The Point teams up with the Lakewood BlueClaws for the first Movies On the Mound at FirstEnergy Park on Saturday, August 30 at 8:30PM in association with Shore Flicks. Watch Shrek on the big screen set up on the field and enjoy a fun night! Tickets are on sale at the FirstEnergy Park ticket office. Pre-sale tickets are $5. Tickets purchased at the gate will be $7 and children two and under are free. There is also a family five-pack available for $20 either in pre-sale or the day of the event. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Parents of Autistic Children (POAC).

Community Calendar is The Point's listing of events and activities for the entire family in Monmouth & Ocean Counties.

There are several ways to let us know about your non-profit club or organization's event.

• Email: pointcommunitycalendar@943thepoint.com
• Fax: (732)897-8283
• Mail: 94-3 The Point Community Calendar, 2401 Route 66, Ocean, NJ 07712.

• Make sure you send us information on your upcoming event as far in advance as possible. All announcements are subject to review and editing.
  
  Please note that some of the events may charge an admission fee, and are subject to last minute cancellation and/or postponement without notice.

  Thanks to the State of New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism"NJ Calendar Of Events" for many of the listings. All submissions are subject to editing.

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Atlantic Highlands Farmers Market - The Atlantic Highlands Chamber Of Commece Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 2PM-8PM on the Harbor at the end of First Avenue. The Markets will continue every Friday through Oct. 17.Farmers will be selling seasonal vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. A wide selection of homemade goods such as breads and pastries, pickle products, fresh mozzarella, ravioli and sauces, will also be offered for sale. For information, contact the chamber at (732) 872-8711.

Be Red Cross Ready - Fires that occur in multi-unit apartment buildings and high-rise units are especially injurious and cause more damage than all other structure fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. To compound the issue, often renters are confused about whose responsibility it is to install and maintain fire safety equipment. That’s why the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross is urging renters to consider fire safety when choosing a place to live and use the online renter’s checklist to help prevent fires and be safer in the event there’s a fire in their apartment buildings. The Red Cross recommends that all renters conduct an on-site inspection of the property before signing a lease to make sure there are no visible fire hazards and that fire safety equipment is present and working. Renters should ask to see a copy of the building’s evacuation plan and find out who is responsible for maintaining the fire safety systems. More information can be found on a free, online renter’s checklist available at  www.redcross.org/homefires.

The Red Cross depends on the generous support of area residents to respond to our neighbors who are affected by home fires.  You can help the Red Cross be ready to respond and help fire victims by making a financial contribution to the Jersey Coast Chapter today. To make a financial donation please visit jerseycoast-redcross.org, call 732-493-9100, or mail a check to ARC – Jersey Coast Chapter, P O Box 131, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-0131.

August

Sunday, August 24

Rolling Iron Antique Auto Show
The Historic Village at Allaire hosts its Rolling Iron Antique Auto Show from 8AM-3PM in the Allaire State Park parking lot next to the Pine Creek Railroad. See over 350 classic, antique and custom cars on display and take advantage of all that Allaire State Park and the Historic Village at Allaire has to offer. For more information click here.

Wednesday, August 26

A Night For Mike
TGIFriday’s on Route 35 in Hazlet hosts A Night For Mike to benefit Old Bridge teacher Mike Wojick who was recently injured in an accident. A special area will be set up with bar competitions, live music, a karaoke contest and more fun for the whole family.

Thursday, August 28

BBQ Beach Social
The Central Jersey branch of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) holds a Summer Beach Social at Jenkinson’s Inlet at the Corner of Broadway and Ocean Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach from 5PM – 9PM to help children understand what it means to be “green” and environmentally aware. Fireworks will follow the BBQ at 9:15PM. For more information call (732)267-3378.

Saturday, August 30

Rock The RIver Lacey Lights Boat Parade
Enjoy a fun evening on the river and help support a great cause! Decorate your boat and join the fun at the inaugural Rock The River Lacey Lights Boat Parade from 7PM-9PM at The SouthWinds Restaurant and Captain's Inn Restaurant & Dockside Bar. Enjoy the parade along with live entertainment plus enter to win prizes including up to $500 worth of gasoline for your watercraft from Southwinds Marina. Additional free parking the night of the parade will be available at the Lacey Township Community Center located on the corner of Lacey Road and Route 9 (while spaces last) with shuttle to the the Captain's Inn and Southwinds until 10PM provided by Lacey Limo! Register your boat by clicking here and you'll be helping to raise funds for PanCan, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.   

