Category: Tri-Town Calendar

  • Jackson library offers free computer classes

    JACKSON — The Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, is offering the following free computer classes during the month of July: • Mouse Basics — July 27, 11 a.m. This class will give instruction on how to master the mouse — the device that allows access to information on the computer; • Internet Basics — July…

  • Talented youth sought for gospel show

    Talented youth sought for 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 may call to schedule an audition: singers, steppers, rappers, musicians, youth choir and…

  • Checker tournament winners announced

    Michael A. Matta, recreation director, announced the winners of the annual Lakewood Checker Tournament held on all eight playgrounds for children ages 6-15. Mayor Raymond Coles presented plaques to the following overall grand champions from the playoff co Checker tournament winners announced Michael A. Matta, recreation director, announced the winners of the annual Lakewood Checker…

  • Expanded bus route operational

    In an effort to provide more residents with transportation opportunities in the northern area of Ocean County, an expanded Ocean Ride "Brick Link" bus route, sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, debuted on July 1. "This route will reach more residents and have extended hours in order to improve service," said Freeholder…

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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Eric “Redd” Jackson of the Federation of Black Cowboys discusses a horse’s reins during a presentation of “Black Cowboys of the Wild West” at the Jackson library on June 29. The program, which was also presented at the Plumsted library, explored the history, culture and legacy of America’s black cowboys.

  • Main Street N.J. designation

    expected to boost New Egypt Main Street N.J. designation expected to boost New Egypt PLUMSTED — Mayor Ronald Dancer has announced that Plumsted has become the first municipality in Ocean County to be awarded designation in the Main Street New Jersey program. According to Dancer, Susan Bass Levin, commissioner of the state Depart-ment of Community…

  • OCC adds two new off-campus locations

    In addition to the Ocean County College main campus in Toms River, OCC offers classes at its Southern Education Center in Manahawkin as well as 16 off-campus locations, including two new locations, throughout Ocean County. OCC officials recommend residents register early for the best selection of fall semester courses. Among the off-campus locations where fall…

  • Children’s programs offered at Allaire Park

    Children’s programs offered at Allaire Park The Allaire State Park Nature Interpretive Center, Wall Township, will be offering programs for children this summer. Nature Explorers will be offered Fridays in July and August at 3 p.m. This program will feature a different nature theme each week for the children to learn about, and is appropriate…

  • Lutheran aid association recognized for service

    The Aid Association for Luth-erans/Lutheran Brotherhood (AAL/LB) has recognized Lutheran Brotherhood Monmouth Branch No. 8936 for its effectiveness in bringing the organization’s charitable resources straight to its members’ community. The branch has received a "superior" rating, the highest given the organization for its community service efforts. The branch is led by Susan Perkins, Eatontown, vice…