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Ocean County Local Events

go online at www.oceancountygov.com/events/



EVENTS HAPPENING IN TOMS RIVER

Go online to fine out what is happening around Toms River, Once linked to the site click on Events

www.tomsriveronline.com/



BEACH JAM

On the Beach in Wildwood

Includes: unlimited rides, camping on the beach, meals, patch, live entertainment, bonfire, tram on boardwalk, etc.

September 27th - 28th Cost: ranges from $28- $49/person

For more information call: 609-522-3900 x 1195 or e-mail: BeachJam@MoreysPiers.com

website: www.moreyspiers.com/youth_beach_jam.htm/


MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER


3625 Brigantine Blvd, Brigantine, NJ

"What is the Marine Mammal Stranding Center?"

"The Center, which has the privilege of housing the only marine mammal stranding facility within New Jersey, is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded or otherwise stressed marine mammals and sea turtles."

Hours of operation: May Sat. & Sun. 10 am - 4 pm
Starting June 14th daily from 10 am - 4 pm

Suggested donation of $1.00/ visitor

for more information: Call 609-266-0538 or e-mail at mmsc@verizon.net
website is: www.marinemammalstrandingcenter.org/



RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!


New York Ave and the Boardwalk in Atlantic City

It is a short ride to AC and it is more than casino's. Visit Ripley's, go to Planet Hollywood, walk the boardwalk, etc

For more information call: 609-347-2001 or e-mail at: info@ripleysatlanticcity.com

Visit their website at: www.ripleysatlanticcity.com/



ALICE PAUL INSTITUTE

128 Hooton Road Mount Laurel, NJ

Alice Paul was instrumental in getting women the right to vote.
The website is: www.alicepaul.org/



SUSAN B. ANTHONY'S HOUSE

17 Madison Street Rochester, NY

They offer tours and numerous programs for Girl Scouts including badge work, and the 4B Challenge for Older Girl Scouts

For information call 585-235-6124 or e-mail the Program Director at acallanan@susanbanthonyhouse.org

The website is: www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/



ASBURY PARK PRESS TOURS

The Freehold Plant is where the newspapers are printed and very interesting to see.

The Neptune facility does have tours but might work better for a job shadowing day.

Freehold Plant
235 Willowbrook Road

Contact: Joanne Candito at 732-625-7668

Neptune Facility
3601 Rt. 66

Contact: Gretchen Van Benthuysen at 732-643-4211



Valmonte Center For Performing Arts

Great place to take your troop for Music, Dance, Acting, & Fitness

364 North Main Street Manahawkin NJ

For additional information call (609)597-1313 or e-mail at ItsaGreatDay@ValmonteCenter.com

Go to their website at: www.ValmonteCenter.com



Sky Shows--Robert J. Novins Planetarium

At Ocean County College off of Hooper Ave, Toms River

For more information call:
732.255.0342 - Recorded information
732.255.0500 - OCC Box Office for Ticket Sales

www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium/


IMAX THEATRE AT TROPICANA

On the Boardwalk in Atlantic City

For Group Salescall 888-505-1435 or e-mail at www.imaxtheatreattropicana.com

www.tropicana.net/imaxtheater/


MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ALL ACCESS TOUR

Enjoy a one hour tour behind-the-scenes guided walking tour of the World Famous Arena. Visit team locker rooms, experience the world of proathletes & sports journalists. Learn how the arena is changed from basketball to hockey.
Groups of 10 or more $11.00/ person includes a FREE PATCH
Contact Constance Stormer at 212-465-6082 or e-mail: constance.stormer@thegarden.com


RADIO CITY STAGE DOOR TOUR

Radio City Stage Door® Tour is a fascinating excursion behind the scenes of Radio City Music Hall®, located in the heart of New York City in Rockefeller Center. Learn the secrets of the Great stage where lavish theatrical productions, concerts, and award shows are performed and explore the beautiful art deco interiors. Plus meet one of the world-famous Rockettes!
When?: You Choose!
Where?: Rockefeller Center
Price?: $11.00
Age?: Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors
Minimum Scouts?: 10 (If You Purchase 50 Tickets Or More You Get 2 Free)
Contact?: 212-465-6082 OR Constance.Stormer@thegarden.com


WACHOVIA COMPLEX

Off of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, Pa

Concerts- Cheetah Girls, Carrie Underwood, etc
Shows- Disney Adventure, Disney on Ice, Playhouse Disney, Lipizzaner Stallions, etc
Sports- Hockey, the 76ers, etc

