Arts & Entertainment
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•March 13, 2024
Catch the St. Francis Fish Fry on March 22
It’s a delicious tradition at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Brant Beach: The annual Fish Fry Dinner, scheduled this year for Friday, March 22. Sit down and eat among friends and neighbors, or get a…
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•March 13, 2024
All About Energy at March 16 Science Saturday
Learn about energy production, distribution and conservation at the March 16 Science Saturday, featuring Ray Bukowski of New Jersey Resources, a leading infrastructure company that provides safe…
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•March 13, 2024
New Book Discussion Group Forming
Looking for fun-filled flipping through the pages of unique books? The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library announces the formation of “Book Besties,” its new genre-focused reading…
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•March 13, 2024
Seeing Eye Dog Primer at Stafford Library
The interaction of a young sightless American and a woman in Switzerland training dogs to assist blinded war veterans nearly 100 years ago led to the creation of The Seeing Eye. Learn about the New…
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•March 13, 2024
Human Trafficking Discussed on March 28
Human trafficking is a global crime. One unguarded moment can victimize anyone, of any age, anywhere. Learn its effects and how to guard against it during “Human Trafficking 101” at the Ocean County…
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•March 13, 2024
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Food Drive Runs Through March
It takes hard, consistent work – and a lot of money – to feed the many farm animals, exotics and wildlife at the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Lacey Township. This month, the sanctuary is holding its…
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•March 13, 2024
‘Gilded Age’ Discussed at Lacey Library March 21
Are you interested in the Gilded Age? See how American heiresses and European nobles wrote a key chapter in its history. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Ocean County Library’s Lacey branch…
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•March 13, 2024
Now Whodunit? Find Out With October Ensemble’s New Murder Mystery ‘Win, Lose, or Die!’
October Ensemble’s next production is “Win, Lose, or Die!,” playing Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Forked River Presbyterian Church.
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•March 10, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day, Pinelands on Beach Haven Library’s Agenda
The Beach Haven Public Library gets into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with an appearance by pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels on Friday, March 15 at 1 p.m.
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•March 9, 2024
‘Hop’ Through 3.2 Miles and Hunt for Eggs at Municipal Complex
Get hopping, runners and walkers. The Stafford Township second annual Bunny Hop 5K is on schedule for Sunday, March 24, and proceeds benefit the Frank A. Petillo Jr. Foundation.
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•March 8, 2024
Buy Baked Goods, Help Library ‘Friends’
The Friends of the Stafford Library are partnering with Anna Bananas Homemade Bakery for a fundraiser on Saturday, March 16. The bakery is located at 657 East Bay Ave. in the Manahawkin Mart complex.
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•March 7, 2024
American Pickers Looking for Hidden Treasure This April
Calling all collectors and history enthusiasts! The American Pickers are traveling through on the hunt for leads throughout New Jersey.
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•March 7, 2024
Barnegat High School A Capella Group Makes Strides
As a music major at Millersville University in Pennsylvania, Noah Manno helped lead its a capella group Chromatic to various college-level championships. A 2023 graduate in music education and vocal…
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•March 7, 2024
Daisy Troop Delivers to Furry Friends
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•March 6, 2024
Dance Along With Southern Regional Student Council, Key Club
Every year, the Southern Regional student council and Key Club host an all-nighter in the 9/10 gymnasium that’s full of music, food, games, prizes and dancing — lots and lots of dancing. Yep, it’s…
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•March 6, 2024
Register Now to ’Hop’ Through Manahawkin Later in March
Get hopping, runners and walkers. The Stafford Township second annual Bunny Hop 5K is on for Sunday, March 24, and proceeds benefit the Frank A. Petillo Jr. Foundation.
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•March 6, 2024
Art Notes, March 6
Paper Trail: March 15 is the deadline to apply to the 26th Annual Works on Paper National Juried Exhibition at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, running May 18 through July…
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•March 6, 2024
Heritage Village Mapping Out Plans for ’24
On a day that felt like the first touch of spring, some 35 people stopped by the Barnegat Township Historical Society’s Heritage Village and Museum on East Bay Avenue for an open house March 3.
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•March 6, 2024
Garden Club Tries Hand at Cascading Flowers
It was cold and rainy outside, but inside the hall at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brant Beach, the aroma was sweet, the colors sparkling and the friendships blooming. It was just like summer.
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•March 6, 2024
Democratic Coalition Plans March 12 Fundraiser
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser on Tuesday, March 12, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Lighthouse Tavern, 397 Route 9 in Waretown. Admission is…
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•March 6, 2024
Big Band Beat Coming to Holy Innocents’
For more than two decades, the 18-piece Nocturnes Big Band has appealed to a broad range of musical tastes, featuring music from the Swing Era by greats such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count…
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•March 6, 2024
Kosinski Ceramics a Cut Above
Limited only by the physical dimensions of the kilns available to her, ceramic artist Sandra Kosinski dwells where talent and imagination meet science and magic.
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•March 6, 2024
Pieceful Shores Quilt Display at LBI Library
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City celebrates Women’s History Month and National Quilting Day at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch with a display by…
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•March 6, 2024
Master Gardeners Present Houseplants 101
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present “The Dirt on Houseplants” at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
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•March 6, 2024
Fantasy Novelist Going Online With Ocean County Library Series
Ever since the publication of his first fantasy novel at age 19, Christopher Paolini has developed legions of young adult fans with compelling tales of universes that spin from his mind.
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•March 6, 2024
Grunin Center Presents ‘Ella: The Early Years’ on March 15
Acclaimed chanteuse and music historian Amanda King is a preservationist of the performers of the early 20th century, and on Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m., she’ll take the stage at the Jay and Linda…
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•March 6, 2024
Retired Latin Teacher to Discuss the Ides of March
The Ides of March became infamous in 44 B.C. when Roman Emperor Julius Caesar’s assassination changed the course of world history.
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•March 6, 2024
March 9 Science Saturday Spotlights LBT Field Station, NJ Bay Islands Initiative
Long Beach Township Sustainability Director Angela Andersen, who serves as manager of the LBT Marine Education Field Station in Holgate, takes the helm at the March 9 installment of Science Saturday…
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•March 6, 2024
Four Seasons Tribute Show Set for March 14 at STAC
Hang onto your seat if you attend the Four Seasons tribute concert at the Stafford Township Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 – you might get swept away by the music.
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•March 6, 2024
Prom Dress Giveaway Scheduled at Little Egg Harbor Library
Dazzling dresses and glittering gowns donated by generous Ocean County Library patrons and visitors are about to adorn teens throughout the county during the annual prom dress giveaway. In the…
