Monroe rec to sponsor sand-sculpting contest

The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor its fourth annual Sand-Sculpting Contest through Labor Day. The competition is open to township residents who create a sand sculpture during any trip to the beach or lake.

Awards will be presented on Sept. 23 to participants in the following divisions: 5 years and under; 6-12 years; teens; family team; adult singles.

To enter, interested individuals should send a photo that includes themselves, their family/friends or team members with the sand sculpture to the Monroe Township Recreation Department, 120 Monmouth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, Attn.: Claire Juraska. Contestants’ names and telephone numbers should be written on the back of the photo. For more information, call (732) 723-5000.