Get Ready to Rock Kindergarten

10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Admission: Free

Preschoolers and families can join us for a day of learning, fun,and activities. This crash course in kindergarten features NEA tips, healthy snacks. and costumed characters, to help make starting kindergarten easy and exciting for children and their families .Register for free at Barnegat library.

Casino Night

7:00 pm ~ Cocktails and Casino, 8:00 pm ~ Dinner and Casino

Admission: Tickets are on sale for $150.00

American Cancer Society's Tides of Change Gala 2010 presents Casino Night~ The Tides of Change Gala will be held on the 26th of March at Lake Terrace.  Approximately 300 guests will enjoy fine dining, a 50/50 raffle and casino games.  The Tides of Change Gala is organized by a committee of approximately 20 volunteers who, along with ACS staff, tirelessly devote their time and energy all year long to make this annual event a success.  The event is attended by the area's most prominent medical and business professionals as well as social and political leaders of the community.  To support a most worthwhile cause - THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. Proceeds go directly to fund services to help local cancer patients and their families, programs for cancer prevention and early detection, as well as national lifesaving research projects.  Tickets are on sale for $150.  To purchase tickets for for more information please call:  732-818-3517 x 22.

April Arts at the Seaport

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission: Adults - $8, Seniors - $6, Children 6-12 - $3, Children 5 & under - Free

April Arts at the Seaport ~ CELEBRATE! A spectacular month long fine art show and sale, a traditional art show and sale plus a celebration of creative expression which include artists, drama, poetry and music along with classes and demonstrations of South Jersey folk arts for both children and adults.  Call or go to the website for additional information.  www.TuckertonSeaport.org

Indoor Model Train Display

11:00am to 5:00pm

Admission: $7.00 adults, $5.00 children & under 3 free

The hand built, multi tracked model railroad display featuring LIONEL trains . Doors open at 11 am, This layout has over a dozen operating tracks with a subway system, trolley line and an incredible interactive button system where YOU operate scenes of this empire! DON"T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE TRAIN DISPLAY, a great way to spend some time with your kids and grand children! call 609-812-0300 for details

Laurita Winery

6:00 PM

Laurita Winery ~ New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop an deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages.  Call for additional information. 

Albert Music Hall

6:30 PM & Music Begins at 7:30 PM

Albert Music Hall ~ Live country, bluegrass, and folk music.  Doors open at 6:30 pm  & music begins at 7:30 PM.  Call for additional information. 

Tours of Navy Lakehurst

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tours of Navy Lakehurst....  Registration two weeks prior is mandatory.  The tour is unable to accommodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.  No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours.  For additional information call 732-818-7520 or go to www.nlhs.com

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Lighthouse is open to the public Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday.  Gate hours are: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Lighthouse Hours are: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.  Interpretive center is closed at this time.  Call for further information. 

Whats-its, Gagets and Gizmos....

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Whats-its, Gadgets, and Gizmos... Exhibit of two hundred years of inventions from button-hooks to TV rabbit ears to labor saving devices.  Call or go to the website for additional information.

Science Saturdays

11:00 am

Admission: Lectures are Free

Science Saturdays - For the fourth consecutive winter, the LBIF's Science Committee hosts interactive lectures tackling today's most pressing environmental and scientific issues in an easy-to-understand format.  Coffee and refreshments are available at the LBIF Cafe. For program details visit them on-line at www.lbifscience.org. 

Thomas The Tank Hour at Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co.

1:00 to 2:00 PM

Admission: $10 per child

Thomas The Tank Hour at Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. Join us for a fun filled hour of Thomas The Tank and Friends! Crafts, Activities, A Movie, Thomas The Tank Operating Model Train and More! $10 price includes admission of child to our huge 30'x40' indoor model train display where Thomas the Tank Train set will be running! When: 1st Saturday of every month Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM Where: Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. 213C East Main Street (Route 9) use the Lizzie Rose Driveway Tuckerton NJ 08087 609-812-0300 info@tuckertonjunction.com Price: $10.00 per child Smocks or play clothes suggested Seating is limited to 12 children. Reservations and prepayment required

Bingo - St. Mary's Parish Center

7:00 PM

Bingo ~ St. Mary's Parish Center.. games begin at 7:00 pm.  Call for additional information.