Summer Heat
The Pleasant Plains Fire Company holds Summer Heat, an American Wrestling event featuring four legends of wrestling at the Firehouse beginning at 6PM with 8 matches. For tickets call 732-854-2455. Click here for more information.

Antique & Collectibles Faire
The Ocean County Historical Society holds its 22nd Old Time Antique & Collectibles Faire at the Ocean County Parking Garage between Hadley & Hooper Avenues in Toms River from 9AM-4PM. This family event also features antique appraisals, antique cars on displays, and demonstrations of early crafts plus live music. The Ocean County Historical Society will offer tours of their museum. For more information call (732)341-1880.

Car Wash
The Pinewood Estates Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary holds a Car Wash fundraiser at their firehouse located at 99 Route 72 in Barnegat. 

Benefit Concert
The Legendary Stone Pony and DAD (Drums and Disabilities) hold a benefit concert beginning at 7PM to help children fight Autism in schools and community centers throughout New Jersey. Top New Jersey Bands will be performing, including Keith Kenny, Almost There, Smokin' Aces, Lunar Electric, and the Amber Blues Band. Call 973-725-5150 for more information.

Jewelry Sale
The House of Hope of Ocean County Inc holds a Jewelry Sale at the Historical Society’s Antique & Collectibles Fair in Toms River.  House Of Hope is a non profit organization providing resources for those needy individuals or families in Ocean County. Donations of asking for donations of unwanted costume jewelry which can be dropped off at the House of Hope on Chestnut Street Toms River. For more information call 732-341-4447.

Cruisin’ For A Cause
The American Cancer Society Jersey Shore Region holds Cruisin’ For A Cruise in Beach Haven from 3PM-12midnight. Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the shore while making way in the calm inland waterways of Beach Haven and Atlantic City aboard Black Whale Cruises. The double-decker, paddle wheel, cruise boat will sail to Atlantic City for an evening of summer fun all along the Jersey Shore. For additional event details & ticket info call 732-758-8259 ext 212.

Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31

Jazz It Up
The Garden State Wine Growers Association presents Jazz It Up at Allaire State Park in Wall Township from 12noon-5PM each day. Sample as many as 200 varieties of top-quality New Jersey wines, listen to great, live jazz entertainment and explore the grounds of Allaire State Park. For more information click newjerseywines.com.

September

Wednesday, September 3 & Thursday, September 4

Dining To Donate
The Forked River Fire Department holds a Dining To Donate fundraiser at Applebee’s on Route 9 on Wednesday, September 3 & Thursday, September 4 from 5PM-9PM both nights. The volunteer fire department receives 10% of all dinner checks when a flyer printed from forkedriverfire.com is presented to your server.

Thursday, September 4 – Sunday, October 5

Poetic License
The New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, presents the world premiere of Poetic License by Jack Canfora, the author of last season’s smash hit Place Setting, September 4 through October 5. Poetic License is a biting comic-drama about greed, ambition, and madnessthatgrapples with the consequences of a long-forgotten and repressed incident that comes back to haunt a family in an unexpected way. For tickets and additional information click njrep.org or call 732-229-3166 ext 100.

Friday, September 5 – Sunday, September 7

Birth
 BOLD, the global movement to create childbirth choices that work for mothers, brings together artists, community groups and childbirth leaders in the New Jersey premier BOLD performance event of Birth Friday & Saturday September 5 and 6 at 7pm and Sunday September 7th at 2pm at the Middletown Cultural Arts Center, 36 Church Street in Middletown. For more information call 1-800-838-3006 or click boldnj.org.

Friday, September 5

Seaside Soiree
Autism Family Services of New Jersey (AFSNJ) holds their  The Seaside Soiree at the Ocean Place Spa & Resort in Long Branch featuring a beachside barbeque, calypso entertainment, a bonfire and more. AFSNJ provides in-home and community based services for people with autism and their loved ones.  After School and recreation programs take place across the state from Newark to Margate. For more information call 877-237-4477 or click here.

Point Crew @ Classic Car Cruise
Look for the Point Crew @ The Point Pleasant Beach Chamber Of Commerce's Classic Car Cruise along Arnold & Bay Avenues in down town Point Pleasant Beach with music and the Dance Theatre Project Dancers plus the Miss Geico Offshore Powerboat Race Parade at 7PM. For more information call (732)899-2424 or click pointpleasantbeachnj.com.

Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7

Sea Bright Skimboarding Weekend
The Seabright Recreation Committee hosts 3 skimboarding events. On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Recreation Committee hosts the Skim4Skate Fundraising event at Donovans, from noon to 5 p.m. Top skimboarding pros from across the country will be on rails and ramps in the water to show off their skills and have some fun.  From 7PM-10PM watch skimboarding/skateboarding movies on the Municipal Beach on a giant outdoor screen. Finally, on Sunday it’s the 5th Annual Sea Bright SkimShop.com SkimBash on the Sea Bright Municipal. Call 732-598-6029 for more information.

Saturday, September 6

Point Crew @ CentraState Kids Health Fair
Join the Point Crew for the fun of the  CentraState Kids Health Fair at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus on West Main Street in Freehold from 11AM-3PM.  It’s a day full of engaging activities and learning to help you and your kids lead healthier, safer lives. Activities include a bicycle safety rodeo, healthy cooking demonstrations, teddy bear & doll clinic, car seat safety demos, an appearance by Buster BlueClaw and  tours of the Student Health Awareness Center and Michelle and Jennifer Tobias Adventure to Health – an interactive science museum with 19 different exhibits where kids can learn about the human body, nutrition, and much more.For more information, call 866-CENTRA7 or click centrastate.com.

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Barnegat Pirates Day
The Barnegat Chamber Of Commerce holds their annual Pirates Day from 9AM-4PM. There's live entertainment, food, crafters, vendors, costume contest, pirate re-enacters plus a boat parade and fireworks in the evening at the Public Dock.  For information call (609)698-1618 or click BarnegatChamber.com.

Bowling For Boobs
Ocean Lanes Bowling Alley on Lanes Mill Road on the Brick/Lakewood border hosts Bowling For Boobs, a night of bowling to benefit the Avon Walk For Breast Cancer from 6:30PM-10PM. To reserve a lane call 732-674-3174.

Walk With Joe
The 7th annual Walk With Joe 5K walk will be held at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan beginning at 10AM. The Walk honors Patrick “Joe” Driscoll, a hero aboard Flight 93 who, along with the other passengers stopped Flight 93 from hitting its target in Washington, D.C. Proceeds from the walk will be donated to several charities. For more information click walkwithjoe.com.

Jackson Day
Jackson Township holds its annual Jackson Day at Johnson Memorial Park beginning at 12noon. With a theme of “Support the Troops, the day begins at 12noon with a Parade and continues with games, ride, live bands and a fireworks display at 9PM weather permitting. For more information call 732-904-3011.

Walk The Shore For A Cure
The 8th annual Walk The Shore For A Cure takes place at the Saw Mill on Stockton Avenue in Seaside Park at 10AM to benefit the American Cancer Society and continued research, prevention and treatment of cancer. For more information click  here

Family Fun Day
CONTACT of Ocean County holds "Family Fun Day: at the Lacey Elks Lodge #2518 on Beach Boulevard in Forked River from 1 – 5 PM, in the Pavilion.  Ticket includes a BBQ lunch, live entertainment, activities, a Guitar Hero contest and live music from the Porch Pistols! CONTACT is a non-profit 24-hour hotline that provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention and information and referral to community resources in Ocean County.  For ticket information, please call 732-240-6104.

Sunday, September 7

Point Crew @ FAAN Walk
Look for the Point Crew at the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) fundraising walk at Pier Village in Long Branch hosted by Frank Dicopoulos who plays Frank Cooper on CBS’ The Guiding Light.  FAAN is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise public awareness, provide advocacy and education, and advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis. Approximately 12 million people, or 4% of the U.S. population, suffer from food allergy. Three million are children, 83,407 from New Jersey. Click here for registration and further information.

Seafood In Seaside
The Seaside Heights Business Improvement District presents Seafood In Seaside along Grant Avenue from 10AM-7PM. t's a day-long festival with plenty of seafood, artisis, crafters and live entertainment. For more information click seasideheightstourism.com.

