Manchester, NJ

PDF of print edition Manchester Twp. H.S. Guidance Dept. Offers College Preparation Tips       MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP - If a student plans to enter a four-year college or university, they should know that entrance requirements vary with each institution. When the student decides that they want to continue their education in college, they should consult with their counselor and begin to study c... More ... Inter-Village Emergency Management Council Provides Fire Safety Tips       WHITING - The Inter-Village Emergency Management Council has provided the following firesafety tips. Don't leave food cooking on the stove top unattended for long. The same thing goes for items baking in the oven. Individuals who feel sleepy or drowsy from medication or alcohol should put off co... More ... Police Explorer Post 246 Offers Membership       MANCHESTER - If you are a person 16 years old or over that has not yet reached your 21st birthday, you could become a Manchester Police Explorer. The Manchester Township Police Explorer Post 246 has available openings for young adults interested in the police field. More ... Leisure Village West Italian American Club Sponsors Trip       MANCHESTER - The Italian American Club of Leisure Village West is sponsoring a trip to Villa Roma Resort from June 9 through 13. The package includes transportation, two meals daily, shows in the evening and various activities during the day. There is a trip to Monticello Race Track and Casino and... More ... Mayor Borsetti Officially Welcomes Kula-Kamala-Yoga To Lakehurst       LAKEHURST - On May 1, Mayor Timothy Borsetti officially cut the red ribbon at Kula- Kamala-Yoga in commemoration of the yoga studio's grand opening on May 3. Kula-Kamala- Yoga is the premier yoga studio in the area. It is designed, owned and operated by Sharon and Ed Allitt, residents of Toms Riv... More ... Manchester Township Presents Concert Fest 2008       WHITING - Manchester Township and the Recreation Department proudly present Concert Fest 2008 to be held at Harry Wright Lake. Concerts are free to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshment vendors will be available. For more details, contact Manchester Township Recreation Depar... More ... Pine Lake Park Clubhouse To Host Events       MANCHESTER - The Pine Lake Park Clubhouse will be hosting Summer Girl's Night Out functions. Each event will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Each event, as always, will be a fundraiser/community event for their non-profit organization. More ... St. Stephen's To Hold Strawberry Festival       WHITING - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, will celebrate the season of the strawberry with its annual Strawberry Festival. Join the festivities on June 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to enjoy authentic, old fashioned strawberry shortcake topped with whip... More ... Mother's Center Of The Jersey Shore Announces Event       BRICK - Mother's Center of the Jersey Shore would like to announce the follwing upcoming event. For information on membership or events, please call 732-449-3936 or visit www.mcjs.org. May 21 - Join them at the Lakewood Blue- Claws Stadium for a Grand Slam Party. The cost is $8. More ... Ridgeway Elementary To Hold Fundraiser For Kevin's Kids       MANCHESTER - Ridgeway Elementary School announced they will be holding a fundraising drive for Kevin's Kids on May 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. The fundraiser will be held at McDonalds on Route 70 in Lakehurst. Present your voucher, and 25 percent of your purchase will be donated to Kevin's Kids. Voucher... More ... Busy Bees Of Pine Ridge Announce Event       WHITING - The Busy Bees of Pine Ridge at Crestwood will hold a Chinese Auction and Card Party on May 14. The admission is $2 per person. They will be offering free coffee and cake, and hotdogs and soda will be sold at a nominal fee. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. More ... American Irish Club Of Whiting Announces Upcoming Events       WHITING - July 12 will be Irish Heritage Night at the BlueClaws Stadium. Tickets are $15 per person. On July 24, travel to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a musical of the 50s, 60s and 70s, "Let the Good Times Roll. More ... Manchester Chapter Of Deborah To Hold Card Party       MANCHESTER - The Manchester Chapter of Deborah will be having a Hi-lo Card Party on June 17 at 12:30 p.m. It will be held at Har- mony Hall in Village II. Coffee and cake will be served. The price is $4 per ticket. For tickets, call Mildred Nelson at 732-350-0709. More ... The Calendar Girls To Perform       WHITING - The Calendar Girls, a local senior tap dance group, will be performing on May 22 at 2 p.m. at Ocean County Library on Colonial Drive in Manchester. Admission is free. On May 31, they will be performing for the American Cancer Society's fundraiser, Relay for Life, to be held at the Oce... More ... Leisure Village West ORT Announces Upcoming Events       MANCHESTER - On May 28 at 12:30 p.m., they will have their fabulous Dessert, Chinese Auction and Fashion Show at Willow Hall. The models