Bingo - Manahawkin Elks Lodge

7:00 pm

Manahawkin Elks Lodge - Bingo....  doors open at 5:00 pm, games begin at 7:00 pm.  Call for additional information.

Lunch N' Learn Series - Tuckerton Seaport

12:30 PM

Admission: $2.00 Per Person, Lunch option is available.

Lunch N' Learn Series~ Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm in the Marshelders Building at the Tuckerton Seaport.  Register by calling the Seaport at 609-296-8868, cost is $2.00 per person (payable at the door).  Participants should bring their lunch or take advantage of Scojo's lunch option for $6.00 (registration required a day in advance for Scojo's lunch option). 

Schedule is as follows:

  February 10th, 2010 Protecting Barnegat Bay
Join Stan Hales, Director of the Barnegat Bay Estuary Program, as he gives an overview of the Barnegat Bay Estuary Program and the work they are doing for the protection of the Barnegat Bay.
March 10th, 2010 A Kayak Voyage from Florida to Maine
Former horse trainer, NJ mom and environmental activist Margo Pellegrino will speak about kayaking more than 3500 miles of America's cost to inform and inspire about the fate of our oceans. She will speak about her trip from Florida to Maine along the Atlantic Ocean and it's intra coastal waterways.
April 14th, 2010 Living with Black Bears
Discover the Black Bear as the Division of Fish and Wildlife discusses their natural history and biology, the Division's bear research and management work, and practical information on coexisting with bears.
May 12th, 2010 Shipwrecked at the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is famous for more than beach bathing - it is also the site of numerous shipwrecks. The 1854 tragedy of the Powhattan will be discussed by a research team from the Stafford Twp. Historical Society. They will highlight the process of gathering information and the new information that is being revealed.

Albert Music Hall - Live Country Music

Doors Open at 6:30 pm

Albert Music Hall ~ Live country, bluegrass and folk music.  Doors open at 6:30 pm and music begins at 7:30 pm.  Call or go to www.alberthall.org for additional information.

Pictures on Pots: South Jersey Shore Clay Tour

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pictures on Pots: South Jersey Shore Clay Tour.  Coordinated with Matt Burton of m.t. burton gallery, Pictures on Pots host's regional artists who paint on ceramic works and is presented as part of the South Jersey Shore Clay Tour.  This exhibition is in response to National Council for Education on the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), 44th Annual Conference in Philadelphia.  Reception: Saturday April 3 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  Call or e-mail for further information. 

4th Annual Stafford Children's Fair

10am-2pm

Admission: FREE

ALL WELCOME!!!!!! FREE Family Event Saturday, March 13th, 10 am - 2 pm The Stafford Township Arts Center 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin **Hundreds of children attend every year with their parents to this growing event. **All participating vendors must have an activity at their table for children to do. Mascots are also a great way to attract children. **Demonstrations are welcome in the theater but will be limited to 1/2 hour increments, contact Laura Piano at 609-978-5700, ext. 1378 to schedule. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! **Radio stations have been invited for local promotion. Register to become a vendor by February 19, 2010. Contact Laura Piano at 609-978-5700, ext. 1378

Garden State Philharmonic Masterworks Series

8:00 PM

Garden State Philharmonic Masterworks Series ~ Rossini: Overture to L'Italiana in Algeri, Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Ives: The unanswered Question, Gutche: Bongo Divertimento (New Jersey Premiere).  For additional information call or go to the website. 

International Day of the Seal

All Day

International Day of the Seal ~ Commemorate our three harbor seals with this international day of recognition and honor.  Uncover interesting facts about these mammals, their relatives and our local species of seals.  Included with general admission.  Call or go to the website for additional information. 

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Noon

St. Patrick's Day Parade ~ down the Blvd.  Irish parade with bands, floats, and marchers.  Call or go to the website for additional information. 

