Tag: Lincroft
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Free welding training offered for the unemployed
LINCROFT — Brookdale and Ocean County community colleges will partner to serve as the hosts to a free welding training program for area residents from Feb. 7 to March 30 in Toms River. The 166-hour program, open to unemployed individuals with a high school diploma or equivalency degree, will cover a wide range of hands-on…
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Discussion series in Lincroft explores wide range of topics
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County (UUCMC) will serve s the host to the Sunday Morning Dialog series at 9 a.m. each Sunday in its Community Room at 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The series is just one of several programs the congregation offers as an opportunity to encourage deep exploration of new and timely topics. On Jan.…
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Holocaust awareness groups express concern over surge in hate crimes
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights, and Genocide Education (Chhange) at Brookdale Community College (BCC) in Lincroft recently issued a statement expressing concern over the recent surge in hate crimes, post-election. Chhange, a nonprofit, volunteer organization founded in 1979 as a center for Holocaust studies, addresses human rights and civil rights…
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Brookdale Community College seeks alumni award nominations
LINCROFT — Brookdale Community College (BCC) is asking the community to nominate former students for three awards — the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award and two honorary degrees — to be presented during the college’s commencement in May. The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to a Brookdale graduate or attendee who has earned distinction or recognition through professional, personal…
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Extended hours scheduled for Dec. 28 blood drive
A blood drive sponsored by Lincroft Fire Company, 601 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, will be held from 4-9 p.m. Dec. 28 at the on-site Mobile Bus. Schedule an appointment by contacting Dennis Fowler at [email protected] or calling 732-842-5750, ext. 264. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are welcome. A $10 Dunkin’ Donuts card will be given to every…
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Monmouth County Park System to hold WinterFest
The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual WinterFest from 12-4 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft. This event celebrates the season and all the fun it brings. Family-fun activities for the day include cross-country skiing, nature hikes (possibly on snowshoes), make and take crafts, wagon rides and…
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Blood drive set for Dec. 28 in Lincroft
Lincroft Fire Company, 601 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, will sponsor a blood drive from 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 in the Mobile Bus. Donors must present a signature ID. Please drink water and eat a full meal before donating. Donors must be healthy, 16 years of age and older, and weigh at least 120…
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Museum’s holiday exhibit includes artwork, model trains
LINCROFT — A Winter Wonders and Holiday Model Trains exhibit is currently underway at Monmouth Museum on the campus of Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd. Exhibit hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. This event runs through Jan. 2, 2017. Admission is $8 per person.…
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Holiday wine club event set for Dec. 4
Celebrate the holidays with Monmouth Museum’s Winter Wonders Wine Club from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 4 in the Main Gallery among the Winter Wonders holiday exhibition. Tickets are $100 with a $25 coupon in the gift gallery. Proceeds will support the Monmouth Museum’s ongoing arts and education programs. For tickets or more information, call…