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Farewell

Farewell to my LBI Life

It’s been an amazing ride, but it’s time to say goodbye. To our mobile app users — you have been fun, inspiring, and supportive. My LBI Life mobile app will be discontinued on February 24th, 2019.

Goals

We have always been a goal focused team, always striving for what's most important to us personally, supporting the community while enjoying a work life balance.

What?! What happened?

Since the beginning in 2011, two of us, yes only two of us have built, maintained and promoted our mobile app which reached 10's of thousands of great people across the United States, in Canada and even in the United Kingdom. People just like yourself have supported us, shared their photos and messages of encouragement during the last eight years. During this time technological advances have accelerated to a pace, which has us spending more time on supporting the application and less time on generating content for you, the end user. For us, this level of work is no longer aligning with our goals. Despite our best efforts to further streamline the application, we feel the best course for us is to further pursue our life goals, maintain our primary business, which is unrelated to this mobile application, and continue to enjoy the blessing of being able to work while we travel.

Why not just add a premium tier?

That would make perfect sense, right? Just $1 dollar per month. Well, we never charged our end user and don't plan to start now. Even if we did, a monthly fee would not fix the technological challenges we face today. Therefore, we have decided against that business model.

What happens next?

Our iOS and Android App will be discontinued on February 24th, 2019. However, we will maintain our Facebook page if you care to follow and join us on Facebook.

Thank you

So thank you, dear users, sponsors and supporters. Some of you go way back to our earliest days during our beta phase in October 2011.., and some of you joined us this week. We’ve never seen such a group of happy, passionate and supportive folks. We listened to your feedback and we hope that we delivered. You drove us to be our best and it’s been an honor to be able to connect with so many who love what we have accomplished.
We will miss you.

Sincerely,
Ray Valladares, my LBI Life mobile app Founder & Community Advocate

15th Annual Super Plunge

Join the St. Francis Coummunity Center for the 15th Annual Super Plunge on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 1:00pm!

Are you part Polar Bear? Do you have what it takes to brave the icy cold Atlantic Ocean in February? Save the date and meet us on the 48th Street beach (in Brant Beach), and be home in plenty of time for the big game! Plungers should bring with them their courage, bathing suit, towels, blankets and whatever else is needed to warm-up after the ocean dip. Costumes of all kinds are also encouraged.

Sponsored by St. Francis Community Center. All proceeds to benefit St. Francis Community Center & Southern Regional High School Swim Teams.

Pre-Registration is required. $30 per person, $15 per student Register at St. Francis Community Center Event Schedule:
Saturday, February 2: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; T-shirt/wristband pick-up and late registration (St. Francis Community Center)
Sunday, February 3: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; T-shirt/wristband pick-up and late registration (St. Francis Community Center)
1:00 PM – Plunge Time (48th Street, Brant Beach)
1:05 PM – Post Plunge Warm-Up at St. Francis Community Center Gym. Free refreshments. Prizes awarded for most funds raised, oldest and youngest plunger, best costume, and more.

For more information, call (609) 494-8861

The Night the Music Lived, Buddy Holly Tribute

A Tribute To Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper. On February 2nd, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper performed at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. The plane crash that occurred hours later changed music history forever.

The Night The Music Lived recreates this final concert of these three influential musicians with the utmost attention to detail and accuracy. Featuring classic songs like That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, It's So Easy, La Bamba, Oh Donna, and Chantilly Lace, The Night The Music Lived is a must-see for any early rock and roll fan.  Starring Todd Meredith, star of the national tour of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, and his talented band, The Rave-Ons."Dates · Feb 16, 2019 & Feb 17, 2019

Location: Surflight Theatre 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, New Jersey 08008

Phone: (609) 492-9477

Tickets: www.surflight.org

Using Shellfish in Living Shorelines - Science Saturday

We have heard about sea level rise, but what can we do about it?

WHAT ARE SCIENCE SATURDAYS?

Science Saturday at the LBIF tackles today’s most pressing scientific, environmental, and sustainability issues that directly affect our shore community and the Barnegat Bay. Science Saturdays are interactive and informative hands-on presentations in an informal atmosphere.

On Saturday, January 26, 2019 join the LBIF for Science Saturday, starting at 11:00 a.m. Presenter: Rick Bushnell, ReClam the Bay will present an informative lecture about how a number of municipalities around the bay are planning projects that use shellfish to stabilize the shoreline and, since they are living, will grow up as the water comes up. where they will discuss what birds can be found in Southern New Jersey every month of the year.

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Fee: $5, Free to LBIF Members

For more information, visit the LBIF website or call (609) 494-1241.

