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2008 |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
PRESENTED TO YOU BY THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT
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May 10th
– Saturday:
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association Membership Meeting- $$$
9:30AM, at the First Aid Squad
Building, West 10th Street, 361-1714
May
17th
– Saturday:
Town Wide Garage Sale- B
8:00AM At the residents’ homes, directory available in the Borough Hall & Post Office after May 9th, rain date Sunday May 18th, 494-9196
Flower & Plant Sale-{|
9:00AM-2:00PM, St. Peter’s Parish
House- West 7th Street, orders can be taken ahead of time,
494-0244
May
24th
– Saturday:
Barnegat Light Fire Company Annual Auction- f
5:30PM viewing, auction starts
at 6:30PM, at the Firehouse- 10th & Central Ave., $5.00
entrance fee, cash bar & free appetizers, a great selection of varied
items & prices, 494-1280
May 25th
– Sunday:
Viking Village Art & Craft Show- !?
10:00AM –4:30PM, 19th & Bayview, local artists showing & selling their work, refreshments available, 361-7008
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony- O
6:30PM line-up (behind Borough
Hall), 7:00PM, the parade begins at West 11th St. & concludes
at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Ocean County Emerald Society
Bagpipe Band will be featured. In case of rain, there will be
a concert in the Firehouse Social Hall, 494-9196
June 7th – Saturday:
Zion Lutheran Church Bazaar- U
9:00AM – 1:00PM, Parish Hall-
18th & Central Ave., 494-2088
June
14th
– Saturday:
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association “Beach Clean-Up”- J
9:00AM, meet at the Borough Hall,
10 West 10th Street, 361-1714
June
15th
– Sunday:
Valley Forge Men & Boys Choir Evensong Service-
4:00PM, St. Peter’s Church- West
7th St. & Central Ave., 494-2398
5:30PM, Barnegat Light Yacht Basin,
1701 Bayview, Interdenominational Service, a local tradition, 494-9196
June 21st
– Saturday:
Summer Season Begins- Lifeguards on duty daily from 10:00AM - 5:00PM, beach badges required by all beach goers over the age of 12
Bonfire-›š›
7:30PM - 9:30PM at the Lighthouse
State Park, sponsored by Ocean County Parks. Valerie Vaughn will
be performing. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets. For information
and registration call 971-3085
June 21st & 22nd – Saturday & Sunday:
Skim Boarding Contest-
8:00AM until 5:00PM on the beach
at 9th Street. This contest is open to both professionals
and amateurs. Beach Badges are required for
all participants and spectators. For more information
contact Surf Shack, 494-4017 or Mary Miller at Freedom Surf Shop, 494-6554
June 29th – Sunday:
Independence Day Parade, Awards
Ceremony & Concert- 
6:30PM- assemble at East 16th
Street, parade begins at 7:00PM, this year the theme is “Olympians
on Parade”, awards & concert (Cinnaminson Liberty Band) following
the parade at the bay dock area- between 9th & 10th
Street. In case of rain the concert will be held in the Firehouse
Social Hall- 10th & Central, 494-9196
Tuesdays in July:
St. Peter’s at the Light Open House-
10:00AM – 12:00 Noon. Please
come & see our beautiful restored church, 7th & Central,
494-2398
Fridays- beginning July
4th through August
29th:
10:00AM- 19th &
Bayview. Come see how this historic dock operates. To make
reservations, please call the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce, 494-7211
July 10th
– Thursday:
Sand Sculpting Contest-I
2:00PM, 25th Street Ocean Beach, fun for the entire family, amateurs only, ribbons awarded, rain date Friday July 11th, 494-9196
Children’s Field Event- &
9:30AM- Registration, events begin
at 10:00AM. Once again the events will be held on the 25th
St. ocean beach. The events are for children in Kindergarten to Sixth
Grade, 494-9196
July 12th – Saturday:
Zion Lutheran Church Summer Bazaar- U
9:00AM – 1:00PM, Parish Hall- 18th & Central Ave., 494-2088
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association General Meeting/Meet & Greet-$$$
9:30AM, at the Fire House 10th & Central- Picnic to follow in the lot across from the Fire House, 361-1714
July 13th
– Sunday:
Viking Village Art & Craft Show- !?