For Group Discount call 215-389-9543

Behind the Scenes Tour- visit private luxury seating, press box, studio control room, official locker room, Sports Net, etc.
M-F 9-5 Price Adults $5.00 Girls- $4.00

Call 215-389-9543


Surflight Theatre (live performances)

Beach Haven
609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org

This Seasons Shows include: The Producers, Oklahoma, Chicago, A Few Good Men, plus more of your favorites


Strand Theatre (live performances)

Fourth Street, Lakewood

Contact Casey Mulvaney at caseym@strand.org or call 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org

TWO RIVER THEATER

21 Bridge Avenue Red Bank, NJ

call: 732-345-1500 e-mail: info@trtc.org or the website: www.trtc.org/index.html

Ocean County College Fine Arts Theatre

The college performs shows all year round.

Go online to view the schedule: www.ocean.edu/campus/fine_arts_center/schedule.htm
Box Office phone number: 732-255-0500



Stockton Performing Arts Center

At Richard Stockton College Exit 44 off the Garden State Parkway
intraweb.stockton.edu/pac/calendar.html


Cattus Island Park

off of Fischer Blvd Toms River
732-270-6960
nature walks, programs, nature center with live animals, trails.

CATTUS ISLAND NATURE FESTIVAL

Sunday, October 5th from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Admission: FREE!!!
For more information calll 732-270-6960 or visit www.oceancountyparks.org

Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park, NJ

They offer FREE programs for troops- learn aboout the barrier island and it's unique ecosystem.

Earn a try-it, badge or IP

For more information call 732-793-0506


National Estuary Foundation

Barnegat Bay Watershed

Programs that come to the troops- Water Pollution and Conservation

learn how to conserve the Barnegat Bay It is FREE

Contact Karen Walzer at 732-370-9578


Insectopolis

Interactive bug museum
Open Tues. to Sat.-10 AM to 3 PM Closed Sun. Mon. and Holidays
General Admission $7 (children 3 and younger free) Groups of 15 or more $5

Contact- (732)349-0559 or info@insectropolis.com or visit www.insectropolis.com
1761 Lakewood Road Toms River, NJ 08755


Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum

78 East Water St. TR
732-349-9209
Tues, Thurs, Sat- 10 am-2 pm
www.tomsriverseaport.com


DAY TRIP- NEW JERSEY

Great Trip Day Trip Ideas along the Jersey Shore.

www.beachcomber.com
click on link- than click on Camping...NJ, next click on region- scroll down-

Great trip ideas for any age!!


Jenkinson's Aquarium

Behind the Scenes Tour

Contact the aquarium for new dates & times
Ever wonder how much food it takes to feed every animal, every day in our aquarium? Here?s your chance to see (and smell) what it takes to run an aquarium! Tour our entire building from top to bottom. Ages 7 and up only. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes!

$12 for adults & $9 for children


Junior Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 a.m. - Noon. Help feed animals and learn what it takes to work as a biologist. Must wear closed-toed shoes. For ages 11-16


Pre-register: 732-899-1659
Information: 732-899-1212 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium/ - POINT PLEASANT BEACH


Poland Springs Arena Ritacco Center

Toms River High School North Campus
1245 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River

For more Information go to: www.ritaccocenter.com


COUNT BASIE THEATRE

99 Monmouth St. Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-842-9000
Come see theatre shows, performers, concerts, youth show, etc.

www.countbasietheatre.org/cal.php



AVIATION HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY

Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm

Suggested Donations: Adults $7.00 Children(under 12) $5.00
Groups of 10 or more: Adults $6.00 Children (under 12) $4.00

Location: 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey

For more information call: 201-288-6344 or e-mail at njahof@verizon.net
Website: www.njahof.org



RANKOKUS INDIAN RESERVATION

Come visit the ONLY Indian owned and operated museum in New Jersey

Located in Rancocas, NJ Burlington County

Admission: Adults $5.00 Children $3.00

May and October they hosted a Semi-Annual Indian Arts Festival

For more information call: 609-261-4747 e-mail: powhatan@powhatan.org
There website is: www.powhatan.org


BLUE WATER BEADS

108A Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Host a bead making party for your troop

Call: 732-292-2992 or e-mail: info@blue-water-beads.com
website: www.blue-water-beads.com


TUCKERTON SEAPORT

120 W. Main St., Rt. 9 TUCKERTON

Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org


NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

720 Rte 539 New Egypt

Come see-Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Stocks, SS Sprint, Outlaw Stocks, Rookie

Prices are: 6< free, 7-12 $5.50, 13-17 $14, adults $17

You can bring your own food and drinks(coolers welcome)

