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!
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!
MAY
2008
Now through
July 31, 2008: "Transportation to the Jersey Shore".
How did transportation change tourism and local economy?
What did the original shoobies and bennies wear to the
beach? Learn this and more when you visit two traveling
exhibits - "Trains of Ocean County" from the
Ocean County Historical Society, and "Down the Shore,
from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
At the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton
NJ. Admission charged to non-members. For more information:
609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Now through
July 31, 2008: "Bogue, Rube and the Babe".
Baseball legend Babe Ruth, Manahawkin legend Rube Corliss
and Lynn Bogue Hunt, the artist and sportsman, all come
together in an exhibit heralding their days of ducks on
the bay. At the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main St.,
Tuckerton NJ. For more information: 609-296-8868 or visit
www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Saturday,
May 17, 2008: Ladies Slippers & Laurel Pinelands
Hike. Two to four mile guided nature hike. Begins
at 10:00 a.m. Free admission. Historic Batsto Village,
Route 542 Batsto, NJ. For more information, call 609-561-7310.
*
Saturday,
May 17, 2008: "Wild about Wildflowers",
Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat NJ. Join a park
naturalist for a one-hour program - FREE! 10AM-11AM at
Cloverdale Farm, on Cloverdale Road, off Route 554 (W.
Bay Ave.), just west of the Mirage traffic light. No registration
required!*
Saturday,
May 17, 2008: BRENDAN T. BYRNE STATE
FOREST RALLY. 1PM - 3PM. Read
details.
Saturday,
May 17, 2008: Moonlight Hike - 8:30 p.m. Fee: None;
pre-registration required. Lake Absegami Beach Complex
(609) 296-1114 Sponsor: Bass River State Forest
NOTE: for adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight
and insect repellent; limit 25 people. *
Saturday,
May 17, 2008: Wharton Officer's Fishing Derby,
Noon - 2PM. Ages 8 - 13 - fun and prizes! Historic Batsto
Village, Route 542, Batsto, NJ. For more information,
call 609-561-7310.*
Saturday,
May 17, 2008: "19th Annual NJ State Chili and Salsa
Cook-Off", Washington Street, Toms River, NJ;
11AM to 5PM. Dozens of chili and salsa contestants from
all over the tri-state area compete for prize money in
this ICS sanctioned competition. Live music, vendors,
crafters, kids' rides and games. Tasting kits are available
for $8 in advance, $9 day of event. For more information,
call 732-341-8738.*
Sunday,
May 18, 2008: Lenape Lifestyles. Bill Guthrie, Professor
of Education, Rider University will lead this program
taking place at 2:00PM at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance,
17 Pemberton Rd., Southampton Twp. Reservations required;
call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.*
Sunday,
May 18, 2008: Woodbine: Jewish Immigrants on the Land.
Perdita Buchan, author of Utopia, New Jersey: Travels
in the Nearest Eden will lead the program to be held
at the Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage, 610 Washington
Ave., Woodbine; time to be announced. Reservations required;
call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.*
Sunday,
May 18, 2008: Annual
Quilt Festival, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Historic Batsto
Village, Route 542, Batsto, NJ .
Presented by Batsto Quilters and BCCI. Featured program
- Barbara Meyer Darlin presents: "Unlacing The Victorian
Woman". Included will be a quilting demonstration,
live quilting bee, interactive children's program, quilt
appraisal, and more.*
Sunday,
May 18, 2008: CANOEING PINEY RIVERS. A day-long naturalist
tour of one of the beautiful and historic Pinelands rivers.
