Student Wins Essay Contest

OCEAN GATE – Congratulations to Ocean Gate School graduate of 2023, Lily, for winning the Central Regional Education Association’s 6th Grade persuasive essay contest on who or what

Photo courtesy Ocean Gate School inspires her!

“We’re so ‘gator proud’ of Lily and the Class of 2023 for their meaningful essay submissions!” Ocean Gate School wrote.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.

Nature Walks At Double Trouble

BAYVILLE – Join a park naturalist for a 1-to-2-mile nature walk on July 15 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., July 16 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Ages 10 and up. Held sun or very light drizzle. Steady rain or thunder cancels.

No pets. Walk will start outside village restroom building.

Reservations not required – you can just show up. For additional information call 732-341-6662.

Church Youth Group

BAYVILLE – The Living Water Youth Group is for students in grades 6 to 12 and meets every Thursday night from 7 to 8 p.m.

Youth group is designed as a safe environment that challenges students to grow in their faith in practical ways, encourages them to reach out to their friends, and form friendships within the group that go beyond the walls of the church.

You and your friends won’t want to miss this night of fun! Invite a friend out with you! Living Water Community Church is located at 333 Route 9 Unit b15 in Bayville.