How do you love the Long Beach Island region, let us count the ways in time for Valentines Weekend

Jan. 23, 2014 - PRLog -- The  Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, a hundred year old business organization who recently received accreditation from DMAI Washington DC as an Accredited Destination. This means sending sweet reminders that the Long Beach Island Region is an amazing destination and is always in season. This being the season on love, the members of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has created a list of 14  forget me nots for you and the ones you love to enjoy this February

1.       Feb 12  The 4^th Annual Chocolate Bartending Competition at TGIFridays In Manahawkin Support local food pantries and help the Southern Ocean County Community Foundation raise funds by bidding on Chocolate inspired drinks, gift auction and judge your favorite bartending performance.  Seats are limited so RSVP by contacting Fridays at 609 489-0950.  DJ prizes, drink specials and many surprised.

2.       Feb 14-17 Tuckerton Seaport’s Cocoa Cup Mini Golf Tournament www.tuckertonseaport.org Putt your way to victory in our President's Day weekend mini-golf tournament.  Win delicious chocolate prizes.

3.   Feb 15 Valentine’s Ball by the Bay 6-10pm at the Long Beach Island Foundation www.lbif.org   An evening with friends, dinner, and dancing featuring Colts Neck Swing Band, buffet dinner catered by Touch of Elegance. Add on an  overnight stay with Drifting Sands special 609 494 1241

4.  Feb 15 3^rd Annual Valentine’s Comedy Night at The Captain’s Inn 7pm with 8pm showtime www.laceychamberofcommerce.com $35 for dinner and show with three outrageous comedian Geno Bisconte, Buda and John Conte

5. Feb 15 Fabulous Fakes Show hosted by Our Gang Players at the Surflight Theatre www.ourgang.org $25 for this special event showstopper, includes hor d’oeurves and desserts at intermission 7pm

6. Feb 14 and Feb 15  Valentines Menu at The Gables Restaurant and Inn Beach Haven Dinner at one of the most beautiful inns at the Jersey Shore, Zagat rated and breath taking 609 492 3553 www.gableslbi.com

7. Feb 15  Mid Winter Beach Party at Tuckerton Seaport noon to 4pm  Shake those winter blues and forget the cold.  This beach blast features Surf simulator contest, surf fashion show, shaper demo, surf themed crafts, refreshments and a gnarly good time

8.  Valentines/Presidents Weekend Getaway www.jdthompsoninn.com 609 294 1331 Enjoy a romantic retreat at the Historic J. D. Thomson Inn,  package includes Three night Stay, full breakfast daily and a $50 Dining Gift Card

9. Feb 16 Victorian Tea featuring high tea etiquette at The Captains House at Tuckerton Seaport RSVP www.tuckertonseaport.org

10.  Feb 16 Date night screening:  Like Water for Chocolate presented by the Lighthouse Film Festival Society Admission $5 7pm Island Baptist Church 215 3rd St Beach Haven

11. Sea Oaks Country Club Valentine’s Weekend Dinners and Overnight Packages Couples all inclusive packages, dinner and stay at the Inn enjoying beautiful Sea Oaks amenities www.seaoakscc.com 609 296 2656

12. Traditional Beach Haven Volunteer Fire House Turkey Dinner at contact www.beachhavenfire.com for details

13. Feb 17 Fantasy Island Amusement Park Pearl Anniversary Arcade open at 10am www.fantasyislandpark.com features giveways and fun

14. Resturant specials, spa treatments and exhibits to take advantage of during your time here. www.visitLBiregion.com

For more information on upcoming events, reasons to live, work and play in the Southern Ocean County area, or about the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce contact www.visitLBiregion.com, 609 494 7211 or stop into year round visitor center 265 West Ninth Street Ship Bottom NJ