Long Beach Island Region Invites You to Warm Up to Winter by Redefining Beach Culture

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to take a closer look at what you can do at the beach in 2015
By: Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
 
 
Southern Ocean Winter Campaign redefines beach weather
Southern Ocean Winter Campaign redefines beach weather
SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Dec. 22, 2014 - PRLog -- As everyone settles into a new year, Long Beach Island Region artists and area enthusiasts have been at work to present a new approach to a jersey shore vacation. Late summer, Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce began crafting a year round conversation of why to shop, dine or attend events at any time as way to rejuvenate the spirit and gain new perspective on the independent nature of the local businesses.

"Winter and spring is perfect time to explore our area. Our small, independent businesses that pride in what they do, brilliant live performances,  galleries of artisans in every medium,  storytellers who interpret our local history and our environment. We also have one of kind boutiques, surf shops, restaurants, bakeries, and long standing cultural groups that help complete the full experience." states Lori Pepenella Destination Marketing Director for the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. "In 2015, we invite our visitors to take some time to disconnect from the everyday and connect with people and places that inspire."

Embrace the season with an all-out winter blast hosted by local business members of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. Celebrating its 101 year, the regional chamber is creating an exciting pop up event in at St Mary's Parish Center off of McKinley Avenue Manahawkin from 10am to 2pm on Saturday Feb 28. Starting with outdoor gaming trailers and National Guard Call of Duty Virtual exhibit, winter warming seating areas, disc golf lessons serving up hot chocolate and treats.  Inside will have children workshops featuring birdhouses and other make and take projects, local businesses will feature winter deals and spring previews at the Marketplace and Lighthouse International Film Society and Jetty will be screening their acclaimed film Landfall. Gourmet food specialties will be for sale, as well as a coffee house style seating area. There is no charge for the public to attend or take part in any of the Winter Warm Up activities.

Celebrate biring with the annual Wings over LBI event on March 21. The Southern Ocean Birding Group will be presenting 'Here Comes Spring Migration' at the LBI Foundation Science Saturday at 11 a.m. with an additional program at the Lighthouse Center at 1 p.m. on Wintering Waterfowl at Barnegat Lighthouse. In spring, don’t forget to save the date for most trendy festivals to hit shore, Wedding Road Show on Sunday April 19 featuring a self-guided tour to area wedding venues,  Hop Sauce Festival on May 30 in Beach Haven pairs up live bands, hot sauce and craft beer tasting. The Lighthouse International
which takes place at multiple venues on Long Beach Island June 4-7, and mid-June Pour into Summer Wine Festival featuring NJ Wineries.

For more information on the 100 year old business organization, the Beach Culture Redefined campaign, social media videos and other efforts within the Long Beach Island Region contact Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at 609 494 7211, online at www.visitLBIregion.com on social as LBI Region and Southern Ocean Chamber, #beachcultureredefined or stop into their visitor center at 265 West Ninth Street Ship Bottom NJ.

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