Recreation Events
2014
Father Daughter Dance Feb. 8
Cost $20/couple. There will be 2 sessions this year. Session I for grades K-2 will be held from 4-6pm; Session II for grades 3-5 will be held from 7-9pm. Call 698-0080 x122 to register.
Mother Son Bowling March 1
Program will be held in Thunder Bird Lanes, Manahawkin. The time is 5pm. Cost $16pp. Includes 2 games, shoes, snacks and beverage. Call 698-0080 x 122 to register. Download registration forms off our website www.barnegat.net under Office of Recreation.
Women’s History Tea March 15
Program will be held at the Barnegat Library. This event is free however participants must call 698-3331 to pre-registrer for the event.
Bunny Breakfast April 12
Cost is $8 for adults and children; 2 and under are free. Tickets go on sale in the recreation office on March 3rd. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Program begins at 9am in the recreation center.
Townwide Yard Sale April 26
This event is sponsored by the Barnegat Chamber of Commerce. For registration information, please visit their website www.barnegatchamber.com
Princess Party May 17
Layla Marie Princess Playtime will entertain her princesses. Royal Attire required. Come dressed in your favorite princess. Nail painting, games, crafts, cupcake decorating edible wands making. Tea, cakes and other yummy treats will be served.
Township of Ocean Founders Day May 24
This event will be held at the Priff Elementary School located at 139 Wells Mills Rd/Route 532 in Waretown. The event will be held from 9-3pm. The days events features a cupcake decorating contest, cupcake eating contest, crafters’, food vendors, live bands, educational booths, K-9 demo and free children’s rides. The event will be capped off by a hugh fireworks display will commence at 8:45pm at the end of Bryant Rd. Anyone wishing to participate in this event is asked to call the recreation office 698-0080 x122 (vendors are needed $25…food vendors are $100… non profit groups are free)
Special Memorial Day Concerts May 24/25
Featuring ReUnited and the Hi-Fives. The concerts will begin at 7pm at the Barnegat Public Dock. In the event of rain all 2013 concerts will be moved into the Brackman Middle School with doors opening at 6:30pm
Kids Fish and Krab Kontest June 7
The Contest is open to all children ages 4-12. Participants must bring their own bait and tackle. Prizes will be awarded. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a snack. Registration begins at 8:30am at the Public Dock
Barnegat Farmers Market
Every Thursday – June 19 – October 2311am -5pm Rain or Shine Jersey Farmers with fresh home grown seasonal produce, fruits, herbs, flowers. Also featured breads, cheeses, pasta. Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of Commerce and Barnegat Recreation Dept. Call Jeanne 609-698-0080 ext 122
2014 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
We are delighted to announce that there will be 33 concerts this year. Concerts will be held Every Saturday in June and Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday July to August 31
Featured performers include: Sounds of the Street (3performances) The Hi-fives, Roustabouts, American Hawk, Strictly 60′s, ReUnited, Timeless Soundz, the Castoffs, Sure Cats, Guy Smiley, Mid-Life Crisis, Crosstown, Chris Fritz
The Mango Men – a Jimmy Buffet Tribute band from PA will perform on July19 as part of Ocean County Parks and Recreations Cavalcade of Bands
NEW for 2014: The B STREET BAND – the Ultimate Bruce Springsteen tribute band July 18th; Thomas Wesley Stern, The Pickles, Jersey Jukebox, Elvis Tribute Show and After the Reign (for a complete concert listing visit the Office of Recreation page)
The concert series will end on September 6 with a return performance of Tommy Edwards as “SIR ROD”
All concerts will begin at 7pm at the Barnegat Dock 427 E Bay Ave Barnegat
In the event that the concerts must be moved indoors – All indoor concerts will be held at the Brackman Middle School – Barnegat Blvd, Barnegat NJ. Doors will open at 6:30pm
Fire Dept. Stop Drop & Run 5K Aug. 30
Pirate’s Day September 6
Rt 9 and E. Bay Ave / Gazebo Park
September 6, 2014
9 – 4pm
FOR GENERAL INFO CALL – RECREATION DEPT 609-698-0080X122
INFO AND APPLICATION FOR VENDORS FOOD, VENDORS, ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES, BANDS. TROLLEY TOURS, CONTEST, COSTUME CONTEST, TREASURE HUNT, MAGICIANS. PIRATE RE-ENACTORS CONCERT AT THE BAY AT DUSK
Historical Society Quilt Show Sept. 13 & 14
“Quilts Along the Bay”
BARNEGAT COMMUNITY CENTER900 W. Bay Ave. Barnegat, NJ 08005 $5 Admission Saturday 9 – 5 Sunday 11 – 4 For registration forms and additional information
www.barnegathistoricalsociety.com
16th Annual Waretown Haunted Hayride Oct. 17-18
The is event will be held at the Waretown Lake – Route 532 Waretown. Hours: 7-10pm Cost:$8Adults and $5 children Volunteer actors are needed. Back by popular demand is our Skit Contest. Create an skit idea, get your friend and enter – over $1100 in prizes awarded. Enter and try to defeat any of our current 7 winners
HALLOWEEN FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 25
Location: Behind Elizabeth Edwards School
Downtown Barnegat Bridsall Street
11 – 3PM Vendors Wanted – email jbroadbent@barnegat.net for details
Halloween Fall Festival Application
Barnegat Farmers Market
Special Thanksgiving Market
Sunday November 23th 11am – 4pm
Jersey Farmers with fresh home grown seasonal produce, fruits, herbs, flowers. Also featured breads, cheeses, pasta.
Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber and Barnegat Recreation Dept.
Call Jean 609-698-0080 ext 122
Breakfast with Santa December 6
Tickets go on sale November 17 in the Recreation Department Office
$9.00 for Adults $9.00 for Children Free for Infants 24 month and under
Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 – 4pm and Monday Evenings 5 – 7pm
Tickets are limited and not available at the door!
Bring your Camera- Santa will be available for pictures – Gift – Breakfast