Foliage and wildlife make this an exhilarating and memorable
experience. For newcomers, a great introduction to the
history and ecology of the Pine Barrens. This is a leisurely
paddle, but may be moderately challenging for some. It's
best to have some canoe or kayak experience before making
this trip. You can rent a canoe or kayak (approx. $40
per canoe, made payable to canoe livery, by cash or check
only), or bring your own. The livery will charge for a
carry. Fee: $15.00; sponsored by the Pinelands Preservation
Alliance. Pre-registration mandatory. REGISTER.*
Sunday,
May 18, 2008: "2nd Annual Barbecue & Bluegrass
Jamboree." Kick off the summer with the down
home sounds of Bluegrass and the sweet smell of barbecue
in celebration of National Barbecue Month! Crafters, vendors,
food & refreshments, family activities, demonstrations
and boat rides; music by Home Cookin', Up & Running
and more. At the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main St.,
Tuckerton NJ. Admission charged to non-members. For more
information: 609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Friday,
May 23, 2008: RUSS JUELG’S JERSEY DEVIL HUNT. Start
with an old-fashioned campfire (bring your hot dogs &
marshmallows!) calm your nerves with some good, old-time
music. Then, with a little ghostly light from the moon,
you'll search the woods, cautiously, for that most infamous
denizen of the Pine Barrens. All hunts begin at 7 pm at
a remote location in Wharton State Forest. Sponsored by
the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. $15.00; pre-registration
mandatory. REGISTER.*FULL
Saturday,
May 24, 2008: Patriot Pirates: Tales of Plunder and Privateers
of Coastal NJ. Timothy Hart, Executive Director of
Tuckerton Seaport will be the featured speaker. 3:00PM,
Tucker's Lighthouse, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton NJ.
Reservations required; call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.*
Saturday,
May 24, 2008: Cedar Creek Canoe Trip. The Forked
River Mountain Coalition's annual canoe trip down Cedar
Creek. Depart from Double Trouble State Park, Pinewald-Keswick
Road, Bayville, NJ at 10:00am and return by 3:00pm. $10
per person; three person limit per canoe. Bring lunch,
drink, insect repellent, sun tan lotion, hat or sunglasses.
Long pants and sneakers are recommended. No alcohol. FRMC
will provide canoes, life preservers and transportation
back to the park. Persons who are interested in attending
must complete and return the online
registration form. *
Saturday,
May 24, 2008: Star Gazing at the Beach, Sunset to
10:00p.m. Fee: None. Lake Absegami Beach at Bass River
State Forest (609) 296-1114 Sponsors: Bass River State
Forest & Willingboro Astronomical Society. NOTE: ADA accessible
(beach wheelchair available) *
Sunday,
May 25, 2008: "All About Bears" and Family Movie,
7:00p.m. Fee: None. Interpretive Center (609) 296-1114
Sponsor: Bass River State Forest NOTE: bring chairs.*
Friday,
May 30, 2008: Treefrog Hike. Try your luck at discovering
an endangered Pine Barrens tree frog! Join the Forked
River Mountain Coalition at the former Bamber Store, Lacey
Road, Forked River, NJ at 7:30pm and return by 9:30pm.
There will also be an opportunity to view several unique
plants during the hike including sundews, pitcher plants
and the endangered curly-grass fern. A donation of $5
per person is requested. You must provide your own transportation.
Long pants and boots are recommended, bring insect repellent
and a flashlight. Persons who are interested in attending
must complete and return the online
registration form. *
Saturday,
May 31, 2008: Pinelands UMC Bluegrass Festival,
Noon - 5PM. $5 parking fee. Rain Date June 1. Historic
Batsto Village, Route 542, Batsto, NJ. For more information,
call 609-561-7310.*
Saturday,
May 31, 2008: Pine Barrens Plant Prowl 6:30 p.m. Fee:
None; pre-registration requested. Interpretive Center,
Bass River State Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsor: Bass
River State Forest & NJ Conservation Foundation. NOTE:
for adults and children ages 7 and up; bring insect repellent;
limit 20 people.
Saturday,
May 31, 2008: "Lady Slippers and Laurel",
Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat NJ. Join a park
naturalist for a one-hour program - FREE! 10AM-11AM at
Cloverdale Farm, on Cloverdale Road, off Route 554 (W.
Bay Ave.), just west of the Mirage traffic light. No registration
required!*
Saturday,
May 31, 2008: South Jersey Canoe and Kayak Classic.
Basic canoeing and kayaking, canoe camping, kayak rolling,
assisted rescues, birding and eco-tour paddling are just
some of the activities offered at this free event. Ocean
County Park, Route 88 Lakewood, NJ. For more information,
call 609.971.3085 *
JUNE
2008
Sunday,
June 1, 2008: 11th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival,
Wanamaker Complex, Island Heights, New Jersey. This
year's festival is all about celebrating our bay and finding
out how each and every one of us can "go green" to help
restore and protect it. In addition to great music, food,
and beautiful bay views, there will be a variety of hands-on
and water-related activities for children and adults of
all ages. Exhibitors will offer both familiar and innovative
new ideas and products to help you and your family "go
green" and help the bay. For more information, please
contact the Barnegat
Bay National Estuary Program Office at (732) 255-0472.