will wow you with fashions from Silver Threads. June 5 is the annual Paid-Up Membership Luncheon. If you haven't done so already, be sure to give Rose Richard ... More ... The Pines At Whiting To Host Open House       WHITING - On May 16, come out to The Pines at Whiting where The Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey and The Vintage Automobile Club of Ocean County are coming to help them celebrate Older Americans Month. The Pines at Whiting will be holding an open house beginning with a proclamation by May... More ... Crestwood Village Garden Club Announces News       WHITING - The Crestwood Village Garden Club is sponsoring the following trips. June 24 - Trip to the Rudolf W. Vander Goot Rose Garden and other gardens in Colonial Park and the Rutgers display garden. There will be a tour at Colonial Park in small groups. Lunch will be on your own at a nearby ... More ... Italian American Club Of Whiting Announces Events       WHITING - The Italian American Club of Whiting announced they will hold a pot luck dinner and will be honoring mothers at the May meeting. Please bring older photos for a fun time of matching the picture with the person. For more information, please call Chairperson Rose Lucito at 732-716-1381. More ... Crestwood Village IV Resident's Club Announces May Events       WHITING - Crestwood Village IV Resident's Club will hold a Western Dance on May 10 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. with DJ Steve Burger. Get out your cowboy hats, jeans, boots and join the fun. The cost is $7 per person. There will be setups, snacks, cake and coffee. More ... American Lithuanian Club Offers Upcoming Events       WHITING - The American Lithuanian Club has announced their upcoming events. Their next meeting will take place on May 12 at 1 p.m. at the Hilltop Clubhouse on Schoolhouse Road. On May 22, the club will be going to a casino in Atlantic City. The bus will leave the Quality Inn on Route 37 at 10:30... More ... Whiting VIPs Celebrate Spring       WHITING - Whiting VIPs will be celebrating spring at Seaside Height's boardwalk and beach on May 21. Over time, there has been an increase in Whiting's homebound residents with vision loss, an unavoidable circumstance in their retirement villages. Some coping strategies have evolved from their Ma... More ... Manchester Township Recreation Offers Season Badges       MANCHESTER - Manchester Township Recreation Department announced that season badges are on sale for Harry Wright Lake now through June 20 at the recreation building. Season badge sale hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More ... Manchester Hadassah Announces News       MANCHESTER - On May 26, cruise the Caribbean Princess for nine nights. The price starts at approximately $1188 per person and up. Please call Shirley Spilke at 732-657- 8588 for more information. The program scheduled for September 14 has had a date change. It will be held on October 5. More ... MONOC To Provide Child Safety Seat Inspection Site       MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP - MONOC and Manchester Police Traffic Safety Unit are teaming up to prevent injuries. They are establishing a permanent child safety seat inspection/education site at the Ridgeway Fire Department on Route 571. More ... Ocean County Polish American Social Club Announces Club News       MANCHESTER - On May 7, a trip is planned to Hunterdon Playhouse to see "Last Of The Red Hot Mamas," starring Charlie Prose. The cost is $78. Their Polka weekend will be held at the Nevelle Grand Hotel in Ellenville, New York the weekend of May 16, 17 and 18. More ... Ancient Order Of Hibernians To Hold Irish Festival       TOMS RIVER - The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Reverend William J. Clifford Division One of Ocean County, is holding its 15th Annual Irish Festival at Veteran's Park in Berkeley Township on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As is the custom, Msgr. Sean Flynn, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Toms River, ... More ... United States Coast Guard To Hold Spring Boating Sessions       TOMS RIVER - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-06 is holding state approved and USCG authorized safe boating sessions this spring. Attending the course meets state requirements for obtaining a required safe boating certificateissued by the state police. More ... Resident's Club Of Village IV Celebrates Seniority       WHITING - The Resident's Club of Crestwood Village IV is looking for their most senior of seniors (90 years and older) to be honored at their May 24 dinner, to be held at 1 p.m. at the Village IV Clubhouse. More ... Deborah Hospital To Hold Antique Appraisal Fundraiser       MANCHESTER - Deborah Hospital Leisure Village West Chapter is having an antique appraisal fundraiser on May 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. The fundraiser will be held at Club Encore Clubhouse. More ... Crestwood Village III Women's Club Continues Event       WHITING - The workshop and mini flea market will continue to be held on Monday mornings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Unity Hall, Schoolhouse Road. They have a large variety of things for sale. Everyone is welcome to come and browse. All money raised will be donated to local and national charities. More ... Crestwood Village I To Host Movie Night       WHITING - Crestwood Village I, 92 Fairway Lane, will be showing the movie "Waitress," starring Keri Russell, on May 14. The movie is free, but a donation is appreciated. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7 p.m. More ... Lakehurst Municipal Court Announces Hours       LAKEHURST - The Borough of Lakehurst Municipal Court has announced their new hours. Through May 16, the hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. More ... Whiting DeerfieldWomen's Club Announce Upcoming Events       WHITING - Deerfield Women's Club announced that their next meeting will be held on May 27, and there will be entertainment by Jeff Mazza, owner of Royal Music, who will perform an organ concert for them. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Volunteers Great Room at Deerfield Hall located on Cong... More ... Manchester Library Announces Spring Knitting Workshop       MANCHESTER - Join the Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library on May 7 at 7 p.m. for an evening of knitting and stitches of fun with Debbie Zelechoski of What's Needling You fineyarn and accessories store. They will be making a project for spring. Choose from a selection of patterns, easy ... More ... American Polish Club Of Whiting Announces Upcoming Events       WHITING - Meetings are held at Crestwood Village VI in DeerfieldHall on the second Friday of every month at 1:30 p.m. The executive board meets immediately preceding the general meeting. Membership is open to everyone. Dues are $5 per year, and you do not have to be Polish to belong. More ... Borough Of Lakehurst To Host Town-Wide Yard Sale       LAKEHURST - The borough of Lakehurst announced they will be holding their 10th annual town-wide yard sale on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date for this event will be May 18. The registration fee is $5, and all proceeds will benefit the Youth and Recreation Committee's programs. More ... Crestwood Village II Singles Social Club Announces Upcoming Events       MANCHESTER - Plans are being made for a trip to the Ocean First Theater in Manahawkin for a performance of "Beauty and the Beast," scheduled for August 16 at 7:30 p.m. Activity Day will take place on May 28 at Harmony Hall at 1 p.m. Signup sheets for potential members will be available. On June 1... More ... Whiting Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Announce Events       WHITING - Whiting Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary has announced they will hold an Oldies Dance on June 21, featuring music by RBX, at the Whiting Firehouse, 120 Lacey Road. More ... Crestwood Village V To Hold Garage Sale       WHITING - Crestwood Village V will be holding a garage sale on June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is June 15. The terms are that items will be on sale in garages and driveways. Nothing is to be displayed on grass areas, and for safety reasons, no items are to be sold inside your home. More ... Crestwood Village VI Resident's Club Announces Meeting       WHITING - The Crestwood Village VI Resident's Club will hold their next meeting on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. The entertainment after the meeting will be the Meadowettes, a lovely group of dancing ladies. Following the entertainment, they will have coffee, tea and dessert as well as a 50/50. More ... Prepare For An Emergency With A Disaster Supply Kit       WHITING - Inter-Village Emergency Management Council is providing Red Cross guidelines on being prepared in an emergency with a disaster supply kit. In the disaster supply kit, there are some basics you should try to stock: water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding. More ... Crestwood Symphonette Seeks New Members       WHITING - Did you ever have the opportunity to be a member of an orchestra or band when you were in high school or college? You probably remember the enjoyment of making music together with your friends and peers. What fun it was to receive the accolades and applause from the audience after a suc... More ... Freedom Baptist Church Welcomes Guest Speakers       LAKEHURST - Who do you go to in trouble? Freedom Baptist hopes God. Because of Rev. Vogt's cancer surgery, there will be special guest speakers for May. May 11 and 18 will be mystery speakers, and on May 25, Chaplain Jim Freed of America's Keswick will speak. More ... Crestwood Village VII Holds Blood Pressure Testing       WHITING - A reminder and invitation for new residents. There will be a blood pressure testing in Village VII the second Thursday of each month, every month. The times are 10 a.m. to noon in the Fernwood Hall Auditorium. Everyone in the community is welcome to take advantage of this free service.... More ... Cedar Glen Lakes Announces Upcoming Trip       WHITING - Cedar Glen Lakes, Michigan Avenue, Routes 70 and 539, has announced the following upcoming trip. June 1 to 5 - Trip to Wildwood, staying at the beautiful Diamond Crest. Price is $400 for double