The Jersey Shore by Karl Hess

Open House in Ocean County with photos and maps for Saturday May 12, 2012 in Barnegat, Bayville, Brick, Jackson, Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, Waretown, Stafford Twp, Toms River, Beachwood, Point Pleasant, and Whiting.(These are the only scheduled Open Houses in Ocean County for this Saurday)

Below is the complete list of Open Houses in Ocean County for May 12, 2012 Click on the link below to access photos and maps for each property.

Berkeley (Bayville) Open House:

• Details: 1  NEW CONSTRUCTION ST, BAYVILLE, NJ - $289,900
• Details: 436  WHEATON AVE, BAYVILLE, NJ - $369,000

Brick Twp Open House:

• Details: 396  20TH AVE, BRICK, NJ - $231,000
• Details: 424  MARGHERITA PL, BRICK, NJ - $698,000
• Details: 3  TOLEDO DR, BRICK, NJ - $835,000
• Details: 803  NORTH DR, BRICK, NJ - $875,000

Lacey Twp Open House

• Details: 14  JONES RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ - $209,900
• Details: 301  BAY WAY, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ - $281,000

Mantoloking Open House:

• Details: 309  SCHOONER LN, MANTOLOKING, NJ - $989,000
• Details: 165  SUNSET LN, MANTOLOKING, NJ - $1,395,000
• Details: 300  DUTCHMANS POINT RD, MANTOLOKING, NJ - $4,400,000

Most Open Houses will take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, so use the maps provided in the links to plan your day...or call me and I'd be happy to set up an exclusive "tour of homes" at your convenience.

For complete updated information on Ocean County Open Houses and real estate tips go to www.OpenHouseOceanCounty.com

Get a positive, helpful consultant for buying or selling a home:

• Trusted resource for answers about the process
• Innovative marketing strategies
• Expertise about neighborhood features
• Ability to target home searches
• Strong negotiation skills
• Support through the closing and beyond
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For a professional, informed consultation, call or email me at your convenience: Karl Hess, Ocean County Real Estate, Keller Williams Ocean County

Things to do in Ocean County May 12 - 13, 2012

May 12

Ocean County Open House - Shop for your dream home on The Jersey Shore. - www.openhouseoceancounty.com

Nunset Boulevard - The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show, Bengal Auditorium, Barnegat High School, 180 Barnegat Blvd. 2 pm & 8 pm. Musical comedy about The Little Sisters of Hoboken who have been invited to sing at the famous Hollywood Bowl. Ocean Theatre Company will hold the majority of it's performences in the Bengal Auditorium. $ Information: 609-312-8306 or www.oceantheatre.org- BARNEGAT

A Garden Tea Party, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Parish. 11 am. Fashion fun, jewelry creations, wear your Sunday best and hat, luncheon. $ donation. Information: 609-494-5048 or www.stpetersbarnegatlight.org- BARNEGAT LIGHT

Open, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Drive-Thru Safari, Rte. 537. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure- JACKSON

Kids’ Stuff Flea Market, Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave. 9 am - 1 pm. Includes toys, games, clothes and sporting goods. Sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Rain or shine. Information: 732-506-9090 or www.oceancountyparks.org- LAKEWOOD

American Family Theater's The Wizard of Oz, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. 2:00 pm. All Ages Show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org- LAKEWOOD

Minor League BASEBALL: Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) vs. Lakewood BlueClaws (Philadelphia Phillies), FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 4:05 pm. Bark in the Park: bring your dog to the ballpark. Single-A baseball. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com- LAKEWOOD

Lighthouse International Film Society Screening, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 7:30 pm. Screens the movie Small, Beautifully Moving Parts. A wonderfully comic coming-of-parenthood tale for the internet age. $ Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lighthousefilmfestival.org- LOVELADIES

Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - Closing. Music, dancing and delectable selections of edibles. Free event. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com- NEW EGYPT

Mothers Day Giveaway - Modifieds, Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks, GSVSCC & Rookies, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 6 pm. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net- NEW EGYPT

Fossil Making, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 2 - 3:30 pm. Make your own fossils using shells, shark teeth, and more. Learn about our living fossils - the horseshoe crabs. $ Information & Pre-register: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com- POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Foodfest, Historic Downtown, Washington St. between Main and Hooper. 1 pm - 9 pm. Street festival with food, vendors, inflatable rides, games, special contests, beer & wine, and live music entertainment. Information: 732-341-1000, ext. 8428 or www.tomsrivertownship.com- TOMS RIVER

