• Library to host second annual Flowerfest

    Ocean County Library will present its second annual FlowerFest: “How Does Your Garden Grow” April 18 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. It is the only gardening festival in Ocean County. Special guest speakers will include Mike McGrath, author and syndicated radio host of “You Bet Your Garden,” and Lee Schneller, author of…

  • Mothers Center to hold gift auction

    The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore will hold its 17th annual gift auction March 26 at the Ramada Inn in Toms River. Proceeds will benefit local charities and the Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore. Tickets are $30 and include a full dinner, dessert, soft drinks and coffee. Doors will open at 6 p.m.…

  • Veterans’ Foundation to offer scholarships

    Graduating high school seniors have until April 17 to submit applications and essays to qualify for one of two scholarships offered by the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF). The scholarships, each in the amount of $2,500, will be awarded to those seniors who plan to further their education either at a college or…

  • Snowman photo deadline draws near

    The deadline for the snowman photo contest being conducted by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is March 31. Awards will be given for the most original and best traditional snowman. A children’s division for youngsters under age 5 will be included this year. All snowmen must be built during this winter season. Photos…

  • Boating safety course dates scheduled

    U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 16, will offer three test-out dates to obtain a state boating safety certificate, which is required to be in compliance with New Jersey State Marine law. All boaters who wish to operate a power vessel must possess a certificate by June 1. Classes will begin at 8 a.m. and will…

  • Philharmonic to host Una Bella Notte

    The Garden State Philharmonic will host Una Bella Notte, an evening of dining, wine and opera by renowned soloists, at 6 p.m. April 2 at Caffe Italia, 2414 Route 37, Toms River. Tickets are $70 per person. Proceeds from the event will benefit live music at the Jersey Shore. For tickets, email info@gardenstatephilharmonic. org or…

  • Ladies Auxiliary to take Showboat trip

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8867 will take a bus trip to the Showboat, Atlantic City, on March 27. The bus will depart from the VFW parking lot, 373 Adamston Road, Brick, at 9 a.m. and will leave Atlantic City at 4:30 p.m. The cost of $22 includes a $20…

  • Dinner to benefit Parade Committee

    A benefit for the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee, “Pasta and the Sounds of the Sinatra Era” with Vince Torrell, will be held 7 p.m. March 28 at the Brick Elks, 2491 Hooper Ave. A donation of $35 includes salad, stuffed shells, sausage and meatballs, dessert and coffee. A cash bar is available. Call…

  • Ocean County Coin Club to meet

    The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 19 for an auction night at the Ocean Firehouse, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Free admission. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m. Details: 732-255-6911 or occoinclub.org.

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