Rock ‘n Ride Bike Tour
The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross holds their  10th Annual Rock ‘n Ride Bike  with the choice of riding a 10-mile course (beginning at 9:30 a.m.) or peddle the 40-mile trek (beginning at 9:00 a.m.) stretching the length of the Long Beach Island.  The tour will take you through some of LBI’s historic parks, beautiful communities and scenic areas. For more information call 1-888-853-6550, ext. 1241 or visit jerseycoast-redcross.org to register online.

Kourtney’s Challenge Fun Run
The Kortney Rose Foundation holds its third annual Kortney's Challenge 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk at Monmouth Park Racetrack. After the race there’s free fun for kids including face painting, pony rides, clowns, band and more. The walk and the foundation were set up in the memory of 9 year old Kortney Rose Gillette of Oceanport who died of brain cancer in 2006. The Kortney Rose Foundation raises money for pediatric brain tumor research and awareness. Click  thekortneyrosefoundation.org for more information.

Monday, September 8

St. Barnabas Burn Center Golf Outting
Members of the New Jersey Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NJAFED) hold their Third Annual Golf Outting to benefit the Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation at Beacon Hill Country Club in Atlantic Highlands For more information call (732) 922-3399.

Friday, September 12

Psychic Fair
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 351 hosts a Psychic Fair at the American Legion Post 351, 1400 Bay Boulevard, Seaside Heights from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. For tickets and to reserve a reading time call (908)783-0177.

Saturday, September 13 &  Sunday, September 14

Dog Wash
The Jersey Shore Animal Center holds a Dog Wash on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 at the Center on 185 Brick Boulevard in Brick from 12noon-3PM each day. You bring the dog; JSAC volunteers doo all the work. For more information call (732) 920-1600 x208.

Saturday, September 13

Point Crew @ Autoimmune Information Network Walk-A-Thon
The Point Crew laces up for The Autoimmune Information Network's 3rd annual Walk-A-Thon around the Brick Municipal Reservoir beginning with registration at 9AM. Parking is at the Trinity Bible Church on Allenwood-Lakewood Road. For more information call (732)262-0450 or click aininc.org.

3rd Annual Antique Car Show
Central Regional High School Band Parents Association holds their 3rd annual Antique Automobile Show from 3pm-8pm in the High School Parking Lot. With food, fun, music and a marching band performance. All proceeds help support the Central Regional Marching Band. For more information call (732)269-2197.


Saturday Night Lights
The Manchester Marching Hawks presents Saturday Night Lights, a USSBA Marching Band Competition at Manchester Township High School located at South Colonial Drive beginning at 6PM.  Participating bands include Jackson, Bricktown and Manchester. Call 732-323-0308 for more information.

Chili Cook Off
Millstone Elks Lodge #2623 hosts its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off fundraiser for Special Children at the Lodge form 12:00 noon till 5:00pm. For more information call (609)259-8911.

Moser's Miles 5k Breast Cancer Walk
Toms River Little Indians Pop Warner presents Moser's Miles 5k Breast Cancer Walk to benefit the Memorial Sloan Kettering Breast Center at Toms River North High School beginning with registration at 8AM and a survivor lap at 9:30am. For more information click TRLI.org

Craft Show
The Ocean County Artists' Guild holds their 2nd Annual Artisans' Craft Show from 10:00 to 4:00, at the Student Center of the Ocean County College. Call 732-270-3111, or visit  ocartistsguild.org for more information.

Sunday, September 14

Sunset Clambake
Holiday Express turns their Dinner Dance into a Sunset Clambake at Merri Makers at the Water’s Edge in Sea Bright from 5PM-10PM. The Holiday Express Band will perform plus support the organization through a Silent Auction which includes a week in St. Maarten or St. John’s. Holiday Express is a non-profit organization delivering music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the Holiday season and throughout the year. Click  holidayexpress.org.for more information.

Monday, September 15

Links For Life
Southern Ocean Center Genesis Healthcare holds Links For Life, a golf outing for golfers and non-golfers at the Ocean Acres Country Club. The day’s festivities will include 18 holes of golf, a health fair, a barbeque lunch, delicious dinner, and a presentation on breast health by SOCH general surgeon and surgical oncologist David L. Cornell, MD and a book signing with Jane Kelly, a New Jersey mystery writer. For more information call  609-978-3076 or visit SOCHFoundation.org.

