Artists for a Shore Cause

 A Benefit Exhibition of Donated Art

Artists For a Shore Cause is a grass roots artists movement created to help Jersey Shore communities affected by Super storm Sandy.  Proceeds from donated art work will be split between two local charities, Jetty + Waves 4 Water and Waves of Hope.

Saturday, June 1st -- Reception: 6-9 pm with food provided by Mudd City Crab House.

Bingo - St. Mary's Parish Center

Sundays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM

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

Bingo - Manahawkin Elks Lodge

Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

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

Oceanaires Barbershop Chorus ~ Informal Weekly Rehearsal

Every Tuesday, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Admission: Annual dues - varies by age group

Informal Weekly Rehearsal ~ Oceanaires Barbershop Chorus...  This Ocean County based award-winning men's accappella chorus welcomes men of good character who can stay on pitch and like to sing.  Members are not required to read music, and need not have prior chorus experience.  All music is learned using pre-recorded instructions! CDs provided by the chorus.  Come by some Tuesday night and check us out.  Call ahead to the number listed below just to be sure the chorus will be meeting the night you intend to stop by.  732-664-2116.  Additional information can be found on the website: www.oceanaires.net

Island Singers Community Chorus Rehearsals

Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Admission: Dues are $35.00 per season for members

Island Singers Community Chorus~ The southern Ocean County Community Chorus has been performing in local venues from Lakewood to Tuckerton since 1972.  The non-profit, volunteer group has developed and matured into a quality community chorus whose concerts are FREE and held in local libraries, museums, restaurants, nursing homes and other venues.  Rehearsals are held every Tuesday night September - June.  Anyone with a pleasant voice and a desire to learn the music is welcome to join.  No auditions are necessary.  Chorus members come from the entire southern Ocean County area. 

Ocean Bay Needle Arts

Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Admission: Yearly dues: $10.00

Ocean Bay Needle Arts~ Members meet to learn about different types of needlework.  Several projects are planned each year that members may choose to work on.  All are welcome, from beginner stitcher to the experienced stitcher.  Instructions will be given for all projects.  Guests may bring their own needlework projects to work on.  Bring something for lunch. Dessert and beverage is provided. 

Bingo

7PM

Bingo at the Manahawkin Elks on Wednesday evenings. Doors open at 5PM and games begin at 7PM. Sandwiches and refreshments are available for sale. Kitchen closes at 8PM. Proceeds of this bingo supports special needs children.

Kiwanis Club of LBI Meetings

Kiwanis Weekly Meetings

Kiwanis Club of LBI meet every wednesday morning at 9:00am. Coffee served starting at 8:00am. Meeting place is Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company 2006 Central Ave. Guest speaker each wednesday except for the first wednesday of the month with topics of interest to LBI community, every wednesday except for first wednesday of the month.

ATTENTION ALL BOATERS: U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Class

8:30am - 4:30PM

ATTENTION ALL BOATERS: New Jersey law mandates all boaters have a NJ State issued Boating Safety Certificate. Attend ONE DAY Boating Safety Certificate Course Offered by the U.S, Coast Guard Auxiliary Course Dates: April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17 and September 7, 2013 Location: SOCH Family Resource Center, Ocean Club, 700 South, Route 9, Manahawkin For pre-registration and more information call Joe Lupa 609-597-4876 or Ralph Giunti 609-597-1295

Simply Bassin' Spring Tournament

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Jon Stetson's Ladies' Only Psychic Party

7 pm

Admission: $30.00

Thursday, May 23^rd - Jon Stetson's Ladies' Only Psychic Party

Catch Jon Steton's Ladies' Only Psychic Party on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 7pm following a Pre Show Dinner choice of Prime Rib/Chicken Milanese or Grilled Salmon, 4pm to 6pm for only 14.99 plus tax and tip!  While the Ladies' are having their fund, Sea Oaks presents a Men's Only and Single Malt Scotch and Flavored Whiskey event outside on the gorgeous terrace.

