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Sand Castle Contest 2010

The Sand  Castle Contest is cancelled for July 14, 2010 and is rescheduled for July 28,  2010.  We will see you then!

Event Date(s) and Time(s):

July 28, 2010 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Summer Socials Music & Dancing at Taylor Pavilion

The 2010 summer social’s held at Taylor Pavilion will start July 1st from 8pm till 10pm. The social’s will be held every Thursday in July and August. There is no charge so put on your dancing shoes and bring a friend to 5th and Ocean ave.

Monday night concerts will start July 5th at 8pm and will be held every Monday in July and August. The concerts will be held at the Taylor Pavilion (500 Ocean Ave. ) and are free to all. Enjoy the music and have a great summer!

Any questions please contact Michael Campbell Recreation Director at 732-681-3700 dial 9 then 211.

Whale off the Coast of Belmar Beach

Over the past week boaters and beach goers have seen whales off the coast of Belmar Beach.

NJ Sandcastle Contest in Belmar

Participate in the 21st Annual New Jersey Sandcastle Contest on

Wednesday July 14th at the 18th Ave. Beach

Event begins at 8:30 and judging begins at Noon, for more information

visit:www.njsandcastle.com or  call 732-863-1900

This event is  Sponsored by The Belmar Tourism Commission and D’jais Bar  Restaurant

Event Date(s) and Time(s):

July 14, 2010 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Oystercatchers nest on Belmars Natural Beach

A pair of American Oystercatchers have begun nesting on Belmars Natural Beach between the Belmar Fishing Club and the Shark River Inlet.  This area has been kept in its natural state and is one of the only natural beach habitats between Sandy Hook and Island Beach State Park.  The endangered Least Terns have been nesting there for a number of years but Oystercatchers are a new neighbor that Belmar residents should become familiar with.

The American Oystercatcher is found on the Atlantic coast from New England to northern Florida.   In the 1800s they became locally extinct in the northeast due to market hunting and egg collecting. After receiving protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, their range extended northward to re-occupy historical habitat in New England.

Oystercatchers are closely tied to coastal habitats. They nest on beaches on coastal islands and feed on marine invertebrates. The large, heavy beak is used to pry open bivalve molluscs. Oystercatchers raise a clutch of two or three eggs. In winter, they are found in flocks along the coast from central New Jersey to the Gulf of Mexico.

Although Oystercatcher populations are low, the species is not protected under the Endangered Species Act. Oystercatchers are listed as a species of concern in several states because of low and declining populations, and threats to coastal habitats. Threats include development and recreational use of nesting beaches.

You can learn more about Oystercatchers here

So make a trip down to Belmars Natural Beach and check out these gorgeous birds but remember: bring you binoculars, leave your dog at home, observe all posted signs and watch them from a safe distance.

Arts and Crafts 2010 / Jr. Guard 2010

The 2010 Arts and Crafts Program will start this year on July 6 and end August 19th. Sign ups will be held this week April 21 and April 22, 2010 from 6PM to 8PM at the Municipal Gym. You must be a Belmar resident and the cost is 40.00. Schedules will be given out at the sign ups.  Children must have completed Kindergarten to be eligible. See you there

Jr Guard registration is April 29 from 6PM to 8PM at the Minicipal Gym 601 Main Street Belmar. The sign ups are on a first come basis, so please mark your calendar.  You do not need to be a Belmar resident to join. There is limited spaces. The cost is 65.00. and we do need a registration/waiver form signed by a guardian so please make arrangements. See you then Michael Campbell 732 681 3700

2010 Sunday Night Movies on the Beach

8th Avenue Beach at Dusk

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a great evening. 

If there is inclement weather or a chance of rain during the evening, the movie will be shown inside at the Taylor Pavilion located at 5th & Ocean Aves.

2010 SCHEDULE:

June 27th – Monsters vs. Aliens

July 4th – Independence Day

July 11th – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

July 18th – Imagine That

July 25th – Greetings from the Shore – Cancelled due to severe weather

August 1st – The Blindside

August 8th – Astroboy

August 15th – Coraline

August 22nd – G Force

August 29th – Old Dogs

September 5th – Race to Witch Mountain

Event Date(s) and Time(s):

June 27, 2010 July 4, 2010 July 11, 2010 July 18, 2010 July 25, 2010 August 1, 2010 August 8, 2010 August 15, 2010 August 22, 2010 August 29, 2010 September 5, 2010

The AVP is returning to Belmar this summer!!

The AVP released its 2010 Tournament Schedule today, and announced that Belmar will be one of only 12 locations on the AVP tour this season, and the only location in the northeast. The Belmar AVP event will be returning to Belmar over the June 25-27, 2010 weekend. “We’re very excited to have the AVP back in Belmar this summer,” said Belmar Ken Pringle. “The AVP event is extremely popular with Belmar’s families, and we’re a favorite event location for the ast coast beach volleyball community.” To view the AVP’s press release and the entire schedule, click here.

Last season, the AVP decided to move the event to Maryland, citing too few sponsors in the New Jersey market due to economic conditions. This season will mark the 17th time in the past 20 years the event has been held in Belmar.

Special thanks to Belmar Design/June McKim for the photo.

Belmar Beach Employment Application

Below is an application to apply for a position at the Belmar Beach. The positions you may apply for are: Bathroom Attendants, Gate Attendants, Relief Gate Attendant, Ticket Booth Cashier, and Relief Ticket Booth Cashier.

If you are interested in applying for one of these positions please complete the application and submit it to Borough Hall, 601 Main Street.

Boro_of_Belmar_Beach_Application_2010

Thank you to resident Sonny Bonjuklian

Early morning boardwalk stalkers who take advantage of the restrooms at 10th Avenue have Belmar resident Sonny Bonjuklian to thank for unlocking the doors bright and early every morning.  Before Mr. Bonjuklian took on the responsibility of unlocking the doors, the restrooms would remain locked during early hours due to budget constraints.  Of his job as volunteer key holder, Mr. Bonjuklian writes, “To some people it might not seem important, however, when passersby said ‘thank you very much,’ I knew it was well worth it.” 

Enjoy your winter Mr. Bonjuklian, and we’ll see you in the Spring!

Restrooms on the boardwalk will be closed during winter months.

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