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The Ocean County Parks & Recreation WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE is now online.
Those on the mailing list will receive their guide shortly.
Registration begins Monday 12/2, 8:30am
If registering by mail, please mail no earlier than 11/27
Winter Program Guide: https://tinyurl.com/27f8vnj5
Registration Form: https://tinyurl.com/22hcyjpw
Jakes Branch County Park – Beachwood
Wells Mills County Park – Waretown
OC Parks Administration Office – Toms River
OC Parks Web Site: www.oceancountyparks.org
Administration Phone: (732) 506-9090
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #getoutside #buyoceancounty #supportsmallbusiness #wildernesswednesday #thingstodo #Countyparks #programguide
Posted: December 17, 2024
mail@pointpresbyterian.org
Looking for a way to serve this season? Volunteer to help with our Annual Christmas Day Dinner. A free meal to those in our community.
Posted: December 15, 2024
MMSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the
RESCUE, REHABILITATION & RELEASE of marine mammals.
🐢Be on the lookout for sea turtles in distress! 🐢
We have entered a critical time of year for sea turtles who may still be in our waters. In water temperatures below 55 degrees, a sea turtle’s metabolism slows down considerably, and they become immobile, appearing deceased. This condition is known as cold-stunning. With prolonged exposure a sea turtle becomes more debilitated, impacting organ function and the immune system.
YOU can help sea turtles by keeping an eye out for sea turtles stranded on the beach, floating immobile in the water, or entangled at sea.
1. Keep the MMSC 24-hour hotline 609-266-0538 and Sea Turtle Recovery hotline (609) 667-4076 saved in your cellphone. Immediately call so that these two authorized agencies can coordinate getting the sea turtle the emergency help it needs. If you are on a boat and do not have cell service, radio the USCG on VHF channel 16 to relay your report.
2. Cold-stunning can make it very difficult to tell if a sea turtle is alive or dead, so please STILL CALL even if you think the animal is deceased.
3. Do NOT attempt to warm the turtle up, move it, or disentangle it on your own- you may end up doing more harm than good. When you call you will be given further instructions from MMSC and STR.
Please share this post so more people will know what to do should they encounter a sea turtle in distress. Thank you for helping us keep an eye out for sea turtles in need of help! 🐢
#oceancountytourism #exploroceancounty #supportlocal #mondaymemories #flashback #rescue #tips
Posted: December 13, 2024
@duebackcoffee in Island Heights has partnered up with @secondchancetoys to bring those who are less fortunate gifts for this holiday season! 🎁
What you need to do? Clean out your attic/basement/garage/playroom 🧹, come grab a coffee ☕️ , and donate your gently used toys! 🪁
Unwrapped, USED and with all pieces ~ drop them during business hours until December 22nd, and will be matched with a local organization.
📍14 Central Avenue, Island Heights
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportourcommunity #protectourplanet #buyoceancounty #reduce #reuse #recycle
Posted: December 11, 2024
✨Looking for some holiday fun?! Check out Lacey in Lights! ✨
Register in person or at https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/laceynj
Space is limited and will fill up fast!
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #buyoceancounty #lacey #holidayfun #supportourcommunity
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Posted: December 9, 2024
Join TRAC Gallery & Donna Mertz as they host a loom weaving class… don’t miss this great opportunity… tap this link to find out more and register. 🎨
Sunday December 15th 🎨12pm-4pm
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #tomsriver #tomsriverlocal #supportthearts #buyoceancounty #loomweaving #thingstodo #supportourcommunity #supportlocal
Posted: December 7, 2024
Your generosity stays LOCAL, bringing real hope and magic to those who need it most here in Ocean County.
WHO WE HELP:
Children battling cancer & their families
Families impacted by domestic violence
At-risk teens facing housing insecurity
CHRISTMAS ANGELS PROGRAMS
GIFT DRIVE – Collecting any new, unwrapped gifts & gift cards for babies, toddlers, children & teens in need.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY – Helping families with children with cancer & families with at-risk youths facing housing insecurity.
ANGEL MIRACLES – Helping children with cancer by granting their Christmas wish. Ideal for businesses, groups of family or friends that would like to grant a Christmas Miracle.
We are collecting for the gift drive starting today (Sunday, November 24th) and will post opportunities to Adopt-A-Family and Angel Miracles very soon. Follow our page!
We will announce drop-off locations around Ocean County this week.
Comment or DM us with any questions you have. We look forward to working with everyone to make Christmas miracles come true.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
FOLLOW OUR PAGE: We post frequently to our page and need your help to share what we are doing.
COLLECT GIFTS: Rally your friends, family, neighbors & coworkers to donate new, unwrapped gifts—or if you are a business, school, etc. sign up to become a Christmas Angels drop-off location!
SPREAD THE WORD: Share our mission on social media and inspire others to join in.
Posted: December 5, 2024
🎄🎄It will be a 🎄’Tree-mazing’🎄day
Today! December 5th – 5-9pm
Santa, beautiful holiday trees, S’mores bar. hot cocoa, snacks, children’s activities and more!
Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 600 Washington St. Toms River
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #buyoceancounty #trees #festival #inclusion #familyfun #tomsriver #tomsriverlocal
Posted: December 3, 2024
What could be better than gifting the gift of our AMAZING book club? Sign your loved one or friend up today and they can read with us ALL year long! It’s a great way to keep people close no matter how far away they live! 
