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SUMMARY:NJ Boat Safety Exam in Beach Haven\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:Beach Haven Fire Company \nCorner of S Bay Ave & Amber St\, Beach Haven\, NJ  08008 Ocean County Saturday\, 8/8/2026 8:00am to 9:30am \nTake the online course with www.Recademics.com\, www.AceBoater.com\,  www.boat-ed.com or www.boaterexam.com    And then join Boat Safe US for the required proctored exam. \nA NJSP-issued boat safety certificate is required to operate a motorized vessel in NJ.  To operate a powered vessel in the state of New Jersey\, people are required to take a NJ State Police approved boating safety course and pass the proctored exam. This includes all motorized vessels\, like boats\, jet skis and includes electric trolling motors. \nPlease register at www.BoatSafeUS.com      See our complete schedule on our website! \nOnce you have registered\, we will send you the session information as well as a link to a final review\, to help jog your memory! \nWe are certified by the New Jersey State Police and NASBLA to provide NJ Boat Safety Certification classes and exams. \nAlso included: \n*Capt Bob’s exam video review – watch at your leisure and as often as you like. \n*Lifetime support from the Boat Safe US team of experts. \nUpon successful completion of the exam\, students will receive a lifetime Boating Safety Certificate issued by the NJ State Police Marine Services Division that is NASBLA certified. Instructors are USCG Licensed Captains. \nExam@BoatSafeUS.com \nwww.BoatSafeUS.com \nExam provided by Boat Safe US\, LLC! \n609-613-2339 \n****Full instructional classes available!  See our website at www.BoatSafeUS.com
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/nj-boat-safety-exam-in-beach-haven-nj-15/
LOCATION:Beach Haven Vol. Fire Co #1\, 100 S Bay Avenue\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
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SUMMARY:NJ Boat Safety Exam in Beach Haven\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:NJ Boat Safety Exam in Beach Haven\, NJ \nBeach Haven Fire Company \nCorner of S Bay Ave & Amber St\, Beach Haven\, NJ  08008 Ocean County Saturday\, 8/8/2026 8:00am to 9:30am \nTake the online course with www.Recademics.com\, www.AceBoater.com\,  www.boat-ed.com or www.boaterexam.com    And then join Boat Safe US for the required proctored exam. \nA NJSP-issued boat safety certificate is required to operate a motorized vessel in NJ.  To operate a powered vessel in the state of New Jersey\, people are required to take a NJ State Police approved boating safety course and pass the proctored exam. This includes all motorized vessels\, like boats\, jet skis and includes electric trolling motors. \n\nPlease register at www.BoatSafeUS.com      See our complete schedule on our website! \nOnce you have registered\, we will send you the session information as well as a link to a final review\, to help jog your memory! \nWe are certified by the New Jersey State Police and NASBLA to provide NJ Boat Safety Certification classes and exams. \nAlso included: \n*Capt Bob’s exam video review – watch at your leisure and as often as you like. \n*Lifetime support from the Boat Safe US team of experts. \nUpon successful completion of the exam\, students will receive a lifetime Boating Safety Certificate issued by the NJ State Police Marine Services Division that is NASBLA certified. Instructors are USCG Licensed Captains. \nExam@BoatSafeUS.com \nwww.BoatSafeUS.com \nExam provided by Boat Safe US\, LLC! \n609-613-2339 \n\n****Full instructional classes available!  See our website at www.BoatSafeUS.com
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/nj-boat-safety-exam-in-beach-haven-nj-27/
LOCATION:Beach Haven Vol. Fire Co #1\, 100 S Bay Avenue\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
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SUMMARY:Best Day Foundation Adventure Experiences for Kids with Special Needs
DESCRIPTION:Best Day Foundation \nAdventure Experiences for Kids with Special Needs \nBest Day Foundation is a volunteer organization that helps children and young adults\, ages 4 to 24\, with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe\, fun\, adventure experiences.  We partner your child with a buddy and guide them through a great day of challenging activities such as surfing\, bodyboarding\, kayaking\, and snow sports. \nPlease join us in creating special days for children with autism\, down syndrome\, cerebral palsy\, blindness\, cancer\, spinal cord injuries\, and other physical and developmental challenges. \nSign up your child or consider volunteering! \nEvent dates and location: New Jersey \nBrick Beach III \nSaturday August 8\, 2026 \nSunday August 9\, 2026 \nBest Day is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax-ID 87-4526520). \nwww.bestdayfoundation.org
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/best-day-foundation-adventure-experiences-for-kids-with-special-needs/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Brick Beach 3\, 440 Rt 35 N\, Mantoloking\, NJ\, 08738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT
DESCRIPTION:The Brick Township Historical Society will host the 61st NY Volunteer Regiment at its Havens Homestead Museum property. \nThe soldiers will march\, fire guns and explain what life was like during an encampment. \nSociety members will grill and sell burgers and frankfurters and soft drinks. \nThere will be a homemade bake sale and the Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop will feature specials. \nTours of the museum will be available. \nFREE ADMISSION \nwww.bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com \nParking is in a lot 150 ft. east of the museum\, access by a blue sign that says “Havens Farm.” \nThis is a rain or shine event.
