Toms River - NJSP Instructional Boat Safety Class and Exam
2026-12-27 09:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Toms River Elks Lodge #1875, 600 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Sunday, 12/27/2026 09:00am to 5:30pm Toms River Elks
600 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753 Ocean County
Get your NJ Boating Safety Certificate and be ready for the summer! NASBLA certified classes – use your NJ boat Safety Certificate in other states! Our instructors will provide you with a fun-filled and educational look at Boat Safety in New Jersey.
If you are operating a personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Wave Runner, etc.), or a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey you are required to possess a New Jersey boat safety certificate. This class meets the State of New Jersey – Division of State Police Marine Law Enforcement requirements for boat safety education. Temporary certifications will be given upon successful completion of the course. All Boat Safe US Courses are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Register for the class at www.boatsafeus.com/schedule-class
609-613-2339
Classes are $110 and are completed in a one-day class (8 1/2 hour day including lunch break and test time) or in two evenings (two 3 1/2 hour classes with mandatory homework). At the conclusion of the class, every student, age 13 and over, will receive a valid New Jersey State Boaters Safety Certificate. This Certificate is valid for Power Boats and Jet Skis (age 16 and over) and is accepted throughout many states as a valid form of having completed a Boaters Safety Course.
Proctored Exams Available!! Take the online course with Recademics, Ace Boater, Boat-Ed or Boater-Exam and take the proctored exam with Boat Safe US! The proctored exam is $55, collected at the exam site in the form of cash or check. Must register! See our schedule at www.boatsafeus.com

Cedar Bridge Skirmish History Walk
2026-12-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States
Make your Own Jackstraw Game!
Sunday, November 15, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Learn about the Lenape people and create a set of Jackstraws, a game similar to pick-up sticks. Ages: 5+, $5 per person.
Registration #359332 – 9D
Gratitude Painting
Sunday, November 22, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Come promote self-awareness, gratitude, and reflection; we’ll encourage kids (and adults) to reflect on things they are grateful for and then capture it on canvas.
Ages: 7+, $5 per person.
Registration #359332-9F
Reevestown Cemetery History Walk
Friday, December TI, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9A
Friday, January 1, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9B
Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a 2-mile walk with some uneven and wet spots.
Ages: 9+; $8 per adult/$6 per child (ages 9-16}
Archery For Kids
Saturday, December 12, at 10:00am -11:30am
This class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided.
Ages:10-17; $10 per person.
Registration #359332 – 9A
ARCHERY FOR ADULTS
Saturday, December 12, at 2:00pm- 3:30pm
This class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided.
Ages: Adult; $10 per person.
Registration #359123 – 9A
Handmade Wall Hanging
Sunday, December 13, at 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Come create a unique wall hanging using yarns, fibers, natural items, and more! Ages: 10-13; $5 per person
Registration #359332 – 9G
Cedar Bridge Skirmish History Walk
Sunday, December 27, at 10:00am -12:00pm
Take a 2-mile journey on the anniversary of the skirmish. Children must be accompanied by an adult. some uneven areas and there may be wet spots.
Ages: 9+; $6 per adult/$5 per child
Registration #359536 – 9C

“The Heroes’ Revenge: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers
Sunday, December 27, at 2:00pm- 3:00pm
Explore the lived experiences of patriot rebels and loyalist pine robbers during the Revolutionary War. Discuss how bitter, personal grudges and local resources made this area a hotbed of activity. Ages: All; $5 per person
Registration #359166 – 9C
Kids Fish Decoy Painting
Monday, December 28, at 1:00am – 2:00pm
Please dress for the weather and wear clothes that can get paint on them.
Ages: 4-10; $5 per person
Registration #359332-9C
For program availability or a Parks newsletter call: 1-877-OCPARKS (627-2757}
Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site 200 Old Halfway Road, Barnegat

“The Hero’s Revenge”: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers
2026-12-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States

Kids’ Fish Decoy Painting
2026-12-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States

New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash with The Rave-Ons
2026-12-31 20:00 | Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, NJ, 08008, United States
The Rave-Ons return to the Surflight Theatre on New Year’s Eve! Todd Meredith & The Rave-Ons are a high energy rock and roll band originally formed to revitalize the music of Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
They produce and star in two different Buddy Holly tribute shows as well as a 50’s and 60’s rock and roll tribute.
For concerts, they have over a hundred and fifty rock and roll tunes from all decades in their repertoire.
They have played together all over the world, dazzling audiences at such venues as: Celebrity Cruise Lines, Holland America Cruise Lines, and BB Kings Blues Club, NYC and numerous other clubs, theaters, restaurants, and civic centers from coast to coast – including Buddy Holly’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas!
Audiences agree, the Rave-Ons give their shows an energy and exuberance that cannot be matched!
12/31/26 at 8pm
https://surflight.org/
info@surflight.org
609-492-9477

Saturday Morning Life Drawing Quick Pose OCAG
2027-01-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Undraped Figure Drawing Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$20 for members
$25 for non members
Pay the monitor at the beginning of the class
Adults 18 and up are welcome
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/saturday-morning-life-drawing-quick-pose/2027-01-02/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

