Memorial Day Weekend in Ocean County

I Stand Before You
I stand before you all today
But not one eye can see my way
My time arrived, to leave this earth
A fact so planned, to every birth
It happened where I had to go
My torch for life was so aglow
I transferred while in uniform
Protecting freedom, through a storm
Should I resent I died for you
Not on my life, red white and blue
Please help my family through each day
Tell all my friends, try not to stray
And of the country I did love
Do think of me, through God above
Your memories, brought forth this day
Send love to us, who could not stay
Roger J. Robicheau-Former SP5 US Army

Happy Memorial Day Everyone. Here are some events going on in Ocean County this weekend. Have a fun and safe weekend.

Saturday May 29th

2nd Annual Harvey Cedars townwide YardSale
Harvey Cedars, LBI
Sponsored by the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association
Information: http://www.harveycedarstax.org/

Open for the Season: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park
Rte. 537, Jackson
Abbreviated schedule until June 19. Open May 29 - 31, June 5, 6, 12, 13, and June 19 - Sept 6. Open at 10:30 am, closing varies from 5 pm - 7 pm depending on day and season. Tornado water attraction makes it debut at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. It is a Funnel shaped tubing attraction that goes through a vortex tunnel and into 60-foot wide funnel.
Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure

Build a Race Car at Lowes in Brick, Manchester or Toms River
520 Route 70, Brick, NJ
1053 Highway 70, Manchester, NJ
1375 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ
10am-11am at all 3 locations
This car is perfect for any child or Jimmie Johnson fan! Bring them in to build this
Jimmie Johnson car complete with Memorial Day paint scheme!
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx

3rd Annual Blessing of the Lifeguards in LBI
St. Francis Aquatic Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., LBI
4:45pm – 5:45pm Ecumenical blessing ceremony open to all area lifeguards regardless of religious affiliation. Long Beach Township Beach Patrol's swim tests, will take place immediately following the ceremony at 5 pm in the Aquatic Center. Light refreshments.
Information: 609-494-8861 ext. 118 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/

Modified Twin 20's, Sportsman & Outlaw Stocks at New Egypt Speedway
New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539, New Egypt
5pm – 10pm Tribute to Military Night. Schedule subject to change.
Information: 609-758-1900 or http://www.newegyptspeedway.net/

Township of Ocean Founder's Day
Fredric A. Priff Elementary School, 139 Wells Mills Rd. Waretown
9 am - 2 pm. Live entertainment, crafters, vendors, pet parade, free children's rides, civil war encampment and fireworks.
Information: 609-693-5407 or http://www.townshipofocean.org/

Sunday May 30th

Arts & Crafts Show, Viking Village, 19th & Bayview
10 am - 4:30 pm. Local artists and crafters, rain or shine.80 Vendors at each chow of artists and crafters. No admission cost.
Information: 609-361-7008 or http://www.vikingvillage.net/ - BARNEGAT LIGHT

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
20th St. and Central Ave. to 7th St. and Broadway, Barnegat Light.
7 pm. Parade, kids on bikes & fire trucks. Ceremony at the Lighthouse and throw a flower in the inlet to remember those who defended our country.
Information: http://www.visitlbiregion.com/

Monday May 31st

Memorial Day Celebration in Ship Bottom

Front lawn of the Borough Hall, (16th & the Blvd.)
1 pm. Join in honoring Veterans.
Information: 609-494-2171 or http://www.shipbottom.org/

Memorial Day Service in Lavallette
Memorial Park, Bay Blvd., Lavallette
11 am. Sponsored by the Borough of Lavallette.
Information: 732-793-7477

American Legion- Memorial Day Parade of Toms River
Main St. and Washington St., Toms River
9:30 am. Begins in Office Lounge parking lot.
Information: 732-341-2294

Ongoing Activities

Jersey Shore Pirates
Riverfront Marina 281 Princeton Avenue Brick, NJ 08724. Come sail with Jersey Shore Pirates as we bring the most unique form of family entertainment to the NJ Shore area. Bring your young pirates aboard the Sea Gypsy for a swashbuckling Pirate Adventure on the Metedeconk River. Your mini mates will have the opportunity to dress-up like pirates, get face painted with pirate ?tattoos?, and learn some pirate lingo before setting sail on an hour and fifteen minute long action packed adventure.. ‎For ticket prices, and reservations call 732-899-6100 or http://www.jerseyshorepirates.com/index.php