Over the past 25 years, President Bush, President Carter, the King of Sweden, the Royal Family of Monaco, Donald Trump, Bob Kraft and the New England Patriots, Fortune 1000
organizations, professional associations, and celebrity audiences have experienced Jon Stetson worldwide. During this time Jon has also made television appearances on CBS,
CNN, NBC, PBS, and the A&E Network. Jon's aim is to offer insight to his clients and inspire them to a better understanding of their own nature. Being one of the most respected Intuitive Readers on the world stage, Jon takes his work seriously and treats it with the utmost integrity and respect.  Jon Stetson's signature program, "The Stetson Experience," never fails to amuse, amaze, and inspire his audiences. The "Ladies Only Psychic Party" is a brand new, fun-filled show where we will Live, Love, Laugh, and Learn! You will be enthralled by new demonstrations of Jon's unique brand of psychic entertainment. Unforgettable fun for 30.00 per Lady, Men's Cigar night is Free.

NJDOT Rt. 72 Bay Bridge Project Public Information Center

4 - 7 pm

 The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is committed to developing transportation improvements that best balance transportation needs, the environment, community concerns and cost, and will hold a Public Information Center to inform local residents and businesses of the staging and improvements in connection with the RT. 72 Manahawkin Bridge Project in Stafford Township and Borough of Ship Bottom, Ocean County.  You are encouraged to actively participate by providing comments at the meeting, by mail or by e-mail.

The meeting will be held from 4 - 7 pm; please plan to attend at a time that is convenient for you.  The meeting will provide an open house opportunity to view information on the design plans and construction staging.  NJDOT staff will be on hand to answer any questions.  A comment form will be available to obtain written comments from the local communities and general public.  Property owners of rental units are advised that tenants are invited and encouraged to participate.

Memorial Day Feild of Flags

10:30 AM

Southern Regional High School will once again pay tribute to the military men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.  One 12' x 18' American flag will be placed on the field in front of the 9/10 building for every service person who has died in Iraq and Afghanistan while serving our country.  As of Feb 15 the number is 6445.

Flags will be placed on Thursday, May 23.  Every Middle School and High School student and staff member will be involved. 

On Friday, May 24 there will be a Memorial Day Service at 10:30 AM.  The flags will remain in place through the holiday and will be taken down on Tuesday.

It is our hope that the community as well as the student body will begin the holiday weekend fully realizing the purpose behind the holiday.

Dichroic glass jewelry

10:30-12:30pm

Admission: individual $45, members $35 (plus materials fee)

Bring your ideas and design one fused glass pendant and one pair of earrings that will be a conversation piece whenever you wear it. Get to know the tools and process for cutting and shaping glass. Return to pick up jewelry after it is fired. Materials fee of 425 payable to instructor at time of class.

FAST & FURIOUS CHARITY CAR WASH

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Admission: $5.00 per vehicle

Regal Manahawkin 10 on Route 72 in Manahawkin will be having a Fast & Furious Car Wash on May 25th from 11am-3pm. All proceeds to go to Regal’s Charity Stars Of Hope. Stars Of Hope was founded by Regal in 2003 and includes charities, Make-A-Wish, Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, Feeding America, Boy’s and Girl’s Club, American Cancer Society, Toys for Tots among others. Staff and friends have donated their time for this event. Donation is only $5.00 per vehicle. So come out and get your car washed and check out Fast & Furious 6 while helping out a great cause!!

Fire Company Auction

5:30 viewing time; 6:30 Auction

A night of cocktails, appetizers and bidding

Free Vessel Safety Check

8 am to 2 pm

Admission: Free

Coast Guardsmen and Auxiliarists will be at both locations to answer questions, offer recommendations and provide information of interest to Barnegat Bay boaters.