Arts & Music Festival, Washington St. between Hooper Ave. and Main St. 11 am - 8 pm. Sponsored by Downtown Toms River. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com- 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, Pajama Night 6:00 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

Are You My Mother?, Arts & Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1 pm. A musical performance about a Baby Bird sets out in search of Mother Bird with the help of Dog, Cat and Hen. Based on P. D. Eastman's well-loved picture book, presented by Young People’s Production. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu- TOMS RIVER

The All American Music Festival, Arts & Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm . Join the Ocean County College Concert Band as they present works from our Revolutionary Period to the Big Band Era. Directed by Tony Tafrow. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu- TOMS RIVER

With This Ring, TRACO Theater, 16 Washington St. 8 pm. Heartwarming play about a wedding ring and the effect it has on four different couples who come to posses it. Live entertainment consisting of small plays, readings and acoustic music. $ Information: 732-228-7273 or www.tracotheater.com- TOMS RIVER

May 13

Nunset Boulevard - The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show, Bengal Auditorium, Barnegat High School, 180 Barnegat Blvd. 2 pm. Musical comedy about The Little Sisters of Hoboken who have been invited to sing at the famous Hollywood Bowl. Ocean Theatre Company will hold the majority of it's performences in the Bengal Auditorium. $ Information: 609-312-8306 or www.oceantheatre.org- BARNEGAT

Mothers/Grandmothers in "Crew", Jersey Shore Pirates,Riverfront Marina, 281 Princeton Ave. Six sailings starting at 9:30 am. Mothers/Grandmothers in "Crew" Sail Free aboard the Sea Gypsy. Information: 732-899-6100 or www.jerseyshorepirates.com- BRICK

Open, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Drive-Thru Safari, Rte. 537. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure- JACKSON

Minor League BASEBALL: Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) vs. Lakewood BlueClaws (Philadelphia Phillies), FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 1:05 pm. Kids Character Sunday, Kids Eat Free Single-A baseball. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com- LAKEWOOD

Special Mother’s Day Performance, Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). 12 pm & 2 pm. An old-fashioned ice cream shoppe with a vaudeville style nightly broadway cabaret. A unique family entertainment experience where performers maneuver around the entire shop, singing directly to individual guests, and incorporating them into the show. When you order an ice cream sundae, the show is FREE. Information: 732-854-2779 orwww.themusicman.com- LAVALLETTE

The Wizard of Oz, Stafford Township Art Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. Noon & 5 pm. An American Family Theater’s production. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.staffordschools.org- MANAHAWKIN

Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - Closing. Music, dancing and delectable selections of edibles. Free event. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com- NEW EGYPT

Drummers Circle, Dover-Brick First Aide Building, Rt. 35 south & 2nd Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm. Hand drummers, percussionists and didgeridoo players ages 18 and older welcome. Runs 2nd & 4th Sundays September - June. All the donation $ goes back to the Dover-Brick First Aid Squad in appreciation for the use of the room. Information: sundaydrumcircle@hotmail.com - NORMANDY BEACH, TOMS RIVER

Mother’s Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. All Moms are free with a paid child admission! Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com- POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Mother’s Day, On the boardwalk. Noon. Entertainment and Flowers distributed by Mayor and Council. Information: 800-732- 7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com- SEASIDE HEIGHTS

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

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

This Month in Real Estate is a monthly video news series, provided by Keller Williams Realty, that offers an inside look at the national real estate market. Each edition provides a snapshot of the numbers and trends that drive the real estate market, as well as expert opinion and analysis. For information on your local real estate conditions, in your neighborhood, please contact Karl Hess or go to www.homevaluesinoceancountynj.com.

As of today, there are 4264 single family homes for sale in Ocean County. The median list price for those homes is $324,945. The average days on market is 146 days.

There were 867 new listings for homes in Ocean County for the month of April with a median asking price of $300,000. 255 homes sold in Ocean County in April with a median sold price of $$271,600 which results in a sales price vs listing price ratio of 92%. The average days on market for sold homes is 141. In April, 248 listings expired or were withdrawn.

In comparison to April 2011: There were 922 new home listing with a median asking price of $306,000. 268 homes were sold and the median sold price was $253,249 and the average days on market for sold homes was 121 days. In April 2011, 278 listings expired or were withdrawn.

Bottom line for home sales in Ocean County for April 2012 in comparison to April 2011:

• New listings dropped by 55 homes
• Average listing price dropped by $6,000.
• Average sales price dropped by almost $18,000.
• Average days on market increased by 20 days.
• 30 less listings expired in April 2011 than in April 2012.