St. Patrick's Dinner Dance

6:00 10:00 PM

Admission: $25.00 per person

St. Patrick's Dinner Dance - Catering by Scojo's will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, garden salad, soda bread and assorted desserts.  Music by Sound Masters, Irish Step Dancers.  Tickets $25.00 p0er person, available at the Center's Front Desk.  Sponsored by St. Francis Parish Society.

Bix Blast with Dean Levinson & Company

8:00 PM

Bix Blast with Dan Levinson & Company, Ocean County College Off-Campus Jazz series at Mancini Hall.  Presented by Ocean County College Arts and Community Center.  Call or go to the website for additional information. 

Surflight Singers At Buckalew's

6:30 to 8 PM

Admission: N/A

Surflight Singers at Buckalew's Irish Music and Sing-A-Long, St. Patrick's Day - March 17th 6:30 to 8 PM.  Call for additional information.

Barnegat Lighouse Lecture Series ~ Fossils

1:00 PM

Barnegat Lighthouse Lecture Series ~  The Fossil Story, What Fossils Reveal About the Past.  This lecture describes how fossils form and all the information that can be derived to understand the earth's past.  Presented by Ray Young, retired science teacher and amateur paleontologist.  All lectures are in the visitor center at the park.  Call or go to the website for further information. 

Fandance ~ The Legend of Sally Rand

7:30 pm

Admission: Tickets - $15.00

Fandance ~ An exotic New Dance Musical ~ The Legend of Sally Rand.  A workshop of a New Production.  Call or go to the website for additional information.

Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve ~ Discover how 115,000 acres around the most pristine estuary from Boston to Virginia is being used and how the research is helping to preserve our environment.  Call or go to the website for additional information. 

Behind the Scenes Tours - Jenkinson's Aquarium

All Day

Behind the Scenes Tours ~ Discover what goes on behind the scenes at their aquarium while you tour the building from top to bottom.  Sneakers required.  Pre-register.  Ages 5 and up.  For additional information call or go to the website. 

Forever Irish

2:00 pm

Admission: Adult - $20.00, Children - $5.00

Forever Irish ~ Songs, Dances and Comedy with Andy Cooney and Company.  This is a Beach Haven Community Arts Program.  Call or go to the website for additional information.

Ecological Evenings: Offshore Wind Turbines

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ecological Evenings:  Offshore Wind Turbines.  Offshore wind turbines are being proposed off the coast of southern New Jersey.  Learn the pros and cons of wind energy in New Jersey.  Speaker:  Kris Ohleth, Deepwater Wind.  Registration is required for all programs.  Information and registration: 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or www.jcnerr.org.

Egg Hunt - Indoor

7:00 P.M.

Admission: Free

Indoor Egg Hunt, Ages 2-10 activities, food, prizes.   All welcome.....

Furniture Flea Market

10: 00 am - 3:00 pm

Furniture Flea Market ~ This is the third year for a separate flea market just for furniture and larger items.  Come find some treasures.

Stockton College Certified Interpretive Guide program

Friday - Monday, March 26 - March 29, 8:00 - 5:00 each day

Admission: Tuition range ~ See website

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is pleased to announce that the National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program, a high quality national training and certification program designed for anyone who delivers interpretive programs to the public in any field, will be offered this spring. The certification program combines both the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical skills in delivering quality interpretive programming to visitors. This program is in its third very successful year training CIGs in the southern New Jersey coastal region. The course is open to anyone age 16 or over with a desire to increase their knowledge and skills related to interpretation in any field, including environmental and wildlife education or culture, heritage and history education. National certification and membership in NAI is included in the cost of the program, current NAI members receive a discounted registration. Participants can also elect to take the training without becoming certified, although the certification is a valuable credential for staff members and volunteers at organizations offering interpretive programming. Go to the website for additional information www.stickton.edu/hshs and click on "Certificate Programs"

Marine Mammals of the Jersey Shore

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Marine Mammals of the Jersey Shore ~ Learn about seals, whales, sea lions, and other marine mammals that inhabit our New Jersey coast.  Call or go to the website for additional information.  www.lbifoundation.org