Insectropolis
1761 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 349-7090
Insectropolis is a fun and unique insect learning center that dazzles visitors of all ages. There is plenty to see and do here! Set within the architecture of a bug-themed city, our creative displays entertain guests as they learn about these fascinating creatures.
View thousands of beautiful and bizarre exotic insects from all over the world. Play bug games on our touch-screen computers. Pretend you are a termite as you crawl through our mudtube. Watch ants forage for food and build tunnels in our live ant nest. Safely get up close to our observation hive and see our busy bees. Or spy on our many other live insects. Of course, your visit is not complete unless you touch a bug! Touch a live tarantula, scorpion, millipede, and a hissing cockroach before you leave. Whether you are a bug enthusiast or just a curious visitor, Insectropolis has over a dozen exhibit areas that are sure to educate and entertain.

http://www.insectropolis.com/

Nature Walk in Toms River
Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River, NJ
Saturday and Sundays 2:00pm
An hour long nature walk is offered at Cattus Island Park every weekend at 2:00 pm. Topics change weekly.
Fee:FREE Age:ALL
Information: 732-270-6960

Reptile Round Up in Toms River
June Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am – 11:30am
Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park
Join a naturalist for an up-close and personal look at LIVE native turtles and snakes. Families will love learning about the lives and times of the Cooper Environmental Center’s scaly inhabitants. No registration is required. Fee:FREE Age:ALL
1-877-OC PARKS

Turtle Feeding in Toms River
Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River, NJ
How long can a turtle live? How big is a turtle’s territory? Naturalists and youth volunteers have the answers to these and many other questions. Join them at the Cooper Environmental Center on Saturdays and Sundays in June from 1:30-2:00 pm, as they feed and otherwise care for some of our native turtles.. No registration is required. Fee:FREE. Age: ALL
1-877-OC PARKS

Bird Feeding Station in Toms River
Saturday and Sunday 10:30am – 11:00am
Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River, NJ
The different seasons attracts a variety of hungry migrant and resident birds to the feeding station at the Cooper Environmental Center. The naturalist staff at Cattus Island County Park will decipher the mystery of identifying our local avifauna. Feel free to ask questions regarding the best way to set up your own feeding station at home. Binoculars are a plus but are not required to enjoy and learn all about our feathered friends.
No registration is required. Fee:FREE Age: ALL
1-877-OC PARKS

Music Man Ice Cream Shop
Opens for the season Friday May 28th
2305 Grand Central Ave, Lavallette (Route 35 north).
Shows start at 6 pm.
A Broadway cabaret comes with the sundae. Patrons of The Music Man Ice Cream Shoppe are treated to an "Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe" with a twist. Performing waiters and waitresses may ask guests, "What would you do for your ice cream sundae?" It's a scream when someone has to shake for his or her shake. A vaudeville style cabaret of upbeat American tunes is performed during every seating; sung by performers who maneuver around the entire shop, singing directly to individual guests and incorporating them into the show. "It's a family entertainment experience that appeals to all ages," Sessa-Agliata says.
Information: 732-854-2779 - http://www.njmusicman.com/

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park
Rte. 537, Jackson, Nj.
Abbreviated schedule until June 19. Open May 29 - 31, June 5, 6, 12, 13, and June 19 - Sept 6. Open at 10:30 am, closing varies from 5 pm - 7 pm depending on day and season. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure

Long Beach Island Historical Museum
Engleside & Beach Aves, Long Beach Island
Open Starting May 24th Saturday & Sunday 10 - 4 pm. June 23 - September 7 open Daily 10 - 4 pm and Wednesday evening 7 - 9 pm. September 8 - October 5 open Saturday & Sunday 10 - 4 pm.
Donation of $3.00
Information: 609-492-0700 or http://www.lbimuseum.org/

Fantasy Island Amusement Park
320 West Seventh, Beach Haven
Fantasy Island Amusement Park has been created with a Victorian air that is timeless in its appeal. Z-Brick walkways, oak benches, ornate lamp posts, and Tiffany glass chandeliers and panels all come together in a clean, safe family facility that will delight young and old!
Opens at 6 pm. Open weekends May 22 - June 13 including Memorial Day.
Open for the season June 18.
Information: 609-492-4000 or http://www.fantasyislandpark.com/

***** as always if you know of an event we don’t have listed here for Ocean County, please e-mail me at kristen@shoremamas.com and I will be happy to update the post with your information.**********