• Anti-MOM rail line unacceptable to freeholder

    By now, everyone should know all the reasons for building the MOM rail line, but here is the explanation again: Taken together, Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties are home to more than one in five New Jersey residents. These counties have been the major engines for population growth over the last 30 years, with the…

  • Fiber Art X 7

    ‘Fiber Form & Function III,” an exhibit of works by a group of seven fiber artists who call themselves Fiber Art X 7, is at the Middletown Library through June 26. “Tin Roof” by Sandra Rinehimer Roberts The fiber artists are Pam Burke, Theresa Caracappa, Beverly Hertler, Nancy McCarron Lubisco, Ebba Osborne, Sandra Rinehimer Roberts…

  • In Bizarre World, movie popcorn is a bargain

    Coda • GREG BEAN Iread the most curious story in the newspaper recently, and it still has me scratching my head. The national motion picture industry, which does 40 percent of its business between May and August when the summer blockbusters reach the theater, is having an unexpected boom this year, in spite of the…

  • June programs and events at library

    The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for June. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details. • June 11, 7 p.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting, ages 12-18, refreshments served • June 12, 2…

  • OCC to host senior citizens art exhibit

    View artwork created by Ocean County residents age 60 and older at the 33rd Annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit to be held June 20-25 at the Ocean County College Arts and Community Center Gallery, Main Campus, Toms River. The exhibit will feature the work of both professional and nonprofessional artists. Categories will include acrylic, craft,…

  • ‘Speed’ networking program June 16

    The Brick Township and Southern Monmouth Chambers of Commerce will hold a “speed” networking program from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. June 16 at Woodlake Country Club, Lakewood. Attendees will have a choice of participating in speed networking or traditional networking while enjoying light fare and beverages. The cost to attend for Speed networking is $25 for…

  • See ‘Jersey Boys,’ have dinner in New York

    The Knights of Columbus 836 will sponsor a Sept. 16 trip to see “Jersey Boys” at the August Wilson Theater in New York City. The trip will include round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation, orchestra seats for the 2 p.m. matinee and dinner at Forlini’s Restaurant in New York City. Full payment, of $195 per person,…

  • Lions Club to sponsor Comedy Night June 26

    The Lions Club of Brick is sponsoring a Comedy Night at 8 p.m. June 26 at the Legend Restaurant, Toms River. The event will feature comedian Paul Venier. Tickets are $30 and include a buffet dinner. Seating is limited. Proceeds from the event will support Camp Marcella for the Blind and other Brick Lions Club…

  • Historical Society event needs dealers

    Dealers are needed for the Ocean County Historical Society’s 23rd Old Time Antiques and Collectibles Faire to be held Sept. 5 in the Ocean County parking garage and the adjacent lot between Hooper and Madison avenues in downtown Toms River. The spaces are 20 feet by 20 feet (about two parking spaces) and the cost…

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