Babies “R” Us, Route 9 south, Manalapan, will host “Grandparents Are Special Break-Fest” Sept. 10 from 9-10:30 a.m. In celebration of Grandparents Day, the store will offer refreshments, a seminar on baby products and product demonstrations. In addition, representatives of Primerica will offer information on college savings plans, Ardmore Photograph will give advice on family photos, and Allstate will answer questions about on estate planning. To sign up, call the Baby Registry at (732) 845-2861.
Dr. Alan Bass, a board-certified podiatrist, announced the opening of his new office at 100 Craig Road, Suite 107, Manalapan. Dr. Bass offers surgical, nonsurgical and physical therapy of the foot and ankle. He offers the newest procedure for heel pain and heel spurs using shock wave therapy, which can be performed in the office. Office hours are by appointment only. House calls are available for patients with special circumstances. The office accepts Medicare assignment and most insurance plans. Call (732) 866-4411.
The Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly general meeting Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. at the Cornerstone Caffé, 2 E. Main St., Freehold. Guest speaker Susan Koval, a certified business coach, will present “Strategic Planning for Growth in 90 Days.” The fee is $15 per person and includes breakfast and the program. For reservations, call (732) 462-3030.
Business After Hours, sponsored by the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, will be hosted by PNC Bank, 427 W. Main St. (adjacent to Walgreens), Freehold Township, Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m. The bank is in the Mount’s Corner shopping center. The fee is $10 and includes food and adult refreshments. Attendees should bring business cards.
Mon-Oc Federal Credit Union employees and members recently participated in a drive to collect school supplies for children in need. Credit Union staff and members picked an apple from the “apple tree” located in each Mon-Oc branch throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. Each apple represented a child in need of back-to-school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, etc. Among the organizations that benefited from the drive are Ocean’s Harbor House in Toms River, Howell Human Services Department, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County, and 180 Turning Lives Around in Hazlet.
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