Category: Tri-Town Calendar

  • Comedians will perform at Laurelton firehouse

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the Laurelton Fire Company No. 1 will be sponsoring Comedy Blast on Aug. 17 beginning at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Comedy Blast will star Eric McMahon, previously appearing at Rascals Comedy Club, Eric Hunter and Marion Groden. The Laurelton firehouse is located on Route 88 West in…

  • Summer concert series

    The Howell Cultural Arts Committee will hold a summer concert series. All concerts are free, and will be held Monday evenings beginning at 7 at the new Echo Lake Pavilion, Maxim Southard Road. The following concerts will be held: • July 29 – Navesink Brass; • Aug. 5 – Red Bank Chorus (barber shop); •…

  • Automated safety lights to be placed near hospital

    LAKEWOOD — Employees and visitors will have an easier time reaching a parking lot at Kimball Medical Center once Ocean County installs automated crosswalk safety lights across Prospect Street, according to county officials. The lights will line both sides of the existing crosswalk and activate automatically when pedestrians approach, said Ocean County Engineer Ronald A.…

  • Children’s musical to be offered at college theater

    The 3 Story Players of Ocean County College, Toms River, will present an original musical entertainment for children. Red and White and Golden Wishes will be performed on July 26 at 11 a.m. Tickets are on sale now. Directed by Beth Willetts, Red and White and Golden Wishes is based on three popular children’s stories.…

  • Council introduces nepotism code

    HOWELL — In a move to "alleviate conflict in personnel matters," a nepotism ordinance was introduced by the governing body at Monday night’s meeting. Speaking before the meeting, Mayor Timothy J. Konopka said the proposed ordinance would not preclude relatives from working for the municipality, it would just impose some regulation for ensuring the hiring…

  • Family Fun Fair slated at Howell church

    Family Fun Fair slated at Howell church Faith Evangelical Free Church, 875 Route 33, Howell, will be holding a Family Fun Fair on the church grounds on Aug. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. The fair will include gospel music, skits and a moonwalk. Funds will be raised to benefit Wheels for the World, a…

  • Talented youth wanted for summer Gospel show

    The fourth annual Summer Gospel Youth Explosion is slated to take place Aug. 31, from 2-8 p.m. at the Lake Carasaljo amphitheater in Lakewood. Any young resident who is talented in any of the following areas should call to schedule an audition: singers, steppers, rappers, musicians, youth choir and dancing. Interested residents should submit a…

  • Festival of the Atlantic set for July 31

    Two of the Jersey Shore’s summer musical traditions are joining hands July 31 in Point Pleasant Beach for the Festival of the Atlantic, to produce a tribute to the Broadway musical. Cabaret for Life (CFL), under the musical direction of Andrew DePrisco, and the Orchestra of St. Peter’s by the Sea, under the baton of…

  • Bus trip will take fans to U.S. Tennis Open

    Bus trip will take fans to U.S. Tennis Open The Lakewood Community School has scheduled a bus trip to the U.S. Tennis Open in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., Aug. 28. Cost of the trip is $72 per person and includes bus transportation. For reservations or more information call the Lakewood Community School office at (732) 905-3685.…