Find Local Activities in the Jersey Shore for August 27-29.

No matter what the calendar says, summer does not end on Labor Day in Monmouth County. There is plenty of warm-weather fun to be found during September. The beaches are open, farm markets are bountiful, free concerts are still in parks – just as though it were the height of the summer season. A few twists have been added to the mix: beach bonfires, the Jazz and Wine Festival, flea markets and a street fair.

If you love visiting historic sites in the Jersey Shore, you will enjoy the Sea Girt Lighthouse. On March 2, 1889, Congress approved $20,000 for the establishment of a lighthouse in the vicinity of Squan Inlet. It would become the last live-in lighthouse to be built on the Atlantic Coast.

Find upcoming Local Events in the Jersey Shore this Weekend, August 20-22:
August 20

Walking Tours Through Historical Beach Haven, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 10 am. Weather permitting. $ Information: 609-492-0700 …

The Monmouth County Fire Academy graduated 32 volunteers from the Firefighter I program at a ceremony held August 3. Members of Class No. 87 attended weekend classes at the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell and completed 164 hours of course work over 24 sessions. They received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, electrical safety, and care of hoses, ladders and other equipment.

54 people donated blood at Monmouth County’s summer blood drive last week in an effort to help the Central Jersey Blood Center meet the late summer need for blood donations. “Every single unit is treasured and appreciated,” said Karen Moore, account manager with the Central Jersey Blood Center. “We are into our slow period of time with donations, and we are always looking for opportunities to increase awareness and our blood supply.”

Find the top Local Activities for the Jersey Shore this Weekend, August 13-15.

There has never been a better time to try out a new restaurant in the Jersey Shore area, today we’re spotlighting a new American Cuisine destination: Dish Restaurant. Dish offers a wide selection of hearty favorites in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. With more than twelve years of experience, their staff and talented chefs are dedicated to making dining adventure fun, relaxing, and pleasurable. Whether you bring your family in for quality time together or gather with your friends to enjoy a meal.

As the mosquito season enters into its peak period Monmouth County residents should take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites and eliminate backyard mosquito habitats that allow for the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as the West Nile virus.

Find the top Local Activities for the Jersey Shore this Weekend, August 6-8.