Click for more info: https://tinyurl.com/LPBSBookClub2024
Posted: December 1, 2024
✨Follow us for 12 Days of Shopping & Dining Local in Ocean County! ✨
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #shoplocal #dinelocal #12days #buyoceancounty
Posted: November 30, 2024
Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday that aims to encourage holiday shoppers to support local businesses, which are the little-known drivers of the American economy. This year, Small Business Saturday is on Nov 30, 2024. The event is promoted nationwide, and shoppers connect with small businesses online or by going to local stores.
https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/benefits/shop-small
Posted: November 28, 2024
🦃🍽Happy Thanksgiving to Ocean County & beyond! 🍽🦃
The Department of Business Development & Tourism is closed today in observation of Thanksgiving. 🦃
Posted: November 27, 2024
🦍🐵🐮Well, this is the cutest gift idea we ever did see! 🐮🐵🦍
Symbolically adopt an animal at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge and make a difference!
✅ Choose your favorite animal
✅ Select a package that fits your giving level
✅ Provide food, care, and enrichment directly to our animals!
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportouranimals #buyoceancounty #Lacey #giftideas #supportourcommunity #refuge
Posted: November 25, 2024
Posted: November 23, 2024
You are cordially invited to join Ocean County’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with music provided by Pine Beach Elementary School.
Hosted by Ocean County Board of Commissioners:
Barbara Jo Crea, Director
Gary Quinn, Deputy Director
Virginia E. Haines
John P. Kelly
Frank Sadeghi
Please join us for cookies & juice following the brief ceremony.
Posted: November 21, 2024
Help Wreaths Across America, St. Josephs Cemetery, Toms River, NJ reach their goal even faster by ordering online through our sponsor group!
Maximize your donation for 2024! For every TWO wreaths sponsored now through December 3, 2024, Wreaths Across America will donate ONE additional wreath!
Sponsor two wreaths and the cemetery will receive three. Sponsor four wreaths and the cemetery will receive six. BUSINESSES – if you sponsor TEN wreaths for $170, the cemetery will receive FIFTEEN wreaths for volunteers to place on a veteran’s grave.
Must be made online through our sponsorship group, “St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum (NJ0149)” at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NJ0149
Help us honor each and every veteran interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery by sponsoring a wreath for 2024’s National Wreaths Across America Day. Your support will be a tribute to their sacrifice and a symbol to their loved ones, and everyone in the community, that they are not forgotten!
Please share this post and thank you to everyone who helps us reach our goal of honoring every veteran interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Posted: November 20, 2024
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Posted: November 17, 2024
School’s Out with Mad Science during Teacher/Parent Conferences!
Afternoon program during Parent/Teacher Conferences. 3 day program where we investigate the periodic table and the atoms that make up everything around us. We will experiment by oxidizing metals with different chemicals to see how rusty they get, design and create bandanas using chromatography, make silly putty and magic mud.
To register:
1) Log on to http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver
2) Click on “Create Your Account Now” or “Log into your existing account”
3) Complete the account information and click submit
4) Click on “Register Now” to begin registering for programs
TR Recreation Department 732-341-1000 x 8415
https://www.facebook.com/tomsrivernj/
recreation@tomsrivertownship.com
732 341 1000 x 8415 or x8437
Location:
Youth Services. 1505 North Bay Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Date & Time:
December 3rd-5th 2:15pm – 5:15pm
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Posted: November 15, 2024
We’re going back to the 80’s and 90’s to raise funds for the John Sentner Memorial Polar Bear Plunge! Proceeds benefit children with special needs.
$25.00 per person includes buffet dinner. Cash bar.
https://form.jotform.com/neelks2457/RETRODANCE
neelks2457@yahoo.com
732-600-7738
Register to let us know that you’re attending. Tables can be reserved for parties of 5 or more (max 8 per table). Payment will be collected at the door. We accept cash, debit or credit (no AMEX
Posted: November 13, 2024
🐴🐴🛍 Get that Black Friday shopping in while the kids have fun, 🐴’horsing’ 🐴around at Black Friday Horse Camp! 🛍🐴🐴
Friday November 29th – 10am-3pm
📍 Rein Dancer at Laurita 31 Archertown Rd, New Egypt
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #newegypt #blackfriday #horsecamp #buyoceancounty #supportourcommunity #agrotourism #supportlocal #equestrian
Posted: November 11, 2024
Posted: November 9, 2024
http://stfranciscenterlbi.org
Posted: November 7, 2024
HELP us spread JOY this year by donating a Toy for the children see Flyer for details
Barnegat PBA 296 & Barnegat Pride
Posted: November 5, 2024
🇺🇸 Salute our Veterans at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Cathedral of the Air Mass! 🇺🇸
📍2494 South Hope Chapel Road, Manchester
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #buyoceancounty #eatlocal #Manchester #VeteransDayWeekend #manchester #supportourveterans
Posted: November 3, 2024
🖼 🎨 Come out and experience “the finer things” Heritage of our Church Gallery! 🎨 🖼
🎨The North Hall Gallery provides a unique environment for local artists to express their creative vision.
The 130-year-old @Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church buttresses house a historic place for artists to exhibit their work.
Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church 701 Forman Ave. Pt. Pleasant Beach
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportthearts #buyoceancounty #supportourcommunity #PointPleasantBeach #artgallery #buylocal
Posted: November 1, 2024
There are so many things happening in Ocean County… even in November!