Get a free courtesy vessel safety check to ensure your boat conforms to Federal and State boating safety requirements.  Upon passing a check, a decal is issued to proudly display on your vessel.  This does not exempt you from law enforcement boarding, but does signify that you are a safety conscious boater to law enforcement personnel.

To find out more about Vessel Safety Checks go to:  http://www.cgaux.org/vsc or http://www.safetyseal.net or http://a05307.wow.uscgaux.info

Lighthouse Full Moon Night Climb

7 - 9:30 PM

Sixth Annual Blessing of the Lifeguards

4:45 - 5:00 pm

Long Beach Township - All lifeguards from the community as well as friends, family, and visitors are invited to a special ecumenical blessing at the St. Francis Aquatic Center located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ on Saturday, May 25th from 4:45 till 5:00pm just before the regularly scheduled lifeguard tests and trials. Please join us as we ask God to watch over the lifeguards who so diligently serve all who use our beaches and pools.

All Island and Mainland Lifeguards are welcome regardless of religious affiliation. Come and be a part of the wonderful tradition on LBI. For more information please call the parish office at 609 494-8813

Memorial Day Parade

Taps, Tunes & Tall Tales: Tommy Tune Benefit Performance

8 PM Sunday, May 26 and 2 PM Monday, May 27

Admission: $75.00

Viking Village Art and Craft show

10am-4:30pm

Beach Haven Memorial Day Observance

10:45am

Admission: FREE

Annual Beach Haven Community Memorial Day Observance

Annual Gala Fund Raiser

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Admission: $75.00 per person

Celebrate Tuckerton Seaport after the storm.  Guests will sip, savor and stroll the boardwalk while enjoying marvelous big band music.

LBIF Fantasy Island day

2pm-8pm

Admission: $25

Join the Long Beach Island Foundation at the Fantasy Island Amusement Park on Saturday, June 1st. Enjoy unlimited rides from 2pm-8pm for only $25 per person! All proceeds benefit the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences.

The Annual Summer Craft Show

Saturday-9:30 am -4:00 pm / Sunday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Admission: $2.00

Enjoy many new crafts as well as old favorites. Highlights includes: handmade jewelry, silver and seaglass jewelry, Origami Owl Living Lockets, scarves, wood working, handmade soap, Hawaiian ties and pillows, stained glass, needlework, fine art photography and so much more! There is something for everyone! There will be a Chance Auction on Saturday.

Uncle Floyd and Friars Toastmaster Jeff "The Fat Bastard" Pirrami

 Catch a Rising Star@ Sea Oaks Country Club presents: 

Saturday, June 1^st -  Uncle Floyd and Friars Roastmaster Jeff "The Fat Bastard" Pirrami                                  

New Jersey's Favorite Uncle - Uncle Floyd - brings his vaudvillian style singing and comedy to Sea Oaks for a night of pure clean fun.  Uncle Floyd began his career in show business as a child, dancing at the 1964 World's Fair in New York and at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City.  In high school - on stage he found the sound of laughter more fulfilling than applause. After high school he went right to work in  show biz, finding employment in circus, nightclubs, amusement parks,  and as a comedian in the few remaining burlesque shows. His varied experiences in the performing arts finally led him to television where he began his own show titled "The Uncle Floyd Show" in New Jersey on January 29, 1974. The show developed a following in the New York-New Jersey area in the 1970's.

David Bowie, a big fan of the show, recorded the song "Slip Away" on his 2002 album, Heathen, as a tribute. The lyrics mention Uncle Floyd  and his puppets "Oogie" and "Bones Boy". When asked how Bowie learned of The Uncle Floyd Show he replied, "John Lennon told me about it".  He has appeared in NBC's "Law & Order," "Good Morning Vietnam," "Crazy People," "Mr. Wonderful," "A Pyromaniac's Love Story," and "The Clowns Of Babylon," and was a main personality on Sirius Radio's "Wiseguys Show", and currently has his own web based radio show titled "Garage Sale Music".

