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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.

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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.

Save Money – Get Your Discounted Season Beach Badges on Sale through December 31, 2009

Seasonal beach badges will be on sale beginning December 1, 2009. For the whole month of December the regular season beach badge fee will be $45 and seniors and disabled badges will be $15. Beginning January 1, 2010 the regular seasonal beach badge fee will be $50 and the seniors and disabled badges will be $15.

You can also purchase a gift box for an additional $2.

Belmar invaded by Giant Orange Octopus (watch the video!)

Visitors to Belmar’s beaches on Sunday, October 9th were treated to an awesome spectacle — a giant orange Octopus floating in the sky over the Third Avenue beach. Belmar’s Third Avenue beach has long been a popular gathering place for the Jersey Shore’s best kite-flyers, and the skies over that beach are regularly filled with a colorful assortment of kites of all sizes. But even the locals stopped and stared at the sight of a nearly block-long orange Octopus hovering over the beach.
Click here to watch the video:

(At the risk of being overly technical, we should note that the Octopus isn’t actually a kite. High above the Octopus (and not visible in the pictures) was a large nondescript white kite that was holding up the balloon-like Octopus, giving it the appearance of floating in the sky above Belmar.)

Sea Beach Amaranth Found on Belmar’s Natural Beach

Sea-beach Amaranth was discovered late this summer on the Belmar Natural Beach located between the Belmar Fishing Club and the Shark River Inlet.

Sea-beach Amaranth is an annual plant that exhibits low sprawling growth and small spinach-like leaves, and is restricted to open sandy portions of ocean beaches between the high tide line and the toe of the primary dune.

Its range had extended from Massachusetts to South Carolina.  Although originally described as abundant, the number of populations declined precipitously throughout the Twentieth Century and, following a collection from Ocean County in 1913, vanished from the flora of New Jersey.  Habitat destruction and alteration, incompatible beach grooming practices and recreational activities have all contributed to the decline of this species.  By 1989, the species was restricted to a few populations in North and South Carolina.

In 2000 Sea-beach Amaranth was discovered during piping plover survey activities in Monmouth County.  Theories for the reappearance of Sea-beach Amaranth in the region include transport of seeds through storm events and/or resurfacing of seed from beach fill operations.

To help ensure plant reemergence in previously recorded locations, an area free of disturbance (raking, scraping, vehicle access, etc.) should be established during the growing season (May to December) in all areas of suitable habitat. Symbolic string and post fencing should be installed surrounding all emergent plants, and all public access and beach maintenance activities prohibited within fenced areas.

This plant is visible at the easternmost edge of the First Avenue beach but remember to tread lightly and please leave your dog at home.

Belmar’s Surf Camp and Beach Bash for Autistic Children: Riding Waves and Making Memories

Beautiful skies, great waves and scores of volunteers combined on Sunday, September 13, 2009 to make Belmar’s 5th Annual Surf Camp and Beach Bash for Autistic Children another tremendous event at 7th Avenue Beach. Sponsored by the Autism Family Services of New Jersey, the event included not only surfing and trophies for more than 100 participating children, but music and games and informational booths of all kind for the children and their families. The surfing party of the program was provided Surfers Healing, a California-based non-profit that works to enrich the lives of children with autism and their families by introducing them to the joys of surfing. Israel Paskowitz, the founder and President of Surfers Healing, is here in Belmar this weekend from his home in San Juan Capistrano, California, and was among the group of professional surfers from as far away as Hawaii, who gave unforgettable rides to the children, and long-lasting memories to their parents. Kudos to all the folks at Autism Family Services of New Jersey, and the countless volunteers and local residents and businesses and helped make this program such a great success. Special mention also to Fran and Jeanne Hines for all their efforts. The event continues through Monday, September 14, 2009. Check out the brief videos below, and try to stop by and experience this event yourself.

5th Annual Autism Family Services of NJ Beach Bash call for volunteers

The 5th Annual Autism Family Services of New Jersey Beach Bash will be at 7th Avenue beach on Sunday, September 13th from 10am to 4pm.  The event, open to all NJ families living with a child with autism, includes organized activities, a DJ, arts and crafts, beach games and one-on-one surfing lessons with staffers from Surfer’s Healing. (The surf camp portion is now filled to capacity.)

Organizers are currently recruiting volunteers to assist at the Beach Bash, which last year drew over 3,000 families to Belmar’s beach.  Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to either attend an organizational meeting at the Belmar First Aid Home (9th Ave. and D St.) on September 8th at 7pm or email Fran Hines at fhines@belmarfirstaid.com.

Click here to visit the Beach Bash Website and register your family for the event.

To view photos from 2007’s Beach Bash, visit Jeff Smith’s gallery here.

Special thanks to the event photographers.

Call for Surf Art!

The Belmar Arts Council is calling for art for it’s next gallery show, The Innermost Limits of Pure Stroke, a surf-art show to benefit Surfaid International.  Art intake is Saturday, August 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Arts Council located at 608 River Road (at 7th Ave. and the railroad tracks), in Belmar.  The entry fee is $15 per piece for members and $20 per piece for non-members.  For more information, please contact Brenda at (732) 749-3360 or email Brenda@BelmarArts.org.   You can obtain an entry form by visiting www.BelmarArts.org.  Entry forms will also be available on the day of registration.  Show runs from September 5 – October 2.  Opening Reception is Sunday, September 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  Don Tarrant will be judging the show, and awards will be given to top three artists.

Clean Ocean Action Fall Beach Sweep

http://www.cleanoceanaction.org

Clean Ocean Action will be holding their 24th Annual Fall Beach Sweep on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. To participate in this event please contact Clean Ocean Action by mail, fax, email, or phone.

Clean Ocean Action

18 Hartshorne Drive Suite 2

Highlands, NJ 07732

Fax: 732-872-8041

Phone: 732-872-0111

Email: Education@cleanoceanaction.org

Event Date(s) and Time(s):

October 24, 2009 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

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