10:00AM – 4:30PM, 19th
& Bayview, local artists showing & selling their work, refreshments
available, 361-7008
July 17th – Thursday:
“Ocean County String Band”-
7:30PM, at the bay dock area between
9th & 10th Streets, bring your own chair.
In case of rain the concert will be held in the firehouse social hall-
10th & Central, 494-9196
Tuesdays in August:
St. Peter’s at the Light Open House-
10:00AM – 12:00 Noon- Please
come & see our beautiful restored church, 7th & Central,
494-2398
Fridays in August:
10:00AM-Viking Village 19th
& Bayview. Come see how this historic dock operates.
To make reservations, please call the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce,
494-7211
August 3rd – Sunday:
Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show - l
9:00AM – 4:30PM, 19th
& Bayview, many quality dealers- Furniture, Collectibles, Memorabilia,
Victorian, Country, etc., refreshments available, 361-7008
August 7th
– Thursday:
Sand Sculpting Contest- I
2:00PM, 25th Street Ocean Beach, family fun at the beach, amateurs only, ribbons awarded, rain date Friday August 8th, 494-9196
“The Melton Brothers & Washboard Bill Allman”-
7:30PM, Bay Dock area between 9th
& 10th Streets, Swing, Jazz & Blues- come out and
dance and have some fun! Bring your blankets &/or chairs.
If rain, this concert will be held at the Firehouse Social Hall- 10th
St. & Central, 494-9196
August
8th
& 9th
– Friday & Saturday:
47th Annual Long Beach Island Lifeguard Races- %
Hosted by Long Beach Township,
the races will be held in Brant Beach at the 68th Street
beach & begin at 6:00PM. August 14th is the rain
date. For more information, call 361-1200
August 9th – Saturday:
Zion Lutheran Church Summer Bazaar- U
9:00AM – 12:00PM, Parish Hall-
18th & Central Ave., 494-2088
August 14th
– Thursday:
7:30PM, Bay Dock area between 9th
& 10th Streets. A great group back from last year.
Come enjoy the sounds of reggae music by the bay. If rain, this
concert will be held at the Firehouse Social Hall- 10th St.
& Central, 494-9196
August 15th
– Friday:
Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church Summer Bazaar-U
9:00AM – 2:00PM, at the Parish
House, 7th & Central, 494-2398
August 21st
– Thursday:
Sand Sculpting Contest- I
2:00PM, 25th Street
Ocean Beach, family fun at the beach, amateurs only, ribbons awarded,
rain date Friday August 22nd, 494-9196
August 21st – Thursday:
“Up and Running”-
7:30PM, Bay Dock area between 9th
& 10th Streets, a Blue Grass concert by the bay, bring
your blankets &/or chairs. If rain, this concert will be held
at the Firehouse Social Hall- 10th St. & Central, 494-9196
August 22nd
– Friday:
Bonfire-›š›
7:00PM ‘til 9:00PM at the Lighthouse
State Park, sponsored by Ocean County Parks. Music by the Basement
Musicians Guild. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets.
For information and registration call 971-3085.
August
30th
– Saturday:
7:30PM, at the bay dock area between
9th & 10th Street, a beautiful setting
for this end of season concert. Bring your own blankets &/or chairs.
If rain the concert will be in the Firehouse Social Hall- 10th
& Central, 494-9196.
August
31st
– Sunday:
Viking Village Art & Craft Show- ! @
10:00AM – 4:30PM, 19th
& Bayview, local artists selling & showing their work, refreshments
available, 361-7008
September 13th – Saturday:
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association Membership Meeting- $$$
9:30AM, at the First Aid Squad
Building, West 10th Street, 361-1714
September 14th
– Sunday:
Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show - l
9:00AM – 4:30PM, 19th
& Bayview, over 40 quality dealers- Furniture, Collectibles, Memorabilia,
Victorian, Country, etc., refreshments available, 361-7008
Early
October- (exact date to be determined):
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association “Dune Grass Planting”- J
Call 361-1714 for more information
October 11th – Saturday:
Zion Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar- U
9:00AM – 1:00PM, at the Parish
Hall- West 18th Street, 494-2088
October 25th – Saturday:
Bonfire & Storytelling- ! "
6:30PM – 8:00PM, Barnegat Lighthouse
State Park, sponsored by the Borough of Barnegat Light & Ocean County,
there will be a bonfire, storytelling with Robin Moore and a sing-along,
call for more information, 494-9196
November 28th– Friday:
Santa’s Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting-
7:00PM- Santa arrives at the 10th
Street Boat Ramp, then proceeds to the Borough Hall via fire truck for
the lighting of the “Borough Christmas Tree” and carols.