Submit your Ocean County events below & 🍁🍃’Fall’ 🍃🍁into Ocean County!
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #eventscalendar #welcomenovember #supportourcommunity #thingstodo
Posted: October 31, 2024
Posted: October 30, 2024
🎃Trick or Treat is right around the corner in our Ocean County neighborhoods!
Please remember these tips for Motorists and remain vigilant as our Little 👻’Boos & Ghouls’👻 enjoy Halloween! 🎃
‘Children are more than twice as likely to be hit and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Lack of visibility because of low lighting at night also plays a factor in these incidents.’ National Safety Council.
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #trickortreat #supportsmallbusiness #buyoceancounty #safetytips
Posted: October 28, 2024
Sunday November 3rd – 8:30am
Scan the QR code for details and to register!
📍Registration/Check in – @Waretown Fire House, 117 Wells Mills Road, Waretown
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportthecommunity #buyoceancounty #waretown #supportourcommunity #supportlocal #racetime #turkeydash #funrun
Posted: October 26, 2024
✨🏡 Get your tickets now for Christmas in Island Heights! 🏡✨
🎄2024 House Tour & Holiday Craft Show! 🎄
Scan QR code for more details and to purchase tickets!
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #IslandHeights #housetour #ChristmasinIslandHeights #craftshow #supportourcommunity #buyoceancounty
Posted: October 24, 2024
Mayor Henken and Township Council want to remind you that the Stafford Township Green Team will be having their Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday October 26th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. You can find event and registration details in the flyer below or at:
https://forms.office.com/r/MDGWqBSjpd
We look forward to seeing you!
Posted: October 22, 2024
🐷🐮🦆 Old McDonald had a farm……. E…I… E.. I …. Let’s GO! 🦆🐮🐷
Daffodil Valley Homestead is a small farm located in Manahawkin! The farm offers classes & tours by appointment. At Daffodil Valley Homestead, you will have a unique experience for animal lovers of all ages.
Feel free to schedule a visit and enjoy some fun & learning.
We also offer traveling services for events, schools, nursing homes, just ask! Servicing Ocean County & Surrounding Areas. Limited Availability
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #agrotourism #manahawkin #oldmcdonald #buyoceancounty #farms
Posted: October 20, 2024
Enjoy NJ’s #1 Halloween Parade!
Thursday October 31st 🎃7pm
📍 Main Street, @Downtown Toms River
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #Halloween #parade #TomsRiver #tomsriverlocal #community #familyfun #supportourcommunity #supportlocal
Posted: October 18, 2024
Overview – Wreaths Across America
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the NJ0149 – St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum’s Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, NJ0149 – St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum will be helping St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the NJ0149 – St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum and Wreaths Across America!
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🔥 Stop, drop, and roll…. on over to Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Company, Station 52 2024 Fire Prevention Open House! 🔥
Saturday, October 19th
The open house will start at 1:00 pm. There are demonstrations planned along with an award ceremony for all the winners of the Eagleswood Elementary School Poster Contest. 🏅
Later in the evening between 6:00 – 9:00 PM, we are hosting a community bonfire in the field behind the firehouse where you can enjoy some hot chocolate with the firefighters. There will also be pumpkins available to purchase. This is a family friendly event and alcohol is not permitted on the premises. 🔥
📍Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Company, Station 52 , 219 Railroad Avenue West Creek
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #fireprevention #smokealarms #prevention #WestCreek #openhouse #buyoceancounty
Posted: October 16, 2024
🥳🥳🥳 Happy 50th Anniversary @Ocean County Library , Lacey Branch! 🥳🥳🥳
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟱𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆
Lacey Branch • Saturday, October 19
You’re Invited to the 50th Anniversary Party for the Friends of the Lacey Library!
The fun begins with the Out of Sight Alpacas at 10:30 AM. Register here: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/11336966
The fun continues at 2:30pm with an Acoustic Review Concert with Pete Wagula and Bob Geiger, playing soft rock hits of the 60s and 70s. Register here: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/11328341
Posted: October 13, 2024
🎃Little Egg Harbor Township is looking for Halloween Candy Donations! More info below! 🎃
📍 Candy Drop Off: 655 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #Halloween #supportourcommunity #LittleEggHarbor #buyoceancounty #iwantca
ndy #boobash
Posted: October 11, 2024
Saturday October 19th
1pm- 7pm
- Food trucks
- Fire Pits
- Corn Hole Tournament
- Games
- Inflatables
- Beer & Wine
- Hatchet Throwing
- Fireworks
Windward Beach Park -Princeton Ave, Brick
Posted: October 9, 2024
🌳The 30th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree is back! 🌳
🪕Music of the pines, cultural demos, nature and history programs, food & vendor tables! 🪕
Saturday October 12th -10am- 4:30pm
📍Wells Mills County Park – 905 Wells Mills Road, Waretown
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #culture #heritage #waretown #supportourcommunity #jamboree #pinebarrens #free #familyfun
Posted: October 7, 2024
LBI Fly Invitational Kite Festival
Friday, October 11th 🪁12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 12th 🪁 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
↪️ Saturday October 12th- Night Fly Extravaganza
68th Street, Brant Beach (Admission: $3.00/person suggested donation)
Schedule subject to change based on wind/ weather conditions
📍18th-22nd St Beaches, Ship Bottom
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #buyoceancounty #shipbottom #brantbeach #kites #kitefestival #L#lbi
Posted: October 5, 2024
What was it like to be disabled before curb cuts and accessible restrooms? How did disabled people access the world? Why is it important to care? In observance of Diversability Month, Public Historian Nicole Belolan will offer facts and evidence during “Disabilities Then, Disabilities Now” at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 15.
