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OCEAN CITY, NJ - JUNE 18: Miss Coastal Shore, Katharyn Nicolle, age 20 is crowned Miss New Jersey 2011 by outgoing Miss New Jersey, Ashleigh Udalovas as she attends the 2011 Miss New Jersey Pageant at the Ocean City Music Pier on June 18, 2011 in Ocean City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Katharyn Nicolle; Ashleigh Udalovas

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Pull out the folding 
chairs and fairy-tale books because the Ocean City Boardwalk will soon thud to the rhythm of the Miss New Jersey Pageant Parade. 


This year’s theme is “Nursery Rhymes Travel the Boards” and the annual pageant’s 25 contestants will ride in convertibles dressed as famous nursery rhyme characters (Wednesday, June 13). 


Pageant contestants will revive childhood memories as they portray imaginative characters like “Jack Be Nimble,” Humpty Dumpty,” “Three Blind Mice” and “Little Bo Peep.” Leading the parade will be the 2011 Miss New Jersey winner Katharyn Nicolle. The entertainment will begin at 7pm on Wednesday, June 13, at 6th Street on the Ocean City Boardwalk.


Along with the presence of the 2012 Miss New Jersey contestants, winners of previous Ocean City pageants will be a part of the parade action. Cassidy Diamond, Little Miss Ocean City, Kylie Clearkin, Junior Miss Ocean City and Brenna Carnucchio, Miss Ocean City, will share their pageant pride with smiles and waves on their own floats. There will also be several marching teams present that will drum up musical numbers to amuse beach- goers and spectators.


The pageant exposé continues with the pageant preliminaries on Thursday evening, June 14, and Friday, June 15, (both at 7:30pm). The Miss New Jersey Pageant finals take place on Saturday, June 16, at the Music Pier Auditorium. The program will feature dance, song and specialty numbers from the contestants and will be choreographed by Gabrielle Kadets. Reigning Miss New Jersey and Miss New Jersey Outstanding Teen, Amanda Ross, are expected to perform.


This year’s contestants hold various talents in vocal, dance, baton, piano, and sign language. The competitors’ platforms address social issues ranging from anti-bullying and volunteering to health awareness with regard to diseases such as diabetes and sickle-cell anemia. 


Contestants for the 2012 Miss New Jersey are: Madison Alterman (Voorhees), Venessa Baez (Bloomfield), Courtney Charatsaris (Totowa), Ellen Chu (Park Ridge), Kayla Collymore (New Brunswick), Courtney Fairfield (Egg Harbor Township), Lindsey Giannini (Hammonton), Nychole Hunt (Scotch Plains), Olivia Jennings (Carney’s Point), Cierra Kaler-Jones (Galloway), Hilary Levin (Freehold), Chrystina Lewis (Pennsville), Samantha Mason (Vineland), Olivia Michael (Bergenfield), Krysten Moore (Mahwah), Angelica Nardi (Millville), Anna Negron (Vineland), Carissa Palumbo (Wayne), Lindsey Petrosh (Egg Harbor Township), Breanne Ray (Williamstown), Kaitlyn Schoeffel (Egg Harbor Township), Christine Skorenko (Eatontown), Lauren Talvacchio (Sewell), Jennifer Taylor (Millville) and Nicole Washington (Scotch Plains).


The winner of the pageant will receive an abundance of scholarships and will advance to the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas 2013.

Former 1995 Miss New Jersey winner Dena (Querubin) Blizzard will return as the emcee for this year’s event. Dena is a respected stand-up comic and author (One Funny Mother) and is a part of Anderson Cooper’s Daytime show. Brian Shahwan will be co-hosting the pageant.


Tickets are $35 for preliminaries or $50 for the June 16 finals. The package price for all three nights is $100. To purchase tickets call 856-424-3564.

Photo by Don Kravitz

Thursday, June 7


Wonder’s Brithday Bash at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
Wonderland Pier, 6th St. and Boardwalk. All rides will be only 1 Ticket and at 9pm see a birthday bash fireworks show. Rides open at 6pm and Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos. Celebrating 82 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk. 399-7082.


