May 11 – Saturday: Barnegat Light Taxpayers` Association

May 11th – Saturday:
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association Membership Meeting- $$$
9:30AM, First Aid Building, West 10th Street, 361-3682
May 18th – Saturday:
Town Wide Garage Sale8:00AM, at the residents’ homes, directory available in the Borough Hall &
Post Office after May 9th, rain date Sunday May 19th, 494-9196
St. Peter’s Flower & Plant Sale9:00AM-12:00PM, St. Peter’s Parish House- West 7th Street, orders can be
taken ahead of time, 494-5048
Zion Lutheran Church Spring Bazaar8:00AM – 2:00PM, Lunch available, Parish Hall- 18th & Central Ave., 494-8676
May 25th – Saturday:
Barnegat Light Fire Company Annual Auction5:30PM, viewing, auction starts at 6:30PM, at the Firehouse- 10th & Central
Ave., $10.00 entrance fee, cash bar & free appetizers, a great selection of
varied items & prices, 494-1280
May 26th – Sunday:
Viking Village Art & Craft Show10:00AM –4:30PM, 19th & Bayview, local artists showing & selling their work,
361-7008
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony6:30PM line-up (behind old Borough Hall- West 10th St.), 7:00PM, the parade
begins at West 11th St. & concludes at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
with a memorial ceremony. Ocean County Emerald Society Bagpipe Band
will be featured, 494-9196
June 15th – Saturday:
Summer Season BeginsLifeguards on duty daily from 10:00AM - 5:00PM, beach badges required for
all beach goers 12 & over
June 27th, July 18th, August 1st, August 15th & August 29th – Thursdays:
Barnegat Light Battle of the Bands7:30PM, bay front gazebo, 7th& Bayview. New this summer! Youth bands will
be competing throughout the summer for a spot to headline a concert for our
“Summer 2014” concert series. Come out and enjoy a night of music by some
talented youths. Bring your blankets &/or chairs. If rain, these concert will be
held the following day, 494-9196 *The above dates are subject to change
depending on the number of bands that apply*
June 29th – Saturday:
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association “Beach Walk-Way Clean-Up”9:00AM, meet at the “Old Borough Hall”, 10 West 10th Street, 361-3682
Jazzy Seafood & Scallop Festival-
2:30PM – 5:00PM, Viking Village- 19th & Bayview. A fundraiser for Marine
Science & Music Scholarships. Jazz, scallops, seafood, wine & beer. Tickets
available at the shops at Viking Village or at the event. For more information
visit Vikingvillage.net
Bonfire & Music7:00PM - 9:00PM at the Lighthouse State Park, sponsored by Ocean County
Parks. Anthony Pileggi with the Basement Musicians Guild will be performing.
Bring your own chairs and/or blankets. The lighthouse will be open so you
can do the “Lighthouse Night Climb”. For information and registration call
971-3085
June 29th – Saturday (continued):
St. Peter’s at the Light Potluck Picnic11:15AM , St. Peter’s Parish House- West 7th Street, all are welcome to come
out & share some food & good times, bring a potluck dish to share, 494-5048
July 3rd – Wednesday:
Sand Sculpting Contest2:00PM, 25th Street Ocean Beach, fun for the entire family, amateurs only,
ribbons awarded, rain date Friday July 5th, 494-9196
July 7th – Sunday:
Independence Day Parade, Awards Ceremony & Concert6:30PM- assemble at West 11th Street, parade begins at 7:00PM, the theme
will be “Hometown Heroes”. Awards & concert (The Liberty Band) following
the parade at the bay front gazebo, 7th& Bayview. ,
494-9196
July 11th – Thursday:
Children’s Beach Olympics9:30AM- Registration, events begin at 10:00AM. Fun & games on the 24th St.
Ocean beach. The events are for children in Kindergarten to Sixth Grade,
494-9196
Matt Avery7:30PM, bay front gazebo, 7th& Bayview. Matt, aka the “Human Jukebox” is a
one-man band. He is a solo acoustic performer who covers an array of music.