Disability affects everyone at some point in life. Exploring artifacts from the historian’s collection, you’ll gain insight about the meaning of being disabled in the 18th and 19th-centuries and you’ll achieve awareness of disability activism and justice in America today.
South Jersey-based Nicole Belolan is a consulting public historian and independent scholar. Her expertise has been called on for projects such as oral history, collections management, and disability history interpretation. She holds a seat on the Board of the Disability History Association and occasionally serves as an adjunct instructor.
Nicole regularly stages workshops about access and inclusion for people with disabilities in public history and humanities settings. Her written works have appeared in venues including Winterthur Portfolio and The Inclusive Historian’s Handbook.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclLABelolan for this free program sponsored by the Kearny Bank
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undation. For more information, stop by the OCL Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, call (609) 693-8566 or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Posted: October 3, 2024
🇺🇸❤️Wreaths Across America, St. Josephs Cemetery, Toms River, NJ invites you to join them to sponsor a wreath for a veteran’s grave at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Toms River. ❤️🇺🇸
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
On December 14, 2024, at 12:00 pm, NJ0149 – St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum will be helping St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
You can make your donation go further by ordering online through our sponsor organization. For every two wreaths ordered, Wreaths Across America will donate a third.
Order at wreathsacrossamerica.org/NJ0149
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #buyoceancounty #supportourveterans #tomsriver #tomsriverlocal
Posted: October 2, 2024
Posted: October 1, 2024
Fall into Ocean County!
Events from September 30 – October 1 – Ocean County Tourism
Posted: September 30, 2024
Contact Keith Hardie @ (732)684-4678
Posted: September 28, 2024
| SO GOOD!
The Neil Diamond Experience
Starring Robert Neary |
| Broadway, TV, and film star Robert Neary creates a one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the greatest recording artists in history. This tribute show to Neil Diamond is unlike any you have ever seen or heard before. You will swear you are watching the master, himself, as Robert tells the stories behind some of the classic songs and performs 22 of Neil’s greatest hits. Backed by NYC’s premier band, The Mystic, So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is guaranteed to leave you cheering and wanting more. |
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/50430099/so-goodthe-neil-diamond-experiencestarring-robert-neary-lakewood-the-strand-theater
Posted: September 26, 2024
It’s here! Murray Grove’s annual HOMECOMING celebration is Saturday October 5th. Registration begins at 10AM.
This year’s theme is EARTH JUSTICE! It’s our collective responsibility to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for all. Let’s come together to honor our commitment to environmental stewardship and advocate for a just and resilient world, especially for historically underserved communities.
Don’t miss out on a day filled with meaningful activities, inspiring speakers, music, community connection, and more. Stay tuned for lineup announcements. See you there
Posted: September 24, 2024
🛟⚓️What is Please Wear It ? ⚓️🛟
“The “Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns” campaign was created to help reduce water-related fatalities on our nation’s waterways. It was designed to provoke adults to wear life jackets because they are at the highest risk for drowning in open waters.”
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #lifejackets #pleasewearit #watersafety
Posted: September 22, 2024
The FALL Ocean County Parks & Recreation Program Guide is online:
Registration begins Thursday, August 29
Mailed-in Registration Forms received before 8/29 will be returned.
REGISTRATION INFO:
****Register by mail:
1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
****Register in-person at (on or after 8/29):
Jakes Branch County Park – Beachwood
Wells Mills County Park – Waretown
OC Parks Administration Office – Toms River
Administration Phone: (732) 506-9090
Posted: September 20, 2024
Silverton Volunteer Fire Company 5k & Fun Run… followed by their🍃🍂 Fall Festival! 🍂🍃
Registration begins at 8am. Fun run kicks off at 9:30 followed by the 5K.
Scan the code to register!
📍15 Kettle Creek Rd. Toms River
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportourcommunity #supportlocal #buyoceancounty #tomsriver #tomsriverlocal #race #fallfest #silverton
Posted: September 18, 2024
Senior citizens are often targets for fraud, but they need not be victims. If the prospect raises concern for you or for a loved one, learn how to repel it at five Ocean County Library branches between Thursday, September 26 and Friday, October 18.
• Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200, 11 AM Thursday, September 26
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• Manchester Branch – 21 Colonial Drive (732) 657-7600, 1 PM Monday, September 30.
• Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 834 Beaver Dam Road, (732) 295-1555, 11 AM Thursday, October 3
• Lacey Branch – 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566, 10:30 AM Friday, October 4
• Brick Branch – 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513, 11 AM Friday, October 18
Join FBI Special Agent Dean DiPietro for an engaging discussion designed to empower seniors, their families and their caregivers. The talk will cover the many forms of elder fraud, common scams and schemes, effective protection measures and how to report it to law enforcement authorities.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclElder for this free program at the OCL branch of your choice. For more information, stop any participating branch, call (732) 349-6200 or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Posted: September 16, 2024
🦆The 42nd Annual Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show is back in beautiful historic Tuckerton. 🦆
Featuring: new and antique decoys, hunting and fishing boats, hunting services
Contests: NJ Duck Calling Championship, Decoy Carving, Boat building, Hunting and Retrieving Dogs, Skeet Shoot and More…
Saturday, September 28th – 7am-5pm and Sunday, September 29th- 7am-4pm
Parking and admission are free & free shuttle bus service for off-site parking.
