Summer Happenings on the Hook

The Sandy Hook Foundation proudly presents the 4th annual Beach Bash Benefit Concert at Beach E on Sandy Hook, in support of our National Park!

The 4th Annual Beach Bash Benefit Concert sponsored by the Sandy Hook Foundation (SHF) will take place on Saturday, September 7th (raindate: 9/8) at Beach E on Sandy Hook.

Concert-goers can expect an afternoon filled with music by The Danjos and Friends and Brian Kirk and the Jirks, a beer and wine tent with a featured cocktail by Red Horse by David Burke, a cornhole contest area sponsored by the Sandy Hook Young Professionals (SHYP), and the option to pre-order a boxed lunch and our 2024 Concert t-shirt.

Become an official Benefit Concert Sponsor with packages available at multiple levels...from "Roadie" to "Headliner" or "Groupie" to "Super Fan", there is an opportunity for you or your business to support SHF in a meaningful way and enjoy the VIP benefits at the same time.

All proceeds from the Concert will benefit the Sandy Hook Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Services Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. The mission of SHF is to enhance the visitor experience while protecting and preserving the natural and cultural resources of Sandy Hook. Join us and get your Early Bird ticket today!

Huge Thanks to our Concert Sponsors to Date

Donna and David Hoder

John & Gail

Waltz

New at the Concert This Year

Dedicated sponsor tent on the beach with beverages and box lunches by Red Horse by David Burke

Cornhole Tournament, presented by our Sandy Hook

Young Professional (SHYP).

Preorder your 2024 concert merchandise collector's items with your ticket or sponsorship by August 19 to pick up at the show!

Get Your Tickets and Sponsorships Today

Other Upcoming Programs and Events

Sunrise Yoga

with Tootsie Olan on Thursday, August 15, 6:30am at the Life Saving Station in support of the Sandy Hook Foundation. Register today!

Dine and Donate with SHYP

at the Proving Ground in Highlands on Thursday, August 15, 5pm - 9pm. 15% of your bill will be donated back in support of Sandy Hook! Join us in support of local businesses who give back to Sandy Hook.

Self Defense for Women with Tony Costa on

Friday, August 23rd from 9am-11am at the Life Saving Station. Perfect for women heading off to college, and useful skills for every day life situations.

What's In a Shell?

Stop by the Life Saving Station any time between 2pm - 4pm on Friday, August 30th after your day at the beach, to learn about the many shell treasures to be found on Sandy Hook's beaches, once home to fascinating living animals. Free, for children of all ages! Presented by Cait Boyle, Field Guide at Sea Grant Consortium and Linda Cohen, Coastal Marine Educator.

Manasquan Bank 2024 Days of Giving

Sandy Hook Foundation is proud to have been selected as a Manasquan Bank 2024 Days of Giving Grant Recipient! Convert your your coins to bills or add to your bank account at any Manasquan Bank branch from Monday, September 9 - Friday, September 13, and 15% of your total will be donated back to SHF! Manasquan Bank has been supporting the Sandy Hook Foundation for several years with grants that support public programs on Sandy Hook. Stop in an say hi at their Community Day on 9/14 at Squan Plaza in downtown Manasquan!

Jersey Shore Half Marathon

The annual Jersey Shore Half Marathon will be on Sandy Hook on Sunday, September 29.

The Sandy Hook Foundation is again the Official Charity Partner for this amazing race sponsored by the Shore Athletic Club. New this year is day-of registration and bib pick up at the Life Saving Station. Register and donate today:

$95 by September 28, 2024

$105 on Event Day*

(credit card or Venmo only on event day)

Fall Equinox Sound Healing Experience

Join instructors Alysia and Dana, Kundalini Energy Healers on Thursday, September 19 from 6pm - 7pm in celebration of the fall equinox with a relaxing and mindful sound healing experience. Sponsored by Sandy Hook Young Professionals (SHYP), your registration is donated back to SHF! Register today!

Spermaceti Life Saving

Station No. 2

Stop by and say hi to Sandy Hook Foundation volunteers and staff working to welcome you to the Spermaceti Life Saving Station No. 2 on Sandy Hook! Follow us on IG and FB for updates on weather-related closures.

Free Saturday Morning Yoga on the Beach

This summer has seen record numbers of people coming out for free Saturday morning yoga on the beach! This practice is on the sand in front of the Life Saving Station with instructor Tony Costa through the end of September. Drop in for the 8am start each weekend through our local summer at the end of September. No registration required. Namaste!

The Sandy Hook Foundation's mission is make your visit to the park even betterto preserve and protect Sandy Hook's natural and cultural resources. Ongoing work includes:

Opening of the Spermaceti Life Saving Station No. 2 to the public for the first time in over twelve years

Year-round public education and recreation programs

Upkeep and repair of MUP bicycle repair stations

Support of NPS Volunteer in Parks (VIP) Program

Funding for Holidays at History House

Support of the Sandy Hook Beach Patrol Lifeguard Program

Memorial Chair Dedication Program

Group Camping Experience

Corporate Beach Cleanups

Sandy Hook Park Partner Support - Sandy Hook Child Care Center and Mule Barn Tavern

Colonel Tye and the Black Brigade at Sandy Hook Inclusive Storytelling Project

... and much more!

Thank you for your support of our mission in support of our beloved National Park, Sandy Hook.

Please follow, like and share with us on social media, and we'll see you at the beach!

The Sandy Hook Foundation is the non-profit partner and Official Friends Group of the Sandy Hook Unit, Gateway National Recreation Area. For questions or more information, info@sandyhooknj.org

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