Five Things Happening in Berkeley This Week

There's plenty to do in Berkeley Township this week. Two major 9-11 memorial services are slated, one on Saturday, the other on Sunday.

Students head back to school in both the Central Regional and Berkeley Township school districts. If you want a taste of the Jersey Shore in the fall, head out to the Beach Plum Festival at Island Beach State Park on Sept. 11.

Tuesday - Central Regional High School and Middle School open for the school year.

Tuesday - Berkeley Township schools - Bayville School, Berkeley Township Elementary School. H&M Potter School and Clara B. Worth School open for the school year.

Saturday - Berkeley Pride Day at Veteran's Park. It's the township's annual version of a founder's day, with rides, games, food, displays and music. The event takes on a more somber note at 6:30 p.m., with a 9-11 memorial service and the unveiling of a piece of Twin Towers steel.

Sunday - Island Beach State Park Beach Plum Festival starts at 9 a.m. and runs through 4 p.m. The annual event, sponsored by the Friends of Island Beach, features demonstrations, crafters, food, music, games, non-profit displays and a kayak raffle.

Sunday - Holiday City at Berkeley's annual Sept. 11 memorial service. The program starts at 12 p.m. outside Clubhouse II on Port Royal Drive.