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SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Meeting - March 2024
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/board-of-trustees-meeting-march-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Call
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SUMMARY:Lot-a-Fun Fest
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendar:\nLot-a-Fun Fest Coming to Ortley Beach\nThe Friends of Ortley Beach is excited to announce an evening of family fun\, music\, food\, and games coming to Ortley Beach this summer. Join us for our beachside Lot-a-Fun Fest on Saturday\, July 20\, 2024. This family-friendly event – with free admission – will be held from 6:00 – 8:30 pm in the Third Avenue parking lot. \nEnjoy a feast of food\nWe are delighted to have our neighbor\, Vito’s Sandwiches and Specialties\, serving up juicy hamburgers\, hot dogs\, and sausage and peppers sandwiches\, complete with all the fixins’. If you are looking for something sweet or a quick pick-me-up be sure to visit the Monster Ice Cream truck\, Italian ice cart and Zoffas Coffee. \nMake sure you get your pick of meals from Vito’s Sandwiches by ordering ahead. \nGet ready for a Lot-A-Fun\nPlan to enjoy the live music by favorite Rich Meyer and dive into the fun with our organized games and contests. Kids are sure to like the bounce house and face painting activities. And don’t miss the chance to admire our shiny new local fire truck! \nFeeling lucky?\nBe sure to take part in our raffles featuring incredible baskets filled with gift certificates and goodies generously donated by our community’s local businesses. And don’t miss the chance to strike it big in our 50/50 raffle. If you want to be a sure winner\, purchase an exclusive tee shirt and show your support for our community. \nPlan ahead\nInvite your neighbors and be sure to bring some chairs. Should Mother Nature not cooperate\, a rain date is in place for Saturday\, July 27\, 2024. If you are available to volunteer or would like to be a sponsor\, please contact Lori at presidentfob@gmail.com \n\nLot-a-Fun Food Order\nPre-order your meal choices for the Lot-a-Fun Fest so you don’t miss out on your picks! \nFood Tickets will be provided to you on the day of the event. \n\nOrder Food
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/lot-a-fun-fest/
LOCATION:Third Avenue Parking Lot\, 1 Third Avenue\,\, Ortley Beach\, NJ\, 08751\, United States
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SUMMARY:FOB Annual Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendar:-\nFOB Annual Craft Fair\nOur annual craft fair will be held on Saturday\, August 17\, 2024\, from 10 am — 3 pm with a rain date of Saturday\, August 24.\nOnce again\, we will be outside on St. Elisabeth’s Chapel grounds\, 5 Third Avenue\, Ortley Beach. \nWe are excited to have over twenty talented crafters and artisans attending. Many of your favorites will be back along with a few new surprises.\nFriends of Ortley Beach merchandise will also be for sale.
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/2537/
LOCATION:St. Elisabeth’s Chapel\, 5 Third Avenue\,\, Ortley Beach\, NJ\, 08751\, United States
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SUMMARY:USMC Toys For Tots
DESCRIPTION:Brighten a Child’s Holiday – No Matter Where You Are!\nFriends of Ortley Beach is hosting a local Toys for Tots drive supporting American Legion Post 351. If you want to brighten the season for families in need\, here’s how you can help- \nDeliver a Toy:\nDakan Homes\, 415 Hiering Ave.\, Seaside Heights\, NJ 08751. \nShip a Toy:\nPurchase a toy from your favorite retailer or via Amazon and ship directly to:\nDakan Homes\, 415 Hiering Ave.\, Seaside Heights\, NJ 08751. \nPlease make sure your toy arrives by 12.15. \nThanks for making the holiday brighter for those in need. Your generosity means so much. Happy Holidays! \nThis event has passed. Click here to view USMC Toys For Tots Highlights for more information about the event.
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/usmc-toys-for-tots/
LOCATION:NJ
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SUMMARY:Kite Nite - June 12th
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendar! \nIt’s all happening on June 12 and August 14 on the Third Avenue Beach from 5 pm to 8 pm. Grab a kite\, bring a chair\, and prepare to be wowed as the beach becomes a playground in a sky filled withe color\, movement\, magic and imagination.
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/kite-nite-june-12th/
LOCATION:Third Avenue Beach
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SUMMARY:Beach Bash '25
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendar!\nIt’s Friends of Ortley Beach’s signature event\, and it’s bringing the fun in a big way! Get ready for an unforgettable evening packed with live music\, games\, food\, and all-around good vibes. \n• Food trucks serving up your favorites – Grab something for dinner from the Ohana Grill and Shore Good Eats food trucks\, and cool off with a frozen treat from Hoffman’s Ice Cream!\n• Live music to keep the good vibes going – Mike\, a regular at Crabs Claw\, will rock the mic and keep the energy level high as our musician and MC.\n• Games & activities for all ages – Whether you’re conquering the giant inflatable bounce house\, dominating the hula hoop contest\, or pulling strong in tug-of-war\, there’s something for everyone.\n• A special visit from the Ocean Beach Firehouse – Stop by to check out the firetruck and meet our local heroes! Food is available for purchase… all other fun is completely free! \nBring your beach chairs\, blankets\, and besties\, and let’s make Beach Bash ‘25 an evening to remember.
