Consider a Quiet Spring Getaway to help you charge your batteries… read, relax and just get away from the phones, stress and hassle of modern life. Most restaurants are open, beaches are tranquil and the inn is never full.   Sunrises are beautiful (but so "early") and the sunsets over the bay are absolutely spectacular (and much easier to be up for).

There is no minimum stay requirements and our Off-Season rates are only $119 to $179 per night. (Don’t forget our full breakfast with coffee & tea all day long) Late check-outs available

Sometimes it’s too much to go on vacation when all you need is a night or two to get a relaxing “re-charge.”

April 2008 

Sundays: 3-4:45 pm Caporira (Brazilian Martial Arts-adult) Om Baby & World Arts Studio 726 Arnold Ave., www.ombabyyoga.com

4th – Night at the Races Martell’s, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm For Antrim H.S. PTO Tickets: Call Lisa: 732-892-5599

19th – Earth Day Celebration Jenkinson’s Aquarium All Day

19th – Earth Day 2008 Community Park, Bridge Ave 12-4 pm

25th – The Duprees Dinner Show at the Lobster Shanty, Channel Dr. Tickets: Call Jacque at 732-899-6700

26th – Central United Methodist Church Arnold Ave., Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7 pm

TBA – Beach Hoedown Hosted at the Manasquan Inlet Call Police Department – 732-892-0500

TBA – Flounder Tournament Jersesy Coast Shart Anglers, jcsa.org

May 2008 

May 4th (Sun) – “Classic Car Cruise”, Anniversary Celebration” - downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach, on Arnold & Bay Aves. and in the Municipal lot behind Medicap Pharmacy…(raindate May 11th)

May 15th –17th – Downtown Pt. Pleasant “Beach Sidewalk Sale”

May 17th (Sat) 4th Annual Bay Head 5k Memory Run. Starts out at Bay Head Firehouse, Bridge Ave. Townwide sales, activities all day. email: info@bayhead5k.com

May 23rd - 26th  Memorial Day Weekend in Bay Head. Open beaches, great shops, Friday-Monday restaurants and more.  2 night minimum at The Bentley Inn and we are still in off-season prices!

May 25th (Sun) “Johnson Boats” Bay Head Historical Society Museum, Opening 1:00-4:00pm Exhibit runs through Sunday, July 20th.

June 2008 

June 1st (Sun) Sunday Beach Service, 8:00am, Karge Street Beach. Worship service by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Bay Head. All denominations welcome. Sunday Beach Services continue through August 31st.

June 6th (Fri) – “Classic Car Cruise”, downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach, 5-9 pm (raindate 6/13)

June 7th   Davey Jones Day. 10am to 3pm. Bay Head School.

June 14th (Sat)  Art In The Park, Bay Head, 10am-4pm. Over 45 professional artists. Outdoor show, Music, Centennial Park, Bridge.

June 17th (Tues)  Gardens by the Sea Tour. Sponsored by the Seaweeders Garden Club. Advanced tickets required. Call Andi’s 732-892-5564

July 2008 

July 7, Monday- Vacation Bible School, 6:00 – 8:30pm, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church . Bridge Ave, Bay Head. Ages Pre-K through 12th grade. All are welcome!

July 11th (Fri) – “Classic Car Cruise”, downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach, 5-9 pm (raindate 7/18)

July 12, Saturday Juried Art Show, All Saints Episcopal Church. More information to come.

August 2008  

August 1st (Fri) – “Classic Car Cruise”, downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach, 5-9 pm (raindate 8/8)

August 2, Saturday Fish Fry at the Loveland House: A Tribute to LaBonté and Schoettle. Bay Head Historical Society Museum, Bridge and Bay Ave. 5:00pm – 8:00pm

August 3, Sunday Dick LaBonté: Painting History 2, Bay Head Historical Society Museum, One Day Exhbit of Original Paintings: 1:00 – 4:00pm The Schoettle Collection: Opening 1:00 – 4:00pm. Exhibit continues through August 24th.

