Comfortable Walking Shoes a Must for Ocean City's Planned Activities April 25-26th

Just when you think Ocean City, NJ couldn't get any livelier, having just celebrated its infamous Doo Dah Days, the seashore resort proves to the world once more that it's truly the America's Greatest Family Resort!

Leaving behind its wacky events, hilarious comedy shows and Doo Dah t-shirt free giveaways, the town is gearing up for its annual Citywide Yard Sale, Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, Asbury Avenue Art Exhibit and the March of Dimes' Walk For Babies Walk. So, grab your favorite walking shoes and check out these up-coming events, you won't be disappointed that's for sure!

Citywide Yard Sale at the Tabernacle Saturday, April 25th

The town's citywide yard sale returns to the Tabernacle grounds from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 25th. Experienced yard sale connoisseurs know this is the place to be for finding an array of items at an affordable price.

Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep Set for April 25th

The 24th Annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep will kick off at 9 a.m. and last until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25th.

Since 1985, Clean Ocean Action, also known as COA, has organized bi-annual beach cleaning events known as Beach Sweeps. These events, one of the longest running clean-up efforts of its kind, assemble local volunteers from the surrounding community, schools and businesses to gather unsightly and harmful debris littering beaches along the Jersey shoreline.

Volunteers collect and record valuable data regarding the debris found along the beaches, which is then recorded in annual reports and presented to federal, state and local governments so appropriate actions can be taken to reduce litter.

For more information or to participate in this year's Spring Beach Cleanup call the COA's Sandy Hook office at 732-872-0111. Pre-registration forms are also available at http://www.cleanoceanaction.org/index.php?id=aboutbeachsweeps#c1036.

"Celebration of the Arts" April 25-26th

Students from Ocean City and Upper Township will display their artistic talent from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 25-26th along Asbury Avenue in the downtown section.

Activities planned during the exhibit include free face painting. Caricature sketches and sidewalk chalk designs. Also, from 10 a.m. to noon children can design their own artwork at the Fine Arts League, 608 Asbury Avenue. The Ocean City High School Jazz band will perform at 2 p.m.

On Sunday, April 26th, the Fine Arts League will present a Pastel Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost, which includes supplies, is $2. To participate in the workshop call 398-4662.

March of Dimes - March for Babies Walk April 26th

The March of Dimes Annual March For Babies Walk, a five-mile walk beginning at the Music Pier, going from one end of the boardwalk and back to finish at the Music Pier, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday, March 26th.

The annual fund-raiser, which takes place in over 900 communities across the country, has raised almost $2 billion dollars over the years!

In addition to funding research to discover answers to the serious problems threatening babies, proceeds raised each year support programs in the local communities that help moms-to-be have healthy, full-term pregnancies.

Participants in this year's walk will receive a light breakfast and light lunch. Registration can be done online at www.marchforbabies.org