Bring your blankets &/or chairs, 494-9196
July 13th – Saturday:
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association Membership Meeting/Meet & Greet$$$
10:00AM, bay front gazebo, 7th & Bayview, 361-3682
July 18th – Thursday:
Sand Sculpting Contest-
2:00PM, 25th Street Ocean Beach, fun for the entire family, amateurs only,
ribbons awarded, rain date Friday July 19th , 494-9196
July 22nd –Monday to July 26th –Friday:
Camp NoahMonday hrough Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM (breakfast/check-in @8:30AM), Ehtel
Jacobsen School in Surf City. Zion Lutheran Church will be supporting this
week of “Vacation Bible School”. It is a day camp program for children whose
communities have been impacted by a disaster and all elementary age
children (grades 1-6) are invited and there is no fee, 494-8676
July 25th – Thursday:
The Kootz 7:30PM, bay front gazebo, 7th & Bayview. Come out and listen to their debut
in Barnegat Light. A group of Jersey-guys who just can't seem to retire their
guitars. They have collective passion for classic rock, pop, soul and blues...
and just plain old making great music, 494-9196
July 27th – Saturday:
Zion Lutheran Church Book & Bake Sale9:00AM-12:00PM, Parish Hall- 18th & Central Ave., 494-8676
July 27th – Saturday (continued):
Barnegat Light Fire Company Fresh Fish Feast4:00PM – 8:00PM, at the Firehouse- 10th & Central Avenue. A delicious
dinner of fresh, local seafood, take-outs available, 494-1280
Barnegat Light Ocean Mile SwimBarnegat Light Beach Patrol Fundraiser, 1-mile ocean swim. Pre-register online at lmsports.com before July 20th, $20 or register at the beach on the day
of the race, $25. Registration price includes registration, t-shirt and food &
drink following the race. 3:00PM – 6:00PM registration & the race will begin at
6:30PM, 290-5918
July 28th – Sunday:
Blessing of the Fleet5:30PM, Barnegat Light Yacht Basin, 1701 Bayview, Interdenominational
Service, a local tradition, 494-9196
Early August:
Annual Long Beach Island Lifeguard RacesCompetitive races among the island Lifeguard squads. Dates & time TBD,
494-9196
August 1st – Thursday:
Sand Sculpting Contest2:00PM, 25th Street Ocean Beach, family fun at the beach, amateurs only,
ribbons awarded, rain date Friday August 2nd, 494-9196
August 4th – Sunday:
Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show 9:00AM – 5:00PM, 19th & Bayview, many quality dealers- Furniture,
Collectibles, Memorabilia, Victorian, Country, etc., refreshments available,
361-7008
August 8th – Thursday:
Lighthouse Band7:30PM, bay front gazebo, 7th& Bayview. This band will take you back in time
& have you dancing to their classic rock tunes of the 60s, 70s & 80s. Bring
your blankets &/or chairs, 494-9196
August 13th – Tuesday:
Dog Show4:00PM- 6:00PM, Wildflowers- 5th & Broadway. Bring your dogs & enter them
to win in one of many categories- Best Costume, Best Kisser, Best Trick, etc.
Prizes, goodies & fun. Benefits the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter.
