Summer Craft Show            Saturday, June 20;  9:30 AM - 4 PM

                                                                    St. Francis Community Center Gym

Find that special gift, handmade by professional and amateur crafters.

Shop in air-conditioned comfort!

Red Cross Blood Mobile     Thursday, July 9; 12 - 6 PM

                                                                 St. Francis Church Hall       

If you are healthy, and 18 years of age,  please share the Gift of Life by donating blood.  It may be the most valuable gift you ever give.

Art Show & Sale             Saturday, July 11;  9:30 AM - 5 PM

                                                    Sunday, July 12;  9:30 AM to 2 PM

                                                    St. Francis Community Center Gym

Over 60 artists under one roof!  Hundreds of pieces available.

Admission is free!  Open to the public!

Festival of the Sea             Tuesday, Aug. 4—Sunday, Aug. 9

A Carnival of Fun!                    6 to 10:30 PM nightly (weather permitting)

                                                    St. Francis Parish & Center grounds

Six nights of fun for all ages!  P.O.P. Night every night of the festival.  Pay One Price per person to ride all the rides all night long.  $20 per bracelet per night.  Rides for all ages.  New Kiddie Rides!  Super Progressive 50/50!  Games of Chance!  Food!  And, much, much more!

Antique Show & Sale             Saturday, Aug. 15; 9:30 AM - 4 PM

                                                    Sunday, Aug. 16;  9:30 AM - 3 PM

                                                    St. Francis Community Center Gym

A wide variety of antiques conveniently under one roof.

Admission:  $3 Adults; $2 Children

Family Health & Safety Fair                   Saturday, September 12                                                                                    9 to 11:30 AM                                                                                        St. Francis Center Gymnasium

The Health Fair is open to everyone.  Many free health screenings.  Call the Senior Services Dept. at the Center for a list of screenings offered.  Sponsored by:  St. Francis Community Center, LBI Health Dept. & SOCH.

House Tour                        Saturday, September 12; 10 AM - 3 PM

Mark your calendar for the 8th edition of this late summer favorite.  Tour five exquisite, newly constructed homes on Long Beach Island.  Beach Front, Bay Front and More…   $30 (Before Sept. 12);  $35 the day of the tour (tickets available at the Center, House 1 & 6)

2009 Car Raffle             Books cost $100.  Only 3,100 Books Available

Seven chances to win in each book. Tickets sold in booklets only.

2 Nissan Versa Hatchback $16,010;  2 Honda Civic LX Sedan $18,825;

2 Honda Accord LX Sedan $22,225; 1 Honda Civic Hybrid $24,220

Bearer is entitled to win all Seven vehicles.  Each book may carry more than one name.  Joint ownership is possible at the discretion of the bearer.  The drawing for all seven vehicles will be Saturday, October 10, 2009,  at the Annual Spaghetti Dinner, St. Francis Community Center Gymnasium.  Winner need not be present. No substitution of prize or cash in lieu of prize.  Proceeds benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish

37th Annual Long Beach Island Commemorative

18 Mile Run   Sunday, October 11, 2009  Register Now!

For an application, stop by the Front Desk of the Community Center or call (609) 494-8861. 

Race dedicated to the 11 Israeli athletes slain by terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and the thousands who lost their lives

on September 11, 2001.

Registration will be held Saturday, 10/11, 2 to 8 PM; & race day, 7 to 9:30 AM sharp.

Race Starts At 10:30 AM  in Holgate, NJ

Entry Fees:  $30 per runner by 8/31/09;  $35 per runner by 9/30/09;

$45 per runner after 9/30/09;  $28 for  USATF-NJ Members Until 10/1/09;  (Fees honored by the postmark date) - NO REFUNDS!