*
Saturday,
June 7, 2008: Celebrate National
Trails Day at the Forest Resource Education Center
in Jackson Twp., NJ. Great for families, scouts or clubs!
FREE 1-hour hikes; topics include Sensory Awareness, Firewise,
Swamplife and more. Hikes run from 10AM -2PM, rain or
shine.For more information, visit
website.*
Saturday,
June 7th, 2008: "Mullica River Research Tour"
Recreation Program. Experience changes in water
quality and vegetation as we cruise from sea to freshwater
along the Mullica River by boat. FREE. Pre-registration
required. For more information, call 609-812-0649 ext.
206 or visit www.jcnerr.org
and click "public programs."*
Saturday,
June 7, 2008: Heart of the Pines: A Depression-Era Tour;
Speaker Joanne Wright. Egg Harbor City Historic Society,
533 London Ave., Egg Harbor City; 1-4:30PM. Reservations
required; call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.*
Saturday,
June 7, 2008: National Trails Day at Wharton State
Forest, 10AM - 3PM. Help in trail upkeep. Atsion office,
Wharton State Forest. For more information, call 609-561-7310.*
Saturday,
June 7, 2008:
"Astronomy in the Pines" presentation,
7PM - 8PM,, followed by "Starwatch",
sunset until 11PM, Historic Batsto Village, Route 542,
Batsto, NJ. For more information, call 609-561-7310.*
Sunday,
June 8, 2008: National Trails Day - Celebrating the
Civilian Conservation Corp's 75th Anniversary! Call for
Details (609) 296-1114 Sponsor: Bass River State Forest,
Outdoor Club of South Jersey & ShopRite of Manahawkin.
*
Sunday,
June 8, 2008: "Looking for Swamp Flowers"
Pinelands Hike, 1PM. 2-4 miles. $5.00 parking fee. Batsto
Historic Village in Wharton State Forest. 609-567-4559.*
Friday,
June 13th, 2008: "Birds of Branches and Beaches"
Children's Program. Come discover the world of our
feathery friends! We'll take a hike, play bird bingo and
explore basic bird biology. FREE. Pre-registration required.
For more information, call 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or visit
www.jcnerr.org
and click public programs.*
Saturday,
June 14, 2008: 11:00AM. Blessing of the Mullica
River, takes place at St. Mary's in the Pines, Pleasant
Mills Road in Pleasant Mills. Fathers Betz and Dante will
officiate; Naturalist Tom Southard is featured speaker
and Gabe Coia will sing. Light refreshments will follow.
See photos of last
year's Blessing.*
Saturday,
June 14, 2008: Father's Day Moonlight Hike & S'mores
8:30 p.m. Fee: None. Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass
River State Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsor: Bass River
State Forest. NOTE: for adults and children ages 7 and
up; bring flashlight, insect repellent and stick for toasting
marshmallows; limit 25 people.*
Saturday-Sunday,
June 14-15, 2008: OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIP. Start about
8 am and paddle down the Mullica River. Mom or Dad come
free with a son or daughter. Night life includes campfire,
music, stories, and a hike in the dark at Mullica River
Campsite (primitive). Special 2 for 1 Father's Day deal!
Free registration for any child accompanied by a parent
(all ages!) $45 registration + (approx.) $80 per canoe
payable to the canoe livery. Sponsored by Pinelands Preservation
Alliance; pre-registration mandatory. REGISTER.*
Saturday,
June 21, 2008: Snakes of the NJ Pine Barrens 8:00
p.m. Fee: None. Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River
State Forest. (609) 296-1114. Sponsors: Bass River State
Forest & Herpetological Associates NOTE: Live specimens
to observe! bring chairs.*
Saturday,
June 21, 2008: "16th Annual Baymen's Seafood &
Music Festival". Enjoy delicious Jersey Fresh
clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local
seafood purveyors. Crafters, vendors, food & refreshments,
demonstrations, boat rides and more. At the Tuckerton
Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton NJ. Admission charged
to non-members. For more information: 609-296-8868 or
visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Friday,
June 27th, 2008: "The Great Creature Catch"
Children's Program. Join us for a morning of seining
as we take a close look at some of the animals that share
the ocean with us. FREE. Pre-registration required. For
more information, call 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or visit
www.jcnerr.org
and click public programs.*
Friday,
June 27, 2008: "All About Bears" and Family Movie,
7:00p.m. Fee: None Interpretive Center,Bass River State
Forest (609) 296-1114 Sponsor: Bass River State Forest
NOTE: bring chairs.*
Saturday,
June 28, 2008: Marine Mammals & Sea Turtles 8:00 p.m.
