Arts & Entertainment
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•August 19, 2026
Art Notes, Aug. 19
Picture This: Discover New Jersey art and artists of the American Revolution on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Cedar Bridge Tavern historical site on Old Halfway Road in Barnegat.
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•August 19, 2026
A Night of Original Music at Albert Hall
Local songwriters will take the spotlight at Albert Music Hall in Waretown on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. when the venue’s Songwriters Series returns for an evening dedicated to original music.…
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•August 19, 2026
Meet Mystery Author in Virtual Program
Lucy Foley, author of the brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, will speak on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. in a virtual discussion presented by the Ocean County Library.
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•August 19, 2026
Grooving With Greg Warren’s Guitar
At the end of a perfect summer Saturday in Barnegat Light, golden hour sunlight poured into the Daymark as the Island’s favorite solo guitarist, Greg Warren, filled the room with instrumental music…
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•August 19, 2026
Special Comedy Night at Surflight Will Benefit JCC of LBI
A special Comedy Night is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Surflight Theatre.
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•August 19, 2026
Green Thumbs Can Have Their Questions Answered
Do you have gardening questions? The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County can help you from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library.
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•August 19, 2026
Jetty Rock Foundation to Unveil New Conservation Vessel at Raising Shell Oyster Social
Join the Jetty Rock Foundation, along with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Barnegat Oyster Collective and Henriksen Boats, next Wednesday, Aug. 26 for the Raising Shell Oyster Social from 5 to 9 p.m. at The…
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•August 18, 2026
Speaker Tells Eerie Tales of New Jersey
The Beach Haven Public Library hosts “Whispers in the Pines: New Jersey’s Forgotten Legends” on Friday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.
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•August 18, 2026
Enjoy Breakfast, Receive Health Screening in Stafford
Good food. Great company. Better health. That’s the mantra for the upcoming Blue Zone Breakfast and Free Health Screenings event at Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 East Bay Ave. in Stafford Township.
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•August 15, 2026
Stafford Recreation Announces Winners in Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Of course, a boat sank. There’s a prize for it, after all.
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•August 14, 2026
Manahawkin Elks Hosts First Car and Motorcycle Show
Car and motorcycle fans have yet another reason to get out of the house this summer. The Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340 is hosting its first car and motorcycle show on Sunday, Aug. 30. The lodge is…
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•August 14, 2026
Learn How to Compost at Upcoming Workshop
Composting is a great way to supplement your garden with beneficial, nutritious ingredients, and on Monday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. Stafford residents are invited to participate in a free composting…
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•August 14, 2026
Unload Excess Stuff, Register for Townwide Yard Sale
Maybe you have some things sitting around, collecting dust, no longer needed, or perhaps that stash of Starbucks mugs has outgrown your kitchen cabinets. And all those extra kitchen gadgets you…
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•August 14, 2026
Get Fired Up for Upcoming Car Show
Car show enthusiasts, it’s time to get jacked up for what’s coming on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 firehouse – the Fired Up Car Show, hosted by the fire…
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•August 14, 2026
Community Wellness and Resource Fair Set for Community Center
Don’t miss out on some amazing opportunities to improve your health, access resources, and make the most of what the community has to offer during the upcoming Mobile Community Wellness and Resource…
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•August 14, 2026
Hooked on Fishing Wraps Up Summer at Manahawkin Lake
It’s time to get hooked — on fishing, of course.
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•August 13, 2026
With Winning on Their Minds, Pro Tourney Foursome Makes Sand Trap Stop
Playing against four challengers for two straight weeks during the dog days of summer is, let’s say, a baby bear. The odds of losing become much greater with four as opposed to two.
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•August 13, 2026
LBI Artist Studio Tour Bigger Than Ever in 20th Year
Nearly 40 artists and galleries opened their doors to visitors this past weekend to spotlight the creative process and highlight the importance of art in the local community during the annual LBI…
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•August 12, 2026
Consider Surflight’s ‘1776’ to Be a Very Fun History Lesson
Surflight Theatre’s fifth main stage musical of the summer will be “1776,” an obvious choice considering the U.S. is celebrating its 250th birthday.
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•August 12, 2026
Valerie Vaughn to Lead Songwriting Workshop at Cedar Bridge Tavern
Tuckerton-based songwriter and music educator Valerie Vaughn presents a special program about music and the art of creating songs on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the historic Cedar Bridge…
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•August 12, 2026
Free ‘Coast to Classroom’ Educator Workshop at LBT Field Station Aug. 24
Teachers are invited to attend a free educator workshop hosted by the Long Beach Township Field Station for Marine Education and Research, in Holgate, on Monday, Aug. 24. The event – called “Coast…
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•August 12, 2026
Longest Lasting Eagles Tribute Band Performing at STAC
The Stafford Township Arts Center will host a tribute show called Hotel California at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20.
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•August 12, 2026
Gypsy Moon
STYLE: Classic rock, modern country, pop, oldies and more, all “acousta-sized” by the duo.
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•August 12, 2026
Chris Halliwell
STYLE: Rock influences from the ’70s through the ’90s, old and new country, plus a little bit of reggae.
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•August 12, 2026
Mini Golfers Get to Putt for Toys a Little Earlier This Year
It’s never too early to start thinking about helping families for Christmas and raising funds for the Stafford Township PBA and Stafford Recreation’s annual toy drive. And this year, the “Can You…
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•August 12, 2026
Back to the ’60s at Albert Hall Pineystock
While concerts at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown traditionally begin with the playing of the National Anthem, a new wrinkle was added to a special event held on Aug. 9.
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•August 12, 2026
AARP Representative to Give Talk on Scams
The Beach Haven Public Library presents “Fraud Watch with the AARP” on Thursday, Aug. 20 beginning at 1 p.m. The speaker will present an overview of fraud trends, along with prevention strategies.
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•August 12, 2026
Take the Bait for Second Annual Crab Derby
The Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. presents its second annual crab derby the weekeend of Aug. 22 and 23.
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•August 12, 2026
Art Notes, Aug. 12
Syllabus: Pine Shores Art Association invites artists of all skill levels to explore new creative techniques through ongoing classes and workshops at its Stafford and Tuckerton galleries.
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•August 12, 2026
Get Crafty at the Waretown Library
Are you looking to do a craft that is both fun and practical? The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Handmade Craft Workshop: Hanging Pocket Basket” on Monday, Aug. 24 from 2 to…
