Long Beach Island New Jersey Events Guide August 2008

August 1

Arts & Crafts Show , Viking Village, 19th & Bayview. 10 am - 4:30 pm. Local artists and crafters, rain or shine. Information: 609-361-7008 or www.vikingvillage.net - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre : The Wizard of Oz, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Disney's High School Musical , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A story of high school students struggling with issues of popularity, first love, and the value of friends and family. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 2

The Diamonds, Surflight Theatre , Engleside & Beach. 5 pm & 8 pm. The sounds of the 1950s Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Surf’s Up! , Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, & 9:30 pm. Join them for a night of music and dancing featuring LBI’s Greatest Band “The Following”. Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

The Fortuna , Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 pm. Carol Bradshaw, author of the new book on Fortuna talks of the sinking of the large ship off of LBI. Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 3

Walking Tours Through Historical Beach Haven , Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 10 am. Weather permitting. $ Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Disney's High School Musical , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. A story of high school students struggling with issues of popularity, first love, and the value of friends and family. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Evening Ghost Stories at the Museum , Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7 pm. Runs from June 15 - September 1. $ Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Surf’s Up!, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, & 9:30 pm. Join them for a night of music and dancing featuring LBI’s Greatest Band “The Following”. Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

19th Annual Long Beach Island (Lifeguard-In-Training) Tournament, Ocean Beach, 6805 Long Beach Blvd. 9 am. Lifeguard Tournament. Information: 609-361-1200 or www.lbtbp.com - BRANT BEACH/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 4

Children's Theatre : Snow White, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concerts on the Green : Mary Lamont, Country Band, Bicentennial Park, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 pm. In case of inclement weather the concerts will be moved to the LBI Historical Museum. Information: 609-492-2739 - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Disney's High School Musical, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A story of high school students struggling with issues of popularity, first love, and the value of friends and family. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Sea Critter Round-Up , Maris Stella Center, 7201 Long Beach Blvd. 10 am. Join the Alliance for a Living Ocean volunteers and interns to seine the bay and discuss the interesting creatures you find. $ Donation. Information: 609-494-7800 or www.livingocean.org - HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concert: Innervisions , Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. 7:00 pm weather permitting. Roots Reggae. Free Admission, donations appreciated. Sponsored by the Harvey Cedars Activities Committee. Information: www.harveycedars.org - HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND

44th Annual Seashore Open House Tour , Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. A self-guided tour of beach and bayfront properties on LBI's exclusive northern end. An insiders look at the architecture, landscape design, and home decor enthusiasts. Headquarters, The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org – LOVELADIES

August 5

Sand Sculpting Contest , Beach, 25th St. 2 pm. Compete and build your own castle. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: Snow White , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concert by the Bay : Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns, Waterfront Park, 10th St. & Shore Avenue. 7:00 pm. Bring a chair. Parking and bathrooms are available. Information: 609-494-2171 ext. 116 or www.shipbottom.org - SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 6

"POP Day", Pay One Price Day, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. Pay one price for all rides from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm, regular prices in effect from 7:00 pm until closing. Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: Snow White , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

A Pleasant Surprise , Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 8 pm. A locally shot 16mm film showing a cast of ladies conquering some of the world’s toughest waves. $5 donation. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org – LOVELADIES

August 7

Birding Basics , Meadowedge Park, 550 East Bay Ave. 10 am - 12 pm. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Park Ranger will cover topics including using binoculars and scopes, field guides and recording your observations. Registration required. Sponsored by Barnegat Township Recreation Dept. Information: 609-698-0080 ext. 122 or www.barnegat.net - BARNEGAT

Children's Theatre: Snow White, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Hooked on Fishing , Not on Druge, Surf Fishing Tournament, Harvey Cedars Beaches: Burlington to Cumberland Avenues. Registration & Instructional booths 8:00am - 9:00am - Sunset Park. FREE Tournament for kids, ages 5-17. Activities run until 2 pm. Casting instruction, bait cutting, safety procedures. Drug awareness material dispensed by LBI and Stafford DARE officers. Free lunch, bait, prizes and tee shirts for children and adults. Information: 856-220-2082 - HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 8

Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show , Viking Village, 19th & Bayview. 9 pm - 5 pm. Over 60 dealers, antiques and collectibles. Rain or shine. Information: 609-361-7008 or www.vikingvillage.net - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: Snow White , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 9

Shark Attack of 1916 , Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 pm. Summer 1916, learn about the life then and now from Trish Schuster. Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Reptile World , Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, & 9:30 pm. A fascinating, entertaining and educational show featuring live reptiles such as a 16' 165 lb. Albino Indian Rock Python, Alligator Snapping Turtle, South American Green Iguana, American Alligator and Cobras. Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Todd Meredith, Surflight Theatre , Engleside & Beach. 8 pm. Performs Buddy Holly and PreFab4 Beatles Songs. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 10

August 11

Children's Theatre : The Little Mermaid, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Reptile World, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, & 9:30 pm. A fascinating, entertaining and educational show featuring live reptiles such as a 16' 165 lb. Albino Indian Rock Python, Alligator Snapping Turtle, South American Green Iguana, American Alligator and Cobras. Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concerts on the Green : Exodus Supreme, Bicentennial Park, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 pm. In case of inclement weather the concerts will be moved to the LBI Historical Museum. Information: 609-492-2739 - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

10th Annual Waterfest - Our Waters: Keep Them Safe, Keep Them clean, Bayview Bay. 11 am - 2 pm Free family festival on the waterfront with under-the-tent educational exhibits and activities. Sponsored by Long Beach Township. Information: 609-361-1000 - BRANT BEACH/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concert: Face Down , Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. 7:00 pm weather permitting. Classic Rock. Free Admission, donations appreciated. Sponsored by the Harvey Cedars Activities Committee. Information: www.harveycedars.org - HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Sea Critter Round-Up , Arlington Bay Beach, 13-16th St. and the Bay. 10 am. Join the Alliance for a Living Ocean volunteers and interns to seine the bay and discuss the interesting creatures you find. $ Donation. Information: 609-494-7800 or www.livingocean.org - SHIP BOTTOM

August 12

Astronomy Program , Meadowedge Park, 550 East Bay Ave. 8 pm - 10 pm. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most exciting celestial events of the year. Join the Edwin B. Forsythe Park Ranger to learn about astronomy and view the meteor shower. Registration is required. Sponsored by Barnegat Township Recreation Dept. Information: 609-698-0080 ext. 122 or www.barnegat.net – BARNEGAT

No Discipline , Bayview Boat Ramp, 10th St. & Bayview Ave. 7:30 pm. Concert, bring a chair. In case of rain, moves to Firehouse at 10th St. & Central Ave. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

All Things Chocolate , Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 6 pm - 9 pm. Demonstrations, tastings, and more. $ Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: The Little Mermaid , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Flea Market , 10th St. & Shore Ave. 8 am - 4 pm. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Information: 609-494-2171 or www.shipbottom.org - SHIP BOTTOM

Concert by the Bay : The Roustabouts, Waterfront Park, 10th St. & Shore Avenue. 7:00 pm. Bring a chair. Parking and bathrooms are available. Information: 609-494-2171 ext. 116 or www.shipbottom.org - SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 13

Dog Show , Wildflowers, 410 Broadway. 4 pm - 6 pm. Bring your dog, contests include best costume, best kisser, best trick, prizes and goodies. Benefits the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: The Little Mermaid , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 14

Zion Church Bake & Book Sale , Zion Church, 18th St. & Central Ave. 9 am - 1 pm. Book and bake sale. Information: 609-494-2088 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: The Little Mermaid , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Blue Claw Craft Show , Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Crafters will display their goods. Blue Claw Crag Race: Registration begins at 10:00am. Race starts at 11:00 am, Sponsored by PBA 175. Anything Floats Race: Sunset Park, 4 pm. Jr. & Sr. categories, no entry fee. Fun for all. Rain or Shine/only lightning can stop us, information: 609-361-7990. Food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. Information: www.harveycedars.org - HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 15