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/civil-war-encampment/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Havens Homestead Musuem\, 521 Herbertsville Road\, Brick\, NJ\, 08723\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Craft Fair ’26 \nAugust 8th (Rain Date: August 15th) \n10am-3pm \nSt. Elisabeth’s Chapel \nArts & Crafts\, basket raffles & 50/50 FOB merchandise. \nFriends of Ortley Beach \nfriendsofortleybeach.org
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/craft-fair-2/
LOCATION:St. Elizabeth’s Chapel\, 5 3rd Ave.\, Ortley Beach\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft & Vendor Market
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SUMMARY:2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival \nA celebration of the Cigar Box Guitar and other homemade instruments with performers\, vendors\, traveling cigar box museum\, games and more! \nAugust 8th\, 2026 \n12 noon to 6pm \nBrick Elks Lodge #2151 \n2491 Hooper Ave\, Brick NJ 08723-6282 \nFeaturing: \n*Agape Blues Band with “Bad Penny” Chris Anderson \n*Wedding Funeral \n*Suitcase Ramblers \n*Dar Stellabotta \n*The Cigar Box Stompers \n$10 admission fee \nNo outside food or drinks allowed\, the Elks will be providing Food/Drinks for purchase. \nSponsored by CBGITTY.com
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/2026-jersey-shore-cigar-box-guitar-music-festival/
LOCATION:Brick Elks Lodge 2151\, 2491 Hooper Avenue\, Brick\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Spinning Tales Into Songs: Intro to Folksong Writing
DESCRIPTION:Cedar Bridge Tavern \nSummer 2026 Programs \nBarnegat Decoy Makers \nSunday June 28 at 2:30-3:30pm \n12 noon – 2:30pm Join us for a buy\, swap\, and sell before settling in for an in depth look into the art of Barnegat decoys and their makers! \nAges all: Free! \n\nWar at the Shore Documentary Film Screening \nSunday July 5\, 2:00-3:00pm \nBe one of the first to view Ocean County’s new American revolution in Ocean County documentaries funded by the National Park Service! \nAges: All; $5 per person \nRegistration # 279166-9A \n\nCreate Your Own Walking Stick \nSunday\, July 12\, 12:00-3:00pm \nJoin us with Brad Koller who will teach us how to handcraft a beautiful walking stick. This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather. Bring exact cash or check payable to Brad Koller for $30.00. Children age 8-132 must be accompanied by an adult. \nAges 8- adult; $5 per person registration fee \nRegistration # 279186-9A \n\nMiniature Canon Construction Craft \nSunday July 19\, 1:00-2:00pm \nUsing new and recycled materials\, participants will leave their own mini pom-pom firing canon\, and find out how soldiers used cannons during the Revolutionary War. \nAges 4-12; Free \n\nWhat Does 250 mean to you? \nSunday July 26\, 10:30-11:45am \nSunday August 16\, 10:30-11:45am \nWe will do a fun patriotic craft and add our input to a special commemorative 250 art piece after reading a story and explore what it means to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country. \nAges 5-9 years; free \n\nStill Life Drawing at Cedar Bridge Tavern \nSunday August 2\, 1:00-3:00pm \nEnjoy a space to draw from a still life setup made of many wonderful replica artifacts from our restored 18th century tavern \nAges adult; $5 per person \nRegistration #279186-9B \n\nSpinning Tales into Song: Intro to Folksong Writing \nSaturday August 8\, 1:00-2:30pm \nValerie Vaughn will sing her original songs about the Revolutionary War followed by a discussion on how to juggle words and rhymes into songs. Bring a pad and pencil. \nAges 9-13 years; $5 per person \nRegistration #279332-9A \nFor program availability or a Parks newsletter please call: 1-877-OCPARKS (627-2757) Toll Free \nCedar Bridge Tavern County Historic Site \n200 Old Halfway Road\, Barnegat
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/spinning-tales-into-songs-intro-to-folksong-writing/
LOCATION:Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site\, 200 Old Half-Way Rd.\, Barnegat\, NJ\, 08005\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Gelli Plate D.Y.O.T.