Ocean County Homes Sold Terms/Market Statistics for April 2012:

--Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed-- Prepared by Karl Hess of Keller Williams Realty Monmouth/Ocean on Sunday, May 06, 2012 3:29 PM.

Open House in Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach with photos and maps for May 6, 2012. Point Pleasant Open House information including school reports, neighborhood data and Point Pleasant housing market trends.

Here is the list of Open Houses in Point Pleasant NJ for May 6 with easy to access maps and numerous photos.

• Details: 419  RICHARD AVE, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - $399,999
• Details: 1301  SAINT LOUIS AVE, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - $510,000
• Details: 613  TRENTON AVE, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - $579,000
• Details: 105  ARNOLD AVE, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - $629,000
• Details: 102  NEW JERSEY AVE, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - $799,000
• Details: 1607  LAKE AVE, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - $875,000
• Details: 1004  BEAVER DAM RD, POINT PLEASANT, NJ - $249,000
• Details: 3123  MATTAPAN AVE, POINT PLEASANT, NJ - $249,900
• Details: 604  BOULTON AVE, POINT PLEASANT, NJ - $309,900
• Details: 539  EISENHOWER DR, POINT PLEASANT, NJ - $339,900
• Details: 568  SMITH DR, POINT PLEASANT, NJ - $369,000
• Details: 2205  RIVIERA PKWY, POINT PLEASANT, NJ - $385,000
• Details: 829  ROSEWOOD AVE, POINT PLEASANT, NJ - $439,000
• Details: 1521  TREENEEDLE RD, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - $439,900
• Details: 1652  W END DR, POINT PLEASANT, NJ - $599,000

For a complete, update list of all Open Houses in Ocean County, go to www.OpenHouseOceanCounty.com.

Point Pleasant Home Listings Search, you'll get:

• Access to thousands of home listings
• Indepth Community Information
• Email alerts for homes in your area
• Personalized home searches
• Faster searching with saved searches
• Ability to save homes you like

Get a positive, helpful consultant for buying or selling a home:

• Trusted resource for answers about the process
• Innovative marketing strategies
• Expertise about neighborhood features
• Ability to target home searchesStrong negotiation skills
• Support through the closing and beyond
• Has the Market Stabilized? - the very latest in Market Trends and Analysis

For a professional, informed consultation, call or email me at your convenience: Karl Hess, Ocean County Real Estate, Keller Williams Ocean County

Open House in Brick Township with photos and maps for Sunday May 6, 2012. Brick Township Open House information including school reports, neighborhood data and Brick Twp Housing Market Trends.

Here is the list of Open Houses in Brick Twp for May 6 with numerous photos and maps. These homes are located in Baywood, Osbornville, Herbertsville, Cedarwood, Sandy Point, Midstreams, Lake Riviera, Metedeconk, South Hampton, Mantoloking, etc.

• Details: 396  BARNEGAT AVE, BRICK, NJ - $199,900
• Details: 52  PACIFIC OCEAN DR, BRICK, NJ - $224,999
• Details: 332  HUDSON DR, BRICK, NJ - $229,000
• Details: 576  MARBRO AVE, BRICK, NJ - $249,999
• Details: 378  JAROME ST, BRICK, NJ - $279,900
• Details: 166  SMITH CIR, BRICK, NJ - $279,900
• Details: 237  ESSEX DR, BRICK, NJ - $280,000
• Details: 818  ROSELLE AVE, BRICK, NJ - $329,000
• Details: 110  SULLIVAN RD, BRICK, NJ - $399,900
• Details: 53  NEW BRUNSWICK AVE, BRICK, NJ - $399,900
• Details: 612  YELLOWBRICK RD, BRICK, NJ - $429,900
• Details: 14  ROCHESTER DR, BRICK, NJ - $599,900
• Details: 669  PRINCETON AVE, BRICK, NJ - $649,000
• Details: 424  MARGHERITA PL, BRICK, NJ - $698,000
• Details: 358  MANTOLOKING RD, BRICK, NJ - $699,900
• Details: 151  ARNIE'S POINTE, BRICK, NJ - $789,990
• Details: 156  ARNIE'S POINTE, BRICK, NJ - $850,000
• Details: 793  NORTH DR, BRICK, NJ - $925,000
• Details: 157  SANCTUARY CT, BRICK, NJ - $979,990

Most Open Houses will take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, so use the maps provided in the links to plan your day...or call me and I'd be happy to set up an exclusive "tour of homes" at your convenience.

