Things to do in Ocean County May 5 - 6, 2012
May 5
Ocean County Open House - Shop for your dream home on The Jersey Shore. - www.openhouseoceancounty.com
The Rat Pack Revue, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 & 8:00 pm. They were the hippest cats of all time...Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop & Peter Lawford, better known as The Rat Pack! They ruled Las Vegas and Hollywood during the 1960's. The Rat Pack Revue serves up their great music and good looks once again like a fine martini. Mix in their funny banter and great chemistry, shake in the aisles to some of your favorite songs, and stir in the Dry Martini Orchestra, and you have the total entertainment package! $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org- BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Toms River Kiwanis Daybreak's 21st Annual River To Bay 5K, Start/Finish: Island Heights Boro Hall, Vansant Ave & E End Ave. Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. A fast, flat (one hill) course circumnavigating beautiful, historic, Victorian Island Heights which borders the Toms River and Barnegat Bay. 1 Mile Fun Run 8:15 am, 1 Mile Health Walk 8:20 am, 5K (3.1 Mile) Run 9:00 am, 5K Health Walk 9:05 am, Awards & Raffle 10:00 am. Sells out at 750. All profits from your entry fee "donation" extend our community outreach. Information: 732-286-3112 or tomsriverkiwanis.org/events/river-bay-5k.html- ISLAND HEIGHTS
Open, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Drive-Thru Safari, Rte. 537. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure- JACKSON
37th Annual Fishing Contest, Lake Shenandoah County Park, Rt. 88. 8 am - 2 pm. Fish any of Ocean County’s Freshwater Lakes and Rivers, backyard Bass casting, Fish I.D. Education. Bring your own T-Shirt or canvas bag to print Fish printing on. Rain or shine. $ Information: 732-506-9090 or www.oceancountyparks.org- LAKEWOOD
The Wizard of Oz, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Family musical. Presented by Phoenix Productions. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org- LAKEWOOD
Chorale Concert, Casino, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm. $ Informaton: 732-987-2624 or www.georgian.edu- LAKEWOOD
Laurita Winery’s American Idol Contest, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 7 pm. Tryout or watch the auditions and see who wins the next Laurita’s American Idol. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com- NEW EGYPT
Modifieds, Crate-1, Late Models, TSRS Sprints, NEETS Big Car Enduro & Rookies, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net- NEW EGYPT
Migratory Bird Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 - 4 pm. Discover the many perils that face birds during their travels. All ages. Included with admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
"The Envelope Please"-Unveiling of the 2012 Festival Films, Bayberry Inn, 131 Long Beach Blvd. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Industry speakers, movie trivia, dinner, wine, prizes and souvenir. $ Information: 609-709-1525 or www.lighthousefilmfestival.org- SHIP BOTTOM
Master Gardeners of Ocean County Plant Sale - Grow Well in 2012, parking lot, 1623 Whitesville Rd. 9 am - 2 pm, unless plants sell-out earlier. A varieties of annuals, perennials, tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, vines, shrubs, hanging baskets, berries, containers, and much more! Bring a garden cart or wagon to transport your purchased plants to your car. Rain or Shine. Information: 732-349-1245 or www.address.com- TOMS RIVER
Deborah's 9th Annual Health Fair, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours Information: 732-244-8200 - TOMS RIVER
Spring Schedule, The Robert J Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef 11:30 am, Exploring the Spring Sky 1:00 pm, Touching the Edge of the Universe 2:30 pm, Exploring the Spring Sky 7:00 pm & Dawn of the Space Age 8:15 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm- TOMS RIVER
Hand Stitching Class: Prom Night, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 12 pm. Wreck the Dress Share and Sew. Pre-registration is required by May 1. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org- TUCKERTON
Decorative Painting Class: Paint Your ‘What’s-it’, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 12 pm. Pre-registration required by April 28. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org- TUCKERTON
May 6
The Rat Pack Revue, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm. They were the hippest cats of all time...Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop & Peter Lawford, better known as The Rat Pack! They ruled Las Vegas and Hollywood during the 1960's. The Rat Pack Revue serves up their great music and good looks once again like a fine martini. Mix in their funny banter and great chemistry, shake in the aisles to some of your favorite songs, and stir in the Dry Martini Orchestra, and you have the total entertainment package! $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org- BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Open, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Drive-Thru Safari, Rte. 537. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure- JACKSON
The Wizard of Oz, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Family musical. Presented by Phoenix Productions. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org- LAKEWOOD
4x4 Truck Mud Hop, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net- NEW EGYPT
Car Cruise/ Raffle Sales, Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, Arnold Ave. Noon - 4 pm. Antique cars, collectible cars, hot rod trucks, and motorcycles, live music. Rain date May 13. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Spring Schedule, The Robert J Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure 11:30 am, Exploring the Spring Sky 1:00 pm & Dawn of the Space Age 2:30 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm- TOMS RIVER
Pickin' on the Porch, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Noon - 5 pm. Pick, sing, listen, swap Bluegrass, country, old time songs. Tell stories, share a pot of beans and homemade bread. Hosted by Linda and Bill Salmons. First Sunday of the Month. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Ocean County Open House - Shop for your dream home on The Jersey Shore. - www.openhouseoceancounty.com
Buying a home in Ocean County - The best web portal to search for homes on The Jersey Shore in Ocean County - www.TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com
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