Science Saturday - The Coastal Resilience Puzzle

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 join the LBIF for Science Saturday, starting at 11:00 a.m. Presenter Lisa Auermuller will present the Coastal Resilience Puzzle.

WHAT ARE SCIENCE SATURDAYS?
Science Saturday at the LBIF tackles today’s most pressing scientific, environmental, and sustainability issues that directly affect our shore community and the Barnegat Bay. Science Saturdays are interactive and informative hands-on presentations in an informal atmosphere.

What are the pieces & how do they fit? Jacques Cousteau’s strong partnerships with local communities, state agencies, and NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management positioned it well to put federal adaptation tools and decision support frameworks to work for the state. Lisa brings a unique insider’s perspective to this topic. Since the Getting to Resilience technical assistance project launched in 2013, almost 60 New Jersey communities have put it to work as they seek to reduce vulnerability and increase preparedness through planning, mitigation, and adaptation.

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Fee: $5, Free to LBIF Members!

For more information, visit the LBIF website or call (609) 494-1241.

Season Of Light

Season Of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The movie is an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the "Star over Bethlehem", and an elegant and sophisticated program about the coldest and darkest of seasons – a time which holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. The show recounts the historical, religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice – not only Christian and Jewish but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

After the movie, our live presenter will give you a tour of what you can see in the skies above NJ. Recommended for ages 7 and over.

Robert J. Novins Planetarium 1 College Dr, Toms River, New Jersey

SAT DEC 22 at 5:30 PM

The Affair at Cedar Bridge

Join us for the Sunday, December 16 at 12:30pm, for the reenactment at Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Halfway Road in Barnegat, commemorates, what is considered the last skirmish of the Revolutionary War. The skirmish, which took place across from the old Cedar Bridge Tavern was actually a "civil war" between a band of American Loyalists, headed by Captain John Bacon, a renowned privateer and Pinelands bandit; and American Patriots. The last of the Loyalists were "refugees" hiding out in the Pine Barrens near Manahawkin.

It is definitely the last battle of the 'civil' war that raged in New Jersey during the Revolution.

This is a free public event.

Shellfish of the Barnegat Bay

Lunch and Learn – Shellfish of the Barnegat Bay
December 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Join Bruce Beveridge for a discussion exploring shellfish of the Barnegat Bay. Also, learn how ReClam the Bay, a local, non-profit environmental organization that promotes environmental involvement and education, grows and maintains millions of baby clams and oysters in the Barnegat Bay Watershed, including Barnegat Bay, Manahawkin Bay and Little Egg Harbor Bay.

Cost is $2.00 per person (payable at the door).  For the 12:30 program, participants can bring a lunch or take advantage of our lunch option for $6.00 (registration for lunch is required two days in advance).

Call for registration and more information Call 609-296-8868

120 West Main Street Tuckerton

Tuckerton Seaport vision for the future: Tuckerton Seaport’s vision is to build a nationally acclaimed educational and interpretive center showcasing New Jersey’s rich maritime history and contemporary folklife through interpretation of the cultural heritage and environment of the New Jersey shore and the surrounding environment.

Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum
120 West Main Street
PO Box 52
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
609-296-8868

Historic Smithville Park

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Historic Smithville Park complete with a visit from St. Nick, who will arrive in the afternoon. Festivities will include ice carving demonstrations, tours of Smithville Mansion decorated for the holidays, carolers, live music, kids’ activities, and a holiday marketplace where you can purchase unique gifts. Expect to see Victorian performers, activities, re-enactors and vendors during this holiday event.

The Historic Smithville Mansion will be fully decorated and open for tours all afternoon. Carolers sing your holiday favorites throughout the park. Stop by for some s'mores and hot cocoa by the fire. Lookout for that grinchy Grinch! Event is FREE!

For more information, please call (609) 265-5858

Annual Christkindlmarkt

Tuckerton Seaport’s rolls out the holly for the Annual Christkindlmarkt on November 30, December 1st, and December 2nd!

Friday 4pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Christkindlmarkt will be a family fun three day event with late night hours on Friday, celebrating the traditions of the season with a Holiday Market and Craft Fair under a huge heated tent and throughout the Seaport buildings. Come jump start your holiday shopping. Get in the holiday spirit with a horse drawn wagon ride.

Featuring:
• Family Friendly Holiday Market & Craft Fair

• Food Truck Food Court

• Live Entertainment

• 50 Craft, Gift, and Gourmet Vendors

• Demonstrators throughout the Seaport’s buildings

News - Bring a new unwrapped toy and ride the Frozen Woods Hay Ride for free!

Tuckerton Seaport is located at 120 West Main Street in historic Tuckerton and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for this event is $5/person. Additional parking will be available at Tip Seaman County Park. For more information, please call 609-296-8868