Category: Tri-Town Calendar

  • Datebook

    Datebook • The League of Women Voters of Ocean County will meet Jan. 10, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Ocean County Library, Washington Street, Toms River. A panel will discuss whether the death penalty should be applied in New Jersey. The public is invited to attend. Details: (732) 244-2596. • Teen Dance Jan. 16, 7-10 p.m.…

  • Photo

    CLARE MARIE CELANO Cesar Perales (second from right), president and counsel of the Puerto Rican Defense and Education Fund, discusses a lawsuit that claims Freehold Borough’s decision to close a public hiring area denies people’s right to work. The action also claims the borough is engaged in a pattern of harassment against Hispanic residents.

  • Temple Ahavat Shalom dedicates new tapestries

    Temple Ahavat Shalom dedicates new tapestries LAKEWOOD — Congregation Aha-vat Shalom embarked on a special project of tapestry for the bimah in its sanctuary and torah scrolls housed in its Holy Ark. "Baruch Ha Ba," which means "welcome," is what is inscribed on the tapestry gracing Cantor Yanoun’s pulpit at Lakewood’s only conservative synagogue. It…

  • Teen dance slated for

    Jan. 16 at senior center Teen dance slated for Jan. 16 at senior center A dance will be held Jan. 16, 7-10 p.m. at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd. Tickets will available for purchase at the Recreation Dept. in the Public Works Building, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jan. 5-15.…

  • For the Record

    For the Record Kid Kosher’s Web site is www.angelfire.com/hiphop3/kidkosher. The Internet Web site name reported in the Dec. 24 issue was incorrect.

  • In the Service

    In the Service Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Vincent A. Migliaccio Jr., son of Lisa M. and Vincent A. Migliaccio of New Egypt, and his fellow sailors welcomed Maj. Gen. Graham Lamb aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise in the Arabian Gulf Nov. 27. Lamb, 3rd United Kingdom Division Commander and head of coalition forces…

  • Datebook

    Datebook • New Year’s Eve party, 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, Jackson. Hot buffet, party favors, entertainment, cash bar, $20 per person. Details: (732) 370-9820, (732) 905-0856 or (732) 363-3070. • Homeschool Parent Meeting for all homeschooling parents from New Egypt and surrounding areas, Jan. 5, 7 p.m. at…

  • Jackson library offers programs for all levels

    Jackson library offers programs for all levels Jackson library offers programs for all levels The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, is offer­ing programs for adults, young adults and children, in addition to many special events. Those interested may visit or call the library at (732) 924-4400 for a com­plete listing.…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Planetarium to show Community Bulletin Board Planetarium to show ‘Season of Light’ Planetarium to show ‘Season of Light’ The Robert J. Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College, Toms River, is presenting ‘Season of Light," an exploration of how some cultures celebrate the cold and gloom of winter with festivals filled with light and cheer. Shows…