October 1
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

October 3
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
German Flag Raising, courtyard of the Justice Complex, 129 Hooper Ave. 3:30 p.m. - TOMS RIVER

October 4
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
17th Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament, on the beach. Information: 732-506-6565 - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
“Rocktoberfest Weekend,” New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Super Stocks, Crate-1. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Junior Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 a.m. - Noon. Ever wonder what it’s like to work at Jenkinson’s Aquarium? Go behind the scenes, help us feed some animals along the way, and learn what it takes to work here. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
“Classic Car Cruise,” downtown, Arnold & Bay Aves. 5 pm - 9 pm. Rain date Oct. 11. Information: 732-899-2424 or www.pointpleasantbeachnj.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artists & Sales, Things Adrift, 406 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 3 pm. Featuring 60 contemporary artists found in the book, "Long Beach Island Rhapsody," along with author Frank Finale, author of "A Gull's Story" I, II and III. Information: 609-361-1668 - SHIP BOTTOM
Eagleswood's Annual Country Fair, 146 Division Street. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Information: 609-296-0993 - WEST CREEK
October 5
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Seasonal:Race for the Cure, Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., off Route 537. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatadventure - JACKSON
“Rocktoberfest Weekend” - Garden State Dual Track Series, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Modifieds, Sportsman, SS Sprints, Outlaw Stocks. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
“Classic Car Cruise,” Downtown. Noon - 4 pm. Rain date 6/13. Information: 732-899-2424 or www.pointchamber.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Columbus Day Parade starts at noon in Seaside Park and heading north on the Boulevard. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
28th Annual Cattus Island Nature Festival, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd. 7 am to 4 pm. Rain or shine. Exhibits, demonstrations, van tours, nature walks & talks. Information: 732-270-6960 or www.oceancountyparks.org - TOMS RIVER
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Eagleswood Country Fair. 9 am - 1 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - WEST CREEK

October 6
Barnegat Bay Shellfish Restoration Program, Island Beach State Park Marina, 24th and Bayview Ave. 1:00- 2:30 pm. Upweller Open House volunteers at upwellers (nurseries) care for live oysters and/or clams being grown to release size. This is a non-technical session for the entire family with Q&A. The “Clam Trail” will also be discussed. Learn what the volunteers do to help keep Barnegat Bay clean. Rain or shine. Free. Runs Mondays from June 2 - October 6. Information: www.reclamthebay.org/ibsp.html - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
Demonstration: Water Color, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. Free. Demonstration by Maureen Brown. Gallery hours are Sunday 1pm-3pm, Monday, Tuesday 7pm-9pm, Wednesday 10am-3pm Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN

October 8
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fishy Fieldwork, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 5 pm - 7 pm. For anyone interested in a career with animals, tour aquarium after hours and learn from experts. Ages 11 and up Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

October 10
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-on-their-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. 4 - 10pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Italian Flag Raising, 101 Hooper Ave. 12 noon. - TOMS RIVER

October 11
11th Annual Dog Walk. Registration fee. Proceeds to Animal Shelter. Registration in front of Mary Holder Realty, 520 Main Avenue, at 12:30 pm. Walk starts at 1 pm. Information: 1-800-4-BAYHED or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
6th Annual Professional Arts and Crafts Show, Centennial Park, Bridge Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Information: 1-800-4-BAYHED or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
Annual Spaghetti Dinner, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 4 - 8 pm. 2008 Car raffles for 2 Honda Fit Sports, 3 Nissan Rogues, 2 Nissan Altima Sport Coupes Proceeds benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. From 10 am. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Moonlight Hike & S’mores, Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 7:00 p.m. For adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight, insect repellant and stick for toasting marshmallows; limit 25 people. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest. Information: 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON
14th Annual Ocean County Jamboree Festival, 905 Wells Mill Rd. (Rt.532). 10 am - 4 pm. Rain or shine. Featuring down home melodies & memories, crafts, nature/history programs, demonstrations. Free. Information: 609-971-3085 or www.oceancountyparks.org - WARETOWN

October 12
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-on-their-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
36th Annual Long Beach Island Commemorative-18 Mile Run, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Applications available at Community Center or printable version on web site. Registration and race-packet pickup on Oct. 11 from 2 - 8 pm & race day 7 - 9:30 am. Registration closes promptly at 9:30 am. Transportation to the starting line begins at 8:00 am. Race Starts at 10:30 am in Holgate. Race dedicated to the 11 Israeli athletes slain by terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics and the thousands who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park parking lot, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A wide variety of booths, vendors and products will be onsite for people to browse.
Second Sunday of every month. Rain date: Oct. 26. Free, open to the public. Information: 732-901-7000 ext.112 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. 10 am - 8 pm. Columbus Day Parade at 1 pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

