Ocean
County Parks & Recreation sponsors a number of
great hikes, canoe trips and van trips throughout the
area, all year long. The hikes range from 2 to 15 miles.
Visit their website for details and information. Ocean County residents, request
a subscription to their newsletter!
Take
tour of Historic
Batsto Village and the restored mansion! Call
Batsto at 609-561-0024 for days and times.
EVERY
SATURDAY NIGHT throughout the year: Albert
Music Hall in Waretown NJ presents "The
best place on the east coast to hear live Country, Bluegrass,
& Old Time music concerts", 7:30 - 11:30 PM! $5 adults
& $1 children 11 and under.*
EVERY
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, Double
Trouble State Park in Berkeley Township, NJ now offers FREE tours
of the historic village at 10AM, 1PM and 2:30PM. Learn
about the history of this former cranberry farm and saw
mill. For more information, or for group tours, call 732-341-4098.*
*Unless
otherwise noted, PineyPower is NOT directly affiliated with any of the above events. Please call or e-mail the sponsoring organization
to confirm date and availability, as well as registration
requirements. PineyPower.com is NOT responsible for typographical errors or unannounced cancellations/date
changes!
JANUARY
2012
Jan. 28, 2012: Napkin Basket Weaving Class with Mary May, held at Tuckerton Seaport. 10am-2pm.
Fee: $40 members/$45 nonmembers, includes materials fee.
Join Mary May to weave a square shaped basket, sized to fit standard paper napkins. This basket is approximately 5” tall, with a wide band in the center that can be painted or stenciled. Handle is available for an additional charge. Pre-registration required by January 21, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
January 28, 2012 (and every 4th Saturday): The Jugband at Mayo's Halfway House in Chatsworth, 9:30PM-2AM. NO COVER CHARGE. Enjoy a 7-piece electric rock and reggae cover band, playing Beatles, Allman Brothers, The Band, Jimmy Cliff, Stones, Dylan, Marley and more. Located on Route 72 near the 70/72 Traffic circle, for more info, call Mayo's at 609-726-1360.
Jan. 29, 2012: Decorative Painting: Tavern Sign with Trish Schuster, held at Tuckerton Seaport, 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Fee: $35 members/ $40 nonmembers Materials fee of $25 payable to instructor.
Start out the new year by creating something that symbolizes your family! Using old, reclaimed cedar boards, instructor Trish Schuster will help you design a modern take on a colonial tavern sign. These signs often used symbols to indicate the name or occupation of an individual. Traditional or funky- the choice is yours!
Material fee includes tavern signs, hangers, paint and use of tools.
Pre-registration is required by January 22, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
FEBRUARY
2012
Weekends in February-Barnegat Bay Boatbuilding with Ron Spodofora, held at Tuckerton Seaport. February 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2012, 10am-4pm.
Fee: $40 Members/ $45 non-members per day.
Join boat builder Ron Spodofora and other boat building staff for a series of one day hands-on workshops in Perrine’s Boatworks. This class is designed for beginners and boat builders unfamiliar with regional Barnegat Bay boat building methods. It is an introduction to traditional Barnegat Bay boat building tools and techniques, hand and power tools, shop safety and various boat designs of the region. Participants will work with Tuckerton builder Ron Spodofora on one of the traditional boats being built in Perrine’s Boat works. Bring lunch and safety goggles. Pre-registration required by the Wednesday before each class. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
February 5, 2012: Superbowl Sunday Class: Classic Floor Basket with Mary May, held at Tuckerton Seaport. 10am-4pm
Fee: $85 members/ $90 nonmembers.
Join Mary May for a Superbowl Sunday tradition! Weave a beautiful large market basket, with swing handle. Some basic basket weaving skills necessary for this class. Oak 12 x 14 handle included, “filled in” bottom. Pre-registration is required by January 28, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
Feb. 11, 2012: Hand Stitching Class: Embroidery and Embellishment with Mary Archibald, held at Tuckerton Seaport, 10am-12pm.
Fee: $30 members/$35 nonmembers (materials fee included).
Join Mary Archibald of the Seaport Stitchers for a hand stitching class in embroidery and embellishment. Bring the crazy quilted purse you made in the January class, or come embellish another object. Pre-registration is required by February 7, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
Feb. 12 and 19, 2012: Green Wing Teal Carving Class with Jode Hillman, held at Tuckerton Seaport, 10am-5pm.
Fee: $130 members/ $145 nonmembers, includes materials fee.
Join Master Carver Jode Hillman for an intensive two day class in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint a Delaware River style Greenwing Teal. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint. Pre-registration is required by February 5, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
Feb. 18, 2012: Decorative Painting: Wildflower Window Frame with Trish Schuster, held at Tuckerton Seaport, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Fee: $35 members/ $40 nonmembers Materials fee of $35 payable to instructor.
Bring a bit of spring indoors this winter with reclaimed window frames. This project involves painting both on the glass and on the frame itself. Bring a few pictures that inspire your or follow the lead of your instructor, Trish Schuster. Materials fee includes window frames, glass paint, acrylic paint, hangers and use of tools. Pre-registration is required by February 21, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
February 18, 2012: In Search of Pinelands Winter Life hike, at Wharton State Forest. Call 609-567-4559 for information and registration.
Feb. 19, 2012: Family Chocolate Making Class (in conjunction with the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce's Chocolate Week), held at Tuckerton Seaport. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for pricing information and registration.