For complete updated information on Ocean County Open Houses and real estate tips go to www.OpenHouseOceanCounty.com

Brick Home Listings Search, you'll get:

• Access to thousands of home listings
• Indepth Community Information
• Email alerts for homes in your area
• Personalized home searches
• Faster searching with saved searches
• Ability to save homes you like

Karl Hess - a positive, helpful consultant for buying or selling a home

• Trusted resource for answers about the process
• Innovative marketing strategies
• Expertise about neighborhood features
• Ability to target home searches
• Strong negotiation skills
• Support through the closing and beyond
• Has the Market Stabilized? - the very latest in Market Trends and Analysis

Open House in Bayville and Beachwood with photos and maps for Sunday May 6, 2012. Open House information including school reports, neighborhood data and Bayvill Housing Market Trends.

Here is the list of Open Houses in Bayville for May 6, 2012 with easy to access maps and numerous photos. These homes are located in Bayville, Holiday City, Cedar Beach, Holly Park, Kesswick, Manitou Park, Pinewald, and throughout Berkeley Twp.

• Details: 4  NEW CONSTRUCTION ST, BAYVILLE, NJ - $316,900
• Details: 73 S RONALD AVE, BERKELEY, NJ - $335,000
• Details: 85 S RONALD AVE, BAYVILLE, NJ - $344,900
• Details: 2312 S BAYVIEW AVE, S SEASIDE PARK, NJ - $749,000
• Details: 930  MAIN ST, BERKELEY, NJ - $799,900

Most Open Houses will take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, so use the maps provided in the links to plan your day...or call me and I'd be happy to set up an exclusive "tour of homes" at your convenience.

For complete updated information on Ocean County Open Houses and real estate tips go to www.OpenHouseOceanCounty.com

Bayville Home Listings Search, you'll get:

• Access to thousands of home listings
• Indepth Community Information
• Email alerts for homes in your area
• Personalized home searches
• Faster searching with saved searches
• Ability to save homes you like

Karl Hess - a positive, helpful consultant for buying or selling a home

• Trusted resource for answers about the process
• Innovative marketing strategies
• Expertise about neighborhood features
• Ability to target home searches
• Strong negotiation skills
• Support through the closing and beyond
• Has the Market Stabilized? - the very latest in Market Trends and Analysis
• Contact me via cell phone: 609-553-7926

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

Things to do in Ocean County April 28 - 29, 2012

April 28

Ocean County Open House - Shop for your dream home on The Jersey Shore. - www.openhouseoceancounty.com

Town Wide Yardsale. 9 am - 3 pm. Maps will be available Saturday after 7:30 am. Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of Commerce. Go to internet sites for locations for maps. Information: 609-698-1618 or www.barnegatchamber.com- BARNEGAT

One (wo)Man Art Show - Cathleen Englesen, North End Trilogy, 4th & Broadway. 11 am - 4 pm. Demonstrating artist's watercolor of a favorite Barnegat Light scene - The Inlet Deli. Exhibiting favorite LBI originals and limited edition scenes, featuring Barnegat Lighthouse paintings. Rain Date, May 5th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Information: 609-494-5079 or www.cathleenengelsen.com- BARNEGAT LIGHT

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

Open, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Drive-Thru Safari, Rte. 537. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure- JACKSON

Bike Blessing, Harley Davidson of Ocean County, 300 Route 70. Noon. Held in conjunction with blood drive. Call for appointment. Information: 732-367-7000 or www.hdoceancounty.com- LAKEWOOD

Minor League BASEBALL: Greenville Drive (Boston Red Sox) vs. Lakewood BlueClaws (Philadelphia Phillies), FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 4:05 pm. Brick Township Day & Atlantic County Day. Single-A baseball. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com- LAKEWOOD

Funny Ladies Revisted, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Marilyn Michaels with Marion Grodin, a night of laughter, music and a few impressions $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org- LAKEWOOD

World War II Exercise Tiger, Coast Guard Station, Bayview Ave. 2 pm. Premiere showinhg of the documentary filmed on LBI in January, part of a welcoming home for the troops and an annual wreath ceremony. Information: 800-292-6372 or www.uscg.mil/d5/STABARNEGAT/m- BARNEGAT LIGHT

Modified Twin 20s, Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks & Rookies, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net- NEW EGYPT

