Ocean County College (OCC), Toms River, is offering a new instructional program in pilot training/aviation. Through a partnership between OCC and Ocean Aire Pilot Center, students can complete courses that will lead to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Certification Commercial Pilot Certificate as well as the OCC associate in science degree.
The associate degree requires students to earn 64 credits, including 16 credits taken at Ocean Aire Pilot Center located at the Robert J. Miller Airpark. All of the other courses are taken at OCC. The associate in science degree will transfer to four-year colleges and universities that offer a bachelor of science degree in aviation. Upon successful completion of the four flight courses, students will receive FAA certification for a private pilot license, instrument rating, and commercial license. Graduates are expected to find employment as commercial pilots, charter pilots, military pilots, and in corporate aviation with regional airlines.
Students will pay OCC tuition and will pay additional fees for the four flight-training courses at Ocean Aire. Flight courses include Introduction to Flight, Instrument Flight, and Commercial Flight I and II. Students will receive computer-based instruction on a flight simulator that includes interactive graphics, full-motion, full-screen video, and animated graphics. The computer-based instruction works hand-in-hand with the student’s actual flight experience in single engine planes (Cessna 152 and Cessna 172). During the program, students will take an FAA written exam, and at the end they will take a flying test called a check ride. Details: (732) 255-0390.
Pheasants Forever to host
Youth Day in Jackson
Boys and girls ages 10-18 are invited to the Central Jersey Chapter of Pheasants Forever Youth Day, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preregistration is required before Sept. 20.
Held at the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club in Jackson, the event will feature trap shooting, gun safety and bird dog demonstrations, complimentary lunch and refreshments. All participants will be entered into a drawing for one of two guided upland bird hunts at a semi-wild preserve (each hunt includes a child and his or her guardian). All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To register, call John Nogalo, youth activities coordinator, at (609) 971-3627, or e-mail [email protected]. For directions to the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, visit www.cjrpc.org.
Community school bus trip to Lancaster, Pa.
The Lakewood Community School is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania planned for Oct. 29. The bus will depart from the Lakewood Municipal Building at 7 a.m. and return around 8:30 p.m. The fee of $62 per person includes a family style Pennsylvania Dutch lunch at Plain & Fancy Restaurant, shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village, and Bird in Hand Indoor Market and a narrated train ride through the Amish Farmland aboard the Strasburg Historic Railroad. Early registration is recommended.
Call (732) 905-3685 to reserve tickets.
Howell Cultural Arts winter concerts to begin
The following free winter concerts will be presented by the Howell Cultural Arts Committee at 3 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road:
Sept. 18, Fred Lahotay, ragtime music.
Oct. 16, Navesink Brass Band, classical, jazz and Broadway.
Nov. 20, Maggie Worsdale, Broadway tunes and sing-a-longs.
Additionally, the Festival of Choirs will take place Dec. 4 at the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, 8 Main Street, Farmingdale.
Free refreshments will follow the concerts. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501.
Hot Shot basketball
contest winners
Lakewood Recreation Director Michael Matta presented awards to the individual playground winners of the annual Hot Shot basketball contest held July 28 under the direction of Program Supervisor Jeff Shapiro.
Winners in the contest are: from D’Zio Park, Vincent Smith (6-8 age group); from Pine Park, Edward Mettee (9-11 age group); from Hearthstone, Demetrius Bryson (12-15 age group); and from Clayton Park, Utisha Jenkins (12-15 age group).
Trip to Radio City Christmas Show Dec. 14
The Lakewood Community School is now accepting reservations for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular scheduled for Dec. 14. The fee of $88 includes bus transportation and front mezzanine seating. Contact the Lakewood Community School Office at (732) 905-3685 or visit www.lakewood.k12.nj.us/commnews.
Ice cream social features barbershop concerts
PLUMSTED — The Township Council for the Arts will host the third and final concert in a series of free summer concerts on Sept. 18.
The fifth annual Ice Cream Social Concert will be an a cappella festival featuring five different kinds of a cappella groups including the tight harmonies of barbershop music, the cool and pop sounds of contemporary a cappella music, and the nostalgic tunes of doo wop.
The musical lineup will include: Prince-ton Garden Statesmen Chorus, a men’s barbershop chorus specializing in traditional and contemporary barbershop tunes; Just 4 (Kicks), a women’s barbershop quartet from the Ramapo Valley Chorus; and Crossroads, an award-winning men’s barbershop quartet that has performed at New York’s Lincoln Center, sang the national anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies, opened up for Jerry Seinfeld at a celebrity auction; and done four promotional spots for ABC Sports’ “Monday Night Football.”
In addition, attendees will enjoy a large array of food and, of course, ice cream available for purchase. There will be activities for children and displays with information and items for sale from local businesses for adults to enjoy.
The concert event will run from 3-6 p.m. at the New Egypt recreation fields (off Brindletown Road). In case of rain, the concert, food and activities will move indoors to the New Egypt Elementary School, 44 N. Main St. Signs will be posted if the event is relocated. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