October 14
Toddler Make and Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Make marine life crafts, listen to a story, and learn about some of our animals. Ages 3-5 with an adult. Includes all day aquarium admission. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

October 15
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Stafford Twp Annual Dinner, Manahawkin Holiday Inn. 6 pm. 50/50 Raffle, historical program, awards presentations. Information: 609-597-5947 or www.staffordhistory.org - MANAHAWKIN

October 16
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

October 17
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

October 18
Fall Beach Sweeps, Municipal Dock at End of East Bay Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - BARNEGAT
Fall Beach Sweeps, Central Market, Rt. 35 & Mount Street. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - BAY HEAD
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fall Beach Sweeps, Beachwood Public Beach, Compass Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - BEACHWOOD
Fall Beach Sweeps, Beach III, Rt 35 North, next to Ocean Club, opposite Bayside Park. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - BRICK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center, 7201 Long Beach Blvd. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - HARVEY CEDARS
Fall Beach Sweeps, Ocean Bathing Area #1. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Lake Carasaljo, across from St. Mary's Church on Rt. 9. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - LAKEWOOD
Fall Beach Sweeps, Philadelphia Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - LAVALLWTTE
Fall Beach Sweeps, Downer Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - MANTOLOKING
9th New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, Lighthouses throughout the State. Visit 11 coastal lighthouses and (new) 2 museums housing first order Fresnel lens; sites along Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay & Delaware River, including two in Ocean County, Barnegat Lighthouse and Historical Museum and Tuckers Island Lighthouse in the Tuckerton Seaport. Climbing not necessary to participate and the challenge is free however some lighthouses charge to visit/climb and others have special events in conjunction with challenge. Information: 609-296-8868 or njlhs.org - NEW JERSEY
Fall Beach Sweeps, Labrador Lounge, Peterson St. & Rt. 35 North. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - NORMANDY BEACH, TOMS RIVER TWP.
Fall Beach Sweeps, Wildwood Ave. Pier, 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - OCEAN GATE
Fall Beach Sweeps, 3rd Ave. beach. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - ORTLEY BEACH, TOMS RIVER TWP.
Fall Beach Sweeps, Maxson Ave. Beach and River Ave. Beach. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - POINT PLEASANT
Fall Beach Sweeps, Jenkinson's Aquarium and Maryland Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org -POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Fall Beach Sweeps, Grant Ave. and Bayside boat launch along Rt. 35 South. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Fall Beach Sweeps, Stockton Ave. and 2nd Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - SEASIDE PARK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Midway Beach, 6th Lane. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - SOUTH SEASIDE PARK
N.J. Lighthouse Challenge, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 8 am - 8 pm. Lighthouse enthusiasts climb every lighthouse in the state. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Ice Cream Social, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 2 pm. Pre-registrations required. Information and registration: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Lecture: A Revolutionary Tavern in the Pines, Wells Mills County Park, Rt. 532. 10 am - Noon. Speakers: Tom Farner, local historian, newspaper columnist, former history teacher & author of New Jersey in History: Fighting to Be Heard; Tim Hart, pres. of Stafford Twp Hist. Society and exec. director of Tuckerton Seaport; German Georgieff, chief park naturalist, Wells Mills Park County Park. On-site visit to Cedar Bridge Tavern (Old Half Mile Rd), Barnegat following lecture. Free. Information: 609-859-8860 or www.pinelandsalliance.org - WARETOWN

October 19
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
4x4 Trucks, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 12:30 pm. Plus Mud Skippers & Quads. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
9th New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, Lighthouses throughout the State. Visit 11 coastal lighthouses and (new) 2 museums housing first order Fresnel lens; sites along Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay & Delaware River, including two in Ocean County, Barnegat Lighthouse and Historical Museum and Tuckers Island Lighthouse in the Tuckerton Seaport. Climbing not necessary to participate and the challenge is free however some lighthouses charge to visit/climb and others have special events in conjunction with challenge. Information: 609-296-8868 or njlhs.org - NEW JERSEY
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Arnold Avenue Bandshell. Registration from 8 am - 10 am. Walk begins 10:30 am. Everyone of all ages welcome. Information: 732-914-1000 or www.cancer.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
N.J. Lighthouse Challenge, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 8 am - 6 pm. Lighthouse enthusiasts climb every lighthouse in the state. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

October 24
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea wander the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, refreshments, story telling and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

