• A talent sampler at ‘Arts Alive 2009’

    Who? Everyone is welcome. What? Open event: Arts Alive at Brookdale Community College, 2009 PHOTOS BY GEANNA MEROLA When? Lunchtime: Thursday, May 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Where? Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) – Park in Lots 1 and 2 Why? It’s spring – time to celebrate the arts at Brookdale Admission? Free. How? Just…

  • How to improve parking dilemma in Red Bank

    Your Turn One of the consistently disregarded suggestions for improving the parking situation (and retail business) in Red Bank is that the town should build a parking garage on the current White Street lot. One possibility that must be considered is that the powers-that-might-be are correct, and it might not be the best decision to…

  • First-aid squad needs volunteers

    The Brick Volunteer First Aid Squad is seeking volunteers to fill several vacancies in its ranks. Volunteers will be provided with free training. Interested applicants should call 732-477-5020 and leave a message.

  • Flea market will have lots of stuff for kids

    A Kids’ Stuff Flea Market will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at the Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. All vendor spots have been sold out. New and recycled kids and baby-related items will be available. Free admission. Details: 877-OCPARKS or www.oceancountyparks. org.

  • Library to close May 25 for Memorial Day

    All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday and will resume normal branch hours on May 26. All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed on Sundays during the summer. For further information, contact the library at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-349-6200.

  • Sign language club to host musical event

    Ocean County College’s Interpreter Training Program Sign Language Club will host an American Sign Language rock ‘n’ roll fundraiser show 7 p.m. May 2 at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. American Sign Language, deaf culture, and music will be the focus of the evening. Some songs will include adult content. Tickets…

  • Pro wrestling event to benefit foundation

    The New Jersey Chapter of The Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America will benefit from a night of pro wrestling action to be held at the Brick Elks Lodge, 2491 Hooper Ave. at 7:35 p.m. May 2. The main event will feature Jersey Shore native John “Beach Balls” Mahoney. Also on the bill will be…

  • Mothers Center plans activities for May

    The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore, a nonprofit Brick-based organization serving all of Ocean and southern Monmouth counties, has scheduled the following activities: • May 7, 4-5 p.m., presentation and discussion “Under the Stars” inside the Robert J. Novins portable planetarium at the Brick Civic Center. 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Fee is $6.50…

  • Jersey Shore PFLAG will meet May 13

    Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group 7-9 p.m. May 13 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for people who have lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people in their lives. The group is not affiliated…

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