and $440 for single and includes round-trip, coach transportation, food with lunch at the e... More ... Red Hat Society Celebrates Anniversary With The Mayor       MANCHESTER - April 25 was the 10th anniversary of the first outing for the Red Hat Society back in 1998 in California. In honor of this date, Manchester Township's Mayor Mike Fressola issued a proclamation declaring it Red Hat Day for the township red hatters. More ... Manchester Hadassah Announces Upcoming Events       MANCHESTER - Manchester Hadassah has announced the following events. May 26 - Cruise onboard the Caribbean Princess, and enjoy nine nights of luxury and all that this beautiful ship has to offer. The price is approximately $1,188 per person and above. For more information or reservations, plea... More ... Manchester Township High School Intergenerational Council Seeks Members       MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP - Manchester Township High School is looking for new members for their Intergenerational Council. The council philosophy is: "To continue to strive for ways to bridge the gap between senior citizens, students, faculty and administration through direct and personal interaction ... More ... Crestwood Village II Resident's Club Announces News       WHITING - Crestwood Village II Resident's Club would like to wish a happy Mother's Day to all and announce their upcoming events for May. May 14 - The monthly meeting will be held at Harmony Hall. The meeting will follow a presentation from Whiting School students at 1:30 p.m. More ... Volunteers Needed For Meals On Wheels       MANCHESTER - Volunteers are needed for the Meals on Wheels program for the Leisure Village West and Cedar Glen Homes developments. Please call Norm for more information at 732-657-5222. More ... Lakehurst Elementary School Needs Your Help       LAKEHURST - Lakehurst Elementary School is collecting Campbell's Labels For Education proof of purchases, Box Tops and Tyson Project A+ Labels. These programs run continuously throughout the entire year. This is an excellent opportunity for our school to collect even more labels and box tops with ... More ... Strand Theater To Hold Festival Of Senior Arts       LAKEWOOD - The Strand Theater has announced their casting call to seniors for the Second Annual Festival of Senior Arts. The casting call is for seniors 60 and older to perform on the stage of Lakewood's Historic Strand Theater. The only qualificationis the love of entertainment and performance. More ... Ocean County Historical Society Requests Antique Dealers       TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Historical Society will be holding their 22nd Labor Day weekend Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Faire on August 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. The faire is being sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society and will be held in... More ... Crestwood Village V Resident's Club Holds Bus Trip       WHITING - Crestwood Village V Resident's Club will have a bus trip from May 24 to June 1 to Branson, Missouri. The trip will consist of nine great days and eight wonderful nights. More ... Optimist Club Seeks Members       MANCHESTER - If you are retired or looking to give back to your community, a local Optimist club may be the answer. Optimist volunteers serve as leaders, mentors and friends to help kids achieve a more positive and productive life. Optimists create opportunities for youth as they develop into adu... More ... Children's Memorial Garden Beautified By Whiting Students       TOMS RIVER - The Children's Memorial Garden, in Riverwood Park, is a special place. Developed by volunteers from Compassionate Friends, an organization for parents that have lost children, it is a beautiful, peaceful spot that encourages reflection. More ... Resident's Club Of Village VII Announces June Trip       WHITING - The Resident's Club of Crestwood Village VII announced their June 3 bus trip to Atlantic City. The trip includes lunch at the Sweetwater Casino Restaurant on the Mullica River with your choice of entrée. More ... American Polish Club Of Whiting Sponsors Trip       WHITING - On June 5, the American Polish Club will sponsor a trip to the SurflightTheatre. The cost is $64, which includes the show "Oklahoma" and lunch at the Bayberry Inn. Menu choices include broiled salmon, stuffed chicken or soup du jour and Caesar salad, with or without grilled chicken. Als... More ... Crestwood Village VI Announces Line Dancing       WHITING - Crestwood Village VI will be holding line dancing every Thursday at the clubhouse from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Classes are free and open to everyone 55 or older living in the Whiting area. For more information or questions, call Sal at 732-350-1493. More ... U.S. Navy League Cadet Program Offers Enrollment       LAKEHURST - The U.S. Navy League Cadet Corps is a program for youth between the age of 10 and 13. The program is sponsored by the Lakehurst Council of the Navy League of the United States and is supported by the Department of the Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. More ... Manchester Township To Hold