Drive Away Poverty Golf Tournament
Mercy Center of Asbury Park holds their 6th Annual Drive Away Poverty Golf Event at Bamm Hollow in Lincroft. Mercy Center provides hope, help and healing to people in the community through education, emergency and family services. Call  732-774-9397 ext. 14 for more information and sponsorship opportunities.
Monday, September 22

180 Turning Lives Golf Classic
180 Turning Lives holds their Golf Classic at Hollywood Golf Club in Deal. Call (732)264-9124 for more information.

Thursday, September 18

The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation Golf Tournament & Dinner
The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation - Helping Children in Need holds an invitation-only  Golf Tournament  followed by a fan appreciation dinner open to his fans and the public at Sea Oaks Resort in Manahawkin. Tickets are available online by clicking here or by calling 704-664-1113.

Friday, September 19

Wrestling Fundraising
Jersey All Pro Wrestling hosts a fundraiser for the Beachwood Pine Beach Little League at the Toms River Intermediate South School beginning at 7:30PM. Call 732-281-3332 for tickets.

Fundraiser Dance
The Latino Leadership Alliance (Monmouth Chapter) holds a  fundraiser-dance at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch from 6 pm to 11 pm. The theme of the evening will be unity and progress. The Chapter will bestow its Civil Rights Award on five community leaders who have shown a commitment to fairness and justice for all.

Golf Outing
Wall Helps Its People (WHIP) holds their 20th annual Golf Outing in memory of George Ulrich at the Lakewood Country Club beginning at 8AM. For more information call (732)280-0327.

Point Pleasant Boat Parade
The Borough of Point Pleasant holds its annual Boat Parade featuring boats decorated in a Mardi Gras theme.  The parade begins near the railroad bridge in the Manasquan Inlet. and continue through the inlet and proceed south to Jenkinsons Beach and return through the Inlet to the staging area. On shore there will be live music,  free face painting and lots more fun. Call  732-892-1118 x232 for more information.

Saturday, September 20

Country & Western Dance Fundraiser
The Jersey Shore Animal Center holds their annual Country & Western Dance at the Toms River Elks Club on Washington Street from 7PM-11PM. Call (732)920-1600 X208 for more information.

Swim-A-Thon
The Atlantic Club’s Manasquan location holds a Swim-A-Thon to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer from 1PM-3PM.  Swim as a family, or individually, all ages welcome; swim with a kickboard, or show off your freestyle skill.  For more information or to register call 732-292-4475 or click theatlanticclub.com/cure.

Comedy Show
 The New Point Comfort Fire Company in Keansburg holds their annual Comedy Show featuring four comedians beginning at 6PM For tickets, call 732-471-6981

America On The Move Week
The Community Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center kicks off America On The Move Week with from 12noon-3PM with a free fitness demo, health screenings, kids activities, community walk and other activities. For more information call (732)741-2504.

Family Fun Day
Building On The Rock Community Church holds a Family Fun Day on the church grounds located on Beckerville Road (Route 529) in Lakehurst starting at 12noon. Enjoy live music, rock climbing wall, contests and fun! For more information call (732)657-7040 or click rockoutreach.com.

Walk For Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation Of New Jersey holds its Jersey Shore  Walk For Wishes at Stockton Lake Park in Manasquan. . Proceeds from the Walk for Wishes will support our wish-granting mission so that every medically-eligible child in New Jersey can experience the magic of having a dream come true! For more information click wishnj.org.

Beach Ball
The Make-A-Wish Foundation Of New Jersey holds their Beach Ball at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como from 6PM-10PM. It’s a fun-filled evening that includes a food tasting from 30 area restaurants and live entertainment from the Billy Lawlor Band. For more information  call 908-964-5055 or click wishnj.org.

Sunday, September 21

Trop Rock Festival
The New Hope Foundation holds the Trop Rock Festival at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands from 1PM-7PM featuring Jim Morris and the Big Bamboo Band Other featured musicians include:  John Frinzi, Doyle Grisham; Rackett; Sunny Jim White; Charlie DeCosa; and Gary Philips.   New Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Marlboro which provides treatment for alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions to those with the least ability to pay. Click newhopefoundation.org or call 732-946-3030, ext. 226 for tickets and additional information.

Monday September 22

Golf Outing
The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education holds their 11th annual Golf Outing at Eagle Ridge Gold Course in Lakewood beginning with breakfast at 7AM. For more information call (732)240-6414 X3339.

International Food Extravaganza
The Salvation Army of Ocean County holds their International Food Extravaganza at  the American Legion Hall, 2025 Church Road in Toms River beginning at 6:30PM. Chef Murray Dychtwald will coordinate a staff of prominent chefs from the Ocean County area with food from all over the world including Asian, American Regional, Italian, German, Greek, and more. Three community heroes will also be honored. For more information call (732) 270-8393.

Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28

New Jersey Ride Against AIDS
The seventh annual New Jersey Ride Against AIDS, a three day, 250-mile bicycle ride covering the length of New Jersey will be held Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28. The purpose of the Ride is to raise awareness that AIDS is still a concern in New Jersey and to raise money to address that concern. The Ride is actively recruiting riders, volunteers and sponsors. Registration deadline is September 10th. Anyone interested in riding, volunteering, or sponsoring the New Jersey Ride Against AIDS are invited to visit their website at njrideagainstaids.org or call Pat Sherman at 732.988.6593. Past beneficiaries include. The Ride will begin on Friday morning in High Point (Sussex County) and end on Sunday afternoon in Cape May.

Friday, September 26

Canine Cotillion
The Jersey Shore Animal Center holds their Canine Cotillion at the Greenville Hotel in Bay Head from 6:30PM-9:30PM. Your pet is welcome for this night out which includes a red carpet arrival, dinner buffet, entertainment and a gift auction. For more information call (732)892-3100.

Comedy Show
Extended Arms holds a Comedy Show at Knucklehead’s Comedy Club on Washington Street in Toms River beginning with a buffet dinner at 6:30PM to benefit  Ocean's Harbor House, an agency that assists youths in need and CONTACT of Ocean County.  Call 732-319-0403 for tickets.

Golf Outing
The Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce holds a Golf Outing at Gambler’s Ridge in Cream Ridge beginning at 12noon. For more information call (732)673-2989.

Saturday, September 27

Autism Fundraiser
KinderCare Learning Center on New Prospect Road in Jackson hosts a fun family fundraiser with clowns, face painting and more to benefit Autism Speaks from 9AM-3PM.

Flea Market/Yard Sale
Whiting United Methodist Church holds a Flea Market/Yard Sale inside their church on Lacey Road in Whiting from 8:30AM-1PM. For more information and tables call 732-350-6878. 

Flea Market
Lacey United Methodist Church holds their fall Flea Market from 8AM-3PM. For tables and additional information call 609-698-5222.

Classic Car Show
Boy Scout Troop # 23 of Manahawkin holds a Classic Car Show at Southern Regional High School 10AM to 2PM featuring over 120 cars on display. Rain date October 18.

Luncheon/Fashion Show
Epiphany House of Asbury Park and Long Branch holds its second annual Luncheon/Fashion Show at the Renaissance in Ocean Township from 11:30AM-2PM. Epiphany House provides addiction treatment, housing, educational services and on-site child care to women struggling to overcome addiction to alcohol or other drugs. For tickets and additional information call (732)775-0720.

Flea Market
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Island Heights Volunteer Fire Co.#1 on Lake & Maple Ave, Island Heights holds a Flea Market in conjunction with the Island Heights town wide garage sale from 9AM-3PM.  The Explorer Post will also hold a Car Wash. For more information call 732-573-0443. Rain date is Sunday, September 28.

Avon-By-The-Sea Walkathon
Kaleidoscope of Hope of Avon holds the 2nd annual Avon-By-The-Sea Walkathon on the boardwalk beginning with registration at 8AM to raise funds for ovarian cancer research. For more information click primewomanmag.com or call (732)617-5937.

Memory Walk
The Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association holds their Memory Walk at Little Silver Park, Point Pleasant Beach. The Walk brings together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members — who all want to make a difference. Form a team and multiply your impact on the fight against Alzheimer's. Together, as a team, you are a force much greater than what you can accomplish alone. for Alzheimer's disease and the Association's major community fundraising event of the year. The event brings together business and community leaders, healthcare professionals and families all walking in support of local programs and services for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease. For more information click alznj.org or call (609) 275-1180.

Sunday, September 28

Walk Now For Autism
Autism Speaks holds their Walk Now For Autism starting at the Point Pleasant Beach Band Shell. invite your friends, co-workers and family to join you and experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism. Other activities include entertainment, refreshments, an autism community resource fair. For more information call 888-777-6227 ext. 7315 or click walknowforautism.org.

