ORTLEY BEACH – Sea horses swimming in the air and scuba divers floating in the wind were part of the visual spectacle that residents and visitors got to enjoy during a recent Thursday evening.
Members of the Friends of Ortley Beach kicked off the first of this summer’s Kite Night series in style off 3rd Avenue on the oceanfront.
A large crowd came out to participate and to watch the many kites that rose over the sea. Some were spinning and others were simply massive in size but all brought a smile to the faces of those who gazed up to see them. More Kite Nights will be held during the summer on Thursdays.
Friends of Ortley Beach held their latest meeting on June 26. It was the group’s first face-to-face meeting in over a year. The group meets at St. Elisabeth’s Chapel on 3rd Avenue. A craft fair is planned for August 14 with a rain date of August 21.
The group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing, protecting and sustaining the natural beauty and resources of the barrier island community for future generations.
As part of its mission, the organization provides programming to educate, engage and entertain residents and supporters of the community.
