Long Beach Island is known for its popular beaches and nightlife during the summer months, and the island plays host to many great events as well. Below is a quick glance at five events happening in June. 1. Back for its fourth year and growing strong is The Lighthouse International Film Festival, which started yesterday and will continue until June 3. The festival offers film enthusiasts a chance to screen award winning films, meet industry leaders and take in after parties. View the 2012 schedule, purchase tickets or passes and find out why this festival is fast becoming a favorite among …

Here is what's happening in and around Barnegat this weekend: 1. "Get Buzzed" Barbershop, 335 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, will offer $12 haircuts to benefit "Courage From Kyle" from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, with door prizes, refreshments and more. Call (609) 549-0691 for more information. 2. Waretown Branch of the Barnegat Library will re-open today during its usual Saturday hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The branch was closed for just over two weeks after a car accident caused structural damage to the side of the building. According to the library officials, the building has now been …

Are the spring temperatures inspiring you to get out of the house and do something? With highs in the low 70s and sunshine most of the week, it’s going to be a welcome break from the chill we experienced over the weekend. 1. Meet the Mayor. OK, so this isn't exactly fresh air and sunshine, but if you have concerns about Barnegat that you'd prefer to bring up one-on-one, Mayor Al Cirulli is scheduled to be available at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Occasionally he has schedule conflicts, so it's wise to check with the library, 112 Burr St, Barnegat, NJ …

Here's our weekly roundup of events worth noting in the coming days: The Barnegat Township Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. today in the municipal courtroom, with a workshop meeting at 5:30.  The Stafford Library hosts a free, kid-friendly "Land of the Leprechauns" event at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Explore the myth and magic of everyday Irish life with a collection of stories, songs and dances performed with tranditional instruments. Register by calling 609-693-8566. The Barnegat Library's five-part reading and discussion series on the American Civil War continues at 7 p.m. Tuesday. "Let's Talk About It: …

Here's a look at some events coming up this week: The Stafford Library's Teen Writers' Guild gathers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the library. Young writers are invited to discuss writing styles and techniques, share projects that they are working on, participate in peer review and critique and help develop a newsletter to highlight the work of Stafford’s teen writers.  The Barnegat Garden Club meets at the historic Cox House, 353 N. Main St., at 7 p.m. Thursday. Barnegat High School hosts a free Family Fitness night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Participants can meet with local vendors in the …

Here's a look at what's on the calendar for this week in Barnegat:  The Barnegat Township Committee's regular meeting will be held Tuesday instead of Monday this week because of the Presidents Day holiday. A workshop meeting starts at 5 p.m., and the general meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. The Stafford Township Youth Volleyball league is offering registrations for girls in grades 5 through 12. Once-a-week practices start around the first week of March and games, played Friday nights and/or Saturday mornings, will start in mid-March and end the last week of May. Visit www.­staffo­rdvolleyba­…

Here's a look at what's coming up in Barnegat Township this week, from tonight's Committee meeting to a sweet daddy-daughter dance this weekend. The Barnegat Township Committee gathers for its first February meeting at 6:30 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 6 in the municipal courtroom. A workshop meeting will start at 5 p.m. The road to Barnegat's 2012 Relay for Life starts at the Brackman School this Thursday, Feb. 9. At 4 p.m., participants joining in the American Cancer Society fundraiser this spring will gather in the middle school for the Relay kickoff party. Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church …

Read on for details on upcoming events and important reminders for this week: The final installment in the Barnegat Library's three-part commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial in film screens today. At 1 p.m., see The Conspirator, about Mary Suratt, who was accused of having a role in the assassination of President Lincoln. The 2010 film stars James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Evan Rachel Wood and Alexis Bledel.  All Saints Regional Catholic School in Manahawkin is celebrating Catholic Schools Week with an open house from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Take a tour and…

Here's the outlook for the week ahead. Barnegat Township offices are closed today, Monday, Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be regular trash collection for those with Route 1 pickup.   The Barnegat Library kicks off a three-part commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in film today, Monday, Jan. 16. The library's regular Movie Mondays will feature a trio of famous Civil War films for the next three weeks, starting today at 1 p.m. with Glory (R), which follows the first formal unit of the U.S. Army made up of African American men.   The Barnegat Township …

Here's a look at some upcoming events in Barnegat Township. Spiaggia e Luna restaurant in downtown Barnegat is holding a fundraiser for the Barnegat High School Dance Team from 5 p.m. to close Monday night. Order dinner and let the restaurant know you're there for the fundraiser, and some of the proceeds will go to support the girls. The team got its first bid to a national competition in Florida this year, and is raising money to make the trip possible.   The Barnegat High School PTO meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school.   At 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Barnegat Library, hear an opera singer…