Fee: None. Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State
Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest
and Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve.
NOTE: bring chairs. *
Saturday,
June 14, 2008: "Swampy Surroundings",
Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat NJ. Join a park
naturalist for a one-hour program - FREE! 10AM-11AM at
Cloverdale Farm, on Cloverdale Road, off Route 554 (W.
Bay Ave.), just west of the Mirage traffic light. No registration
required!*
Saturday,
June 21, 2008: "Goodwill: The Flight of Emilio Carranza"
screening with Director Robert Emmons. 3:00PM at Batsto
Auditorium. $5.00 parking fee. 609-561-7310.*
Friday,
June 27, 2008: RUSS JUELG’S JERSEY DEVIL HUNT. Start
with an old-fashioned campfire (bring your hot dogs &
marshmallows!) calm your nerves with some good, old-time
music. Then, with a little ghostly light from the moon,
you'll search the woods, cautiously, for that most infamous
denizen of the Pine Barrens. All hunts begin at 7 pm at
a remote location in Wharton State Forest. Sponsored by
the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. $15.00; pre-registration
mandatory. REGISTER.*FULL
Saturday,
June 28, 2008: Whitesbog Blueberry Festival,
Whitesbog
Historic Village, Route 530, Browns Mills, NJ*
Saturday,
June 28, 2008: CANOEING PINEY RIVERS. A day-long naturalist
tour of one of the beautiful and historic Pinelands rivers.
Foliage and wildlife make this an exhilarating and memorable
experience. For newcomers, a great introduction to the
history and ecology of the Pine Barrens. This is a leisurely
paddle, but may be moderately challenging for some. It's
best to have some canoe or kayak experience before making
this trip. You can rent a canoe or kayak (approx. $40
per canoe, made payable to canoe livery, by cash or check
only), or bring your own. The livery will charge for a
carry. Fee: $15.00; sponsored by the Pinelands Preservation
Alliance. Pre-registration mandatory. REGISTER.*
Saturday,
June 28, 2008: "Grass Pink and Other Orchids",
Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat NJ. Join a park
naturalist for a one-hour program - FREE! 10AM-11AM at
Cloverdale Farm, on Cloverdale Road, off Route 554 (W.
Bay Ave.), just west of the Mirage traffic light. No registration
required!*
Saturday,
June 28, 2008: LADIES OF COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS MUSIC
- Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ.
Please call 609-971-1593 for more information. *
Sunday,
June 29, 2008: Hammonton's Red, White and Blueberry
Festival. Antique car show, arts and crafts, food,
children's rides, strolling entertainers, live music and
blueberries in every form imaginable. 10:00 a.m. Fireworks
at Hammonton Lake Park at 7 p.m. Hammonton Middle School
Liberty Street. Fairview Ave., Hammonton,
NJ. Please call 609-561-9080 for more information. *
*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!
JULY
2008
Saturday,
July 5, 2008: Star Gazing at the Beach Sunset to 10:00p.m.
Fee: None. Lake Absegami Beach, Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-1114. Sponsors: Bass River State Forest & Willingboro
Astronomical Society NOTE: ADA accessible (beach wheelchair
available).*
Saturday,
July 5, 2008: "6th Annual Red Wine & Blues".
Wine tasting from NJ Wineries plus live blues entertainment,
food, crafts, vendors, more. At the Tuckerton Seaport,
120 West Main St., Tuckerton NJ. Admission charged to
non-members. For more information: 609-296-8868 or visit
www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Saturday,
July 12, 2008: Know the "Bear" Facts 8:00 p.m. Fee:
None. Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-1114. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest and NJ
Division of Fish & Wildlife NOTE: bring chairs. *
Saturday
& Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2008: "Walk in the
Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend". Valenzano Winery's
summer festival celebrating our vineyards and local agriculture.
