Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences Hosts First Marsh Cleanup of the Season

On Friday, April 30, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will host its first marsh cleanup of the season. During the event, an osprey nest will be installed, and a webcam will be replaced. Volunteers for the cleanup will meet at the Foundation (120 Long Beach Blvd. in Loveladies) at 9:30 a.m., and can sign up […]

Barnegat Quakers Present Free Zoom Concert Featuring Bill Joliff

The Barnegat Quakers present a free Zoom concert. It features singer/songwriter Bill Jolliff, who will perform bluegrass and folk music. Jolliff is a poet, professor and banjo player. His literary work has appeared in hundreds of publications, and his songs have been recorded by Michael Stern, Joseph Helfrich, Tracy Grammer and other folk artists. His solo programs are a mix […]

Explore the Pinelands at Virtual Science Saturday

Pinelands Adventures’ Director of Education John Volpa shares his Pine Barrens expertise as part of the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences’ educational Science Saturday series, which runs through late May. Presentation begins at 11 a.m. on Zoom. Volpa is a lifelong resident of southern New Jersey who taught environmental science in Shamong Township for more than […]

Soroptimist International of Long Beach Island Clothes Closet Reopens By Appointment Only

Hooray! Spring has sprung! Now that the weather is improving and we can keep the doors open, the Soroptimist International of Long Beach Island Clothes Closet will be reopening by appointment only starting Wednesday, April 28. Covid-19 protocols will be followed including wearing of masks and social distancing. We offer free women’s everyday and work clothing to women in need. […]

Join LBIF’s Spring Cleanup


On Friday, April 30, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will host its first marsh cleanup of the season. During the event, an osprey nest will be installed, and a webcam will be replaced. Rick Bushnell, former president of LBIF and current chair of the science committee for many years, shared, “We have this nature trail […]

St. Francis Super Plunge Returns for Spring!


The much-anticipated Super Plunge on Long Beach Island is traditionally held on Super Bowl Sunday each February, tasking brave locals to channel their inner polar bears and jump into the icy-cold ocean. While the event was a no-go this winter, St. Francis Community Center is excited to announce the 17th annual Plunge will take place on Saturday, May 8. And […]