Senior Health Awareness Expo       MANCHESTER - Manchester Township will be holding a Senior Health Awareness Expo presented by Mayor Fressola and Atlantic Physical Therapy Center on May 27 at 10 a.m. More ... Lakehurst United Methodist Church To Hold Craft Fair       LAKEHURST - Lakehurst United Methodist Church announced they will be holding an Outdoor Craft Fair on May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Lakehurst United Methodist Church is located at 204 Elm Street. More ... Crestwood Village III Resident's Club To Hold Dance       WHITING - Crestwood Village III Resident's Club will be holding a Country Western Dance on May 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. in Unity Hall. Entertainment will be provided by Sugar Foot, and line dancers are always welcome. More ... Whiting Volunteer First Aid Auxiliary Offers Events       WHITING - The Whiting First Aid Auxiliary will hold a bus trip to the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City on May 12. Tickets are $20 per person (due to increase in gas prices) with a coin return of $20. The bus will leave Fernwood Club House at Village VII, Falmouth Avenue, at 9 a.m. Please park in... More ... American Legion Post 502 Announces News       WHITING - Post Commander Wright expressed the need for new members. Women veterans are also invited. Veterans of the Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq wars will receive a oneyear free membership in Post 502. Applicants to Boys State and Girls State will be interviewed by officersof Post 502 for juniors ... More ... Destroyer Escort Sailors Association Announces Event       TOMS RIVER - An honor guard ceremony will take place on June 21 that will honor all who have served aboard either a destroyer escort (DE), high speed escorts (APD) or Coast Guard frigates (FF). The ceremony will be held at the Naval Weapons Station Earle in Leonardo, at the Route 36 entrance, at ... More ... Red Cross Youth Council To Hold Community Yard Sale       TINTON FALLS - The Youth Council of the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross will be sponsoring a Communitywide Yard Sale on May 17 in the parking lot of the Red Cross headquarters located at 1540 West Park Avenue in Tinton Falls. More ... Retired Policemen And Firemen's Association Announces Luncheon       TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Local 8 of the Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association is conducting its monthly luncheon meeting on May 21 at noon. The meeting will take place at the Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road. More ... Boca Men Head To State Semi's       BERKELEY TOWNSHIP - The Jersey Shore Boca men's open team split a pair of games recently as they topped Scotch Plains United 1 to 0 in the NJ State Cup Quarter-finals at the Berkeley Soccer Complex, but fell to SoccerPost.com on in a 2 to 1 heartbreaker at the same venue in their final league game... More ... Ocean County Historical Society To Hold Spring Tea       TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Historical Society will be serving Spring Tea in the Victorian Tradition on May 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. It will be held in the museum's historic Pierson-Sculthorp house, 26 Hadley Avenue. Guests will enjoy fresh scones, savory finger sandwiches, delectable desserts... More ... Downtown Toms River Announces Mother's Day Event       TOMS RIVER - Downtown Toms River's annual Mother's Day weekend Gallery Walk has evolved into a renamed cultural festival and will be held on May 10. The event will spotlight the diversity of downtown's cultural offerings. Celebrate Downtown Toms River will enable participants to enjoy art, music... More ... Historic Smithville Announces Upcoming Events       SMITHVILLE - Historic Smithville has announced their upcoming events. All events are free of charge unless noted otherwise and will take place at Historic Smithville and Village Greene on Route 9 and Moss Mill Road. More ... Retired Policemen And Firemen's Association Sponsors Trip       TOMS RIVER - The Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association Local #8 will sponsor a bus trip to the Taj Mahal Casino on May 22. Pick up will be at 8:15 a.m. from Brick Plaza by the Luk Oil station, and at 9 a.m. at the Bayville Fire Station on Route 9. More ... Toms River Announces State Chili And Salsa Cook-Off       TOMS RIVER - The 19th Annual NJ State Chili and Salsa Cook-Off, the only International Chili Society (ICS) state-level sanctioned chili competition at the Jersey Shore, will heat up Washington Street in downtown Toms River on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. More ... Dottie's House To Hold Golf Outing       BRICK - Dottie's House will be holding their Ninth Annual Golf Classic on May 19 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. Dottie's House is a transitional housing program for survivors of domestic violence located in a confidential area in Ocean County. More ... Ocean County Block Grants Help Towns And Families       TOMS RIVER - Since it first got underway in 1995, hundreds of Ocean County residents have taken advantage