Here's a look at what's coming up in this last week before Christmas. The Barnegat Township Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, Dec. 18, in the municipal courtroom.  At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, the Barnegat Library hosts a book discussion of Rhoda Janzen's Mennonite in a Little Black Dress, an amusing and moving memoir about a 40-year-old woman returning to her Mennonite family to get her life together. The Barnegat Board of Education meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium at Barnegat High School. The Barnegat High School Choir will perform a winter concert for the public …

Here's what's coming up in Barnegat this week:  The Barnegat Township Committee gathers at 6:30 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 5, for its regular meeting in the municipal courtroom.   Ocean County College will hold an information session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 for those interested in the NJ STARS program. The program offers students in the top 15 percent of their graduating class free county college tuition. The information session will be held in OCC's Technology Building, Room 115.   On Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, the Barnegat VFW will host a 10 a.m. memorial ceremony at the municipal dock. All …

On the way this week are meetings, a Thanksgiving home game and some early holiday cheer.    The Barnegat Township Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in the courtroom today. There will be no workshop meeting beforehand.   The Barnegat Board of Education meets at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Barnegat High School. The first two hours of the meeting will be a closed session, said Board Administrator Dean Allison, with the regular meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.   St. Mary's Catholic Church hosts a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. Call the American Red Cross Penn Jersey Region at 1-800-…

Take note! Here's what's coming up in Barnegat in the days ahead.   The Barnegat Branch joins four other Ocean County Library branches in offering free memory screenings Tuesday. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants can take a five-minute memory test administered by Meridian staff. Sign up by calling Meridian Health Care at 1-800-DOCTORS.   The Barnegat Board of Education holds a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Barnegat High School. The board has announced it will present the results of an audit of its insurance records intended to probe the district's dealings with Federal Hill Risk …

It's a big week in municipal government, but don't let other events get lost in the shuffle. Here's our quick look at what's coming up in and around town:   The Barnegat Township Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the municipal courtroom. It's expected to be a short meeting; we'll have a look at the agenda a little later today.   Barnegat goes to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.   The Rent Leveling Board meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the municipal courtroom.   Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans' and service groups in town are planning …

Here's a look at what's coming up in the week ahead: It's Halloween! Trick-or-treat in town Monday from school dismissal until Barnegat's 10 p.m. curfew. For all the details on the Toms River Halloween parade, check out Toms River Patch.   Fall leaf collection starts in Barnegat this week. We'll post the complete schedule for easy reference.   Wednesday is college night at Barnegat High School. Learn about prospective schools starting at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium.   The Recreation Disability Board meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Barnegat Township Recreation Center.   …

Here's a look at important events in the week to come:   There will be a book and other media collection today, Monday, Oct. 3 at the Barnegat Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Help out by dropping off books, DVDs and CDs at the library. The collection is ahead of a sale event that runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.   The Barnegat Township Committee meets tonight, Monday, at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal courtroom.   The Barnegat Farmers Market continues this Thursday in the parking lot next to downtown Gazebo Park. …

Here's a short list of events in store for the week. Don't forget to check out our Events page for more happenings, and feel free to add your own.   The musical Oliver! is onstage this week at the Stafford Performing Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin. The well-loved play based on Charles Dickens' Victorian masterpiece shows every day at 7 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 26.   Watch and learn about belly dancing from an accomplished dancer at the Barnegat Library on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Dancer Farasha will present the history of bellydance and offer a group performance starting at 6:30 p.m…

Here's a quick rundown of the week's important happenings.   Help out the community by joining in a blood drive Tuesday, Aug. 16 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The drive begins at 1:30 p.m.; call 1-800-448-3543 to make an appointment.   The Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars is in nearby Lacey Township this week. The big top is at the Jones Road soccer fields there for 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. shows tonight and tomorrow.   The Barnegat Board of Education holds its next regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Barnegat High School.   The ADA Committee meets at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the municipal …

Here's a quick look at some upcoming meetings and events in the township and nearby:  The St. Francis Festival of the Sea Carnival runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 14 at the St. Francis Church grounds, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Rides are pay-one-price every night, with wristbands $20 Wednesday and Friday and $25 all other nights. There will also be games of chance, a 50/50, food and more.   The Barnegat Zoning Board meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 in the municipal courtroom.    The Barnegat Library will hold a community potluck at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. …