Lifeguards are on duty daily until Labor Day:

Ocean Beach:    9am – 6pm

Bay Beach:        10am – 4pm

Come on up and say “hi” to Cap and his crew!! 

Reminder: Old badges for small children are available at the Badge House.

IT’S ALMOST JULY 4^TH!!!

Here are the plans for the holiday weekend.

JULY 4^th FAMILY DAY

Date: Friday, July 4^th

Volleyball Signups – Noon at the Badge House

DJ: Noon – 4pm

Bounce House and Sand Art: Noon – 4pm

Face Painting - 1:30-3pm

We are all praying for sunshine!! But just in case, the rain date is Saturday, July 5^th.

FAMILY DAY MASS

Date: Sunday, July 6^th

Time: 11am (Note time change)

Place: Badge House

Please note: the time has been changed to 11am. Please spread the word to your neighbors who may not use e-mail

LOCAL FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

Various towns have professional fireworks displays scheduled:

Please take your family to these, rather than run the risk of shooting off your own fireworks and getting injured or starting a fire!!

A SPECIAL PLEA FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

In past years, a handful of people have taken it upon themselves to launch illegal fireworks on our beach over July 4^th weekend.  The Executive Committee would like to remind everyone that fireworks are dangerous and illegal and would like to stress that we do not condone this activity.  Members who do not comply may have their Membership suspended or terminated.  The Toms River Police Department has also informed all the beaches that they will have a “no tolerance” mandate in effect and will arrest and prosecute anyone caught with illegal fireworks.

SILVER BEACH LIFEGUARD TOURNAMENT

Silver Beach will host its annual Lifeguard Tournament on Saturday, July 19^th at 6pm, just after the guards go off duty.  Come out and cheer on our crew!!  They work real hard in these events and need our support.

BEACH WHEELCHAIR

Thanks to the generosity of our members, we are able to acquire a beach wheelchair for use at the beach.  To make arrangements to use the wheelchair, call the Badge House at 732-793-8357 between 9am and 6pm when the guards are on duty. 

FAMIY MOVIES ON THE BEACH

We have collected about half the funds needed to acquire the equipment for family movies on the beach.  We will keep you posted as other contributions come in.

GOOD-BYE “OL’ YELLER”

After almost 20 years of faithful duty, “ol’ yeller”, the large yellow slide at the Bay Beach succumbed to the salt air and weather and had to be removed for safety reasons.  At the Spring Meeting it was suggested that we begin a collection to replace the slide.  It will cost approximately $5,000 to replace “ol’ yeller”.  If you care to contribute, please contact Gabby Dudas at 908-812-8112.

OFF-LEASH DOG PARK

Does your dog miss the exercise he gets in his own backyard at home?  Well, if you are willing to take a short ride, you can exercise your dog at the Off-Leash Dog Park in Ocean County Park on Rt. 88 in Lakewood.  There is an annual registration fee.  For further information, see the website:

http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/dog%20park2.htm

Reminder: Pets are NOT permitted on the beach at ANY time!!  

OUT AND ABOUT

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Ocean Beach Fire Department will hold its next Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 6^th from 8am-11am at the Firehouse on Kittiwake Ave., east of Rt. 35 North.  Come out and support the guys who keep your homes safe summer and winter!

OCEAN COUNTY FAIR

The Ocean County Fair will be held Tuesday, July 8^th – Sunday, July 13^th at Robert Miller Air Park on Rt. 530 in Berkeley.  There’s a lot to see and do.  To get to the fairgrounds, take the GSP to Exit 80, follow signs for Rt. 530 West and Miller Air Park.  Continue on Rt. 530 West to fairgrounds on the left.

Check their website for further information:

            www.oceancountyfair.com

BRICK GARDEN CLUB TOUR AND TEA

The Brick Garden Club will host it annual Garden Tour and Tea on Tuesday, July 8^th from 10am-3pm.  There will also be an Art Show at the Cultural Arts Center hosted by the Laurelton Art Society.  Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Cultural Arts Center on Herbertsville Road or Jersey Paddler on Rt. 70.  For further information, call 732-892-9480 or 732-840-1850.