Visit for a day of wine tasting, food, live concert and
dancing. They will be offering a comprehensive tour of
the vineyard and will explain the viticultural techniques
which are necessary to produce the highest quality wine
in southern New Jersey's micro climate. Learn how to leaf
pull, cluster thin and discover what it takes to be run
a vineyard. Bring your boots and be prepared to get your
hands dirty. Valenzano
Winery, 1320 Old Indian Mills Road, Shamong, NJ
08088; 609-268-6731.*
Sunday,
July 13, 2008: "The Carpenter Frog" Pinelands
Hike; 10AM. 2-4 miles. $5.00 parking Fee. Batsto Historic
Village in Wharton State Forest. 609-567-4559.*
Sunday,
July 13, 2008: Elizabeth White and the Blueberry.
Speaker: Nancy O'Mallon, filmmaker, The Mighty Humble
Blueberry. 1 - 4:30PM, Whitesbog Village. Reservations
required; call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.
Tuesday,
July 15 thru Sunday, July 20, 2008: The 133RD FEAST
OF THE OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL, the Longest Running
Italian Festival in the United States and a Hammonton,
NJ Tradition Since 1875! MORE
INFORMATION. *
Friday,
July 18th, 2008: "What Can We Learn from Clams"
Children's Program. Learn how clams are indicators
of the water quality where they live in the estuary, and
how they play a major role in the local economy and culture.
FREE. Pre-registration required. For more information,
call 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or visit www.jcnerr.org
and click public programs.*
Saturday,
July 19, 2008: Moonlight Hike 8:30 p.m. Fee: None.
Lake Absegami Beach
Complex, Bass River State Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsor:
Bass River State Forest. NOTE: for adults and children
ages 7 and up; bring flashlight and insect repellent;
limit 25 people. *
Friday,
July 25, 2008: "All About Bears" and Family Movie
7:00 p.m. Fee: None Interpretive Center, Bass River State
Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest
NOTE: bring chairs. *
Saturday,
July 26, 2008: Forest Fire and its Effects on the Landscape
8:00 p.m. Fee: None Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass
River State Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsors: Bass River
State Forest, NJ Forest Fire Service & Drexel University
NOTE: bring chairs.*
Saturday,
July 26, 2008: "Down Bay Wine Tasting Gala",
6 - 9PM. 200 of the country's top wines available to taste,
dine on delicious hors d'oeuvres, superb carving station,
delightful desserts. Bid on auction items. Tuckerton Seaport's
premier fundraising event takes place at Holiday Inn,
Route 72, Manahawkin NJ. Admission $75 per ticket. For
more information: 609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Sunday,
July 27th, 2008: "Canoeing the Wading River"
Recreation Program. Join us as Ocean County Parks and
Recreation naturalists take us on a leisurely paddle along
one of South Jersey's best loved rivers. FREE. Pre-registration
required. For more information, call 609-812-0649 ext.
206 or visit www.jcnerr.org
and click public programs.*
AUGUST
2008
August
1 - 31, 2008: "Culture in Context: A Tapestry of
Expression", a NJ State Museum Exhibit. Discover
the traditional arts of New Jersey. The exhibition brings
together diverse traditions - ethnic, regional and occupational
- to provide visitors with an exciting opportunity to
learn about the peoples and cultures that make NJ home.
Includes programs and demonstrations by NJ fold artists
including carvers, basket makers and musicians. At the
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton NJ. Admission
charged to non-members. For more information: 609-296-8868
or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Saturday,
August 2, 2008: Black Doctor of the Pines and His Family.
Speaker: Francine Still Hicks, the great, great, great
granddaughter of Dr. James Still. Time: 2:00PM. Location:
Corson Poley Center/Burlington County Historical Society,
451 High Street, Burlington City. Reservations required;
call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.
Saturday,
August 2, 2008: "Astronomy in the Pines",
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Willingboro
Astronomical Society and Wharton State Forest. Followed
by STARWATCH, sunset until 11PM.Note: ADA accessible.
Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ For more
information, call 609.561.7310. *
Saturday,
August 2, 2008: Folk Life of the Pine Barrens and Bay
8:00 p.m. Fee: None. Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass
River State Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsors: Bass River
State Forest & Tuckerton Seaport NOTE: bring chairs.*
Saturday,
August 2, 2008: "The Pinelands Summer Zenith"
Nature Hike. Appx. 2-4 miles. 10AM; Batsto Historic Village
in Wharton State Forest. $5 parking fee. 609-567-4559.*
Saturday,
August 9, 2008: Lost in the Woods 8:00 p.m. Fee: None
Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State Forest (609)
296-1114. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest. NOTE: bring
chairs.*
August
5 - 8, 2008: "NJ Maritime Heritage Festival."
An "A-Cat" celebration! Boat races, boat rides,
demos, food, entertainment and more. At the Tuckerton
Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton NJ. Admission charged
to non-members. For more information: 609-296-8868 or
visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Saturday,
August 16, 2008: Railroading in the Pines. Speaker:
Paul Schopp, historian. Time: 1PM. Location: Tuckerton
Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton, NJ. Reservations
required; call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.
Saturday,
August 16, 2008: Working the Cycle. Speaker: Jaclyn
Steward, Director, Jersey Shore Folklife Center, Tuckerton
Seaport. Time: 2PM. Location: Neighborhood Arts Center,
64 Hanover St., Pemberton Borough. Reservations required;
call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.
Saturday,
August 16, 2008: Moonlight Hike 8:30 p.m. Fee: None;
pre-registration required. Lake Absegami Beach Complex
(609) 296-1114 Sponsor: Bass River State Forest NOTE:
for adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight
and insect repellent; limit 25 people.*
Friday,
August 22nd, 2008: "Summer Send-Off Campfire"
Family Program. What would the end of the summer be without
a campfire send-off? Help us celebrate the ending of what
we expect to be an amazing summer while roasting marshmallows
and sharing stories around a crackling fire. FREE. Pre-registration
required. For more information, call 609-812-0649 ext.
206 or visit www.jcnerr.org
and click public programs.*
Saturday,
August 23, 2008: "Warm Hearted Country" Music Night
8:00 p.m. Fee: None; Donations welcome Lake Absegami Beach,Bass
River State Forest (609) 296-1114 Sponsor: Bass River
State Forest NOTE: bring chairs.*
Friday,
August 29, 2008: "All About Bears" and Family Movie
7:00 p.m. Fee: None. Interpretive Center, Bass River State
Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest
NOTE: bring chairs. *
Saturday,
August 30, 2008: Star Gazing at the Beach Sunset to
10:00 p.m. Fee: None. Lake Absegami Beach, Bass River
State Forest (609) 296-1114. Sponsors: Bass River State
Forest & Willingboro Astronomical Society NOTE: ADA accessible
(beach wheelchair available). *
Saturday,
August 16, 2008: The Sweetwater Regatta at Sweetwater
Casino. Details coming.*
*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!
SEPTEMBER
2008
Sept. 6
- Oct. 19, 2009: "Key Ingredients: America by Food",
a Smithsonian Exhibit. Experience the connections between
local food, history and culture. A traveling exhibit jointly
sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities and the
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
At the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton
NJ. Admission charged to non-members. For more information:
609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Saturday
& Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2008: "6th Annual
Antique & Classic Boat Show". Classic wood
and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops,
vendors, food, refreshments and entertainment. At the
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton NJ. Admission
charged to non-members. For more information: 609-296-8868
or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.*
Sunday,
September 14, 2008: Fall Beauty in the Wetlands"
Pinelands hike; 10AM. 2-4 miles. Batsto Historic Village
in Wharton State Forest. 609-567-4559.*
September
20, 2008: Rutgers University Marine Field Station (RUMFS)
Open House. Ever wonder what happens in the mysterious
building at the end of Great Bay Blvd in Little Egg Harbor?
RUMFS is opening its doors for you to explore the amazing
marine science taking place in your own backyard. FREE.
For more information, call 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or visit
www.jcnerr.org
and click public programs. *
Saturday
& Sunday, September 20 & 21, 2008: Valenzano
Winery's Winefest 2008.Details to follow.*
Saturday,
September 27, 2008: "Starwatch at Atsion",
Sunset until 11:00PM, Atsion Office field. (609) 268-0444.*
September
27-28, 2008: Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show,
Tuckerton NJ. Demonstrations, contests, seminars, crafters,
carvers, vendors, food and refreshments, music, more!
