Events

April 10
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals) at 6:35. Batting Helmet Giveaway. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

Una Bella Notte, Caffe Italia, Rt. 37 E. 6 pm. A night of fine food, selected wine at each course. Serenades by friends of the Maestro. Sponsored by the Garden State Philharmonic. Information and reservations: 732-451-0064 - TOMS RIVER

Speaker: Seaport’s new exhibits, programs, classes, and events, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 4:30 pm. Executive Director, Tim Hart will speak about Seaport’s new exhibits, programs, classes, and events coming in 2008 for Marshall’s Meadow, learn how children and grandchildren can find excitement on a weekly basis. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

April 11
Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm & 8 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

Presentation: “spoken-word” poetry, also known as “slam poetry,.” Solar Lounge, College Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11:00 a.m In celebration of April's National Poetry Month, award-winning performance poet Rachel Kann will present her “spoken-word” poetry, also known as “slam poetry.” Admission is free and open to the public. Information: 732.255.0400, ext. 2198 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

April 12
Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm & 8 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

Program: Introducing the LBIF “Save Our Bay” Initiative, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

Open Practice-All Divisions, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Noon, gates open at 8 am. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT

Healthy Kids Day, Ocean County YMCA, 1088 Whitty Rd. 2 pm - 4 pm. Free family event including swimming, Scuba Trail, Information, exhixits, games, nutrition scavenger hunt, healthy snacks, touis, and more. Information: 732-341-9622 or www.ocymca.org - TOMS RIVER

Victorian Tea, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - Noon. Program for children 6-10 yrs old accompanied by adult. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

April 13
Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
Klascar Legends-600 Modifieds-600cc Micro Sprints-Open Vintage Cars, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 1 pm. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT

Spaghetti Dinner Concert Band and the Jazz/Rock Ensemble, cafeteria, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. Seating: 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Music Department’s annual concert under the direction of Mr. Harold Frazee and the Classical Choir, Jazz Choir and Show Choir, directed by Ms. Cindy Wald-Hardyal. Charge includes show, a spaghetti dinner complete with beverages and dessert. All proceeds help defray the students’ cost for their annual competition trip. Information: 732-349-8801, x 2435 and tickets 732-255-0018 - TOMS RIVER

Western Music Yesterday & Today, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Doors open at noon. Ya' All come down to Albert Music Hall and let Al Krtil, and noted Western Music historian O. J. Sikes entertainingly relate the fascinating evolution of "Western Music" in America. The historic presentation will be followed with live music. Free. Information: 609-971-1593 www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

April 15
Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

April 16
Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 6:35. Hershey's Post-Game Giveaway. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

April 17
Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 11:05. Oversized Baseball Card Giveaway. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

April 18
Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 7:05. Post-Game Fireworks. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

April 19
Grand Opening of Exhibit: Memories of Ocean County, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St., Route 9. 5 pm - 7 pm. Southern Ocean County Octogenarian Tom Oakley will open Memories of Ocean County Exhibit at 5 pm, telling stories and answering questions about the old days. Featuring artifacts such as maps, deeds, photographs and other memorabilia. Free. Information: 800-872-9990 or www.unshreddednostalgia.com - BARNEGAT

Earth Day Spring Clean Up, meet at the Ship Bottom Launching Dock near Rt. 72. 10 am - Noon. Come volunteer and help cleanup the winter debris on Bonnet Island, part of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. This island is a favorite stopover spot for migrating birds. Information: 609-492-0222 or www.livingocean.org - BEACH HAVEN

Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 1:05. Cartoon Character Party. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 National Guard Car will be on the concourse. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

3rd Annual SOCH(Southern Ocean County Hospital) Great Causeway Challenge, starts Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, crosses Barengat Bay to Barnegat Light and return. Biathlon start 9 am; Bikes start 9:15 am; 10K race start 9:30 am; 5k race start 9:45 am; Kids one-mile fun run start 9:50 am. Entre fees food & refreshments for participants. Rain or shine. Information: 609-978-8900 or www.sochfoundation.com - MANAHAWKIN

OPENING DAY-Pleasant View Landscaping Night-Garden State Dual Track Series, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Stocks, SS Sprint, Outlaw Stocks, Rookies. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT

Earth Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. Help protect our environment. Watch dive demonstrations throughout the day. Arts, crafts, face painting, story time, 1 pm & 4 pm. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

April 20
Swing, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

BlueClaws 5K Run, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Registration from 8:30 am - 10:00 am. Race will begin at 10:30 a.m. sharp. 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles total, will be run on a relatively flat road-course which will end on the FirstEnergy Park field. Participants of all ages are welcome to run and each runner will receive a general admission ticket to that day’s game. Information and registration: 732-901-7000 or www.poacwalk.org - LAKEWOOD

BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 1:05. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

Rockstar Get a Life Tour, Poland Spring Arena, 1245 Old Freehold Road. Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. Tour is headlined by Reprise recording artist THE USED. Performing each night with The Used will be STRAYLIGHT RUN, ARMY OF ME, STREET DRUM CORPS and the Samsung Mobile Unsigned Battle of The Bands Winner. Information: 732-818-8536, www.rockstargetalifetour.com or www.ritaccocenter.com - TOMS RIVER

Earth Day Volunteer Project, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring water, lunch, and work gloves; snacks provided. Pre-registration requested. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest, Outdoor Club of South Jersey & ShopRite of Manahawkin. Information: 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON

Handmade Faire, Lighthouse Center. 10 am – 4 pm. Come and buy a very special present for Mother's Day, any day or just something for yourself. All vendors have been juried and all items will be made by the artisan in attendance. This is a fundraiser for the Center. Information: www.ExperienceBarnegatBay.org - WARETOWN

Forked River Mountain Clean Up & Optional 2-mile Hike, start from Wells Mills County Park. 8:30 am - 9 am start. Return between 12:30 pm and 1 pm, if taking hike, 2 pm. Bags and gloves provided. Volunteers with 4-wheel vehicles needed. Sponsored by Forked River Mountain Coalition. Free. Information and pre-registration: 609-971-1635 or www.frmc.org - WARETOWN

April 21
Spring Labyrinth Walk, St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 7 pm Socks or shoe coverings required. Information: 609-361-8509 - BRANT BEACH

April 22
Spring Labyrinth Walk, St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 7 pm Socks or shoe coverings required. Information: 609-361-8509 - BRANT BEACH

April 23
Ocean County College MidWeek Jazz presents: Jim Fryer with Trumpet Sensation Bria Skonberg , Mancini Room, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

April 25
History on Wheels Display I, Southern Regional High School, 90 Cedar Bridge Rd. 9 am - noon. Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - MANAHAWKIN

The Duprees Dinner Show, Sunset Ballroom, Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty, 83 Channel Dr. Doors open at 7:15 pm. Information & reservations at 732-899-6700 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

April 26
Town Wide Yardsale, town. 9 am - 3 pm. Maps and locations will be given day of sale. Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of Commerce. Information and registration: 609-698-6900 or www.barnegatchamber.com - BARNEGAT

Chorale Spring Concert, Casino, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

URC Sprints, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Stock, Crate-1, Rookies. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT

It's Play Time, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 2 pm - 3 pm. Learn why enrichment is important to the animals, help make them a toy. Ages 7 and up. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Meet the author, Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd. 10 am - Noon. Dogs! Take Your Humans out for a Walk and get to meet Mary Jasch, author of Best Hikes with Dogs who will lead the walk and sign copies of her book. Information: 732-270-6960 - TOMS RIVER

The Starlight Performers" present "Follow Reality Road"(we're not in Kansas anymore), Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Rd. 7 p.m. - TOMS RIVER

April 27
"SPRING SMASH" Enduro Race/Demolition Derby/600cc Micro Sprints, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT

Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Discover what goes on behind the scenes when you work at an aquarium. Learn what it takes to feed, clean, and enrich all of our animals on a daily basis. Tour the building from top to bottom while learning about our animals along the way. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes! Ages 7 and up only. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

April 29
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox) at at 6:35. BlueClaws Cap Giveaway. Senior Day Tuesday. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
April 30
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox) at at 6:35. Inflatable Claw Giveaway. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD