Category: Atlanticville Opinion

Essay contest focuses on bullying prevention The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) Kid’s Corner is the host to a “National Bullying Prevention Month” Essay Contest to encourage kids to read and improve their understanding of the effects of bullying. Students in grades 3-12 attending a public or private school in the U.S. are invited to participate…

Fall foliage takes on many hues.

WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute (UCI) will host its 11th annual Future of the Ocean Symposium and Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Wilson Hall, 400 Cedar Ave. Renowned ocean advocates and explorers Sylvia Earle, Ph.D., and Terry Garcia will present, “A Revolution at…

The Arc of Monmouth will hold its 49th annual Winter Glow Ball at 7 p.m., Nov. 13, at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. All proceeds will be used to provide health care, housing and other vital services to 1,300 Monmouth County residents with developmental disabilities. The ’70s-style celebration will feature hors…

Above left: Arliya Gaetano of Eatontown paints a pumpkin during the Eatontown Day celebration at Wolcott Park on Oct. 10. Above right: Grace Connelley of Eatontown takes a pony ride. PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO

A slice of autumn at the Kingston Mill, Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Route 27, Kingston, Mercer County. GENE LENNON/STAFF

Camp Oakhurst has a new sensory garden to support its therapeutic recreation program, thanks to a donation from Twin Resources in Eatontown. OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Thanks to the generosity of a local landscape design firm, Camp Oakhurst has a new sensory garden to support the therapeutic recreation program at its year-round residential camp for adults…

NEPTUNE — The 18th annual Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations’ Gala, “Building a Better Future,” will take place from 6-11 p.m. Nov. 21 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. The signature fundraising event will benefit Meridian’s not-for-profit hospitals and community health programs in both Monmouth and Ocean counties. This year’s gala…