The Beauty of Neutrals
2027-01-04 09:30 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Monday Morning Watercolor
The Beauty of Neutrals
Members 80.00/Non Members $100.00
January 4, 11, 18, 25
Learn how to mix rich, luminous neutral colors from your existing palette.
Discover warm and cool neutrals, create beautiful grays and earth tones, and explore how subtle color creates depth, atmosphere, and harmony in watercolor.
This four-week series will strengthen your color mixing skills while painting peaceful landscapes, seascapes, and nature-inspired subjects.
Mixing Beautiful Neutrals
Each week explores:
Week 1: Mixing warm & cool neutrals
Week 2: Color temperature and harmony
Week 3: Atmospheric perspective
Week 4: Limited palettes that glow
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/the-beauty-of-neutrals-watercolor-with-leona-lavone/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Drawing with Joseph Rogine
2027-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This class is being offered to ages 12 and up!
$20.00 for members per class
$25.00 for non members per class
Instructor: Joseph Rogine
These classes are designed for both beginning to advanced students who want to sharpen their skills in drawing.
I have taught students for over 25 years who have never picked up a pencil to draw to those who have been quite advanced.
It is an academic course, (academic being defined as that which can be taught).
Drawings are created by copying master drawings, simple to complex still-life objects and classical plaster casts.
The student usually begins by copying a master drawing that is supplied to them.
All students start out using graphite pencils with grades of 2H HB 2B.
The capabilities and limitations of drawing materials and drawing instruments are discussed at length along with their proper handling.
Classes are essentially about learning how to see nature and the world as an artist sees it, through the language and medium of drawing.
The student’s eye will gradually become trained and sensitive on how to compose a layout on the page, assessing proportion, elementary perspective, gauge angles, identify shapes, access the degree of curvature of forms, locate hidden movements and linear rhythms, the structure and modeling of form and the study of light and shade.
This opens a whole new world towards a visual literacy that was very common in school curricula 100 to 150 years ago.
Depending on a students’ progress and particular interest repeat students are free to experiment with various drawing mediums like charcoal, pastel pencil, pen and ink etc., along with the drawing surfaces applicable to their chosen medium. Joseph Rogine supply list 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Joseph Rogine at 732-349-6859, or by email at info@ocartistsguild.org. (ages 12+, teen, adult, drawing)
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/drawing-with-joseph-rogine-45/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

D.Y.O.T. with Instruction with Carol Colvin
2027-01-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 1, 8, 15, 22
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Members: $160
Non-members: $200
Hello members,
My new class is starting, and I will continue to set up a still-life, and instruct students with their own projects, but . . .
Ever get frustrated with a watercolor you just can’t get right?
Been there, done that. Some time ago I did a portrait of a niece in watercolor.
Loved the tilt of her head and the flowers in her hair (she was a bridesmaid I think); but at that time I could not achieve the softness of her face in paint.
So, I went over the entire work with pastels, which are soft and blend beautifully.
I will supply the pastels. Doesn’t have to be a portrait that you want to enhance, could be landscape, still-life or abstract.
So much fun to get messy with your materials.
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/d-y-o-t-with-instruction-with-carol-colvin-6/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

January Children's Classes Tuesday
2027-01-05 16:00 - 17:15 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
January Tuesday Sessions
January 5 – Celebrate Wishes in the Sky
January 12 – Pop-Art Warhol
January 19 – Mondrian Design
January 26 – Sports
4:00PM – 5:15PM
$100 members
$125 non-members
Drop in’s welcome
$25/session for members
$35/session for non-members
Each class is a journey into the world of colors and imagination, where young artists are guided to create a new painting every week.
These sessions are designed to be fun and educational, helping kids explore different painting techniques, styles and themes.
It’s a fantastic way for children to express themselves, develop their artistic skills, and build confidence in their creativity.
Plus, they get to take home a unique masterpiece after each class!
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/january-childrens-classes-tuesday/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Tuesday Night Life Drawing Long Pose
2027-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
OCAG Tuesday Night Long Pose
Undraped Figure Drawing Session
7:00 – 9:00 PM
$20 for members
$25 for non members
Pay Monitor at beginning of session
Adults 18 and up are welcome
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/tuesday-night-life-drawing-long-pose/2027-01-05/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Painting with Neutrals Watercolor with Leona Lavone
2027-01-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Wednesday Morning Watercolor
The Beauty of Neutrals
Members $120.00/Non Members $150.00
January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10
Painting with Neutrals 6 weeks
Nature’s Quiet Palette
Experience the calming beauty of painting with soft, muted colors inspired by nature.
Using handcrafted neutral palettes, we’ll create atmospheric skies, coastal scenes, weathered barns, trees,
rocks and tranquil landscapes while learning techniques that make every painting feel more natural and expressive.
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/painting-with-neutrals-watercolor-with-leona-lavone/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