August 9th  (Sat)  St. Paul's Art Show, Sale and Boutique. 0am to 4pm, corner of (raindate 8/16) Bridge and West Lake Ave. Fine art, music, bake sale, silent auction. Sponsored by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. 732-892-5926

August 14 –17th – Downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach “Sidewalk Sale Days”

August 16th (Sat)  Bay Head Fire Co. Annual Clambake, Bridge Ave, 12noon to 5pm. Entrance fee. Proceeds to benefit volunteer fire department.

September 2008  

Sept 1, Sunday Nancy Parker Houses. Opening 1:00-4:00pm. Bay Head Historical Society Museum, Bridge and Bay Avenues. Exhibit continues through Sept. 14th.

Sept 13, 24th Annual Classic Boat Show of Antique & Classic Boat Society, Barnegat Saturday Bay Chapter. Johnson Bros Boat Works, Next to #12, West Lake Ave. 9am to 5pm 30-40 classic wooden boats dating back to 1900s. Professional artists.

Sept. 5th (Fri) – “Classic Car Cruise”, downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach, 5-9 pm (raindate 9/12)

Sept. 13th (Sat)  24th Annual Classic Boat Show of Antique & Classic Boat Society, Barnegat Bay Chapter. Johnson Bros Boat Works, Next to #12, West Lake Ave. 9am to 5pm. Appx 30 to 40 classic wooden boats dating back to the 1900s. Professional artists. Call 732-295-4276 for information.

Sept. 20th (Sat) – “31st Annual Festival of the Sea”, 10-7 pm, downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach, (raindate Sept. 21st) Food, Arts, Crafts, Live Entertainment, Games, Antiques, Commercial & Non-Profit Booths (preceded by a 5-mile run, 9am). (sponsor: Pt. Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce). Free.

Sept. 21st (Sun)- “Hey Rube Get A Tube Race & Parade”, 12:30 pm (parade), 2:30 pm (race) & Arts & Craft Show. (sponsor: Pt. Pleasant Lions Club) Free.

October 2008  

October 5th (Sun) – “Classic Car Cruise”, downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach, 12-4 pm (raindate 10/12)

October 11, Sat. 11th Annual Dog Walk. Registration fee. Proceeds to Animal Shelter.

October 11,Sat. 6th Annual Professional Arts & Craft Show. (raindate Sunday, Oct 12th) 10am to 4pm, Centennial Park, Bridge Ave. Call for information 1-800-422-9433.

October 19, Shark Run. Line up at 8:30am, Bridge Avenue. Sponsored by the Bay Head Saturday Home and School. For more information, call 732-892-0668.

October 26, Halloween Parade for Children. Lineup at 11:45am, Mount St. Sunday Judging at Fire House, Bridge Ave.

Oct 19th (Sun) – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 10:30 am – Arnold Ave. Bandshell 732-914-1000

November 2008

Nov. 28th (Fri) – Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa Arrival & Free pictures with Santa in downtown Pt. Pleasant Beach, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm …(raindate, Nov. 29th)

December 2008

December 5th (Fri-Sun)  27th Annual Christmas in Bay Head,  All day specials, Saturday Trolley rides with Santa, Pancake Breakfast, and more! Historical Society Museum Open House.

A big favorite here at the inn, this apple bread is moist & sweet and sure to please.

Ingredients:

3 cups peeled, cored and chopped apple

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 cups all purpose flour

½ tsp. baking powder

1 ½ tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 ½ tsp. salt

1 ¼ cups canola oil

2 cups sugar

1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. vanilla

4 eggs

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

2/3 cup raisins

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.  Grease two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans, set aside.

Combine all ingredients n a large bowl and beat until well mixed

Pour into the greased pans and bake for 1 hour (or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, remove from pans then cool completely before slicing.

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