Historical Railroad Dinner Seminar

4:00 pm

Admission: $29.99 per person

Historical Railroad Dinner Seminars are being held every month at the beautiful 217 East Main Street Restaurant, a beautiful victorian restaurant.  This months seminar is on Sunday, March 29, 2010 at 4:00 pm.  Tickets include admission into the large indoor model train display,  dinner and the seminar which begins promptly at 5:00 pm.  This months seminar is a slide presentation of "The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad".  "Vintage Steam and Diesel Locomotives" which will be hosted by renown railroad historian, Walter Grosselfinger.  Cost is $29.99 per person: Reservations and prepayment is required as seating is limited.  It is a really great time.  Every month there will be a different guest speaker and presentation.  For more information call or e-mail info@tuckertonjunction.com or better yet stop in Tuckerton Junction Railroad Company to reserve your seat. 

New Jersey Beach Buggy Association Fishing Flea Market

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

New Jersey Beach Buggy Association Fishing Flea Market ~ Food will be available.  Call for additional information - 908-309-3882

Palm Sunday Egg Hunt

1:00 pm

Palm Sunday Egg Hunt ~ Beach and Boardwalk.... 15,000 pastel eggs filled with prizes from Boardwalk merchants.  Go to the webiste for additional information.  www.seasideheightstourism.com

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Park Open Daily 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park ~ Open Daily 8:am - 4 pm, hours may be extended to 6 pm if staffing permits.  Lighthouse open Wednesday through Sunday 9 am - 3:30, but may change to 10 am - 4:30 daily if staffing permits.  Interpretative Center open weekends 10- am - 4 pm.  Call 609-494-2016 or go to www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html for additional information.

Rain Gardens: A Simple Solution to Reducing Pollution

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rain Gardens: A Simple Solution to Reducing Pollution....  Learn the differences between the LBIF coastal rain garden and the native demonstration garden and how it benefits our coastal ecosystem and how you can start your own eco-friendly garden.  Call or additional information or go to the webstie www.lbifoundation.org

School House Rock

11:00 am

Admission: Tickets - $12.00

School House Rock ~ An Egg Hunt and a live performance!  Call or go to the website for additional information.

Studio Potters of the Long Beach Island Foundation

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Studio Potters of the Long Beach Island Foundation & Pictures on Pots: South Jersey Shiore Clay Tour.  Exhibit of regional artists who paint on ceramic works as part of the South Jersey Shore Clay Tour, coordinated with Matt Burton on m.t.burton gallery.  For information call 609-494-+1241 or www.lbifoundation.org

Annual Easter Parade

Noon

Annual Easter Parade ~ Boardwalk, Seaside Heights...  Flowers distributed by Mayor and Council.  Contests and prizes for best dressed.  Live entertainment.  Call or go to the website for additional information.  www.seasideheightstourism.com

Flea Market and Chinese Auction

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Flea Market & Chinese Auction ~ Auction takes place on Wednesday only.  Progressive 50/50 Cash Raffle Drawing takes place on Thursday at 3 PM.  Come for lunch both days.  Best lunch and bargain on LBI.  Items can be dropped off Tuesday, April 6 after 9 AM Mass at St. Francis Church Hall.  No Clothing, Computers or Vendors please! Sponsored by the Secular Franciscans. 

Sisters of Swing!

Admission: Adults - $30.00, Children (12 and under) $20.00

Sisters of Swing! ~ The Story of the Andrews Sisters..... 

Inspired by and based on the singing sensation of the 1940's this show blends the trio's engaging harmonies and witty sense of humor into an unforgettable musical. The score intermingles over twenty hit songs including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree and Rum and Coca Cola. A unique perspective is presented into how the events of their lives shaped who they became to the rest of the world. When all is said and done it is the musical legacy that the Andrews Sisters left that will endure forever.

2:00 pm Show: April 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25
8:00 pm Show: April 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

Tours of Navy Lakehurst

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tours of Navy Lakehurst....  Registration two weeks prior is mandatory.  The tour is unable to accommodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.  No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours.  For additional information call 732-818-7520 or go to www.nlhs.com