Poker Run & Cruise Day
The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education holds their 10th annual Poker Run & Cruise Day beginning at the Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst at 7AM and ending at Harley-Davidson of Ocean County on Route 70 in Lakewood with a motorcycle/car show. Click ocvts.org for more information.

October

Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5

Saturday, October 4

Fall Festival & Motorcycle Poker Run
Silverton Volunteer Firehouse holds a Fall Festival & Motorcycle Poker Run beginning at 9AM at the Firehouse on Kettle Creek Road in Toms River followed by a Community Festival from 11AM-5PM with live music, free inflatable children’s rides, face painting, police and fire equipment displays and more.

MCSPCA Dog Walk & Pet Fair
The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital hold their 15th Annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. For more information on sponsorship opportunities call (732) 542-2030.

Monday, October 13

Harold “Hank” Handchen Memorial Golf Tournament
The Brick Township Lions Club holds the Harold “Hank” Handchen Memorial Golf Tournament at the Lakewood Country Club beginning at 7AM with registration to benefit scholarships for high school students in Brick Township.  The tournament is dedicated to the memory of Harold “Hank” Handchen, a longtime educator and athletic director in the Brick Township school system and longtime member of the Brick Lions Club, having served as president twice. For more information call (732)833-7505.

Saturday, October 18

Kitchen & Tasting Tour
Pope John XXIII Regional Catholic School (formerly St. Mary’s School) in Ocean (Monmouth County) hosts its Third Annual Autumn Kitchen and Tasting Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m featuring designer kitchens in the neighboring towns of Allenhurst, Interlaken, Asbury Park, Ocean and the surrounding area.  Each destination on the tour will include tastings of signature dishes from local restaurants and caterers, as well as table and floral designs from local designers. For tickets and more information call  (732) 531-3208.

Tuesday, October 21     

Gift Auction
Our Special Kids of Toms River holds their annual Gift Auction at the Toms River Elks building on Clifton Avenue starting at 6PM. Items include baskets, sports memorabilia, gift cards, Disney passes and more. Call (732)341-4591 for more information; no tickets will be sold at the door. Our Special Kids of Toms River is a non-profit organization which enables developmentally disabled 18+ year olds to enjoy social activities, life skills education, sports, rides to work, theater & more.

DVDs 4 Vets
DVDs4Vets is a Non-Profit Charity that arranges for the collection and donation of new and used DVDs for the benefit of veterans, many who are unable to obtain these on their own. All donated DVDs are sent to Vet hospitals, Vet centers, clinics and State Vet homes.   For more information visit  dvds4vets.org

New Jersey’s statewide 2-1-1 Help Line is a 24/7 one-stop, non-emergency call center operated by the United Way for people seeking help & information. Easily accessible by landline, cell phone and the internet at nj211.org, calls are free & confidential with multi-lingual specialists always available. Specialists can provide information & referral services to callers about a variety of issues including basic human needs resources, support for seniors & persons with disabilities, support for children & families, employment support.

Do you have an acoustic guitar sitting in the corner, gathering dust?  Donate it to Sylvia’s Children.  Children at the Mbiriizi Primary School in Uganda, Africa will be learning to play and need your unused guitars.  Many of the children have been orphaned by AIDS.  Call Allen Consulting at 732-946-2711 or click sylviaschildren.org to donate your guitar and arrange pickup.

Are you getting a new vehicle?  Avoid the hassles of selling it and help the American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic by donating your unneeded vehicle and get a possible tax deduction at the same time. The Association accepts cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, motor homes, and boats - any motorized vehicle for its vehicle donation program. Call 1-800-LUNG-USA x3 or visit: donateyourcar.com. 

Learn firsthand about another culture without leaving the United States and establish a friendship that will last a lifetime. Pacific intercultural exchange has international students from more than 40 countries arriving into the area for homestay programs. They urgently need a few more caring host families to share the American way of life with a foreign teen. For more information call 1-800-828-9001 or click  pieusa.org.

You hoped it wouldn’t happen but it has.  You’ve lost your job.  You’ve got a family to support.  Your skills may be out of date.  What do you do now?  You need the personal support and services of a unique organization.  Professional Services Group is ready to help.  They can help you with everything from resume writing to interviewing and everything else you need to showcase your valuable skills.  If the unthinkable has happened, don’t hesitate.  PSG is a no-cost New Jersey Department of Labor supported volunteer organization for professionals in transition. Click click here for more information.