SHORE DREAMS FOR KIDS

On Saturday, July 12^th, from 9am-2pm, the New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club will host Shore Dreams for Kids at the Seaside Heights Municipal Dock and Balls Fields on Rt. 35 South, just before the Rt. 37 bridge.  This event was originally started by the Day on the Bay Foundation in the 70’s. Since then this event has put smiles on 1,000’s of Special Olympians, as well as mentally and physically challenged children, special needs children, and their families. This event offers a day of entertainment which includes a “carnival atmosphere” complete with games and small rides, an antique & classic car display, food and drinks, live entertainment and performance powerboat rides on Barnegat Bay at the Jersey Shore. The boat rides are conducted by local performance powerboat owners who volunteer their time and boats to share with those less fortunate.  Online enrollment is required.  For further information, check their website:

www.shoredreamsforkids.org

ALLAIRE CRAFT SHOW

Allaire State Park will host a Craft Show on Saturday, July 12^th 10am-4pm. 

If you’ve never been to Allaire, it has a village ala Williamsburg, only on a much smaller scale, with interpreters and a miniature train ride.  It is interesting and manageable with children.

See their website for further information:

www.allairevillage.org

OCEAN GROVE HOUSE TOUR

The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will conduct its annual house tour on Friday, July 18^th, 10:30am–4:30pm.  Tickets may be purchased at 45 Pilgrim Pathway by the big gazebo in the center of town.  Ocean Grove is known for it gingerbread houses and recently many of the homes have been completely restored.  Also, if you’ve never seen the tents that people spend their summers in, you’re in for a treat.  Many of the tents have been in families for generations; and you thought the houses in Chadwick were close!! For further information or to purchase tickets in advance, call 732-774-1869.

N.J. ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

The N.J. Ice Cream Festival will be held on Washington St. in downtown Toms River on Saturday, July 19^th from 11:30am-4pm. For further information, call 732-341-8738.

WOODEN BOAT SHOW

The Toms River Wooden Boat Show will be held in Huddy Park, on Water St. and Rt. 166, in Toms River on Saturday, July 19^th from 9am-5pm.  For further information, call 732-349-9209.

DISNEY BLOCK PARTY

This just in: the Toms River North High School campus will be rockin' on the weekend of July 25th - 27th with the first-ever Disney Music Block Party! They Might Be Giants, Dan Zanes, Choo Choo Soul and Ralph's World will perform, while children can check out the latest Playskool toys, create arts and crafts, make their own music, move and shake on the dance floor and more. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster. 

RIVERBOAT SWING

Chick and Audrey Krug of Silver Beach Road are organizing their 12^th annual “Riverboat Swing” on Sunday, August 24^th from noon – 4pm onboard the River Queen, which leaves out of Brielle.  For further information, see the attached flyer or call the Krug’s at 732-830-3496.

FOR ALL YOU COUNTRY MUSIC FANS

Jenkinson’s Club on Ocean Avenue in Point Pleasant will be staging a series of country music concerts this summer.  Scheduled to appear are:

SUMMER CAR SHOWS

For all you car buffs, there are numerous car shows throughout the area this summer:

GREAT ADVENTURE DISCOUNTS

Did you know that Great Adventure has special ticket pricing after 5pm on Monday-Friday, now through September 1^st?  Tickets are $19.99 til closing. 

ACTIVIES at UPPER SHORES LIBRARY

The Upper Shores Library on Rt. 35 South in Lavallette has many programs to offer, especially for children.  The will be Wii Tournaments on Tuesday evenings in July, as well as various science programs and movie matinees. Please note, some activities are “drop in”; others require registration.  A list of their activities is attached.  Please check their website for further information:

http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2161

SURFLIGHT THEATRE – Beach Haven

The Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven (LBI) has wonderful shows and concerts for both children and adults, including their famous dinner/theatre options.  This summer, they will be presenting The Producers, Chicago, All Shook Up, The Will Rogers Follies and Swingtime Canteen.  In addition the Children’s Theatre will present The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Winnie the Pooh.  Judy Collins, a Comedy Night, The Mills Brothers and the Ink Spots will also be appearing. Check their website for details:

www.surflight.org

OCEAN GROVE AUDITORIUM CONCERTS

The Ocean Grove Auditorium will host several concerts this summer:

