Stories are built chapter by chapter and have a beginning, middle, and end. Whether it's a simple 30-second commercial or a 5-year mini-series on Netflix, an author has to engage their audience and make them wonder what will happen next. During our first Speaker Series event of 2022, Lavallette resident and local author Woody Keller […]

Join us for this free Zoom presentation. Date: Wednesday, April 20 Time: 7 p.m. Steven Copp, the children/teen Librarian at the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library system, will explain how one library card can open a world of possibilities! The Ocean County Library system has 21 locations to serve residents in 32 municipalities. Each […]

UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to lack of beach, the Kite Night scheduled for Thursday, May 19 has been canceled.   We hope to see you at our June Kite Night, scheduled for Thursday, June 16.   Read more information about the beach situation.  ------------------- Grab a beach chair or blanket and an ice cream cone from […]

Friends of Ortley Beach is once again sponsoring a townwide garage sale. Date: Saturday, May 21 Time: 8 a.m. to 12 noon A donation of $10 will get your address on the map that will be available to shoppers online and for pick up at local businesses. We will also place street signs in key locations […]

Grab a beach chair or blanket and an ice cream cone from Mr. Softee to watch beautiful large-scale kites on the beach! The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. on 3rd Avenue Beach. Kite Nights are funded through a generous donation from Dakan Homes

The Board of Trustees of The Friends of Ortley Beach will meet on a zoom call March 6, 2024 by invitation only. Look for an email with instructions on how to join the zoom meeting. Meeting Agenda here.