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/beach-bash-25/
LOCATION:Third Avenue Beach
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SUMMARY:FOB Annual Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendar:-\nFOB Annual Craft Fair\nOur annual craft fair will be held on Saturday\, August 2nd\, 2025\, from 10 am — 3 pm with a rain date of Saturday\, August 9th.\nOnce again\, we will be outside on St. Elisabeth’s Chapel grounds\, 5 Third Avenue\, Ortley Beach. \nMake plans now for our incredible craft fair and marvel at the handmade wonders!
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/fob-annual-craft-fair-copy/
LOCATION:St. Elisabeth’s Chapel\, 5 Third Avenue\,\, Ortley Beach\, NJ\, 08751\, United States
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SUMMARY:August 21 Kite Nite Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Update Your Calendar! \nNote: The 8/14/25 Kite Nite that was rescheduled for Thursday August 21\, 2025 but has now been cancelled due to a high wind alert.  \nMother Nature is keeping us on our toes! Last week\, the air was too still for our big kites to soar. This week\, the wind is too wild for them to fly safely. \nUnfortunately\, okite company has no availability next week\, so Kite Nite at Ortley Beach has officially been grounded for the season. \nOur neighbors in Seaside Heights are hosting Kites in the Heights on Tuesday\, August 26\, from 4 – 8 pm at the Carteret Avenue Beach.\nIt’s free and one last chance to see some spectacular kites in the sky!
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/kite-nite-august-14th/
LOCATION:Third Avenue Beach
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SUMMARY:Landscaping for Winter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for\, “Landscaping for Winter Interest\,” our first presentation of the Friends of Ortley Beach 2025 Speaker Program led by a Rutgers Master Gardener. \nThis free presentation will provide information regarding flowers and shrubs that have winter appeal. Plants that have changing leaf color\, changing stem color\, long bloom periods\, attraction to birds that can brighten up your garden will be discussed. Winter gardens do not have to be boring and dreary! \nA Q&A session will follow the presentation—so bring your questions and get expert advice!
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/landscaping-for-winter/
LOCATION:St. Elisabeth’s Chapel\, 5 Third Avenue\,\, Ortley Beach\, NJ\, 08751\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ciba-Geigy Court Case
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Ortley Beach will continue its Beyond the Beach Speaker Series with a presentation by Save Barnegat Bay\, the nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving Barnegat Bay and its watershed. The presentation will include a Greenpeace video from the 1980s that shows how Ciba-Geigy’s toxins affected Ortley Beach. \nFor more than five decades\, Save Barnegat Bay has been a leading voice for the bay’s health—promoting education\, community engagement\, and legislative action. The group is now challenging what it calls the biggest threat the bay and nearby communities have ever faced: the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s settlement with BASF regarding the Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site in Toms River. \nOver the last three years\, SBB has worked to highlight this deal’s inadequacies\, dangerous precedents\, and the injustice it has inflicted on the communities of Ocean County\,” said Brittany McLaughlin\, Executive Assistant and Community Engagement Coordinator at Save Barnegat Bay. \nThe program is free and open to the public\, but those interested in attending are kindly asked to RSVP to SecretaryFOB2@gmail.com.
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/ciba-geigy-court-case/
LOCATION:St. Elisabeth’s Chapel\, 5 Third Avenue\,\, Ortley Beach\, NJ\, 08751\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ortley Beach Shell Tree Event
DESCRIPTION:Once again this year\, the OBVTA is bringing holiday cheer to Ortley Beach. The tree will be set up behind the Lord House Lifeguard Station on Sunday\, November 30 at noon and you’re welcome to bring your own decorated shell to add to the display. \nWe’ll have boxes of pre-drilled blank shells\, markers\, and zip ties on hand for anyone who wants to create their design during the event. And there will be hot chocolate to add to the warmth of the event. \nThe shell-decorating supplies will remain on site for you to decorate and hang a shell at your convenience. And if you have shells you’d like to contribute\, drop them off anytime at the O’Shea Group – Keller Williams at 1955 Route 35N in Ortley Beach. \nCome kick off the holidays\, beach-style and help make this year’s tree the most colorful yet. Many thanks to the OBVTA for continuing this holiday tradition.
URL:https://friendsofortleybeach.org/event/ortley-beach-shell-tree-event/
LOCATION:Lord House Lifeguard Station\, 1 4th Ave\, Ortley Beach\, NJ\, 08751\, United States
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