For more information call 361-8191
August 15th – Thursday:
Sand Sculpting Contest2:00PM, 25th Street Ocean Beach, family fun at the beach, amateurs only,
ribbons awarded, rain date Friday August 16th, 494-9196
August 18th – Sunday:
Bike Rodeo10:00AM, West 10th Street. Bike safety, demonstrations & fun, 494-3322
August 21st – Wednesday:
Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light Open House10:00AM – 3:00PM, 6th & Bayview, visit the Coast Guard station & get
information and see demonstrations by different marine organizations. Also
take a tour of the station & boats, 494-2680
August 22nd – Thursday:
“The Bullzeye Band”7:30PM, bay front gazebo, 7th& Bayview. Enjoy the sounds of this rockin’
country group. Bring your blankets &/or chairs, 494-9196
August 25th – Sunday:
Barnegat Light Historical Society’s Open House Wine & Cheese Party5:00PM, At the museum at 5th & Central Ave. Open to the public. Come see
this beautiful historical building, socialize & enjoy some wine & cheese, for
more information call 494-5404
September 1st – Sunday:
Viking Village Art & Craft Show10:00AM –4:30PM, 19th & Bayview, local artists showing & selling their work,
refreshments available, 361-7008
September 7th – Saturday:
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association Membership Meeting- $$$
9:30AM, First Aid Building, West 10th Street, 361-3682
September 15th – Sunday:
Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show 9:00AM – 5:00PM, 19th & Bayview, many quality dealers- Furniture,
Collectibles, Memorabilia, Victorian, Country, etc., refreshments available,
361-7008
October 12h – Saturday:
Zion Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar9:00AM – 1:00PM, Parish Hall- 18th & Central Ave. White elephant, baked
goods & Christmas crafts. 494-8676
Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association “Dune Grass Planting”9:00AM, meet at the “Old Borough Hall”, 10 West 10th Street, 361-3682
October 19th – Saturday & October 20th - Sunday:
Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey- Take the challenge & visit all of the
lighthouses of New Jersey over the weekend, 494-2016
October 26th – Saturday:
Bonfire & Storytelling7:00PM – 9:00PM, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, sponsored by the
Borough of Barnegat Light & Ocean County, there will be a bonfire,
storytelling with Robin Moore, bring your own chairs &/or blankets, 494-9196
November 24th – Sunday:
Thanksgiving Service6:00PM- Carry-In Supper & 7:00PM- Service, Zion Lutheran Church 18th &
Central. A combined service of the congregations of Zion Lutheran Church &
St. Peter’s at the Light, all are welcome, 494-5048 OR 494-8676
November 30th – Saturday:
Santa visits Viking Village
1:00PM Santa arrives by Fire truck and will be available for visits and pictures
(bring your own camera), 361-7008
December 24th- Tuesday:
St. Peter’s at the Light Family Eucharist5:00PM-Family Eucharist service, West 7th St., 494-5048
December 25th- Wednesday:
St. Peter’s at the Light Feast of the Nativity Mass10:00AM, West 7th St. 494-5048
Ongoing Events:
Lighthouse Night Climbs & Full Moon Climbs7:00PM-9:00PM, May 25th, June 29th, July 22nd, August 3rd & August 20th.
Come climb “Old Barney” and see the view under the moonlight. No charge
for this event, donations are appreciated,
www.friendsofthelighthouse.org
Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company T-Shirt SaleThe Fire Company has an ongoing fundraiser selling various products with
their logo. T-shirts, hats, beach towels, beach bags, aprons & sweatshirts can
be purchased at the Borough Hall during the week or at the Firehouse on
Sunday mornings. Please support our local Fire Co.
TuesdaysLong Beach Island Health Department “Free” Blood Pressure Clinic11:00AM – 12:00PM, third Tuesday of each month at the Borough Hall, 10
East 7th St. Have your blood pressure checked by a nurse from the Long
Beach Island Health Dept.
St. Peter’s at the Light Open House10:00AM – 12:00 PM –July & August. Please come & visit their beautiful,
restored church, 7th & Central, 494-2398
FridaysViking Village Dock Tours10:00AM-Viking - Village 19th & Bayview, June 28th through August 28th.
Come see how this historic dock operates and how seafood goes from the
boat to your plate. To make reservations, please call the Southern Ocean
Chamber of Commerce, 494-7211
Reclam The Bay11:00AM- 10th Street & Bayview, beginning in June. Come see this
interesting demonstration by Reclam the Bay that shows the importance of the
clam to Barnegat Bay. See the growth of a baby clam, their development and
feeding.