(see last year's photos).
Sponsored by Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders
and Tuckerton Seaport. Held at Tip Seaman County Park
and Tuckerton Seaport. FREE. For more information, call
609-971-3085.*
OCTOBER
2008
October
4-5, 2008: Chowderfest
Weekend, Beach Haven, NJ (Long Beach Island)*
Sunday,
October 5, 2008: Pinelands Discovery Festival, Whitesbog
Village in Brendan T. Byrne State Park. Details coming
soon!*
Saturday,
October 11, 2008: 14th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree,
Wells Mills Park, Waretown NJ.*
Saturday,
October 11, 2008: Unearthing the Industrial Past: An Introduction
to Archaeology in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Speaker:
Scott Wieczorek. Time: Noon - 2PM. Location: Brendan Byrne
State Forest. Reservations required; call 609-859-8860
x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.*
Saturday,
October 11, 2008: The Mullica River & The Forks.
Speaker: Robert Auermuller, Jr.. Time: 2PM. Location:
Batsto Visitor Center, Wharton State Forest. Reservations
required; call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.*
Saturday,
October 18, 2008: A Revolutionary Tavern in the Pines.
Speakers: Tom Farner, local historian; Tim Hart, President,
Stafford Twp. Historical Society/ E.D., Tuckerton Seaport;
German Georgieff, Chief Naturalist, Wells Mills County
Park. Time: 10AM - 2PM. Location: Wells Mills County Park,
Route 532, Waretown, with visit to Cedar Bridge Tavern
in Barnegat after lecture. Reservations required; call
609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.*
October
18-19, 2008: Chatsworth Cranberry Festival,
Chatsworth NJ. The biggest cranberry festival in NJ!*
Saturday
and Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2008: "New Jersey
Lighthouse Challenge". Lighthouse enthusiasts
climb every lighthouse in the state over this exciting
two day event. Food, refreshments and children's activities.
At the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton
NJ. Admission charged to non-members. For more information:
609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.*
Sunday,
October 19, 2008: Country Living Fair at Batsto
Village, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Route 542, Batsto, NJ.* MORE
INFORMATION.
Friday
& Saturday, October 24 & 25, 2008: "Haunted
Seaport". Pirates and sea captains long lost
at sea wander the boardwalk for a night of screams! Hayrides,
refreshments, story telling and a non-scary pumpkin patch
for the little ones. At the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West
Main St., Tuckerton NJ. Admission charged to non-members.
For more information: 609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
*
*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!
NOVEMBER
2008
Nov. 1
- January 6, 2009: "Holiday through the Decades".
See the Tuckerton Seaport decorated for the holidays!
Exhibit features trees and holiday decorations spanning
the decades from the 1850's to the 1980's. At the Tuckerton
Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton NJ. Winter admission
charged to non-members. For more information: 609-296-8868
or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
Wednesday,
November 12, 2008: Come Earnest Homeseekers: Ethnic Settlements
in the Pines. Speaker: Mark Demitroff, geographer,
historian. Time: 7PM. Location: Pinelands Preservation
Alliance, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton Twp. Reservations
required; call 609-859-8860 x 24, or e-mail
PPA for reservations, directions and information.
DECEMBER
2008
December
8 through 13, 2008: Six-day Firearm Deer Season. See
NJDFW calendar.
Thursday,
December 11, 2008: "Holiday House Tour". Visit
charming and festively decorated Tuckerton homes and an
authentic Victorian parlor at the Seaport's Captain House.
Enjoy a holiday display of "Holiday through the Decades"
in the Seaport's Visitor Center. Self-guided map and light
refreshments provided. At the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West
Main St., Tuckerton NJ. Admission charged to non-members.
For more information: 609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
*
Saturday,
December 27, 2008: "The Affair at Cedar Bridge".
2PM. Experience the 1782 re-enactment of the last documented
land battle of the Revolutionary War. Held at the Cedar
Bridge Tavern, near Routes 72 and 532, Barnegat NJ.*
*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!
PineyPower
is happy to include Pinelands events run by or benefiting
non-profit organizations or governmental agencies. Please
e-mail
all pertinent information, including date, time, location,
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