of the county's First Time Homebuyer Program, which increases the opportunity for homeownership for low and moderate income residents. More ... Ladies Auxiliary Of The Retired Policemen And Firemen To Hold Luncheon       TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Local 8 Ladies Auxiliary of the Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association is conducting its monthly luncheon meeting on May 19 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road. Membership is open to all widows, wives and daughter... More ... New Jersey Irish Festival Returns To FirstEnergy Park       LAKEWOOD - On June 14, the BlueClaws will proudly host the 38th Annual New Jersey Irish Festival at FirstEnergy Park. It is the second consecutive year the BlueClaws will host the event after a 36-year run in Holmdel. Events that day include a pipe-band competition, entertainment throughout the d... More ... Ocean County Announces Construction Of Arbor       TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. is pleased to announce the addition of an arbor in the Butterfly Garden at Cattus Island County Park. More ... Copies Now Available Of The 2008 New Jersey Government Guide       TOMS RIVER - Blanche Krubner, president of the League of Women Voters of Ocean County, announced that the 2008 New Jersey Citizens Guide to Government is now available for purchase. It includes information about all the new legislators, their district offices,phone and fax numbers. More ... Garden State Philharmonic Announces Final Installment       BRICK - The Garden State Philharmonic's final installment of Exploring American Genius will be held on May 10 at 8 p.m. at the historic Strand Theatre in Lakewood, which features American music inspired by the words of Antonin Dvorak. More ... Autoimmune Information Network Support Group To Meet       BRICK - The Autoimmune Information Network announced their support group dates for this year will be May 18, July 27, August 31, September 28, October 26, November 23 and December 21. December's date may change due to the holiday party. The meetings start promptly at 1 p.m. and are held at Ocean ... More ... Ocean County Announces Purchase Of Land In Berkeley       OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County is expected to buy 291 acres of land along Route 530 and Davenport Road in Berkeley Township as part of its open space program. More ... Georgian Court Offers Free Citizenship Classes       LAKEWOOD - Free citizenship preparation classes will be offered this summer, from June 23 to July 30 at Georgian Court University. Classes will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. More ... Strand Theater Presents "Mike's Visit"       LAKEWOOD - The Strand Theater has announced they will be presenting "Mike's Visit" by Mike Burger on May 7 at 8 p.m. The presentation will be a staged reading produced and directed by Rich Quatrone. "Mike's Visit" is about the experiences of a life in the Louisiana Prison System. The author is ... More ... Rutgers Cooperative Extension Announces Family Fun Night       TOMS RIVER - Rutgers Cooperative Extension would like to invite you to attend Get Moving Get Healthy with New Jersey Family Fun Night sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The event will be held on May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ocean County Extensions Center, 1623 Whitesville Road. More ... Senior America To Hold Pageant       BRICK - Senior America, Inc. has announced The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2008 will be held at Harrah's Resort Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City on June 25 at 1 p.m. The pageant will be held in the theater at the casino. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance by calling 732-32... More ... Annual Toms River Canoe And Kayak Race To Be Held       TOMS RIVER - The 36th Annual Toms River Canoe and Kayak Race will be held on May 18. They will be meeting at the old bus terminal on Irons Street. Registration will close on May 9 and fees are $12 for solo and $22 for tandem. There is a $10 late registration fee. More ... Addiction Help And Support Available       OCEAN COUNTY - Are you having a hard time getting into the spirit of things because you have a loved one struggling with addiction? Do you know what to do to help? Call Narconon at 800-468-6933 or log onto www. stopaddiction. More ... Ocean County Coin Club Holds Mini Show And Exhibit       POINT PLEASANT - Over 175 individuals attended the Ocean County Coin Club's Annual Mini-Show and Exhibits on April 17 at the Ocean Fire House in Point Pleasant Beach. "The show was only a three-hour event that we hold every year at this time in recognition of National Coin Week," said Club Presid... More ... Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club Announces May Event       BRICK - In addition to looking forward to Jimmy Buffet's concert tour 2008, The Year of Still Here, Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club (CJPHC) has a lot of local fun and events planned in the next few months. On May 17 at Pine Park in Lakewood, a CJPHC team will join with the Arc of Ocean County at ... More ...