Special Events & Programs

 

 

Sandy Hook Golf Outing’s 20th Anniversary
The Last Farewell


     The Foundation gives a final farewell to the annual Sandy Hook Golf Outing.  After 20 outstanding years, and with thanks to the many dedicated and talented people who made this event a success year after year, the Foundation is planning a new event for spring 2011 which will occur on Sandy Hook.  Please check back for more information later this year.  

 

MANY MANY THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO MADE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!
 

 


Beach Concerts

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.  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.  Join us every Wednesday evening at 6pm at Beach Area E from June - August.   Click on the link below for the  2010 schedule.  Beach wheelchairs are also available.  Anyone seeking assistance can call HS Concessions at 732-872-0025 to request a chair.  Weather cancellations made at 2pm day of the show.  Check our web site for information, or call 732-291-7733 for information. 
 

CLICK HERE to see the 2010 Free Beach Concert Schedule
 


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 2009 Annual End of Summer Party

was held FRIDAY, September 11.



First Partygoers
 

 

                                                 Ashley, Casey, Timmy and Paul


Last year, despite the hurricane-like conditions over 400 guests showed up at the rain location of the Post Chapel and adjoining grounds to say good-bye to summer, and celebrated with good food, great friends, and a cozy night on one of the finest bay locations on the shore.                                                                                 
 
Chapel from above
 

Fine fare from the Lusty Lobster, the Salt Creek Grille, Bahrs Restaurant and Marina, the Flaky Tart, and What's Your Pleasure Catering, 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.

 


                      107 Band Members                                                107 Sax Player
 

  
Auction Tent

Proceeds from the End of Summer Party support projects of the National Park Service at Sandy Hook, including maintaining the historic Lighthouse Keepers Quarters.

 


Event Co-Chairs Irene Zitzner and Tracy Cornette
 

Other projects that the Foundation supports are the free summer beach concerts, shore bird protection, non-native plant removal, summer weekend ferry service directly from NYC, the oral history project (in conjunction with Monmouth University), and more. 

 


Superintendent of GNRA Barry Sullivan, Irene Zitzner, Betsy Barret, Tracy Cornette and Commissioner of the National Parks of NY Harbor Maria Burks
 

Many thanks to all those who attend and support the party.  See you on Friday, September 10, 2010!