College band to present

Christmas concert

The Ocean County College Concert Band will usher in December with the "Wonderful World of Christmas" on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at the OCC Fine Arts Center theater, Toms River. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $12, adults; $10, fine art family members, and $6, ages 3-12. For tickets or information call (732) 255-0500.

Howell Rec. sponsors bus to ‘Winter Lights’

Howell Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a bus tour of Six Flags Great Adventure Winter Lights on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The bus will depart form the Howell Recreation building. Tickets are $3 per person. Seating is limited. For more information call Howell Recreation at (732) 938-4500, Ext. 2501.

Holiday bazaar set at

Lucy Holman School

The Lucy N. Holman Elementary School, Manhattan Street, Jackson, will be holding a Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school. The bazaar will feature many varieties of crafters as well as a gift auction, activities for the children, and a visit from Santa. The Jackson Police Department will be there to operate the DARE Ident-a-Kid program. This event is free and open to the public.

Jackson Women of

Today set gift auction

The Jackson Women of Today will be sponsoring its annual gift auction at the Larsen Road firehouse, corner of Larsen and New Prospect roads, Jackson, on Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Jackson Food Pantry and the community. Details: Cheryl Dileo, (732) 928-5869, Kathy Dibella, (732) 833-2224, or Vicky Vitale, (732) 928-0023.

Jackson H.S. to host breakfast with Santa

Jackson Memorial High School will host a breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Clayton Build-ing cafeteria. Tickets are $8 per person, which includes a picture with Santa. For tickets call Linda Jaramillo, (732) 901-7079, or Holly Callahan, (732) 859-1904. Tickets are limited.

Season of Light at Novins Planetarium

This holiday season glows with a special sky show, "Season of Light," at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College, Toms River. Shows will be presented through Dec. 22, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.; Dec. 23, 26, 27 and 30 at 3 p.m.; Jan. 3-5 on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. For ticket information, call (732) 255-0342.