSA Bringing ‘Pete the Cat’ to Stockton
TheaterWorksUSA will visit the Stockton University Performing Arts Center at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, performing a show titled “Pete the Cat.”
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•January 19, 2026
Try Your Hand at Senior Game Day
Ready for a little friendly competition? Little Egg Harbor Township will host its first senior game day of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Little Egg Harbor Senior Center at 641 Radio Rd.
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•January 16, 2026
Documentary Focuses on Harriet Tubman
February is Black History Month, and on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. the documentary “Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom” will be shown. It goes beyond the legend who repeatedly risked her life and…
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•January 16, 2026
LBI Museum Announces Expanded Talk Series
The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum is launching a newly reimagined speaker series titled “History Happens Here,” offering residents and history enthusiasts an engaging new way to…
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•January 15, 2026
Annual Super Plunge Set for Feb. 8 in Brant Beach
St. Francis Community Center’s much-anticipated annual Super Plunge challenges area residents to take a dip in the ice-cold ocean each winter. This year’s event, the 22nd, will be held on Sunday…
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•January 15, 2026
LIFS Screening of ‘Veselka’ Shows Some People Haven’t Forgotten About Ukraine
The Lighthouse International Film Society, the year-round sister of the Lighthouse International Film Festival, is ready to screen its first offering in 2026 with the documentary “Veselka: The…
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•January 15, 2026
Art Notes, Jan. 14
Save the Dates: The 20th annual LBI Artist Studio Tour, an immersive weekend-long art event showcasing artists who live and work on Long Beach Island, will take place Aug. 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 4…
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•January 14, 2026
Register for Community Cooking Club at Pinelands Regional
Pinelands Regional’s Legacy Center at the Wildcat Shack has announced this month’s Cats’ Cuisine Supper Club will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
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•January 14, 2026
Fun and Games Kick Off Fundraising in Surf City
Let the games (board, cards, you decide) begin at the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS Women’s Auxiliary’s first game day of the year.
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•January 14, 2026
Find Volunteer Opportunities at Project InVOLve
Twenty local nonprofit organizations are participating in Project InVOLve at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library on Monday, Jan. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Held traditionally on Martin…
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•January 14, 2026
Garden Club, Children Welcome Winter
The Youth Committee of the Garden Club of LBI recently met with local students in grades 3 to 6 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City to create a floral arrangement…
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•January 12, 2026
Book Details Dog’s Life on the Lam in Barnegat
It was two years ago when Brant Beach residents Terry and Andrea Allen lost their dog Coco in Barnegat Township. The dark brown, 60-pound mixed breed was on the lam for 28 days until she was caught…
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•January 8, 2026
Four Winners in Gingerbread House Contest
Surflight Theatre and the New Jersey Maritime Museum recently announced winners in the inaugural Beach Haven Gingerbread House contest.
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•January 7, 2026
Score Big at Southern Regional Sports Collectibles Show Fundraiser
Collectors and sports memorabilia enthusiasts can start the new year by acquiring some new items when Southern Regional hosts its 2026 Sports Collectibles Show later this month.
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•January 7, 2026
Surflight Comedy Night Show Set for Jan. 17
Surflight Theatre’s first Stand-Up Comedy Night of 2026 is scheduled for 7:30 on Saturday, Jan. 17.
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•January 7, 2026
Sign Up for Little Egg Harbor Citizens Police Academy
The Little Egg Harbor Police Department will host its second annual Citizens Police Academy, which will begin Feb. 4.
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•January 7, 2026
LBI Library Manager Wins Ocean County Art Contest
As part of Ocean County’s 175th anniversary, residents were invited to create two-dimensional artwork inspired by the theme “Ocean County at 175 Years Is a Great Place to Be.”
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•January 7, 2026
Work on ‘Mobility Moves’ Tuesday Mornings at Ocean Acres Community Center
Get moving into 2026 more safely and easily. The Stafford Township Recreation Department has announced a new class offering called Mobility Moves, held on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean Acres…
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•January 7, 2026
Look Forward to 2026 at Tuckerton Seaport
With the new year upon us, it’s a great time to look forward to new experiences in the Tuckerton area. Plan ahead for an enriching museum trip, a walk around the water and interesting classes coming…
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•January 7, 2026
Spectacular Light Show Takes Top Decoration Prize
Thomas and Tiesha Downs of Robin Lane were winners in the Barnegat Township Recreation Department’s holiday decorations contest. As a result, the couple found themselves $200 richer for Christmas.
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•January 7, 2026
Knitters Invited to the Waretown Woolies
Looking for a relaxing afternoon to work on your knitting, crochet or other fiber-related projects? Join like-minded individuals at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library for “Waretown…
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•January 7, 2026
Prom Dress Collection Drive Underway
Do you or someone you know have a new or lightly used gown or formal dress? The Ocean County Library System invites you to help students experience the magic of prom night by donating your dresses…
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•January 7, 2026
Art Notes, Jan. 7
Southbound: Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences ceramics resident Sandra Kosinski of High Bar Harbor is currently in a joint exhibit with Millburn-based abstract painter and mixed…
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•January 6, 2026
Chase the January Blues at Lizzie Rose
One way to combat the winter blues is actually with the blues – music, of course. That’s one of several genres of bands on the upcoming lineup at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton. Brighten up…
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•January 2, 2026
Deepen Love for Region’s Heritage With 2026 Speaker Series at Lighthouse State Park
The Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park have announced the 2026 speaker series, which brings a different, high-quality special guest to the visitors center each Saturday (with one exception on…