For more information call 609-758-1900 or go to: www.newegyptspeedway.net


FREE MOVIES

Marquee Movie Theater offering FREE movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 am for Kids (not newly released)

go to www.marqueecinemas.com for more information>


SAIL FEST 2008 and Street Fair

Location: River Avenue, Island Heights
10am-6pm


BEACH PLUM FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 7th at Island Beach State Park- Seaside Park, NJ

*craft show & sales, *kayak tours, *nature hikes, *beachplum picking & jelly making demo's, *games, *activities, *food, *live entertainment, *and more

Call 732-793-5525 for more information


FUN SCOUTING SKILLS DAY

at Poricy Park Conservancy in Middletown
Saturday, September 13th (raindate-9/20)
2pm – 3:30 staggered start (times assigned in late August) finished by 5pm

Come explore Poricy Park and learn some scouting skills while having fun!

Pre-registration with payment by July 15th
$6 per scout or $7 per scout with patch guaranteed

Registration after July 15th $8 per scout
$2 per patch additional charge (no guarantee of delivery at event)

Registration closed at 100 scouts or September 8th

Enjoy Map Reading 101, Appreciating Nature, Fire Building, Tied Up in Knots and more!

Call Poricy Park Conservancy for more information or to register.
732-842-5966 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
www.poricypark.org


3RD ANNUAL PIZZA- PASTA-PASTRY ITALIAN FOOD FESTIVAL

Italian Food Festival, Washington St., Toms River.

Event runs 11 am - 5:00 pm.

Food, entertainment, handcrafts, children's area. Games and contests for everyone!

Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com -


RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Open House & BBQ Saturday, September 20th from 1-4 pm

Troops that have assisted Ronald McDonald House either with donating time, collecting soda tabs, etc are invited to join them for a festival of lots of family activities, great food, tours of their beautiful home, and the special guest…

Ronald McDonald

Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch
131 Bath Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740

RSVP by September 9th to Camitha S. Whipple, House Manager 732-222-8755 Or camitha@rmh-cnj.org


28TH ANNUAL CATTUS ISLAND NATURE FESTIVAL

Sunday, October 5th from 7 am to 4 pm
**boat tours, van tours, kayak tours, nature walks, seining, fun & games, exhibitors and more

Call 732-270-6960 for more information


14TH ANNUAL PINE BARRENS JAMBOREE

Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

at Wells Mills County Park
905 Wells Mills Road (rte 532) Waretown

Parking and Admission FREE

Music of the Pines, Demonstrations, Traditional Crafts & crafters, Nature & History Programs, Kids Crafts & Games, Cranberry picking & Bog Tours, Food, Free Shuttle Buses and Much More...

Call 609-971-3085 or www.oceancountyparks.org

COLUMBUS DAY PARADE

Sunday, October 12th in Seaside Heights, steps off promptly at 1:00pm

Come join in on the 17th Annual Parade

For more information call: 732-914-0351 or visit the website at: www.oceancountytourism.com/columbus/


DISNEY ON ICE

Presents a Disneyland Adventure

Oct. 16th - 19th
To contact us or to learn more about our group opportunities, click here or call (215) 389-9543 or http://www.comcastspectacor.com/


LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE

October 18th & 19th

It is a rain or shine, two-day event

11 land-based lighthouses are open for visitation and climbing. During this weekend, the public is invited to visit any or all of the sites along the Challenge route.

2 new sites to the Challenge route:
· Barnegat Light Historical Museum displaying Barnegat Light's 1st Order Fresnel Lens
· Cape May County Museum displaying Cape May's 1st Order Fresnel Lens

Participants of the Challenge receive a complimentary souvenir depicting each lighthouse they visit
Collect all 13 and you will receive a complimentary "completion" souvenir at your final stop

www.njlhs.org/challenge/challenge.html -

or e-mail at challenge@njlh.org


HALLOWEEN CAMPFIRE


Saturday, October 25th from 7 pm 0 9pm at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Admission: FREE!!!

campfire, storytelling, bring marshmallows and a stick for roasting, and climb the lighthouse at night
No registration is required- See You There


TOMS RIVER HALLOWEEN PARADE


2ND LARGEST IN THE WORLD

Friday, October 31, 2008 starts at 7:00pm down Main Street in Toms River

Line up is in the Toms River Shopping Center on Rte 37
Participates are to be there NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm

Registration is from 9 am - 5:30pm at the Toms River Fire Company #1 at 26 Robbins Street

for information you can call the Firehouse at 732-244-7941 or e-mail at trfd25nol@aol.com or
visit the website at www.OCCIS.com/events/halloweenparade/