• datebook 

     A fishing contest, hosted for the 36th year by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 7 at Lake Shenandoah County Park, Lakewood. Families and avid fishermen are invited. There will be prizes, demonstrations and other activities. Details: 732-281-2750.  DeBows United Methodist Church, corner…

  • Pupils excel at competition

    JACKSON — The St. Aloysius School of Jackson placed second in a field of more than 20 public and private schools at the 19th annual Goetz Academic Bowl at the Goetz Middle School, Jackson. St. Aloysius School Principal Elizabeth O’Connor said, “Having a success like this reflects the dedication of the students who participate and…

  • datebook 

     An art auction featuring art in all media and price ranges will be sponsored by BethAm Shalom, 1235 Route 70, Lakewood, on May 7. The auction will begin at 8 p.m. (preview at 7 p.m.). The event will have door prizes, raffles, hors d’oeuvres, dessert and beverages. Major credit cards will be accepted. Details:…

  • Cancer society to benefit from Howell Zumba-thon

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — Burning calories wasn’t the only goal for people who attended Howell High School’s Zumba-thon on April 28. The donations collected from the Zumba-thon went directly to the American Cancer Society and will help students, including juniors Alyssa Wallschleger and Steffanie Rosko, participate in an American Cancer Society Relay…

  • Day at the Races will benefit ex-racehorses

    ReRun will host its fifth annual Day at the Races on June 4 at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. A buffet luncheon will begin at noon and will be held outside on the Patio Terrace overlooking the clubhouse turn. ReRun is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1996. Its mission is to rehabilitate, retrain…

  • datebook 

     A book sale sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library will be held May 5-7 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Books, CDs and DVDs for all ages will be available for purchase. All funds raised will benefit the Jackson library. The book sale will be open on May 7 at…

  • Township Committee to review school budget

    BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer PLUMSTED — With the voters’ defeat of the Plumsted School District Board of Education’s proposed 2011-12 general fund tax levy, the Township Committee will now undertake a review of the proposed school budget. The committee’s review of the board’s proposed spending plan for the upcoming school year must be completed by…

  • 3 win seats in Plumsted

    PLUMSTED – Three candidates running unopposed for seats on the Plumsted School District Board of Education were elected during the April 27 election. Incumbent Harry E. Miller received 962 votes and incumbent Sandra M. Soles received 959 votes. Both were elected to threeyear terms. Barbara Wig ran unopposed for a one-year term and received 975…

  • Al Pacino to speak in Red Bank

    Al Pacino The Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, will host “Al Pacino: One Night Only” on June 1 at 8 p.m. This exclusive, only-area appearance by Pacino will include a creative process interview with New York University film professor Richard Brown during which the actor will share his passion for acting and directing. Film clips,…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community