2nd Annual Jersey Shore Comedy Festival, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. A variety includes a children's G-rated ventriloquist show, a daytime Senior's Lunch & Comedy, young new comedian contests, and a show for people who like to "push the envelope,". all hosted by "Jersey's Bad Boy" Mike Marino. Sponsored by Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club. Information: 732-899-3900 or www.jerseyshorecomedyfestival.com- POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Victorian Extravaganza - Flower, Fashion, Music & Art, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Demos by Skips Florist, Master Gardeners, Ocean County Parks, Scum Soap Co. Designs by leading local florist shops. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org- 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, Laser Show - TBD 7:00 pm, Laser Show - TBD 8:15 pm & Laser Show - TBD 9:30 pm. Use parking lot #2. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm- TOMS RIVER

Zumbathon, John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex (The Bubble), 1519 Hooper Ave. 11 am - 2 pm. Charity event in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. Register on line or at the event. Information: www.trschools.com- TOMS RIVER

April 29

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

40th Anniversary Brunch, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 1:30 pm. Featuring picture presentation: Then and Now. Glimpse how the Center has evolved from 1972 to today’s diverse programs and activities. Cost includes catered brunch by Sweet Jenny’s of Barnegat / Touch of Elegance Catering, Information: 609-494-8861 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/- BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND

Open, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Drive-Thru Safari, Rte. 537. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure- JACKSON

Class Heroes, Northern Star Arena, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. 4 pm. Included with theme park admission or season pass. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure- JACKSON

Minor League BASEBALL: Greenville Drive (Boston Red Sox) vs. Lakewood BlueClaws (Philadelphia Phillies), FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 1:05 pm. Kids Character Sunday, Appearance by Nick Jr's "Wubbzy", Kids Eat Free, EMS Day, Southern Ocean County Day. Single-A baseball. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com- LAKEWOOD

Backstage Pass Concert Series: Jim McCarty with special guest John Hawkin, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. An intimate performance where the audience sits on the stage with the performers. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org- LAKEWOOD

Student & Faculty Recital, PMDMU Chapel, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm. Free. Informaton: 732-987-2624 or www.georgian.edu- LAKEWOOD

Drummers Circle, Dover-Brick First Aide Building, Rt. 35 south & 2nd Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm. Hand drummers, percussionists and didgeridoo players ages 18 and older welcome. Runs 2nd & 4th Sundays September - June. All the donation $ goes back to the Dover-Brick First Aid Squad in appreciation for the use of the room. Information: sundaydrumcircle@hotmail.com - NORMANDY BEACH, TOMS RIVER

Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 - 11:00 am. Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the aquarium while you tour the building from top to bottom. Sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. Pre-registration is required. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com- POINT PLEASANT BEACH

2nd Annual Jersey Shore Comedy Festival, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. A variety includes a children's G-rated ventriloquist show, a daytime Senior's Lunch & Comedy, young new comedian contests, and a show for people who like to "push the envelope,". all hosted by "Jersey's Bad Boy" Mike Marino. Sponsored by Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club. Information: 732-899-3900 or www.jerseyshorecomedyfestival.com- 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

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

The NFL Draft for Jets fans has always been an adventure. This year Hickey Sports presents NY Jets great Mark Gastineau in a "Meet and Greet" at a Jersey Shore sports bar and grill, with over 50 giant screen TVs, The Forked River House.

A five-time Pro Bowler, his 100½ quarterback sacks in only his first 100 starts in the NFL made him one of the quickest and most feared pass rushers of his generation. Gastineau is ranked the 8th greatest pass rusher in NFL History on NFL Network's NFL Top 10 Pass Rushers.

In New York, Gastineau was a key part of the famed "New York Sack Exchange," the Jets defensive line that also included Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons and Abdul Salaam. The four combined for 66 sacks in 1981, including twenty by Gastineau (In 1981 sacks were unofficial, but Gastineau's 20 sacks trailed Klecko by only ½ a sack), to lead the Jets to their first playoff game since 1969. He was Second-team All-Pro in 1981 as well as being consensus All-AFC. In November 1981, he, Klecko, Lyons and Salaam were invited to ring the ceremonial opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, which served as the inspiration for their nickname.

Gastineau had his best individual season with an NFL record 22 sacks (leading the NFL for the second year in a row), 69 tackles and one fumble recovery for a touchdown in 1984. He was voted the UPI AFC Defensive Player of the Year, and was also named MVP of that season's Pro Bowl after tallying four sacks and a safety in that game. Gastineau's sack record stood for seventeen years until Michael Strahan broke it in 2001.

Gastineau was nationally famous for doing his signature "Sack Dance" after sacking an opposing quarterback. So come out and enjoy the 2012 NFL Draft Night at the Forked River House with Mark Gastineau

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