The Lakewood High School Performing Arts III and IV classes of Angela Corenblith will perform a Night of Improvs at the school’s cafeteria, 855 Somerset Ave., Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. (admission is $1); and an Evening of Improvs at the Cornerstone Café, Main Street, Freehold, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
The Thespian Society will have a talent show to raise money for the Thespian Scholarship. The event will be held Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Lakewood High School. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.
The Drama Club will present the female version of “The Odd Couple” Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at the high school. Details: (732) 905.3519.
Workshops to focus on
coping with daily life
Registration is currently under way at Lakewood Community School for the “Angelspeak” workshop, scheduled for Oct. 19 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. In the course, the instructor will explain how one’s “angel” can give support and inspiration in everyday life.
In addition, a three-week “Emotional Freedom Techniques” course will begin Oct. 26, 7-9 p.m. Participants will learn an effective method for mastering stress by transferring frustration and anxiety into peace and clarity.
Details: (732) 905-3685 or visit www.lakewood.k12.nj.us/commnews.
Clean Ocean Action
sets fall beach sweeps
Hundreds of volunteers are expected to participate in Clean Ocean Action’s 20th annual Fall Beach Sweeps on Make a Difference Day, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The beach sweeps are unique in that Clean Ocean Action (COA) tracks information about marine debris off the Jersey Shore by collecting data at the cleanups and forwarding the results to The Ocean Conservancy for its international database on marine debris.
COA invites people of all ages to engage in the fight against ocean pollution by participating in the next cleanup at ocean, lake, river and bay locations from South Amboy to Cape May.
According to a press release, the event is especially popular with students and Scouts who also benefit from the event by fulfilling service hours and school projects and by making a difference in their communities.
Volunteers interested in participating in the Fall Beach Sweeps are instructed to bring gloves, dress for the weather (event is rain or shine), and wear sunscreen and hard-soled shoes. Only groups of 15 or more must preregister by contacting Clean Ocean Action one week in advance.
Locally, beach sweeps will be held at Brick Beach III, Normandy Beach, Bay Head, Mantoloking, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Ortley Beach. For a complete list of sites, visit COA’s Internet Web site at www.cleanoceanaction.org or call (732) 872-0111.
Community school offers art media course
The Lakewood Community School Program is offering an eight-week art media course as part of its fall adult enrichment program. Instruction includes pencil drawing, pen and ink, sketching, painting and caricature drawing, under the direction of a professional artist. Participants can work with the art media of their choice.
Daytime and evening classes are available Tuesdays beginning Oct. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Princeton Avenue administrative building, and 7-9 p.m. at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave. The fee to attend is $44 per person. Students will be required to supply their own materials. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. To register, contact (732) 905-3685 or www.lakewood.k12.nj.us/com.
Howell Recreation slates
programs and events
The following programs and events are being offered by the Howell Township Department of Recreation. Registration will be accepted at the Howell Recreation building, 251 Preventorium Road, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and Monday through Thursday 6-9 p.m. Call (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501 for details.
Ski/snowboard registration will take place Oct. 17-28. The fee $25; add $10 for registrations after Oct. 28.
An Adult Halloween Party will be held Oct. 28 at Our House Restaurant in Howell from 6 to 11 p.m. The fee is $28.
A trip to see the winter lights at the PNC Bank Art Center, Holmdel, is scheduled for Dec. 2 and 9 at 6:30 p.m. The fee is $4; reservations are required.
The holiday tree lighting ceremony will take place Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.
A trip to Rockefeller Center in New York City is slated for Dec. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The fee is $21.
Lakewood’s Halloween Fun Festival Oct. 31
Lakewood Township’s annual Halloween Fun Festival, sponsored by the Township Committee in cooperation with the Lakewood police and fire departments and Lakewood Community School, will be held at Town Square on Clifton Avenue at 5 p.m. Oct. 31.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave.
The free event for Lakewood children ages 3-12 will feature Buster, the BlueClaws mascot; face painting; pumpkin painting; candy and treats; police and fire equipment demonstrations; a costume contest with awards and more. Details: (732) 905-3685.
Defensive driving course yields point reduction
A defensive driving class will be held at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave., Oct. 17 and 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. as part of the Lakewood Community School fall semester.
Successful completion of the six-hour course can save participants 5 percent on their auto insurance policy for three years and remove two points from their driving record, if applicable.
Included in the class are textbook, film viewing and processing of all paperwork to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Details: (732) 905-3685 or www.lakewood.k12.nj.us/commnews.
One-night ‘Stop Smoking
With Hypnosis’ class
A one-night “Stop Smoking with Hypnosis” class sponsored by the Lakewood Community School will be held Oct. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave.
To register, call (732) 905-3685 or visit www.lakewood.k12.nj.us/commnews.
Course on reading tarot
cards at Lakewood H.S.
The Lakewood Community School is accepting registration for a course on how to read tarot cards.
The seven-week class will begin Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m., and will be held at the high school.
Attendees will learn to interpret the cards, answer questions and discover their own psychic ability.
For registration information,
call (732) 905-3685 or visit www.lakewood.k12.nj.us/commnews.