Presenting the Third Annual Benefit Beach Concert on Saturday 9/9 at Beach E on Sandy Hook (rain date 9/10). Doors open at noon, music begins at 1. Performances by Guns for Hire, 10-String, and the Carl Gentry Band.

Early Bird Tickets and Sponsorships on sale this week, stay tuned!

Womens Self Defense Workshop with Instructor Tony Costa

Friday, August 11

9 - 11 am

Spermaceti Life Saving Station

A class every woman should take, self defense begins before a physical altercation; the majority of defense is what we do leading up to a situation. Join Tony Costa at Spermaceti Lifesaving Station and learn these important skills. Already half full, space is limited so grab your spot today.

Sandy Hook features no less than six bicycle repair stations along the seven-mile Multi Use Path (MUP).

Pictured above is Gerry Glaser, Sandy Hook Foundation’s Vice President and Chief Cycling Advocate at the newest repair station at Nine Gun Battery. The Sandy Hook Foundation funds and maintains the equipment for cycling safety. On your way, don't forget to hydrate at two water bottle refill stations, also funded by the foundation.

Three New Sharing Libraries for Sandy Hook Beach Centers

Keep your eyes open for new opportunities to grab the perfect beach read at one of three new sharing libraries located at beach centers C, D, and G on Sandy Hook. Take a book, and leave a book!

Rain, Rain Go Away

Some of the best imagery on Sandy Hook is captured before, during or just after weather events. The beautiful photo on the left is by photographer Eric Thacke, and the stunning image on the right is by Al Williams. Thank you!

Please join us in welcoming Russ Smith to The Sandy Hook Foundation Board! Russ and his family are Rumson residents and love exploring the Hook with their family. Welcome Russ!

Jersey Shore Half Marathon on

Sandy Hook

Sunday, October 1

9 am Start Time

Lot E

The Sandy Hook Foundation is again the Official Charity Partner of the Shore Athletic Club's iconic Jersey Shore Half Marathon. Register today and support the shore. Opportunities for training available from the Shore Athletic Club. Registration fees go up on July 31, sign up today !

A reminder to stay safe on Sandy Hook when a storm or threat of lightning occurs, take cover and avoid wide open spaces like the beach!

The Sandy Hook Foundation was pleased to host Preservation New Jersey's 10 Most annual announcement on June 6 at Spermaceti Lifesaving Station No. 2 on Sandy Hook, in partnership with the National Park Service. The 10 Most program spotlights irreplaceable historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological resources in New Jersey that are in imminent danger of being lost.

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THERE is SO MUCH to DO at SANDY HOOK



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