MARCH 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012: Seventh Annual "Lines on the Pines." This year's ABC's of the Pines is Author-Buzby's-
Chatsworth: Marilyn Schmidt. This free event takes place at Frog Rock Golf and Country Club, Boyer Avenue, Hammonton NJ, from 11AM to 4PM. Numerous artists, artisans, authors and photographers will be here displaying their crafts, many of which are offered for sale. Buffet dinner with entertainment is $33. For more information, call 609-561-1665 or email Linda Stanton at linesonthepines@comcast.net.
March 17 and 24, 2012: Black Bellied Plover Carving Class, 10am-5pm at Tuckerton Seaport.
Fee: $115 members/ $125 nonmembers, includes materials fee.
Come out and carve a traditional Long Island Black Bellied Plover with local carver Nathaniel Kirby. In this two day class you will use traditional hand tools to carve the shorebird decoy and then paint and distress it in a way that simulates a hunting lure of days of old. Students of any level of experience are welcome. Pre-registration is required by March 10, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
March 24, 2012, Paint “Maude”—A Barred Plymouth Rock Chicken Decoy with Instructor Nancee Jo Luciani, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m at Tuckerton Seaport. Class Fee: $40 members/$45 nonmembers. Materials fee of $10 includes wood surface, stand, paint, and use of tools.
Join Folk Artist Nancee Jo Luciani and paint “MAUDE,” a Barred Plymouth Rock chicken “flattie” decoy that looks just like one of the Seaport Girls. Learn how to prepare wood for painting, paint simple feathers, and to shade & highlight. Pre-registration required by March 17, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
APRIL
2012
April 3, 2012: Spring Bunny Decoy with Instructor Nancee Jo Luciani.10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 2 p.m. – 4 p.m at Tuckerton Seaport.
Fee: $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Materials fee $3 includes wood surface, stand, paint, and use of tools.
Join Folk Artist Nancee Jo Luciani for a “MAKE IT & TAKE IT” mini workshop and paint a Bunny “flattie” decoy that will look perfect in your garden or flowerpot. Learn how to prepare wood for painting, paint a simple “furry” animal design with rosebuds & ribbon, and to shade & highlight.
Pre-registration is required by March 27, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
April 14, 2012: Weed Basket Class at Tuckerton Seaport with
Instructor Mary May, 10am-2pm.
Fee: $40 members/$45 nonmembers
This basket is always popular and fun to weave! Make this using three different weaving techniques. This basket has two sides, front and back, and looks like an envelope!
Pre-registration is required by April 7, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
April 15 and 22, 2012 Red Breasted Merganser Decoy Carving Class at Tuckerton Seaport, 10AM-4PM.
Instructor: Vince Giannetto.
Fee: $75 members, $80 non-members, plus materials fee.
Join decoy carver Vince Giannetto for a two day carving and painting class to make a hunting style drake red breasted merganser decoy. The first day will be spent carving, with the second learning painting techniques.
This class teaches carving with power tools; each student must bring his or her own foredom tool. All other materials are provided. Amaterials fee of $35 is payable to instructor day of class. Pre-registration is required by April 7, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
April 21 and 22, 2012: Women’s Surfboard Shaping Class 10am-5pm at Tuckerton Seaport.
Fee: $95 members/$110 nonmembers, includes materials fee.
Calling all women! Get back to surfing’s original roots and shape your own Alaia with Randy Budd of Pine Knot Surfboards. All materials, sage advice, and cool background music is included. A suggested tool list will be provided with registration. This class is great for woodworkers looking for a great piece of art to hang on the wall or for surfers looking for a functional board to use at the beach! Pre-registration is required by April 14, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
April 22, 2012: Decorative Painting: Collingswood Auction Trip Fee: $10 per person.
Celebrate Earth Day with a visit to Collingswood Auction in Wall Twp and an opportunity to ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’. We’ll coordinate our meeting time and place so that we can travel as a group to find wonderful ‘what’s-its’ and ‘whose-its’ to paint for the May “Paint Your What’s-it” and August Trompe L’oeil Old Barney Post Card classes. Instructor Trish Schuster will contact interested participants prior to 4/22. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
MAY
2012
Friday, May 25, 2012: Tall Market Basket, at Tuckerton Seaport 10AM-4PM.
Instructor: Mary May.
Fee: $75 members/$80 non-members.
New to Mary’s collection and a new class for 2012! This classic basket has clean lines and is a great garden/ going to market basket. Good class for all levels of weavers. (Molds available: 2-3 small, 10 medium, 2 large). Pre-registration is required by May 18, 2012. Call Jaclyn Stewart Wood at 609-296-8868 x 116 for information and registration.
JUNE
2012
Whitesbog Blueberry Festival, Date TBD
Hammonton's Red, White and Blueberry Festival, Date TBD
JULY
2012
AUGUST
2012
SEPTEMBER
2012
September 29 & 30, 2012: 24th Annual Chowderfest Weekend, Beach Haven NJ. Sponsored by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce.
September 29 & 30, 2012: 20th Annual Ocean County Decoy
& Gunning Festival, Tuckerton NJ.
OCTOBER
2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012: 18th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown NJ.
Saturday & Sunday, October 20 - 21, 2012: Chatsworth Cranberry Festival, Chatsworth NJ.
Sunday, October 21, 2012: Batsto Country Living Fair, Historic Batsto Village NJ.
NOVEMBER
2012
DECEMBER
2012
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directly affiliated with any of the listed events. Please call or e-mail the sponsoring
organization to confirm date and availability,
as well as registration requirements. PineyPower.com is NOT responsible for typographical
errors or unannounced cancellations/date changes!
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