October 26
Bay Head Halloween Parade, Mount St.Information: 1-800-4-BAYHED or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
"HALLOWEEN HAVOC," New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 1 pm. Enduro Race/Demolition Derby/600cc Micro Sprints, Open Vintage Cars. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Annual Halloween Parade, Bridge Avenue. 1 pm. Ten divisions including motorized floats. Information: 732-295-8850 - POINT PLEASANT

October 31
Halloween Trick or Treat, Main Street. 4 pm. Information: 609-758-2441 or www.mainstreetne.org - NEW EGYPT
Toms River Halloween Parade, Main Street. 7 pm - 10 pm. Registration – 9am – 5:30 pm at the Toms River Firehouse #1 on Robbins St. Parade starts from the Toms River Center located at Main Street and Route 37, proceeding South on Main Street, then east on Washington Street and concludes at Hooper Avenue. Information: 732-349-0144 or www.occis.com - TOMS RIVER

October 2
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm & 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 3
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
German Flag Raising, courtyard of the Justice Complex, 129 Hooper Ave. 3:30 p.m. - TOMS RIVER
October 4
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
17th Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament, on the beach. Information: 732-506-6565 - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
“Rocktoberfest Weekend,” New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Super Stocks, Crate-1. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Junior Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 a.m. - Noon. Ever wonder what it’s like to work at Jenkinson’s Aquarium? Go behind the scenes, help us feed some animals along the way, and learn what it takes to work here. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
“Classic Car Cruise,” downtown, Arnold & Bay Aves. 5 pm - 9 pm. Rain date Oct. 11. Information: 732-899-2424 or www.pointpleasantbeachnj.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artists & Sales, Things Adrift, 406 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 3 pm. Featuring 60 contemporary artists found in the book, "Long Beach Island Rhapsody," along with author Frank Finale, author of "A Gull's Story" I, II and III. Information: 609-361-1668 - SHIP BOTTOM
Eagleswood's Annual Country Fair, 146 Division Street. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Information: 609-296-0993 - WEST CREEK

October 5
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Seasonal:Race for the Cure, Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., off Route 537. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatadventure - JACKSON
“Rocktoberfest Weekend” - Garden State Dual Track Series, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Modifieds, Sportsman, SS Sprints, Outlaw Stocks. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
“Classic Car Cruise,” Downtown. Noon - 4 pm. Rain date 6/13. Information: 732-899-2424 or www.pointchamber.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Columbus Day Parade starts at noon in Seaside Park and heading north on the Boulevard. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
28th Annual Cattus Island Nature Festival, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd. 7 am to 4 pm. Rain or shine. Exhibits, demonstrations, van tours, nature walks & talks. Information: 732-270-6960 or www.oceancountyparks.org - TOMS RIVER
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Eagleswood Country Fair. 9 am - 1 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - WEST CREEK

