photo of the week

“I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!” That includes this squirrel who was enjoying a cone of what appeared to be vanilla at Lake Horicon in Lakehurst. Photographer Denise May- nard was in the right place at the right time to get this shot. If you would like to have your shore-related snaps featured, email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!

21st Annual Step Up For The Arc Walk

LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk on May 13 at ShoreTown Ballpark, home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Step Up for The Arc is an inclusive community event to raise awareness and acceptance for people with disabilities. The day will kick-off at 10 a.m. with registration, inclusive games, arts and crafts, live performances and refreshments. Around 11 a.m. the one-mile walk celebration will commence followed by the after-party at 12 p.m.

This year’s 21st Annual Walk hopes to raise $75,000 for The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and services providing housing, employment, job training, transportation, recreation, family support, and clinical support services to 1,000 individuals with disabilities. This event is free to attend and participants are encouraged to register online to fundraise $50 for this year’s commemorative Step Up for The Arc t-shirt. Register and donate online at arcocean.org or mail your donation to: The Arc, Ocean County Chapter – WALK, 393 Mantoloking Road, Brick NJ 08723. For more event details, call 732-978-1414.