Is your birthday in June? If it is, you come to this show free and will be the subject of an authentic Friar's Style Roast by non other than Jeff the "Fat Rat Bastard" Pirrami.  Jeff Pirrami is a Catch a Rising Star all time favorite. Jeff headlines Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He recently appeared on the Joy Behar Show and as a featured roaster on the Friars Club Roasts brought the house for Don King and Pat Cooper. The audience will be roasted. Your family and friends need not plan a thing, we've already done it for you.

Evensong

4 PM

4 PM Evensong By Trinity Choristers from Asbury Park.

Two morning services 8 AM and 10 AM

Lighthouse International Film Festival

See Shellfish See Growing

11am

Reclam the Bay volunteers demonstration of baby clams growing, feeding development and the importance of the population to Barnegat Bay

The Absecon Lighthouse Annual Golf Tournament & Book Club Luncheon

Proceeds benefit the Educational Programs at Historical Absecon Lighthouse.

Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival

Saturday-10am-6pm//Sunday 11am-5pm

Privateers & Pirates Festivale

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Admission: adults $8/seniors $6/ages 5-12 $5/under 5 and Seaport members free

Learn the difference between privateers and pirates and then be one.  Pirate history--authentic and make believe--plus a treasure scavenger hunt, games, costume contest and craft activities.

Enjoy the crew of Valhalla Pirates with historical pirate entertainment. 

New for 2013---"Pirates for Sail" live band, Grog Garden and a tasty food court.

Summertime Magic

7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 PM

Joe Holiday presents "Summer Magic".  this exciting, unique and sometimes educational production is filled with amazing feats of magic that will leave you on the edge of your seat and cheering for more!

Surprise Guests and Events

3 - 6 PM

Join us every Friday 3-6 Pm throughout the summer as we present surprising gusest and events for your family's enjoyment.  You never know what fun you'll find at Fantasy Island

DJ Darrin

7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 PM

LBI Thank You Fest

Father's Day--Shut Up and Eat! With Sopranos Stars

4 pm VIP Sit Down Meet and Greet; 5 pm Buffet Dinner

Admission: $65 in advance; $80 after June 1st

 Catch A Rising Star @ Sea Oaks Country Club presnts: 

Sunday, June 16^th - Father's Day - Shut Up and Eat! With Sopranos Stars featuring Vincent "Big P" Pastore and John "Chef Artie Bucco" Ventimiglia

Bring Dad to meet the Stars of the most Popular television show in history - The Sopranos.  Ask them anything you'd like, and they will give you an answer you cant refuse!  Vincent Pastore Pastore ("Big Pussy" from HBOs Sopranos) has appeared in over 50 films, and recently on VH1s Famous Foods, Celebrity Apprentice, Shark Tank, General Hospital and many others.  He loves the Jersey Shore and promises to entertain you with his stories and musical talents.

John Ventimiglia was Chef Artie Bucco, owner of the Soprano's favorite restaurant ‘Vesuvious'.  John will sing and delight you with his fond memories of the show.

Join Sea Oaks Chef Chris as he recreates recipes from the original "Shut Up and Eat!" Cookbook, each guest receives a hard copy of the book. 4pm VIP Sit Down meet and Greet; 5pm Buffet Dinner withRecipes from the Cookbook, Meet and Greet, Q&A and Pictures and Cookbook Autographs. $65.00 in advance, 80.00 after June 1^st.

Evening Ghost Stories at the Museum

7pm

Admission: $15 Adults/ $8 children under 12 includes Museum Admission

Reservations Required**Weather Permitting

Contact Maggie O'Neil;  609 709-1425

Business After Hours:
Tuckerton Seaport

5 PM - 7 PM

Admission: Your business card

Taste seafood prepared by Off the Hook of Barnegat Light, listen to Bluegrass music, and enjoy refreshments on the boardwalk. Get to know fellow business people who want to know you!