The County Connection, located near Penney’s at the Ocean County Mall, is a service of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. County residents can learn about programs, services and activities available to them in Ocean County.  The County Connection is open regular mall hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. For more information, call (732)288-7777 or visit the County Connection web site at co.ocean.nj.us.

The Ronald McDonald’s House Charities Hacer Scholarship Program of the New York Tri-State Area is giving out $300,000 dollars in scholarships for Latino high school seniors. Get an application at rmhc.org or call 1-866-994-2237. Other scholarships are available for all seniors.

180 Turning Lives Around a private, non-profit organization dedicated to serving families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, will offer a 10 week specialized domestic violence support group specifically geared towards families that have been affected by domestic violence for a new group forming in Hazlet.  The support groups are confidential and will provide support, education, legal options, and appropriate resources for parents and their children.  Unique parenting issues that are inherent to families affected by domestic violence will also be addressed.  Space is limited.  To register, or for further information on the times and locations, please call (732) 264-4111 or toll-free at 1-888-843-9262.  A sliding fee scale will be available.

Einstein’s Alley Vet Career Connect -  Einstein’s Alley Vet Career Connect is designed to match members of the New Jersey National Guard, a New Jersey veteran or the spouse of a veteran the veteran, to the career that is perfectly suited to them. This initiative focuses on the individual soldier’s strengths and motivations by using a proven Personality Assessment Profile that has been used by over 25K companies to assess over 2.5 million people. This Profile objectively quantifies an individual’s competencies as well as their strengths and potential and matches those core strengths to the requirements of a job.  The expected outcome is a career and not just a job – with the employer needs matched to the employee’s career desires. For more information call (609)524-1200.

Cell Phones For Soldiers – The Central Regional Alumni Association is collecting cell phones and cell phone accessories, regardless of their condition. They are sent to a recycler with the profits used to purchase calling cards for soldiers and their families in the States. For more information call (732)606-6040.

Dell’Omo Realtors in Plaza II on Route 35 in Ocean Township is teaming with the Monmouth County SPCA to find homes for people and pets. With every home sold  Dell’Omo Realtors will sponsor a pet at the shelter. The office will also act as a drop-off location for blankets, towels other items for the MSPCA’s pets. For more information call (732)531-5008 or click ajdellomo.com

The Monmouth County Division Of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans  Interment has launched a free web-based support program at lastinglifestyles.net to keep residents  informed, connected and empowered regarding their health care and wellness planning.

For over 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County has been recognized as the premier one-to-one mentoring organization serving Monmouth County. Mentoring is available to all children (ages 6-14) residing within Monmouth County who face social, emotional, or academic challenges. They are seeking volunteers who are able to spend 4-6 hours per month mentoring a child. If you’re over 18, live or work in Monmouth County, and have a valid driver’s license, then you’ve already met the preliminary eligibility criteria to help a child by being a mentor with our organization. To become part of the BBBS family as a volunteer, donor or sponsor, or if you know a child who needs our help, please call them at 732-544-2224, ext. 319, or click  bbbsmonmouth.org

Ocean County Hunger Relief is collecting children's clothes, coats, & shoes (sizes infant to teen), book bags, and lunch boxes for needy children in Ocean County.  There is a desperate need because the organization almost never has these items. Especially needed are baby items such as diapers, wipes, shampoo, baby wash, etc. The children receiving the donations are either very poor or homeless. Donations may be dropped off at the Hunger Relief office on North Main Street  in Toms River or by calling (732) 505-HELP or by clicking ochungerrelief.org.

Jersey Shore Partnership - Did you know that bathing water quality at New Jersey’s ocean and bay beaches is checked at least once a week? Testing is done more frequently here than in any other state to make sure that our water is safe for swimming. New Jersey has set the standard for nationwide water quality testing. The Jersey Shore Partnership is New Jersey’s leading champion for beach protection and replenishment. To learn more, visit jerseyshorepartnership.com.

The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a non profit, charitable organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children in New Jersey who have been diagnosed with cancer seeks volunteers throughout the state to help them achieve this goal. Volunteer opportunities include providing material & emotional support, helping with parties & other fun activities for the children, helping with grant writing, public relations and media support, legal assistance, office help and printing services. Please call 732-458-4200 or click onto ashleylaurenfoundation.org for more information.