📍 Tip Seaman County Park
For more information, call Ocean County Parks & Rec at 609-971-3085.
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #Tuckerton #decoy #BarnegatBay #Gunningshow #waterfowl #supportthearts #culture #heritage #buyoceancounty #supportourcommunity
Posted: September 14, 2024
🍝 Meatball Madness for a cause! Join The Breathe Foundation for their 1st Annual Italian Meatball & Tasting Competition!🍝
The Breathe Foundation is an approved 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 2013 to benefit local New Jersey residents with Cystic Fibrosis. Through grants and fundraising efforts, we will actively raise money to provide financial aid due to unforeseen health problems along with educational scholarships to help these residents with Cystic Fibrosis make the dream of higher education a reality.
For details & tickets, click below!
📍Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 600 Washington St, Toms River
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #Tomsriver #tomsriverlocal #meatballs #fundraiser #supportourcommunity #buyoceancounty
Posted: September 12, 2024
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #dogpark #buyoceancounty #Lakewood #LittleEggHarbor #Berkeley #pawfectday #nationaldogday
Posted: September 11, 2024
Posted: September 10, 2024
Calling all vendors! Join New Egypt Speedway for their Fall Market!
Happening on October 5th 🛍 10am-3pm
Inquire by email: nesoffice@comcast.net
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #buyoceancounty #VendorsWanted #fallfarmersmarket #buyoceancounty
Posted: September 8, 2024
Come to our job fair and find exciting Career Opportunities that align with your skills and interests!
Click the link to Register 
https://shorturl.at/0obh6
St Francis Community Center, 1258 Route 166 Toms River
Sept. 19th
11am-3pm
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Posted: September 4, 2024
👜We all will want to yell out, ” Bingo” at Designer Bag Bingo! 👜
All proceeds benefit Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County, Inc.
Interfaith Health and Support Services (IHSS) is a non-profit organization located on the campus of Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, New Jersey. We are a coalition of different faith communities, social service, and health care organizations that provides volunteer physical, emotional and spiritual support to those living at home who are vulnerable because of age or disability.
Friday September 20th – Doors open at 5pm
For more info click below!
📍St. Mary of the Pines- Parish Center 100 Bishop Way, Manahawkin
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #desighnerbagbingo #buyoceancounty #fundraiser #Manahawkin
Posted: September 2, 2024
‘Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.’
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Day
The Department of Business Development and Tourism is closed today in observation of Labor Day!
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #LaborDay #supportourcommunity #thankyou
Posted: September 1, 2024
📝📚🖍It’s almost that time to trade in your beach bags for back packs! Welcome September! 🖍📚📝
Wishing all of our Ocean County Students a Happy & Health School Year! 💙
#oceancountytourism
#exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #welcomeSeptember #supportourcommunity #buyoceancounty
Posted: August 31, 2024
⛵️The countdown is on….. It’s almost Sailfest time! 🥳⛵️
Mark those calendars! Saturday September 7th! 10am-10pm
Sailing races, Vendors, food trucks, live music & more!
📍River Ave, Island Heights
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportourcommunity #Sailfest #buyoceancounty #IslandHeights #races #vendors #foodtrucks #livemusic
Posted: August 29, 2024
🚌📚🖍📝 As many Ocean County schools head back to school this week…. Allow extra time for travel as the yellow buses are back! 📝🖍📚🚌
🚌Check out the Big Yellow Bus Safety tips below! 🚌
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportourcommunity #supportlocal #backtoschool #bussafety #bevigilant #bealert
Posted: August 27, 2024
🌟 Join Our One-Day Dry Media Art Class! 🌟 Instructor: Leona Lavone (mixed media, adult, beginner)
🎨 Discover the Magic of Dry Media: Learn to create stunning art without the mess of wet paint! Our one-day class focuses on dry media techniques, including pencils, charcoal, pastels, and crayons. Perfect for unleashing your creativity while keeping things simple. 🖍️✏️
📅 Date: Sept 4th ⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 💲 Cost: $30.00
📍 Location: Ocean County Artists’ Guild 🏛️ Address: 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ 08732
🎨 What You’ll Need:
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Charcoal
Pastels – I suggest these, HA SHI Soft Pastels can order from Amazon
64 colors, $12.85
Crayons
Markers (Black/Colored)
Large Paper (Watercolor paper works too!)
📸 Reference photos will be supplied. Bring your enthusiasm and let’s explore the exciting world of dry media art together! 🌟
👉 Reserve your spot now: Get Tickets
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/ocag225-dry-media-class/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111
Location:
Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732
Date & Time:
September 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Posted: August 25, 2024
🚢Set Sail on River Lady Cruises in Downtown Toms River for a “Twilight Dinner Cruise”!🚢
🚢: Friday September 13th- 6:00pm
🍽️: $75 includes 3 course dinner.
🎵: Music by: The Ryan Express NJ
Proceeds benefit Extended Arms. Extended Arms is a non-profit group which raises funds for local NJ
charities’: Ocean’s Harbor House and CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
📍1 Robbins Parkway, Toms River
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #buyoceancounty #twilightcruise #tomsriver #tomsriverlocal #BarnegatBay #supportourcommunity
Posted: August 23, 2024
👟Dash on over and register for @Ocean County College Viking 5k & Fun Run! 👟
Race Registration – 7:30 a.m.