DESCRIPTION:Gelli Plate D.Y.O.T. \n2nd Saturday of the month 2/14\, 3/14\, 4/11\, 5/9\, 6/13\, 7/11\, 8/8\, 9/12\, 10/10\, 11/14\, 12/12 \n1:00pm – 4:00pm \n$7.00 members \n$10.00 non-members \nBring your gelli plate materials and imagination.  Share tips and tricks with all that attend. \nExperiment with marks\, stencils\, found objects\, and color combinations while learning how to embrace happy accidents and unexpected results. \nPerfect for beginners and experienced artists alike\, this class focuses on process over perfection. \nCome ready to experiment\, get a little messy\, and leave with a stack of unique prints and fresh inspiration. \nhttps://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/gelli-plate-d-y-o-t/2026-02-14/ \ninfo@ocartistsguild.org \n732-270-3111
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/gelli-plate-d-y-o-t/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Ocean County Artists Guild\, 22 Chestnut Avenue\, Island Heights\, NJ\, 08732\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural & Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T143000
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Crafts For Kids
DESCRIPTION:You asked and we delivered! We brought back our topic based show serving up a simple craft followed by a short sky talk for our younger space explorers. \nMake something to take with you every month while you learn about what’s up in the sky. \nThese shows feature a craft activity followed by a 30 minute skytalk. \nThe entire event is one hour long. Recommended for youth grade levels K-3 and their families. \nJune 13: Summer Stars! Learn about summer sky stars and connect the dots to make stories! \nJuly 11: America 250! American Astronomers/Space Exploration. \nCraft activity followed by a 30 minute sky talk\nRun time one hour\nRecommended for youth grade levels K-3 and their families
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/cosmic-crafts-for-kids-2/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Robert J. Novins Planetarium\, 1 College Drive Ocean County College Building 13\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
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SUMMARY:Billy Joel Tribute by Wade Preston
DESCRIPTION:Expertly gifted pianist and singer Wade Preston\, who played the Piano Man in Billy Joel’s Broadway hit ‘Movin’ Out\,’ will perform at Laurita on Saturday\, August 8th. \nTickets are $21 online and $25 at the door \n6:00pm \nEvents Archive – Laurita Winery
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/billy-joel-tribute-by-wade-preston-2/
LOCATION:Laurita Winery\, 85 Archertown Road\, New Egypt\, NJ\, 08533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Farm to Table Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a curated dinner with food from local farms\, outdoors on the pergola with a view of the vineyard.  \nEnjoy the cooking aroma as Chefs prepare the main course on outside grills. \n Includes wine pairings and an informal tour of the vineyard to learn the growing and harvesting concepts. \nWELCOME RECEPTION 6:30 pm\nFresh Mozzarella Aged Cheddar Flatbreads\nCrisp Garden vegetables from local farms\nYogurt\, White Miso and Steve’s Honey Dip\nLaurita Down-the-Shore and Tailgate Wine selection \nFIRST COURSE\nRoasted New Egypt Corn Bisque with tiny shrimp\, crème fraiche and frizzled shallots\nLaurita Beachcomber Blush \nSECOND COURSE\nJersey Tomato and Summer Nectarine Salad\nLocal greens and Lemon Basil tossed with a cucumber and tri-colored Bell Pepper ‘Pesto’\nLaurita Naked Chardonnay \nMAIN COURSE\nNJ Angus Sirloin grilled over wine barrel wood. Colbert Butter and Cape May Sea Salt\nMalted Frites Jersey Fresh Ratatouille\nLaurita Norton and Meritage \nDESSERT COURSE\nLaurita Chocolate Therapy Mousse\nLaurita Riesling \nVIEW MENU:\nhttps://lauritawinery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-8-farm-dinner-revised.png \nYou will be guided through the evening by veteran restaurateur John Lombardo who has over 40 years of wine tasting and teaching experience\, including a wine list featured on Wine Spectator’s top 500 list. \nReservations are limited! \n Price is $110 per person including service charge\, plus tax. ($117.71 total).  \nVegetarian requests will be honored\, email admin@lauritawinery.com by August 5th.
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/farm-to-table-dinner/
LOCATION:Laurita Winery\, 85 Archertown Road\, New Egypt\, NJ\, 08533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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