Community Corner
Jersey Shore Diversions: The Best Weekend Events
Where do you go when you've got nothing — or too much — to do?
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch.com is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities:
• FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIZATIONS
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Where/When: , 33 Abe Vorhees Dr. Manasquan, Friday, April 22, 10 am - 2 pm
Why Go: Why cook dinner when you can just pick up some delicious Manhattan-style clam chowder?
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Pricing: $6 Per Quart
• MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Where/When: , Luigi's, 21 Union Ave, Lakehurst, Friday & Saturday, April 22 & 23, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Why Go: Joe Leo will be singing favorite songs from Sinatra to Doo Wop.
Pricing: The cost of your meal and/or drinks.
• MUSIC, SPORTS & RECREATION, ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Where/When: , Brick Twp First Aid Squad, 500 Aurora Pl, Brick, Friday, April 22, 8 - 11 pm
Why Go: Learn the Waltz this week. Receive a complimentary lesson from 8 - 8:30 pm.
Pricing: $15
• ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Where/When: , 427 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd, Howell, Saturday, April 23, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Why Go: Tour an early 19th century home and get a taste of the early history of Howell.
Pricing: Free
• FAIRS & FESTIVALS, ORGANIZATIONS
Where/When: , Associated Humane Societies, 1 Humane Way, Forked River, Saturday April 23, 11 am - 3 pm
Why Go: Celebrate the season and see the animals "springing" back from winter hibernation. And maybe adopt a friend or two!
Pricing: $5 Adults; $4 Seniors
• FAIRS & FESTIVALS, ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Where/When: , 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Twp, 07727, Saturday, April 23, 12 - 4 pm
Why Go: Get a taste of the 19th Century, including dancing, Militia drills, gardening techniques, and jelly making demonstrations. Plus hear about Four Square Gardens and Raised Bed Gardens; uses of medicinal herbs, household herbs, and cooking herbs; and natural fertilizers and insect repellants.
Pricing: Free
• SPORTS & RECREATION, CLASSES & LECTURES
Where/When: ,Barnegat Branch-Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St, Barnegat, Saturday, Apil 23, 1 pm
Why Go: Learn to cast on and finish. Bring your own knitting needles and yarn if possible, all skill levels welcome.
Pricing: Free
• ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Where/When:, Idiosyncrazies, 1225 Bay Ave, Poit Pleasant, Saturday, April 23, 2 - 4 pm
Why Go: Meet Carol Walkner, local author who will sign copies of her wonderful book "Empowering Transformations for Women." She will also give a "mini" writers workshop.
Pricing: Free
• MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Where/When: , 131 Wells Mill Rd, Waretown, Saturday, April 23, 6:30 pm
Why Go: Enjoy the music of the following ~ 7:30 pm - Hat Squad; 8 pm - Acoustic Wonder; 8:30 pm - Piney Blues; 9 pm - Southern Specific; 10 pm; Ronnie Brandt & Free Wheelin'; 11 pm - Pickin' Shed Jam
Pricing: Adult Admission $5
•MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Where/When: 3West, Pier Village, The Corner Cafe & Bistro, 10 Centennial Drive, Long Branch, Saturday, April 23, 7pm
Why Go: Indulge in Pier Village's newest hot spot. Listen to the band in this unique cafe lounge.
Pricing: The cost of your food and/or drink.
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