The evening ends at the First Aid Building for visits with Santa &
refreshments with the children, 494-9196
November 24th – Saturday:
Santa visits Viking Village
1:00PM Santa arrives by Fire truck and will be available for visits and pictures (bring your own camera) until 3:00PM, 361-7008Beach Badges- I
Beach Badges are required by all persons, 12 and over, who are on the beach. Badges are required from June 21st until September 1st between the hours of 10:00AM and 5:00PM.
Fees:
Season Badges are on sale from mid-November until June 15th at the Pre-Season price of $22, after June 15th the season badge cost is $35.00
Weekly Badges are $15.00 and are good from Saturday to Friday
Daily Badges are $5.00
Senior Badges
are $8.00 for any person 65 years or older, they must be purchased by
the senior with proof of age
Boat Ramp- o
The ramp is located at 10th & Bayview
Fees:
Season Pass is $80.00 per vessel (including jet skis)
Daily Pass is $12.00 per vessel (including jet skis)
Commercial Season Pass is $175.00
Tennis Courts-
The tennis courts are public courts and can be used by anyone. Reservations are recommended, Barnegat Light residents can make reservations two weeks in advance and all others one week in advance.
The courts are open 7:30AM until 8:00PM Monday through Friday and from 7:00AM until 8:00PM on Saturday & Sunday. During the week Court #1 is available for 1 ½ hour play 7:30AM until 12 Noon (last play beginning at 10:30AM).
Fees:
Regular fees -$12.00 per hour per court & $18.00 for the 1 ½ hour court
Pass #1 (only available to Barnegat Light residents until June 15th) The cost of this pass is $80.00 for 10 hours of play, a $40.00 savings. Four passes may be purchased per person.
Pass #2
(only available to Barnegat Light residents until June 15th)
The cost of this pass is $75.00 and is a season pass for one court at
a set day and time weekly during the week. This pass will give
you a savings of $45.00.
The Skate Park is open daily from 9:00Am until 8:00PM (or dusk, whichever comes first). All skaters must have a badge, helmet, elbow pads & kneepads
Badges:
Yearly Pass -free to Barnegat Light residents, $20.00 for non-residents
Weekly Pass - $5.00 and is good for one week from the date of purchase
Daily Pass is $3.00 for each day
Beach Wheels- I é
Beach wheels are available to be
lent out to any beach patron who is unable to walk to the beach or on
the beach. For more information call the Borough Hall at (609)
494-9196 Monday through Friday between 8:30AM and 3:30PM
Dogs- õ
All dogs must be licensed and leashed. Dogs are allowed on the beach on a leash from October 1st until April 15th
Dog Park
The
ballfield on West 10th Street is also a Dog Park. Try
it out and meet other “pups” and their families. It’s a
great place for dogs to run free and enjoy.
Driveways- H
Driveways need
to be designated, you may not use your entire property front as a driveway.
You can designate a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum 0f 20 feet, the
remainder of your property front may be used for public street parking
Volunteering- hf
The First Aid Squad
and Fire Company need volunteers- come out and help your neighbors!
Memory Benches- Y
Benches can be
purchased and placed almost anywhere around town- for more information
call Borough Hall Monday through Friday between 8:30AM and 3:30PM at
(609) 494-9196
Museum Hours- Â
The Barnegat Light Museum is located at 5th & Central.
Weekends in June & September- 11:00PM – 2:00PM
Daily in July & August- 11:00PM – 2:00PM
For questions or
more information call 494-8578
Recycling-
Please pick-up
your recycling schedules at the Borough Hall. Ocean County now has the
“All In One Bin” program for paper recycling. Please pick
up the guidelines & required stickers at the Borough Hall. Bulk
items are not
picked up during the months of July and August. Items with Freon
must have the Freon removed before they will be picked up, call
the Borough Hall for more information.
9-1-1 hfp
Dial 9-1-1 for
any First Aid, Fire or Police emergencies
Digging Holes on the Beach-N
Digging holes on
the beach is extremely dangerous! Do not dig holes any deeper
than your knees and be sure to fill in all holes when finished
Enjoy Your Season!
J