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Special Events & Programs
Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters
Art Exhibit Schedule
Visit the
front room of the Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters for an enjoyable
experience viewing artwork and photographs from local artists.
2011 Exhibit
Schedule
September 3 –
October 29
Robert Grunke and Vicky Culver
Explore the splendor
of Monmouth County, as well as environs beyond, in this edgy exhibit
by fine art photographer Robert Grunke and photo collagist Vicky
Culver. This award-winning duo will share images of the places and
subjects that they are passionate about.
For complete
listing of the 2012 spring and summer exhibitions please check back
in April 2012.
Beach Concerts
Bahrs sign with band
The summer just wouldn’t be the summer
without The Sandy Hook Foundation’s Free Beach Concert Series.
Each
summer thousands of people young and old come out to enjoy free live
entertainment on the beach at sunset.
Dancers of all ages enjoy the shows
Tim McLoone and The Shirleys
Concert-goers bring beach chairs and pack a picnic dinner so that
they can listen, dance and sing to the music of Jersey Shore acts
like Tim McLoone and The Shirleys, The Quincy Mumford Band, and
Brian Kirk and the Jirks.
Foundation President Betsy Barrett, board member Rich Phillips,
and Concert Manager John O'Neill
Volunteer Jeanne Nicholson
Join us every Wednesday
evening at 6pm at Beach Area E
from June - August.
Beach
wheelchairs are also available on a first come first serve basis.
Weather cancellations made at 2pm day of the show. Check
our web site for information, or call
732-291-7733 for information.
The
2012
Free Beach Concert Schedule
will be posted in the spring.
A
wonderful season thanks to the more than 40,000 people who attended.
Upcoming Special Events of the National Park
Service at Sandy Hook
For a complete
listing of National Park Service activities and special events at
Sandy Hook, visit
www.nps.gov/gate or call the Sandy Hook Visitor Center at
732-872-5970.
The 2011 Annual End of Summer Party
was held Friday, September 9.
Co-Chairs Ellen and Rich Phillips, Laurie and Paul Bratone,
Suzanne and Jim Lizotte
Despite the rainy forecast and the annual party changing locations
to the bayside area adjacent to the historic Post Chapel, over 400 guests showed up
to say good-bye
to summer, and celebrate with great food and friends.
Fine fare from the Lusty Lobster, the
Salt Creek Grille, Bahrs Restaurant and Marina, the Flaky Tart,
Merri-Makers Catering, and What's Your Pleasure Catering, flowered
from Sands Beach Club, and a
chance auction featuring wares
from the area’s preeminent merchants and local artists, and dancing
to the fabulous band High Road,
all made the night a success.
Party guests the Smiths, Foundation President Betsy Barrett,
Robin Fitzmaurice from Two River Community Bank
Proceeds from the End of Summer Party
support projects of the National Park Service at Sandy Hook,
including maintaining the historic Lighthouse Keepers Quarters.
Brian Kirk and The Jirks got the crowd moving
Other projects that the Foundation
supports are the free summer beach concerts, shore bird protection,
beach wheelchairs, non-native plant removal, the oral history project (in conjunction with Monmouth
University), and more.
The Post Chapel dressed up
Sunset at the party
Many thanks to all those who attend
and support the party!
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