            For tickets, call 1-800-965-9324 or use their website:

www.ogcma.org/pages/boxoffice

JAZZ IN THE PARK

The Lakewood Jazz Ensemble will perform on Monday, August 25^th 7pm in Ocean County Park, on Rt. 88 in Lakewood.  In the event of rain, the performance will be held at the Strand Theatre, Lakewood.

THE STRAND THEATER - Lakewood

The Strand Theater in Lakewood has various programs for children and adults, such as Seussical the Musical, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Odd Couple, Uncle Floyd Last Traveling American Burlesque Show, and a Summer Youth Workshop.  Check their website for further information:

www.strandlakewood.com

OUTDOOR CONCERTS

There are many outdoor concerts in the area throughout the summer.  Bring a chair or a blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy the entertainment under the stars!!

FESTIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC CONCERTS

The Festival of the Atlantic Concerts, in its 20th season, will hold their concerts at the inlet in Point Pleasant Beach. Here is the schedule:

OUTDOOR CONCERTS at VETERAN’S PARK in BAYVILLE

To get to Veteran’s Park, take the GSP South to Exit 77. Follow signs to Double Trouble Road.  Take Double Trouble Road to the “T” intersection.  Turn left on to Pinewald Keswick Rd.  Go under the GSP and continue on Forest Hills Pkwy.  The park will on your right.

OUTDOOR CONCERTS at the OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY in TOMS RIVER

The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 101 Washington St. in downtown Toms River.  Take Rt. 37 West to the Washington St. exit; head west on Washington St.; go passed the Ocean County Courthouse; the Library will be on your left.

OUTDOOR CONCERTS at WATERFRONT PARK IN SHIP BOTTOM on LBI

If you care to take a ride or are looking for a change of scenery, Waterfront Park is located on 10^th St. at the Bay in Ship Bottom on LBI.  Take the GSP to Exit 63.  Take Rt. 72 East over the causeway to Ship Bottom.  The park will be on your right, just over the causeway.  There are many shops and restaurants on LBI, so if you are looking for a change of scenery…take a ride…

PT. PLEASANT AND SEASIDE HEIGHTS INFO:

Both Pt. Pleasant and Seaside Heights have a plethora of regularly scheduled events, including weekly fireworks, movies and various children’s activities.

For a schedule of events and things to do in Pt. Pleasant, check:

www.pointpleasantbeach.com

For a schedule of events and things to do in Seaside Heights, check:

www.seasideheights.net

OCEAN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE

If this isn’t enough to keep you busy, check the Ocean County Tourism Guide:

            www.oceancountytourism.com

REAL ESTATE CONNECTION

The following people have a home for sale in Silver Beach:

            Bob and Leslie Austin             23 South Surf Rd                   Baustin39@cox.net

                                                            732-830-1214 –or- 480-502-1912

Feel free to contact these people, if you are interested in purchasing a home in Silver Beach.

The following people have expressed interest in purchasing a home in Silver Beach:

Sal and Doreen DeStefano                 973-584-1396           sald@optonline.net

John and Carolyn Koloseus                  860-539-4845           kolo20@cox.net

                                                860-645-0715

Peter and Lynn Gargiulos                    201-656-2722          gargiulos@gmail.com

Feel free to contact these people, if you have a home for sale.

If you would like your contact information added to this list, in either category, just email us at silverbeachnj@aol.com.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!!

We hope this will keep you busy…but we’re running out of ideas…so we need your input to keep this newsletter timely and topical.  Please send an email to silverbeachnj@aol.com with any suggestions that you feel would be of interest to our community.  This could include children’s activities, shows, craft shows and the like.

Silver Beach Executive Committee