Category: Tri-Town Calendar

  • Volunteers sought for Red Cross blood drives

    The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, Tinton Falls, is currently recruiting volunteers to help at bloodmobiles in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Duties include registering donors, escorting donors from the donor bed to the refreshment area, and working in the refreshment area. Volunteer drivers are also sought to pick up and deliver donations…

  • Datebook

    Datebook • Ballroom dancing at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., March 26, 7-10 p.m. Refreshments. Admission: $5. Details: (732) 928-2313. • Jackson chapter of Deborah "Tricky Tray" March 26, 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign War Lodge, Magnolia Drive, Jackson. No one under age 18 admitted. Donation $3. Refreshments served. Details:…

  • Maryland trip in May

    The Lakewood Community School has scheduled a spring weekend excursion to Baltimore and Annapolis, Md., May 15-16. The tour will include motorcoach transportation, overnight accommodations, one lunch, one full dinner, one buffet breakfast, a guided tour of Baltimore, admission to the aquarium, sightseeing and shopping at the Inner Harbor and more. Registration deadline is March…

  • Photo

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Jackson Mayor Sean Giblin presents a municipal proclamation to Christopher Sanchez, 21, who recently returned home from active duty in Iraq. Looking on are Sanchez’s mother, Patricia Parrino, and stepfather, Sal Parrino.

  • Men sought to volunteer as chefs for charity

    Men sought to volunteer as chefs for charity Family Planning Center of Ocean County, Lakewood, is seeking men to contribute their time and culinary skills for the "12th Annual Look Who’s Cooking" fund-raiser, June 11, at the Christ Episcopal Church, Washington Street, Toms River. The proceeds from the event will benefit uninsured and underinsured women.…

  • Georgian Court to host award-winning poet

    Georgian Court to host award-winning poet National Book Critics Circle Award honoree Mark Doty will present a reading of his poetry at Georgian Court Uni-versity, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the mansion. The event is free and open to the public, though seating is limited. Doty has published six books…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Stroller Buddies meetat Ocean County Mall Community Bulletin Board Stroller Buddies meet at Ocean County Mall Stroller Buddies meet at Ocean County Mall The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a "Stroller Buddies" program at the Ocean County Connection store in the Ocean County Mall, Toms River, April 14 at 11 a.m. The…

  • Kiwanis dinner event supports autism research

    Kiwanis dinner event supports autism research The New Jersey District of Kiwanis International will host its inaugural autism project, "An Evening at the Boardwalk," at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Martell’s, Point Pleasant Beach. Funds from this event will go toward research, family support, advocacy and education via nonprofit groups, including the Na­tional Alliance for…

  • Free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs

    Free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs The Monmouth County Health De­partment will be sponsoring a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on March 20, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Howell Town­ship Public Works Garage, Old Tavern Road. All New Jersey residents may par­ticipate. Cats and dogs are welcome. Details: (732)…