2nd Thursday of the monthBarnegat Light Museum Speaker Meetings7:30PM, 5th & Central. Open to the public, free admission. Speakers will talk
about various historical topics about our local area, for more information call
494-5404.
Beach BadgesBeach Badges are required by all persons, 12 and over, who are on the
beach. Badges are required from June 15th until September 2nd between the
hours of 10:00AM and 5:00PM.
Fees:
Season Badges are on sale from mid-November until June 15th at
the Pre-Season price of $25, after June 15th the season badge cost
is $35.00
Weekly Badges are $20.00 and are good from Saturday to Friday
Daily Badges are $5.00
Senior Badges are $10.00 for any person 65 years or older, they
must be purchased by the senior in person with proof of age
Boat RampThe ramp is located at 10th & Bayview
Fees:
Season Pass is $100.00 per vessel (including jet skis)
Daily Pass is $20.00 per vessel (including jet skis)
Commercial Season Pass is $200.00
Tennis CourtsThe tennis courts are public courts and can be used by anyone. Reservations
are recommended, Barnegat Light residents can make reservations two
weeks in advance and all others one week in advance.
The courts are open 8:00AM until 6:00PM seven days a week.
Fees:
Regular fees -$12.00 per hour per court
Pass #1 (only available to Barnegat Light residents until June 15th)
The cost of this pass is $80.00 for 10 hours of play, a $40.00
savings. Four passes may be purchased per person.
Pass #2 (only available to Barnegat Light residents until June 15th)
The cost of this pass is $75.00 and is a season pass for one court
at a set day and time weekly during the season. This pass will give
you a savings of $57.00.
Skate ParkThe Skate Park is open daily from 9:00AM until 6:00PM (or dusk, whichever
comes first). All skaters must have a badge, helmet, elbow pads & kneepads
Badges:
Yearly Pass -free to Barnegat Light residents, $20.00 for nonresidents
Weekly Pass - $5.00 and is good for one week
from the date of purchase
Daily Pass is $3.00 for each day
Beach WheelsBeach wheels are available to be lent out to any beach patron who is unable
to walk to the beach or on the beach. For more information call the Borough
Hall at 494-9196 Monday through Friday between 8:00AM and 3:30PM
DogsAll dogs must be licensed and leashed. Dogs are allowed on the beach on a
leash from October 1st until April 15th
Dog Park
The ball field on West 10th Street is also a Dog Park. It’s a great place
for dogs to run free and play. All dogs MUST be licensed and have a
current rabies vaccination! Also, all dogs must be friendly &
nonaggressive. Please be sure to clean-up after your dog!
DrivewaysDriveways need to be designated, you may not use your entire property front
as a driveway. You can designate a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of
20 feet, the remainder of your property front may be used for public street
parking
VolunteeringThe First Aid Squad and Fire Company need volunteers- come out and help
your neighbors!
Museum HoursThe Barnegat Light Museum is located at 5th & Central.
Weekends in June & September- 11:00PM – 2:00PM
Daily in July & August- 11:00PM – 2:00PM
For questions or more information call 494-8578
9-1-1
Dial 9-1-1 for any First Aid, Fire or Police emergencies
Recycling2013 Recycling Schedules & Guidelines have been mailed out to all residents.
Additional copies & the required stickers are available at the Borough Hall.
You must make special arrangements for items with Freon
(refrigerators/freezers & air conditioners), Electronics & White Goods
(washers, dryers, hot water heaters) to be picked up, call the Borough Hall for
more information, Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 3:30PM 494-9196
Digging Holes on the Beach-
Digging holes on the beach is extremely dangerous! Do not dig holes any
deeper than your knees and be sure to fill in all holes when finished
Saltwater Fishing RegistrationThe State of New Jersey requires anyone 16 year-old & over to register for
saltwater fishing. It is free to register & can only be done online. For more
information & to register go to
www.saltwaterregistry.nj.gov
Enjoy Your Season!