Seven Things Happening in Berkeley This Week

Monday - Learn how to seine in Barnegat Bay and discover the creatures that live in it at Island Beach State Park. Free daily tour starts at 1 p.m. Please pre-register at Ocean Bathing Pavilion #1. For more information, call the park at 732-793-0506.

Monday - Berkeley Adult Writers' Group, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Share your creative work, novices welcome. For more information, call 732-269-2144.

Tuesday - Berkeley Township Council, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. The caucus meeting starts at 7, followed immediately by the regular council meeting. Hint: most of the discussion and public comment takes place at the caucus.

Wednesday - Berkeley Township's Summer Concert Series continues with a Brookly Reunion Show featuring The Classics and Passions and Mystics. Show starts at 6 p.m. in Veterans Park, Bayville.

Thursday - Berkeley Township Board of Education, special meeting, 6 p.m., Berkeley Township Elementary School, 10 Emory Avenue, Bayville. The meeting is advertised as discussion on personnel and executive session.

Thursday - Bingo night, sponsored by the Bingo Club, Clubhouse #2, Port Royal Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.

Friday - The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department will hold an Island Beach State Park Eco Tour by Kayak, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Meet at the Wheelhouse Marina, 267 24th Avenue, South Seaside Park. Explore Barnegat Bay and the Sedge Islands by kayak, guided by a naturalist. Program for experienced kayakers only. Wear quick-drying clothing or bathing suit, bring sunglasses, sun block, water and lunch in a water-proof bag. No Crocs or flip-flops. Ages 14 and up, fee is $7. Registration required. For more information, call the Cooper Environmental Center at 732-270-6960.