T-shirts are included for all 5K participants!
For more info/register below!
📍Ocean County College 1 College Drive, Toms River
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #buyoceancounty #tomsriver #tomsriverlocal #supportourcommunity #vikings #race #5k #funrun
Posted: August 21, 2024
Lace up those 👟sneaks’👟 for a great cause!
The 7th Annual Causeway CARes 5K Run and Walk
Sunday October 13th 👟
Causeway Cars and Causeway CARes have been raising awareness and money for community issues in Ocean County since 1969. Issues like homelessness, food insecurity, education, senior and veteran’s needs, and many more. Since its inception in 2018, The Causeway 5k has raised more than $215,000 to help Ocean County residents improve the quality of their lives. All proceeds are donated to Ocean County non-profit organizations. Thank you for your support!
https://www.raceentry.com/7th-annual-causeway-cares-5k-run-and-walk/race-information
📍Southern Regional High School- 90 Cedar Bridge Rd, Manahawkin
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportourcommunity #run #walk #Manahawkin #awareness #5k #buyoceancounty #Register
Posted: August 19, 2024
From🌳 ‘tree’ 🌳to shining 🌊sea🌊…. Ocean County is the place to be….
Ocean County is home to 44 miles of Atlantic Coast beaches, and 42 miles of magnificent Barnegat Bay…. Did you know that ‘The New Jersey Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands or simply the Pines, is the largest remaining example of the Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecosystem, stretching across more than seven counties of New Jersey, totally 1.1 million acres of land. ‘
Come 🌳👀’Tree’ 👀🌳us today….
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #Pinelands #atlanticocean #Barnegat #bay #supportourcommunity #supportlocal #PineBarrens #thegreatoutdoors #protectourplanet
Posted: August 17, 2024
Seafood Food Truck Festival – Saturday, August 24 from 11-9!
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Come join us for a fun filled day on the grounds of Laurita Winery – a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family! Pair our delicious wines with the many food offerings available from onsite food trucks! Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists all weekend!
Tickets online in advance $13. Tickets at gate $15. Everyone UNDER 21 is FREE!
DAY OF TICKETS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE
https://lauritawinery.com/…/seafood-food-truck…/
Posted: August 15, 2024
📅Are you a group/organization hosting an event in Ocean County?! 📅 We can help you get the word out!
Our Ocean County Tourism Events Calendar is viewed by many & is updated all year long!
https://oceancountytourism.com/event-submission-form/
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #eventscalendar #oceancountyevents
Event Submission Form – Ocean County Tourism
Posted: August 13, 2024
Support a 🦀’clawsome’ 🦀cause!
Denise Whalen Crab Race, benefitting Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
You can purchase your “crab” for only $5. You can purchase your crabs at the admission windows at the Water park Entrance or purchase online for $5.50 per crab.
The winning crab gets $100 and 10 all-day passes to Breakwater Beach for the 2025 season. Many more AWESOME prizes including restaurant gift cards, amusement park tickets and more will be awarded too to the first 100 crabs who win the race.
Purchase crabs online or Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
#101thingstodo #oceancountytourism #supportourcommunity #exploreoceancounty #seasideheights #seasideheights #crabrace #supportlocal #buyoceancounty
Posted: August 11, 2024
Come support the community! Proceeds of the Flea market benefit Surf City Vol Fire Co and EMS. Flea Market and vendors! Fundraiser by women’s auxiliary to proceed the surf city vol. fire co. And EMS indoor/outdoor
Location: Surf City Fire House
713 Long Beach Blvd. Surf City
Posted: August 9, 2024
Rescue animals come in all types, shapes and sizes, and they can thrive in good homes. Teens, meet members of Wild Exotics Animal Refuge, learn about their mission and see some rescued snakes and lizards at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, 11 AM Monday, August 12.
Members will discuss circumstances surrounding rescues and the steps involved to accept and care for animals in need. Everyone who attends will have a chance to experience the wonders of nature by seeing the reptiles up close.
Founded by Ocean County native Brittany Vanderstine, Lakehurst-based Wild Exotics Animal Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group that offers a haven for neglected exotic pets, accepts surrendered animals, works on rescues, gives medical care to exotic creatures and offers adoption services to qualified individuals.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclLaWEAR for this free program, sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation (OCLF).
The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization now in its 23rd year of supporting non-traditional Library services and programs not covered by tax dollars through fundraising and grant writing activities.
Posted: August 7, 2024
The Ocean County Achievement Center & Waters and Sims will be hosting a job fair on August 8 from 3pm-7pm atOcean County College‘s Student Center.
This event is free and open to the public. Sign up by using the QR code on the flyer!
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportourcommunity #jobfair #supportlocal #jobfair #nowhiring
Posted: August 5, 2024
Save the date for Disability Employment Job and Resource Fair!
Discover meaningful employment opportunities with top employers from across Ocean County and connect with essential disability resources to support your journey!
Accommodations available upon request- email
accomodations@ocean.edu by October 1st.
Ocean County Department of Human Services
📍Ocean County College Building 8, Toms River
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #employment #jobfair #resourcefair #supportourcommunity #tomsriver #tomsriverlocal #expo #empower
Posted: August 3, 2024
Adventure Crossing, Jackson
For more Information
www.adventurecrossing.com
Posted: August 1, 2024
There’s still time to 🐚’shell-e-brate’🐚 summer in Ocean County!