Fire Truck Rides , Firehouse, 10th St. & Central Ave. 9 am. Bring the kids to the firehouse to take a ride through the town. Information: 609-494-1280 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Bike Rodeo , Skate Park, 10th St. 10 am. Bike safety, BMX demo, win a bike. Information: 609-494-3322 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT

Disney's High School Musical , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. A story of high school students struggling with issues of popularity, first love, and the value of friends and family. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre : The Little Mermaid, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

32nd Annual Dog Day Road Race , High Point Fire House. Starts at 9:30 am. Pre-registration Aug. 14 from 2 - 6 pm or day of race 7 - 9 am. Race runs through scenic course in beautiful Harvey Cedars. Benefits High Point Volunteer Fire Company. $ Information: 609-618-2698 or www.harveycedars.org - HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 16

Songs and Stories of Old Sailing Days , Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 pm. Dressed in sailing clothes of the 1800's, Matthew Dodd in songs and words tells of the life of seamen who sailed the world and their adventures. Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 17

Cabaret, Surflight Theatre , Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Sidewalk Sale Days , Borough of Ship Bottom. Merchant sidewalk sales. Information:609-494-2171 or www.shipbottom.org - SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 18

Children's Theatre: Peter Pan , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concerts on the Green : TBA, Bicentennial Park, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 pm. In case of inclement weather the concerts will be moved to the LBI Historical Museum. Information: 609-492-2739 - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concert: Verdict , Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. 7:00 pm weather permitting. Soca Music. Free Admission, donations appreciated. Sponsored by the Harvey Cedars Activities Committee. Information: www.harveycedars.org - HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Sidewalk Sale Days, Borough of Ship Bottom. Merchant sidewalk sales. Information:609-494-2171 or www.shipbottom.org - SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 19

Sand Sculpting Contest , Beach, 25th St. 2 pm. Compete and build your own castle. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Cabaret, Surflight Theatre , Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: Peter Pan , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Sidewalk Sale Days, Borough of Ship Bottom. Merchant sidewalk sales. Information:609-494-2171 or www.shipbottom.org - SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concert by the Bay : Jimmy & the Parrots, Waterfront Park, 10th St. & Shore Avenue. 7:00 pm. Tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Bring a chair. Parking and bathrooms are available. Information: 609-494-2171 ext. 116 or www.shipbottom.org - SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 20

Children's Theatre: Peter Pan , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 21

Bay Head Fire Co. Annual Clambake , Bridge Ave. 12 noon - 5pm. Entrance fee. Proceeds to benefit volunteer fire department. - BAY HEAD

Children's Theatre: Peter Pan, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 22

Children's Theatre: Peter Pan , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 23

Secrets of the Heart, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 pm. Recently released book set on LBI, author Lorraine Rocco reveals origins of a family saga with photos of familiar sites on and off the island. Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Comedy Night , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:30 pm. Nationally-known comics perform stand-up routines. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 24

August 25

Children's Theatre: Cinderella , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Concerts on the Green : Howard Isaacson, Bicentennial Park, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 pm. In case of inclement weather the concerts will be moved to the LBI Historical Museum. Information: 609-492-2739 - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Cabaret, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Bobby Byrne Irish Show , Jenkinson’s Inlet Beach, Ocean Ave. 7:30 pm. Music Festival hosted by Tony and Donna Buonauro. Provided by the Storino Family. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

August 26

Meet Jewelry Designer : Lilo Meany, Americana by the Seashore, 604 Broadway. 2 pm - 5 pm. Meet jewelry designer, Lilo Meany, and learn how she designs her jewelry. Information: 609-494-0656 or www.americanabytheseashore.com -BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: Cinderella , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Cabaret, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 27

Children's Theatre: Cinderella , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 28

Children's Theatre: Cinderella , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 29

Annual Wine & Cheese Social , Barnegat Light Museum, 5th St. & Central Ave. 5 pm. Presented by the Barnegat Light Historical Society. Information: 609-494-3407 or www.bl-hs.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Children's Theatre: Cinderella, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 30

Glenn Miller Orchestra , Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 5:30 pm & 8 pm. Relive the sounds of the 1940's. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

August 31

Cabaret, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

source: Ocean County Tourism

Long Beach Island New Jersey Events Guide - August