life on whaling ship
Captain to describe
life on whaling ship
Drop anchor at the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River, and see history come alive on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. On that date, David Emerson plays Capt. Leland Emerson in a one-man living history presentation that details life on board a whaling ship and perilous adventures at sea while hunting for Leviathan. Emerson was master of the brigantine Sarah Ann in 1843.
Emerson is a professional actor who has had more than 20 years experience as a historical character interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg and the Old Barracks Museum. He has appeared at many museums and traditional festivals throughout the Northeast.
The stories are appropriate for teens and adults. The event is free and open to the public. Call to register at (732) 349-6200.
Fee for tire recycling
temporarily waived
Old tires from cars and small trucks are being accepted at Ocean County’s recycling centers for free until Dec. 20. The fee of $1 is being waived until the middle of the month in order to get more tires properly recycled and off of properties, according to a press release. By cleaning out tire piles, the county hopes to help reduce the threat of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.
Tires can be brought to the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center on New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Funds from the state Scrap Tire Management Grant will be used to cover some of the cost of the free drop-off. Residents will be limited to dropping off no more than 20 tires. Details: (800) 55-RECYCLE.
Jackson Boy Scouts
practice skills at forest
Boy Scout Troop 104 from Jackson went camping at Belleplain State Forest the weekend of Nov. 8. Some of the scout skills that were worked on included knife and ax safety and fire safety. Scouting is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award or have completed the fifth grade, or who are 11 through 17 years old. Anyone interested in the troop is welcome to attend meetings, which are held Mondays at 7:30 at the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company on Miller Road in Jackson.