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Just in case anyone’s forgotten or need the details. The second and final mini golf tournament will be held this Wednesday, Aug 10th at Island Golf.

…and this is what a perfect Surf City sunset looks like from the ocean.

                         Mini Golf Tournament – Island Golf  

Here are the pictures from the marvelous turnout on August 3rd for the annual  sand sculpture contest. What a great day for everyone!

                                       Casino Bus Trip to AC
                                  Monday August 8, 9:00am – 5:30pm

Enjoy a bus ride to Tropicana Casino. Only adults (21yrs.
or older) $20 each. Receive $20 slot cash at casino.
Park at St. Thomas Church,13th & Long Beach Blvd.
Arrive 9:00am. Bus departs at 9:30 Returns 5:30 p.m.
Payment prior required. Call Anita 609-361-9490 for
questions. Send check,

August is finally here and what a beautiful start to the final chapter of summer! August glory days! Get out there and enjoy paradise!

SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST
Wednesday, August 3 (Rain Date August 4 )
SURF CITY TAXPAYER ASSOCIATION
Co-sponsored by Ron Jon Surf Shop. Our most popular event!
Family fun on the 14th St. beach. Prizes for kids, teens, adults
and groups – Winners can take home a trophy! Starts at
10:00am. Judging 1:00pm-2:00pm All Surf City ordinances,
including beach badge requirements, will be enforced.

Click here for photos of last years sand sculpture event.

Just a reminder of other August events here-

Line Dance on 8/5 – Country Line Dance #2, Firehouse
Friday August 5, 6:30pm

Casino Trip on 8/8 – Enjoy a bus ride to Tropicana Casino. Only adults (21yrs.
or older) $20 each. Receive $20 slot cash at casino.
Park at St. Thomas Church,13th & Long Beach Blvd.
Arrive 9:00am. Bus departs at 9:30 Returns 5:30 p.m.
Payment prior required. Call Anita 609-361-9490 for
questions. Send check, payable to CTABSC, to 44 N. 12th St. Surf City, NJ 08008

Mini Golf on 8/10 – Wednesday, August 10, 10:00am -11:45am
SURF CITY TAXPAYER ASSOCIATION
Compete for cash prizes in age groups incl. children,
teens and adults. At Island Golf, 6th St. & Long Beach Blvd.

Lots going on in Surf City this week. The new siren was installed and tested successfully at the firehouse. We had a strong thunderstorm pass through right at sunset and it yielded a spectacular rainbow. And the Farmer’s Market was a sight full of vendors and shoppers happily going about their business.

1st Surf City Mini Golf Tournament Recap, 2016

There were 74 scores submitted in the July 11th Mini Golf Tournament at the Island Golf Course. Eighteen volunteers from the Surf City Taxpayers Association served as scorers for the tournament. Many players brought their A games as shown by the scores at the top of the leader board.

Ages 8 and under age group-  John Ligouri won his category by posting a two under par 40. That is a significant achievement for the youngster !

Ages 9-15 – 1st and 3rd place was won by Julian Thomas. Julian, a Delaware native, shot a 33 to win the division. Watch out for him next year when he competes in the Senior Division

Ages 16 + Over – There was a three way tie atop the leader board at the conclusion of their rounds. Finishing with the score of 35 were Ken Cadmus, Beau Guarino, and Ben Skimmons. The shoot out was won on the second layoff hole when Ken Cadmus made a hole in one to end the match.

Congratulations to all the players. Our next tournament will be Wednesday August 10th with a 10:00 AM start.

Special thanks goes to the Surf City 5 & 10 for their generous donation of all of the prize money and to the staff at Island Golf for their outstanding hospitality.

View ALL the photos of this great event here!

Surf City Flea Market Is Happening

Tuesday, July 19 & Tuesday, August 16
9:00am – 4:00pm
SURF CITY VOL. FIRE CO. #1 & EMS
Hunt for treasures at this popular fundraiser.
Food, Beverages, Crafts, Books, and Much More.
Inside and outside vendors.
Surf City Firehouse
8th St. & Long Beach Blvd.

Bring a friend and browse through all the bargains. There will be inside and outside vendors who will be offering food, beverages, crafts, books, and much more.

This rain barrel is ready for you to view and bid. It is a lovely painting of the strawberry full moon on summer solstice here on LBI by local artist Cathleen Engelsen.

MINIATURE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, July 13 10:00am -11:45am
SURF CITY TAXPAYER ASSOCIATION
Family and friends play together and
compete individually for cash prizes in children,
teen and adult age groups. At Island Golf, 6th St. &
Long Beach Blvd. We are grateful to Surf City 5 & 10 for sponsoring the prizes to be awarded at the end of the tournament.

Click here for pictures of last years action!

Don’t forget the FOUL SHOOTING CONTEST on Friday, July 8 Starts a 10am
Sponsered by the SURF CITY TAXPAYER ASSOCIATION
Girls and boys, through age 18, compete
for prizes at Richard A. Zachariae Field,
Division St. & Barnegat Ave. Mini Hoops
for ages 6 and under!

If you are looking for a place to watch some fireworks this year here in Ocean County this year click HERE for a comprehensive list of where they are happening. And have a safe and happy Fourth Of July Holiday.

For an interesting SandPaper article on the state of our schools here on long Beach Island click HERE.

It was standing room on Saturday June 25th as newly elected Mayor Francis Hodgson delivered his first “State of the Town Address” at Borough Hall. Over 100 taxpayers were in attendance to hear the Mayor and get their questions answered. And a special thanks goes out to Baked on the Beach for providing the excellent baked good that were enjoyed by all.

The topics ranged from street repaving schedules to elementary school consolidation to reconsidering the ban on outside dining at town restaurants.  The Mayor also continued the tradition started by previous Mayor Connors of presenting a budget and tax comparison of Surf City to Ship Bottom and Beach Haven. You can find that document at the bottom of this post.

Click the document below to view the Surf City Tax And Budget Comparison presented by Mayor Hodgson.

Don’t forget to visit the Fire Dept/EMS Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast at the Firehouse – Sunday, July 3, 8:00-12:00 Noon

Beware of Riptides

With the summer season in full swing upon us and swimmers taking to the Atlantic please be aware of dangerous rip tides that can form. Always try to swim near a life guard.

Final reminder here for the meet the mayor date- Newly elected Mayor Francis Hodgson will be on hand for a “State Of The Town Address” this Saturday, June 25th. This will be our first chance to hear directly from him on issues important to our town. 

Arrive at 9:45AM at borough hall and sample some special treats courtesy of Baked On The Beach which is located 2101 Long Beach Blvd. With all of the issues surrounding school consolidation, beach replenishment, and changes in borough management we encourage you to join us for this important session.

Farmer’s Market starts June 27th- For the second year in a row, the Surf City Firehouse will be hosting the farmer’s market every every Monday through August 29th from 8AM to Noon. Buy wholesome products locally sourced from farmer’s, as well as food vendors and crafters who make their own goods.
Click  Here to access their Facebook page and learn more.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Firehouse- Treat the family to a fantastic pancake and sausage breakfast at the Surf City Firehouse on Sunday, July 3rd at 8AM to Noon. Proceeds to support the volunteer fire department and EMS.