Request your Ocean County Travel Guide Below!
#oceancountytourism #explor
eoceancounty #supportlocal #helloaugust #buyoceancounty #staycation #vacation #comeseaus #supportourcommunity
Posted: July 31, 2024
🚒 FIRE FEST VIII FREE EVENT🚒
@_pinebeach Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, Station No. 38 will hold its eighth annual Fire Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 12 noon until 7 PM at Vista Park, Riverside Drive, Pine Beach.
This free event will include food trucks, crafters, a win
e and beer garden, activities for children including games and rides, and a Car Show! Music will be provided by the Drunken Clams band. There will also be fire safety and rescue demonstrations. The event is supported by the Pine Beach Yacht Club. For additional information, please email pbvfcfirefest@gmail.com. Anyone interested in participating in the Car Show or as sponsors or vendors, can find the application on https://pinebeachfirefest.org/fire-fest .
The Pine Beach Fire Company is a completely volunteer organization that has been serving Pine Beach and neighboring communities consistently since 1925. They currently have 28 members who handle about 342 emergency calls each year. These trained firefighters automatically assist the town of Beachwood from 6 AM to 6 PM in addition to their full time coverage of Pine Beach, and provide mutual aid throughout Ocean County when requested. They also respond to certain types of EMS calls within the borough to assist the First Aid Squad. This fundraising event will help these non-profit organization members continue their unselfish and much needed effort.
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #PineBeach #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #firefest #buyoceancounty #familyfun #demos
Posted: July 29, 2024
🏀 Ocean County Basketball JT Skills & Drills Clinic is sure to be a slam dunk! 🏀
$75
For more info! Click below!
oceancountybasketball.com
📍Beachwood Elementary School, 901 Berkeley Ave. Beachwood
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #basketball #skills #supportsmallbusiness #OceanCountybasketball #Beachwood
Posted: July 25, 2024
Join us for an amazing hands-on Kids Art Camp led by seasoned artists. Ages 5yrs-12yrs. Fun crafts, drawing, canvas painting, and more! Classes run from August 19th through August 23rd. $25 per day or discount for full week of $110.00. Veteran families, please contact office for additional discounts. 732-377-0290. Sign up and register online www.trac732.org under classes & events.
Posted: July 23, 2024
It’s going to be a 🎣’reely’ 🎣amazing day at, Access for Reel, Fishing without barriers!
Join us for fun, food, sun and fishing!
Partnership with: Rutgers Center for Disability Sports & Wellness Department of Kinesiology and Alliance Center for Independence
Saturday, September 21st (Rain date: Sunday, 9/22nd)
Time: Fishing at the Dock – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Time: Banquet at BHMTC – 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Participants will register at the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club which is fully accessible and then head to the fishing pier two blocks away. We will have assistance with roadway traffic allowing participants to transport to each location without hazard of vehicles. Following fishing, participants are invited back to the club for an award ceremony and banquet dinner. This event is open to any level fisherperson, beginners and experts alike. We anticipate some gear to be available, however, if you have fishing pole and gear, please bring it with you. Unfortunately, transportation will not be provided.
Registration Fee is $10 per fisher. Registration begins at noon at the BHMTC. Parking for adaptive participants will be available. While we anticipate volunteer assistance, we ask participants to be accompanied with someone who can assist you during the event.
For More Information Contact:
Laure Dekis at dekis3@aol.com 609-706-0810
Luke Koppisch at Lkoppisch@adacil.org 732-738-4388
Javier Robles at mayaana@kines.rutgers.edu
Judy Seddon at judithseddon@aol.com
📍Beach Haven Marlin & Tuna Club
420 North Pennsylvania Avenue Beach Haven
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45AFAE2AA2F8C07-50089143-access
Posted: July 21, 2024
Monday August 12th
12pm-4pm Manahawkin Lake!
Scan the QR code for more details!
Posted: July 19, 2024
💻Ocean County College is offering a county grant writing training sponsored by the Ocean County Department of Human Services . 💻
The trainings will be offered August 5-7, 19-21, and September 16-18 from 9:00am to 12:30pm; and held in-person at Ocean County College, CLC Building #4, Room 105.
View the flyer for more information and scan the QR code of the respective date you wish to attend in order to reserve your place in the class.
Posted: July 17, 2024
“In-Seine” Fridays
Go “in-seine” with this fun Friday morning adventure. We will take a one-mile nature walk to Cattus Island’s beach. Upon arriving at the beach, our naturalist will explain the fine art of seining. You will see a seining demonstration and get a close up view of native bay species. No registration required. This program is weather dependent.
LOCATION: Cooper Environmental Center Lobby,
Cattus Island County Park, Toms River
DATE: Fridays, July 5-August 16
TIME: 9:30-11:30 am
FEE: Free AGE: All
Posted: July 15, 2024
📢Vendors Wanted for a day of fun, games, and excitement at our family fun day! This event is perfect for families with children of all ages and is sure to provide hours of entertainment. We will be having a craft and vendor fair! Meet STR’s Civic Organizations, First Responders, K-9 Demo and SO MUCH MORE📢
📅Event takes place on August 17th- 10am-4pm
For Vendor info, Click Below!
https://www.southtomsriver.org/contact
📍1 Drake Lane, South Toms River
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportourcommunity #southtomsriver #vendorswanted #supportlocal #familyfun #tomsriver #tomsriverlocal
Posted: July 13, 2024
🌊The days are heating up, the beach is the place to be to cool off, Stay safe on your next trip!🌊
Check Ocean County Beach conditions below!
https://oceancountytourism.com/safe-beach-day/
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #safebeachday #buyoceancounty #ripcurrents #beachsafety #respecttheocean #supportourcommunity #summerfun
Posted: July 11, 2024
Presented at @Ocean County Artists Guild in Island Heights!