October 9
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 10
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. 4 - 10pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Italian Flag Raising, 101 Hooper Ave. 12 noon. - TOMS RIVER
October 11
11th Annual Dog Walk. Registration fee. Proceeds to Animal Shelter. Registration in front of Mary Holder Realty, 520 Main Avenue, at 12:30 pm. Walk starts at 1 pm. Information: 1-800-4-BAYHED or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
6th Annual Professional Arts and Crafts Show, Centennial Park, Bridge Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Information: 1-800-4-BAYHED or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
Annual Spaghetti Dinner, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 4 - 8 pm. 2008 Car raffles for 2 Honda Fit Sports, 3 Nissan Rogues, 2 Nissan Altima Sport Coupes Proceeds benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. From 10 am. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Moonlight Hike & S’mores, Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 7:00 p.m. For adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight, insect repellant and stick for toasting marshmallows; limit 25 people. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest. Information: 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON
14th Annual Ocean County Jamboree Festival, 905 Wells Mill Rd. (Rt.532). 10 am - 4 pm. Rain or shine. Featuring down home melodies & memories, crafts, nature/history programs, demonstrations. Free. Information: 609-971-3085 or www.oceancountyparks.org - WARETOWN
October 12
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
36th Annual Long Beach Island Commemorative-18 Mile Run, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Applications available at Community Center or printable version on web site. Registration and race-packet pickup on Oct. 11 from 2 - 8 pm & race day 7 - 9:30 am. Registration closes promptly at 9:30 am. Transportation to the starting line begins at 8:00 am. Race Starts at 10:30 am in Holgate. Race dedicated to the 11 Israeli athletes slain by terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics and the thousands who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park parking lot, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A wide variety of booths, vendors and products will be onsite for people to browse. Second Sunday of every month. Rain date: Oct. 26. Free, open to the public. Information: 732-901-7000 ext.112 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. 10 am - 8 pm. Columbus Day Parade at 1 pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 14
Toddler Make and Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Make marine life crafts, listen to a story, and learn about some of our animals. Ages 3-5 with an adult. Includes all day aquarium admission. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
October 15
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Stafford Twp Annual Dinner, Manahawkin Holiday Inn. 6 pm. 50/50 Raffle, historical program, awards presentations. Information: 609-597-5947 or www.staffordhistory.org - MANAHAWKIN
October 16
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 17
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
October 18
Fall Beach Sweeps, Municipal Dock at End of East Bay Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - BARNEGAT
Fall Beach Sweeps, Central Market, Rt. 35 & Mount Street. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - BAY HEAD
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fall Beach Sweeps, Beachwood Public Beach, Compass Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - BEACHWOOD
Fall Beach Sweeps, Beach III, Rt 35 North, next to Ocean Club, opposite Bayside Park. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - BRICK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center, 7201 Long Beach Blvd. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - HARVEY CEDARS
Fall Beach Sweeps, Ocean Bathing Area #1. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Lake Carasaljo, across from St. Mary's Church on Rt. 9. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - LAKEWOOD
Fall Beach Sweeps, Philadelphia Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - LAVALLWTTE
Fall Beach Sweeps, Downer Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - MANTOLOKING
9th New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, Lighthouses throughout the State. Visit 11 coastal lighthouses and (new) 2 museums housing first order Fresnel lens; sites along Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay & Delaware River, including two in Ocean County, Barnegat Lighthouse and Historical Museum and Tuckers Island Lighthouse in the Tuckerton Seaport. Climbing not necessary to participate and the challenge is free however some lighthouses charge to visit/climb and others have special events in conjunction with challenge. Information: 609-296-8868 or njlhs.org - NEW JERSEY
Fall Beach Sweeps, Labrador Lounge, Peterson St. & Rt. 35 North. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - NORMANDY BEACH, TOMS RIVER TWP.
Fall Beach Sweeps, Wildwood Ave. Pier, 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - OCEAN GATE
Fall Beach Sweeps, 3rd Ave. beach. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - ORTLEY BEACH, TOMS RIVER TWP.
Fall Beach Sweeps, Maxson Ave. Beach and River Ave. Beach. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - POINT PLEASANT
Fall Beach Sweeps, Jenkinson's Aquarium and Maryland Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org -POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Fall Beach Sweeps, Grant Ave. and Bayside boat launch along Rt. 35 South. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Fall Beach Sweeps, Stockton Ave. and 2nd Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - SEASIDE PARK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Midway Beach, 6th Lane. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - SOUTH SEASIDE PARK
N.J. Lighthouse Challenge, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 8 am - 8 pm. Lighthouse enthusiasts climb every lighthouse in the state. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Ice Cream Social, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 2 pm. Pre-registrations required. Information and registration: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Lecture: A Revolutionary Tavern in the Pines, Wells Mills County Park, Rt. 532. 10 am - Noon. Speakers: Tom Farner, local historian, newspaper columnist, former history teacher & author of New Jersey in History: Fighting to Be Heard; Tim Hart, pres. of Stafford Twp Hist. Society and exec. director of Tuckerton Seaport; German Georgieff, chief park naturalist, Wells Mills Park County Park. On-site visit to Cedar Bridge Tavern (Old Half Mile Rd), Barnegat following lecture. Free. Information: 609-859-8860 or www.pinelandsalliance.org - WARETOWN

October 25
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Pygmy Pines Hike, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 6:00 p.m. For adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight and insect repellant; limit 25 people. Pre-registration required. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest. Information: 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea wander the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, refreshments, story telling and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Halloween Show & Costume Contest, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 7:30 p.m. Prizes for most unusual, scariest, funniest and prettiest. Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
October 26
Bay Head Halloween Parade, Mount St.Information: 1-800-4-BAYHED or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
"HALLOWEEN HAVOC," New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 1 pm. Enduro Race/Demolition Derby/600cc Micro Sprints, Open Vintage Cars. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Annual Halloween Parade, Bridge Avenue. 1 pm. Ten divisions including motorized floats. Information: 732-295-8850 - POINT PLEASANT
October 31
Halloween Trick or Treat, Main Street. 4 pm. Information: 609-758-2441 or www.mainstreetne.org - NEW EGYPT

Toms River Halloween Parade, Main Street. 7 pm - 10 pm. Registration – 9am – 5:30 pm at the Toms River Firehouse #1 on Robbins St. Parade starts from the Toms River Center located at Main Street and Route 37, proceeding South on Main Street, then east on Washington Street and concludes at Hooper Avenue. Information: 732-349-0144 or www.occis.com - TOMS RIVER