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SUMMARY:2026 Irish Celebration and Soda Bread Contest
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URL:https://belmarlibrary.org/event/2026-irish-celebration-and-soda-bread-contest/
LOCATION:Taylor Pavilion\, 500 Ocean Ave.\, Belmar\, NJ\, 07719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural and Special events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
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SUMMARY:Living History: Molly Pitcher
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” style=”classic” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2Fj27xjxui97TyMyeK8|title:Living%20History%3A%20Molly%20Pitcher|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773785764489{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”]Molly Pitcher: War Hero and Honorary Sergeant\nPortrayed by Kim Hanley \nStep back in time to meet Mary Ludwig Hays\, better known as “Molly Pitcher\,” one of America’s first female military heroes. Kim Hanley brings to life this extraordinary Revolutionary War figure who transcended traditional gender roles on the battlefield. \nOriginally accompanying her husband to war\, Mary took on the vital role of water carrier\, bringing life-saving refreshment to soldiers and cooling overheated cannons during battle. But at the pivotal Battle of Monmouth in 1778\, when her husband fell wounded at his artillery post\, Mary did the unthinkable—she stepped forward to take his place\, operating the cannon with skill throughout the fierce fighting. \nThis remarkable act of courage earned her the personal commendation of General George Washington himself\, who granted her the honorary rank of Sergeant. Eyewitness accounts describe her remarkable composure even when enemy fire tore through her petticoat! \nJoin us for this interactive historical presentation perfect for grade schoolers. Young visitors will participate in hands-on activities including learning drum cadences\, loading a mock “cannon” with period household items\, and experiencing some of the lighter moments of camp life through dancing and singing. \n  \n  \nThursday\, April 2nd\, 2026 @ 6 pm \nTaylor Pavilion\, 500 Ocean Ave. N\, Belmar \n  \nFREE & OPEN to the public \nSeating limited\, registration required  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1735483771741{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column fix_column=”” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” icons_position=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1735407634847{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” style=”classic” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2Fj27xjxui97TyMyeK8|title:Living%20History%3A%20Molly%20Pitcher|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://belmarlibrary.org/event/living-history-molly-pitcher/
LOCATION:Taylor Pavilion\, 500 Ocean Ave.\, Belmar\, NJ\, 07719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural and Special events,Living History Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
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SUMMARY:Qigong and Tai Chi Demo
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”large” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”large” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773085724737{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”] \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the power of Tai Chi and Qigong—ancient Chinese practices that cultivate vital energy (Qi). Join us for an engaging evening of history\, live demonstrations\, and guided participation in this peaceful\, moving internal martial art. Come experience it for yourself. \n  \n📅 Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\n⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM\n📍 Taylor Pavilion\, 500 Ocean Ave\, Belmar\, NJ \nFree and open to the public! \n  \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”large” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”small” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ icons_position=”left”][vc_btn title=”RSVP here” color=”danger” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2Fr5pwdQu4xKqihTdj6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”small” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://belmarlibrary.org/event/2026-qigong-and-tai-chi-demo/
LOCATION:Taylor Pavilion\, 500 Ocean Ave.\, Belmar\, NJ\, 07719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural and Special events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Living History: Langston Hughes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” style=”classic” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:%20https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2F8fh3KNsZhAZ7HGqJ7|title:Living%20History%3A%20Langston%20Hughes|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1774361831441{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”]Langston Hughes: Voice of the Harlem Renaissance\nPortrayed by Keith Henley \nMeet one of America’s most influential poets as Keith Henley brings Langston Hughes to life. Experience the voice that captured the essence of Black America during the Harlem Renaissance. \nHughes transformed American literature by infusing his poetry with jazz and the blues\, using the language of everyday life. His work related the real experiences of Black Americans while challenging divisions within the Black community itself\, including colorism and class prejudice. \nIn his portrayal\, Keith Henley explores Hughes’ artistic journey and a message of self-acceptance and personal empowerment. Audiences will be moved by Hughes’ timeless inspiration that everyone has “a song to sing” and that they should deeply consider the question: “Why not me?” \nThis final installment in our Living History series offers a chance to connect with the artist who gave voice to Black America during a transformative era in America’s cultural history. \n  \nSaturday\, April 18th\, 2026 @ noon \nBelmar Public Library\n517 Tenth Ave\, Belmar \n  \nFREE & OPEN to the public \nSeating limited\, registration required  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1735483771741{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column fix_column=”” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” icons_position=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1735407634847{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” style=”classic” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:%20https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2F8fh3KNsZhAZ7HGqJ7|title:Living%20History%3A%20Langston%20Hughes|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/c3ilcljVsVY?si=4FB7235641_XqvcQ” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://belmarlibrary.org/event/living-history-langston-hughes/
LOCATION:Taylor Pavilion\, 500 Ocean Ave.\, Belmar\, NJ\, 07719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural and Special events,Living History Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Jam Night
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URL:https://belmarlibrary.org/event/poetry-jam-night/
LOCATION:Taylor Pavilion\, 500 Ocean Ave.\, Belmar\, NJ\, 07719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural and Special events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
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SUMMARY:America 250: The Belmar Party
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”large” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”large” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1776174494237{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”] \nAmerica 250: The Belmar Party\n\nJoin us as Belmar Public Library celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a community gathering on our library lawn! \n\n📅 Thursday\, May 7th\, 2026 at 5:00 PM\nBand starts at 5:30 PM \n📍 Belmar Public Library lawn (Free and Open to Public) \nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nLive music by the Ocean Avenue Stompers – New Orleans brass meets Jersey Shore soul\nSpecial appearance by Pat Roddy\nIce cream\, face painting\, balloon twists\, and hot dogs *While supplies last\n\n\nCelebrate our nation’s milestone in the heart of Belmar! \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”large” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”small” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”small” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://belmarlibrary.org/event/america-250-the-belmar-party/
LOCATION:Belmar Public Library\, 517 10th Ave\, Belmar\, NJ\, 07719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural and Special events
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