Scout Creates History Signs For Former Rail Line

SOUTHERN OCEAN – Thank you Eagle Scout Candidate Sean Clark! Sean installed six signs detailing the history of the Central Railroad of New Jersey’s operations along the former rail line on a six-mile stretch the Barnegat Branch Trail in Barnegat, Ocean, and Lacey townships. His passion for local railroad history was the driving force behind the project. Sean conducted all of the research, developed the content, and traveled around to various museums in order to create the panels. He is also responsible for the design and layout of the panels.

Sean solicited donations in order to provide the materials for the project and cover the cost of printing and with the help of his fellow scouts from Troop 26, Sean recently installed the signs along the BBT.

Magic Academy

LACEY – Kids build confidence, enhance critical thinking skills, build creativity, improve mental health and develop social skills while having fun. This life changing program is guaranteed to unlock your child’s potential and impact the rest of their life. Receive a professional magic kit from the Discover Magic Program and perform in a student show on the last day. Houdini’s Secrets: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn how to pass an object through someone’s hand, make a money appear or disappear, predict the future and more.

Impossible Feats: 1 to 3 p.m. Travel through time with a magic bandana, read people’s minds, make your shoe balance on a playing card and more Programs take place at the Lacey Recreation Classroom with Instructor - Academy of Amazement. Dates: August 14 to 18; open to ages 7 to 12. Cost is $190 per class or $370 for both. If you choose to do both sessions it includes a supervised lunch (students must bring their own lunch).

To register visit: parksrec.egov.basgov. com/laceynj.

Moonlight Kayak Ramble

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Join for this relaxing paddle around Pohatcong Lake. We will cruise the lake perimeter and head upstream a bit while we enjoy the sounds of nature at night.

Kayak tour is on July 30 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. meeting at the Soccer Lot, Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor. Open to ages 16 and up. Cost is $25 per person; $10 if bringing own boat.

More information at oceancountyparks. org.

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