Two hundred lined the beaches in Ocean City south of 14th Street in October 2014 for the 47th annual Surf Fishing Invitational Tournament.
Here’s the lineup of weekend events in Ocean City for Oct. 16 to 18.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
Friday Night Concert Series of the Ocean City Free Public Library: The series continues with the John Walter Cape Community Band, the concert band of Cape May County. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Senior Center at the opposite end of the Community Center from the library.
Red and White Reunion: Ocean City High School’s all-classes reunion will be a pre-game barbecue on the basketball courts at the Civic Center before the varsity football game. The barbecue is 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Read more: OCHS All-Classes Reunion on Friday Before Football Game.
SATURDAY, OCT. 17
Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant: Set for the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, at 7 p.m. Eleven contestants between ages 12-15 will compete. Admission is $10, available at the door. Read more: Junior Miss Ocean City to Be Crowned on Saturday
48th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament: Sponsored by the Ocean City Fishing Club. Register on day of Tournament from 5:30 to 7 a.m. at the Ocean City Intermediate School, 18th and Bay Ave. Fee is $60 for teams up to six members, Individuals $15. For tournament information, contact Kieth Van Laarhoven, (609) 893-5916, ocfcitasac@aol.com or Bob Dever (267) 251-2306, bdever65@comcast.net. Read more: 48th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament Set for Oct. 17 in Ocean City.
Ocean City Historical Museum’s Railroad Run (The Great Train Heist): This 5K Run/Walk will follow the original rail road right-of-way down Haven Ave. This year, robbers will be lurking in a danger zone to steal your gold. A fun event for the family. Registration is $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12. Registration forms are available at the Museum, 17th and Simpson Ave., Community Center kiosks and Welcome Center on the 9th St. Bridge. Registration begins 8 a.m. in the Stainton Senior Center, 18th St. side of the Community Center. Race starts 9 a.m., rain or shine. For information, contact the Museum, (609) 399-1801 or email info@ocnjmuseum.org. Read more: Robbers May Interrupt 5K Railroad Run on Saturday in O.C.
Lighthouse Challenge: The historic U.S. Life Saving Station 30 at Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue in Ocean City will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of the statewide Lighthouse Challenge. Donations requested.
SUNDAY, OCT. 18
Making Strides With Breast Cancer Walk: New location, 9th St and Boardwalk. Registration 8:30 a.m. Walk begins 10 a.m. By registering, fund raising and participating in one of non-competitive three mile walks, participants will help everyone in all communities touched by breast cancer. All Making Strides events are an important opportunity to unite, honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about the disease and money to help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding ground breaking research, providing free vital information and support, and assisting people reduce their risk of the disease or find it early when it’s most treatable. For information, visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitynj.
Lighthouse Challenge: The historic U.S. Life Saving Station 30 at Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue in Ocean City will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of the statewide Lighthouse Challenge. Donations requested.
