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Fall Speaker Event - " Blazing Skies:  Nike Missles at Fort Hancock" West Park Recreation Center, 615 West Park Avenue, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 7:15 pm The end of WWII saw the birth of a new era, the Cold War Era, and the threat of nuclear attack on the United States. To counter this threat, the US Army deployed the Nike Guided Missile Anti-Aircraft System around the major metropolitan centers to defend against just such an attack on our nation. A presentation by members of the Fort Hancock Nike Association will tell the story of the once highly classified Nike System and how it worked to protect these cities from attack by placing nuclear-armed missiles literally in people's back yards. Several of these Nike Missile Bases were once located right here in Monmouth County defending the New York and Philadelphia areas. The members of the Fort Hancock Nike Association are veterans of the Nike Guided Missile System having served at missi...

History Kids Club- October Workshop History Kids Club - Experience History "Hands-On!" About this Event History Kids Club is designed for children ages 5-12 years old, who want to experience history first hand and learn the different trades, tasks and lifestyles of an 1830s Howell Iron Works villager. The club will meet monthly for history centered workshops where children can complete a fun and educational activity that represents an element of life in the 19th century. After completing multiple workshops, children earn a History Kids patch and the opportunity to work toward becoming a mentor for other History Kids! Parents are encouraged to stay and assist their child in the activities. October: Learn how to tell time without a clock! Make a sundial and practice using it outdoors! Tickets are $10 per person Tickets are non-refundable Space is limited! Register early! Facebook Facebook Messenger LinkedIn Twitter email ...

Flea Market-October BEST FLEA MARKET ON THE JERSEY SHORE! About this Event Hunt for bargains among vintage treasures, bric-a-brac, books, artwork, handmade items, knick-knacks and so much more! The event runs from 8am - 2pm. $2 per person (donation to the Historic Village at Allaire). The Historic Village, Pilsen Gourmet Food Truck, General Store, and Bakery will be open as well. Vendor spaces are available for $30 pre-registration, and $35 2 days prior to the event. No exceptions. All vendors must have a Vendor Application on file for the year. Go to Allairevillage.org and click under the Events Tab for the Vendor Application. For vendor information, please call the office, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm at 732-919-3500, ext. 14. Rain date: Sunday, October 11th. Assisting Vehicles are $3 additional cost. Box Trucks, Long Trucks and Trailers count as 2 spaces. No exceptions. No refunds. No transfer of flea market payments to other flea market da...

52 Reasons To Love A Vet October 9, 2020 - January 3, 2021 Atlantic City NOYES ARTS GARAGE 2200 Fairmount Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 P: (609) 350-6662 C: (609) 892-0439 HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday 11:00AM - 5:00PM Requested Donations: Adults $3 | Students $2 | Wednesdays FREE | Military FREE