Friday, June 8


Nor’easters vs Reading United

Carey Stadium 6th Street & Atlantic Avenue. Soccer. ‘School’s Day’ invites kids from all our local schools to enjoy a game of top quality soccer. Free entry to any youth soccer player on Ocean City FC summer teams. $8 Adults $4 Kids. 7pm. 525-9999. OceanCityFC.com


Saturday, June 9


HSOC Family Golf Tournament

Ocean City Golf Course, 25th & Bay Ave. Family golf outing to benefit Humane Shelter residents. 8:30am. Registration is $30 per person or $100 a foursome and includes lunch. 398-9500. hsocnj.org.


Ocean City Police Chase 5k

Boardwalk, regstration O.C.H.S., 501 Atlantic Ave.. 5K Footrace, 2 Mile Fitness Walk. Proceeds will benefit the Ocean City Po­lice Benevolent Association who sup­port Scholarships for High School seniors, The Christmas toy drive, and distribution of free bike helmets with the funds they raise throughout the year. 525-9108. ocpba.com.


Saturday, June 9 to June 15


Ocean City Restaurant Week
Participating Restaurant Assn. members will offer two meals for “one great price.” Deals include breakfast, lunch, dinner, ice cream, lemonade and more. 1-800 BEACHNJ. oceancityvacation.com or eatinocnj.com.


Sunday, June 10


Nor’easters vs Baltimore Bohemians
Carey Stadium, 6th Street & Atlantic Avenue. Soccer. Half time events includes the 3rd annual soccer game between the Ocean City Fire Dept and Ocean City Police Dept as part of a long running rivalry to raise money for each department’s Benevolent Fund. Free entry to any youth soccer player on Ocean City FC summer teams. $8 Adults $4 Kids. 7pm. 525-9999. OceanCityFC.com 


Wednesday, June 13


Farmer’s Market

O.C. Tabernacle, Wesley Avenue. Farmer’s Market every Wednesday. 8am-1pm. 525-9300.


Thursday, June 14


Miss New Jersey Pageant Parade

Boardwalk at Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace. Parade route is 6th to 14th Sts. on the Boardwalk. Theme of the Parade is “Nursery Rhymes Travel the Boards.” All 25 contestants will ride in convertibles and portray characters in various nursery rhymes. The Parade will be led by Katharyn Nicolle, reigning Miss New Jersey. 7pm. 525-9300


Thursday, June 14 to June 16


Miss New Jersey Pageant

Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Pageant preliminaries will be held in the Music Pier Auditorium, June 14 and 15 with the finals on Sat. June 16. Tickets are available by calling Mary Lou Cake at 856-424-3564. The week of the Pageant call 315-1423. Tickets are $35 for preliminaries, $50 for the final with a package price of $100 for all three nights. 525-9300.


Saturday, June 16


Johnsons Popcorn Fathers Day Family Fun Fest
11th St. Bands, Magicians & Pony rides. Free. 1-3pm. 399-1412.


Tuesday, June 29


Yoga on the Pier

Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Join fellow yoga enthusiasts to celebrate the arrival of summer while helping your community. Live music performed by Gina Roche and Pamela Whitman. Proceeds will benefit Clean Ocean Action. Free. 6pm. 517-5425.


Wednesday, June 20


Farmer’s Market

O.C. Tabernacle, Wesley Avenue. Farmer’s Market every Wednesday. 8am-1pm. 525-9300.


Friday, June 22


Ocean City Exchange Club Craft Show

Music Pier Loggia, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Free. 9am-3pm. 


Friday, June 22 to June 23


American Cancer Society Relay For Life

Carey Stadium, 5th and Atlantic aves. Teams walk all night to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and raise money for the fight against cancer. 6-8pm. 1-800-227-2345.


Saturday, June 23


Antique Auto Show 

Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Asbury Ave. Over 300 vintage vehicles. 9am–2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm. 432-5347.


Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 8th and Central aves. America’s Ambassadors of Song. Tickets $10 or six for $50 if ordered early ($15 at the door). Children under 12 free. Doors open 6:30pm, Concert 7pm. Children 12 399-2988.


Sunday, June 24


Debby Boone with the O.C. Pops
Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Hear an outstanding program of nostalgic hits, topped with Reflections of Rosemary – a compilation of songs from Ms. Boone’s new CD (a tribute to her late mother-in-law, Rosemary Clooney), plus Billboard’s No. 1 70’s favorite “You Light Up My Life.” $30, $25. 7:30pm. 525-9300.
 Meet Debby Boone after the concert reception
 Flanders Hotel, 719 East 11th St. Beverage and desserts served at the Flanders Hotel. $25. 398-9132.