January Children's Classes Wednesday
2027-01-06 16:00 - 17:15 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
January Wednesday Sessions
January 6 – Celebrate Wishes in the Sky
January 13 – Pop-Art Warhol
January 20 – Mondrian Design
January 27 – Sports
4:00PM – 5:15PM
$100 members
$125 non-members
Drop in’s welcome
$25/session for members
$35/session for non-members
Each class is a journey into the world of colors and imagination, where young artists are guided to create a new painting every week.
These sessions are designed to be fun and educational, helping kids explore different painting techniques, styles and themes.
It’s a fantastic way for children to express themselves, develop their artistic skills, and build confidence in their creativity.
Plus, they get to take home a unique masterpiece after each class!
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/january-childrens-classes-wednesday-3/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Art Book Club
2027-01-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Members/non-members: Art Book Club 2027 (Free Event)
Date: Second Friday of the month, (dates subject to change. Contact Moderator)
Time: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Duration: On Going, I’m Interested Let’s get together and share our favorite art books, media, and other resources related to art making, art history, artists, art marketing, etc.
This first meeting we will draft a list of books that we would like to discuss for the rest of the year. (Live in person with option to join the group).
Contact the moderator, Kim Cesaretti if you are interested in attending or have questions. adult & teen. Be sure to list the date you are interested in attending in your email.
Mark your Calendars for these 2026 Monthly dates:
1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12 (dates subject to change)
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/art-book-club/2027-01-08/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Sunday Portrait Workshop
2027-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
2-4 PM, 22 Chestnut Ave. Island Heights NJ.
Enter at side door on Ocean Ave.
$10 for members, $15 for non members, free for teens.
Pay monitor at the beginning of the class
We do not meet the first Sunday of the month due to regularly scheduled gallery receptions or holidays.
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/sunday-portrait-workshop-15/2027-01-17/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Song Circle
2027-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Third Sunday of each month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Tony Apostolaros 732-237-2041)
The Guild requests a $3 donation to the Guild at each session from each person who attends the session.
We take turns around the circle singing songs and maybe singing or playing along.
We sing folk songs, pop songs, and hymns, and sometimes we have an improvised music jam.
The only rule is that it’s all acoustic, with no amplifiers or microphones.
Everyone is welcome to take a turn in the circle, or just to listen.
If you come just to listen, feel free to bring a quiet activity such as sketching or reading.
Free Here is a song sampling Every time I come to the song circle it changes my mood.
When you don’t feel like going is when you really should do it.
– Mary Lutton
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/song-circle-2/2027-01-17/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Art Chat
2027-01-22 17:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Members/non-members: Art Chat 2027 (Free Event)
Date: Fourth Friday of the month, (dates subject to change. Contact Moderator)
Time: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM; Duration: On Going, I’m Interested Open to Artists of all mediums.
Let’s get together to share and talk about our art!
Get connected to your local art community!
Get feedback from your fellow artists and make new art friends! Let’s talk about what inspires us, the trials and tribulations of being creative, and other topics related to art making, art business and art marketing too!
Bring your work – a completed piece or a work in progress.
Live in person with option to join the group remotely).
Contact the moderator, Kim Cesaretti if you are interested in attending or have questions.
Mark your Calendars for these 2027 Monthly dates: 1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/28, 6/25, 7/23, 8/27, 9/24, 10/22, 11/26 (dates subject to change)
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/art-chat-free-event-4th-friday-2/2027-01-22/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

February Children's Art Classes Tuesday
2027-02-02 16:00 - 17:15 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
February Tuesday Sessions
February 2 – Jungle Animals
February 9 – Heartscape
February 16 – Mardi Gras
February 23 – Southwest Sunset
4:00PM – 5:15PM
$100 members
$125 non-members
Drop in’s welcome
$25/session for members
$35/session for non-members
Each class is a journey into the world of colors and imagination, where young artists are guided to create a new painting every week.
These sessions are designed to be fun and educational, helping kids explore different painting techniques, styles and themes.
It’s a fantastic way for children to express themselves, develop their artistic skills, and build confidence in their creativity.
Plus, they get to take home a unique masterpiece after each class!
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/february-childrens-art-classes-tuesday/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

February Children's Art Classes Wednesday
2027-02-03 16:00 - 17:15 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
February Wednesday Sessions
February 3 – Jungle Animals
February 10 – Heartscape
February 17 – Mardi Gras
February 24 – Southwest Sunset
4:00PM – 5:15PM
$100 members
$125 non-members
Drop in’s welcome
$25/session for members
$35/session for non-members
Each class is a journey into the world of colors and imagination, where young artists are guided to create a new painting every week.
These sessions are designed to be fun and educational, helping kids explore different painting techniques, styles and themes.
It’s a fantastic way for children to express themselves, develop their artistic skills, and build confidence in their creativity.
Plus, they get to take home a unique masterpiece after each class!
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/february-childrens-art-classes-wednesday/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Acoustic Concert - Basement Musicians
2027-02-19 18:30 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
OCAG 2026 Acoustic Concert Series presents:
Basement Musicians:
Tony Pileggi & Joe Stamboni
Galleries open @ 6:30 pm
Concert performance 7-9
Intermission with refreshments available
Please consider a donation to this non-profit for enjoying the concert.
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/acoustic-concert-basement-musicians/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111