📽The Thomas Edison Film Festival (named after the inventor of the motion picture medium just over 100 years ago) is coming to the Guild for the third year in a row.
📽Guild Trustee, Festival founder and Director Emeritus, John Columbus is joining with Jane Steuerwald, the current Festival Director
Join them; July 13 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/the-thomas-edison-film-festival/
📍 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportthearts #supportourcommunity #buyoceancounty #thomasedison #filmfestival #islandheights #buyoceancounty
Posted: July 9, 2024
DON’T MISS the 14th Annual Laurita Winery Vines of Life Walk to Cure Cancer!
Sunday, September 29th, 10-1:30pm!
Registration is $40 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1. Afterwards, registration will be $45.
PERSONALIZE your walk! T-shirts will include the line “I’m Walking for____” to be filled in by participant with a Sharpie! Choose your t-shirt size at checkout!
REGISTRATION FOR VINES OF LIFE ENDS THURSDAY 9/26 AT MIDNIGHT!!!
Walk-ins WILL BE welcome!
Raise a Toast, Raise Awareness!
There will be THREE wine and cheese stations along the way!
Each participant 21+ will receive a sample tasting of red wine and of white wine at each station along the way, with cheese samples for all! There will also be bottled water at each station for participants to take along the walk!
A portion of the proceeds from the Vines of Life Walk benefit Mary’s Place by the Sea, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women who are receiving treatment for cancer.
They provide services that complement medical treatment, including oncology massages, nutrition education, individual counseling, expressive writing, reflexology, Reiki, guided meditation, prayer, and yoga at no cost to their guests.
Posted: July 7, 2024
Be sure to take advantage of our Museum Pass Program this summer!
The Ocean County Library’s Museum Pass Program provides Ocean County residents, with a library card, the opportunity to visit a variety of cultural and educational attractions in the tri-state area. For a list of participating museums, FAQs, and to reserve a pass please visit:
https://theoceancountylibrary.org/museum-pass-program
Be sure to check the museum’s website for hours, procedures, and more before planning your visit.
Posted: July 5, 2024
Did you know that The Ocean County Fair has been a staple event in Ocean County since 1947. By 1967, the one-day “Ocean County Field Day” had become a three-day “Ocean County Fair” with the participation of over 80 4-H clubs, and attendance of over 60,000 people.
In 1982 the Ocean County Fair was expanded to a four-day event. Today, the Ocean County Fair is held for five days from Wednesday to Sunday where it has remained a non-profit educational event celebrating the entire Ocean County community.
Please contact ocean4H@co.ocean.nj.us with any questions
Wednesday July 10th- 5pm-11pm
Thursday July 11th- 5pm-11pm
Friday July 12th 11am-11pm
Saturday July 13th 11am-11pm
Sunday July 14th 11am-5pm
📍Robert J. Miller Airpark -901 Route 530, Berkeley Township
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #agrotourism #Berkeley #CountyFair #familyfun #animals #rides #music #food
Posted: July 4, 2024
Posted: July 3, 2024
BlueClaws Fundraiser Supports Ocean County Student Veterans
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Round up your family and friends and take them out to the ball game – for a terrific cause!
Ocean County College is once again partnering with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws for a ticket sale fundraiser in support of the college’s Veteran and Military Resource Center (VMRC).
Come on out to ShoreTown Ball Park on July 11 7:05pm game time or August 17 7:05 game times and enjoy a great night of family fun while showing your support for veteran and military-affiliated students at OCC! Tickets are just $15 and proceeds from each purchase will go directly toward supporting the VMRC, which provides scholarships, academic support, campus and community resources, mentoring, advocacy, counseling services, and so much more to help veterans and military-affiliated students achieve their goals.
Discounted tickets are available for Military Appreciation Night (July 11) or Salute to Heroes Night (August 17). Can’t make it on either of these dates? Buy a ticket to donate for a veteran to attend in your place!
Tickets are available now via the following links:
July 11 (Military Appreciation Night): https://fevo-enterprise.com/Oceancounty241
August 17 (Salute to Heroes): https://fevo-enterprise.com/Oceancounty242
The VMRC at Ocean County College is 100% committed to helping our military-connected students succeed. Learn more about the Veteran and Military Resource Center at Ocean County College at go.ocean.edu/military.
Posted: July 1, 2024
☀️🌊Now’s the time to enjoy Ocean County’s 44 miles of Atlantic Coast Beaches …. 42 magnificent miles of Barnegat Bay & beyond! 🌊☀️
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #welcomejuly #atlanticocean #barnegatbay #comeseaus #vistus #staycation
Posted: June 29, 2024
🏖Read below to see if you are eligible! 🏖
For more information and to set up an appointment please go to:
https://beachhaven-nj.gov/beach-haven-beach-taxi
#oceancountytourism #exploreoceancounty #LBI #BeachHaven #supportourcommunity #buyoceancounty #beachtime
