World @ Jones Beach: A Mosaic of Summer Photo Contest

Jones Beach Rescue Hosts Photo Contest and End of Summer Party Fundraiser

- Fundraiser to raise money to restore Jones Beach Central Mall Mosaics

Do you love Jones Beach? Why not show your fellow Long Islanders the world at Jones Beach through your eyes? Jones Beach Rescue, a newly formed volunteer organization, is sponsoring a digital photo contest and an End of the Summer Party Fundraiser Sunday, September 25.

World @ Jones Beach: A Mosaic of Summer photo contest will capture the Summer of 2011 at Jones Beach through a symbolic montage of photos. It's a visual "day in the life" of Jones Beach from sunrise to beyond sunset. Jones Beach Rescue wants you to snap your favorite scene this summer whether you enjoy the spectacular sand and surf, the famous boardwalk, the many recreational activities or the beautiful park. Photo contest details are posted on Jones Beach Rescue's website. Winning photos will be highlighted on the website. Deadline for submissions is Monday, September 5. 

Jones Beach Rescue will highlight all contest entries and winners at an End of Summer Party Fundraiser to be held 4-7 pm Sunday, September 25 at the West Bathhouse, Jones Beach. Tickets are $35 and proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Central Mall Mosaics.  Tickets may be purchased online at NY Charities. If you experience any problems purchasing tickets online, you may contact Jones Beach Rescue at info@jonesbeachrescue.com.

Alexandra Parsons Wolfe will welcome and inform guests of Jones Beach Rescue's mission and the mosaic restoration project. Everyone also can enjoy a tour of the West Bathhouse that includes Robert Moses' office and the Marine Dining Room. John Norbeck will talk about the history and the restoration efforts under his tenure as regional director at Jones Beach. Light refreshments will be available.

Jones Beach Rescue

Jones Beach Rescue is an all-volunteer organization that believes Jones Beach can be the world-class public beach it once was. We are committed to restoring and enhancing the park's historic and natural resources and we will work with the Regional New York State Parks Office to support the rehabilitation effort that will improve the beach and park experience for everyone.  Jones Beach Rescue is fiscally sponsored by the Open Space Institute, Inc., as part of its Citizen Action Program.

Visit www.jonesbeachrescue.org for more information or to learn how to volunteer.