Category: Tri-Town Calendar
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Volunteers sought for Jackson First Aid Squad
Jackson First Aid needs the help of more volunteers to help them serve the community of Jackson. They provide fully funded training for CPR, EMT as well as the additional specialized training necessary to help save lives. Interested residents do not need experience. Details: (732) 928-0278 or (732) 367-8162.
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Law limiting telemarketers now before state Senate
Law limiting telemarketers now before state Senate The state Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Assembly Assistant Majority Leader Linda Greenstein (D-14) and Assemblyman Jeff Van Drew (D-1) designed to crack down on the barrage of telemarketing calls to residents’ homes. If signed into law, New Jersey would become the 21st state to adopt such…
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Jackson Little League registration upcoming
Jackson Little League registration upcoming Jackson Little League will conduct fall baseball registration on July 22 and July 24 at the Jackson Little League clubhouse on Route 527 from 6-9 p.m. There will be three age groups: 7-8 years old; 9-10 years old and 11-12 years old. Games will be played at the Jackson Little…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Plumsted Township to host third free concert
PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Council for the Arts will be hosting its third free concert July 8 at 7 p.m. at the football field behind New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road. All residents are invited to attend this free event. The featured band will be the 63rd Army Band, New Jersey National Guard. Stationed…
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The Strand Theatre celebrates 80 years
The Strand Theatre celebrates 80 years The staff of the historic Strand Theatre, 40 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, will be hosting an official 80th birthday party at the Strand Theatre, reminiscent of the 1920s, that will include free birthday cake, refreshments, clowns, face painting, games, prizes, a Roaring ’20s costume contest, and the family friendly New…
