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FEBRUARY
Friday, February 17 – Sunday, February 26
Bye Bye Birdie
Yellow Door Productions presents Bye Bye Birdie at the Actors Workshop on Monmouth Road in Oakhurst Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 26. Call 732-695-3902 or check their Facebook page for more information and performance times.
Friday, February 24
Job Fair
Brookdale Community College at Long Branch hosts a free Job Fair at 213 Broadway from 10AM-2PM. Call 732-229-8440 or click brookdale.edu for more information and pre-registration.
Spring Fever Gift Auction
The Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Ladies Philoptochos Society on Church Road in Toms River holds their Spring Fever Gift Auction starting at 6PM. Bid on an inventory of gifts to assist the Philoptochos Society in their support of important local and national charities. Call 732-255-5525 for more information.
Comedy Night
The Toms River Elite Baseball Team presents a Comedy Night fundraiser at the East Dover Firehouse on Fischer Boulevard featuring Gino-T, Ada m Kerr and Joey Callahan starting at 7PM. Click trelite.org for tickets and additional information.
Building On Our Success
The Veterans Memoral Middle School PTA hosts their Building On Our Success Gift Auction at the Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood from 5:30PM-11PM. Click brickschools.org or 732-458-0014 for tickets and additional information.
Comedy Night
The Manchester Hawks Varsity Baseball Team holds a Comedy Night with Paul Venier at the Manchester Firehouse on Commonwealth Avenue in Manchester. Call 732-691-2174 for more information.
Saturday, February 25
Polar Bear Plunge
Special Olympics New Jersey holds their annual Polar Bear Plunge at the Aztec Ocean Resort in Seaside Heights beginning at 1PM hosted by Big Joe Henry. Thousands will take the plunge on botth the main beach and a special area for kids and their families. Click sonj.org for registration and information on participation.
Touchdown For Tyler
A Casino Night for Tyler Cmil takes place at Sterling Gardens in Matawan from 5PM-9PM. Tyler has been battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for 3 years. Call 732-977-6655 to register and for additional information.
Bayville & Ocean Gate Boy Scout Open House
The Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crew of Bayville and Ocean Gate hold an open house for boys and parents interested in the Boy Scouting Program at the Bayville Elks Lodge on Route 9 in Bayville from 11AM-3PM featuring live demonstrations and hands on activities. Call 732-597-0083 for more information.
Diabetes Dog Funrasiser
RPM Auto and Forked River House host a fundraiser to help a 12 year old from Bayville with Type 1 Diabetes raise funds for a Diabetes Alert Dog featuring a buffet dinner, gift auction and more from 12noon-4PM.See a demonstration from Warren Retrievers to learn more about diabetes alert dogs. Donation $20.
St. Paddy’s Day Dinner Dance
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 Toms River hosts their St. Paddys Day Dinner Dance at St. Barnabas Church from 6:30PM-11PM. Enjoy an evening of corned beef & cabbage dinner catered by Wolfies of Toms River, music by Eammon Ryan Band. Irish step dancers, bagpiper and more. Call 732-267-6536 for more information.
Bus Trip To Atlantic City
The Family Support Group of 21 Plus holds a bus trip to Showboat in Atlantic City leaving Toms River at 10AM and returning at 6PM. Call 732 240 3118 for tickets and additional information.
Sunday, February 26
Fishing Flea Market
Ocean Fire Company #1 host their 17th annual Fishing Flea Market & Fishing Collectible Show at the Antrim School on Niblick Street in Point Pleasant from 8:30AM-2:30PM. Call 732-714-8308 for more information.
Winterfest 2012
Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant hosts Winterfest 2012 featuring a seven course gourmet meal, junior chefs hors d’oeuvre competition, live music and more to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties and the Victor J. Houston Scholarship Fund starting at 3:30PM. Call 732-918-2600 ext. 229 or click jerseyshorechefs.com for more information.
Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser
The Lacey Boys Lacrosse Booster Club holds a Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s on Route 9 in Forked River starting at 8AM. Call (609)242-8182 for more information.
Sunday Showcase
Tim McLoone and the Shirleys will perform along with the Red Bank Regional (RBR) Performing Art students in the second annual Sunday Showcase. at the high school located at 101 Ridge Road in Little Silver at 3PM. Proceeds will benefit the RBR Education Foundation which provides grants to fund educational resources and programs for Red Bank Regional High School students. Call 732-842-8000 ext. 227 for more information.
MARCH
Cooking Classes
The Central Regional PTA offers Cooking Classes every Monday in March at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Regional High School Cafeteria. Learn the tricks of the trade from some talented arera chefs. A sample of each dish that will be prepared that night will be offered. Click here for registration information.
March 5 – John Todd from Water’s Edge will be preparing Grilled halibut/cauliflower puree and salsa;
March 12 – Charles Turro from The Cove will be preparing Summer seafood salad;
March 19 – Oscar Toro from Aqua Blu and www.createachangenow.org; menu to be announced;
March 26 – Jim Venna from Spicy’s Cantina – tableside guacamole, salsa and chips.
Friday, March 2 & Saturday, March 3
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Keansburg High School presents the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown on Friday, March 2 at 7PM & Saturday, March 3 at 1:30PM and 7PM on the high school’s stage located at 140 Port Monmouth Road in Keansburg. Call (732) 787-2007 for more information.
The Drowsy Chaperone
Manchester Township High School presents The Drowsey Chaperone a play-within-a-play spoof of 1920s Broadway musicals and their fans on the school’s stage on Friday, March 2 at 7PM and Saturday, March 3 at 2PM and 8PM. Click manchester.org or call 732-408-2546for more information.
Friday, March 2
Gift Auction
The Hope Center holds their 4th annual Gift Auction at the Intermediate North cafeteria from 6PM-11PM. Call 732-539-3460 for more information.
Meet & Greet Dinner And Auction
State Alert presents a Meet & Greet Dinner And Auction at the Asbury Park VFW located at 701 Lake Avenue in Asbury Park starting with dinner at 6PM. Boxers scheduled to appear include Irish Teddy Mann, Merciless Ray Mercer, Gentleman Chazz Witherspoon and more. Call 732 749-2820 for tickets and more information.
Saturday,March 3
March Madness Foul Shooting
The St. Franscis March Madness Foul Shooting contest takes place in the Community Center Gym starting at 9AM. The contest is open to grades kindergarten through high school and all adults. Click stfranciscenterlbi.org for registration.
Gift Auction
The Ocean Township PTA holds their Gift Auction at the Waretown Elementary School starting at 5PM. Call 609-709-9941 for more information.
Blood Drive
Thompson Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation located on Hooper Avenue in Toms River hosts a Blood Drive from 9AM-1PM with Central Jersey Blood Center. Call 732-281-3200 to make an appointment to donate.
Rummage Sale
Brick Township High School hosts a Rummage Sale in the BTHS West Cafeteris from 8AM-2PM to benefit Relay For Life, Ocean County Challenger League and BTHS.
Ocean Professional Theatre Company Auditions
The Ocean Professional Theatre Company holds auditions for the 2012 summer season at the Bengal Auditorium of Barnegat High School for ages 6-13 starting at 10AM and age 18 and above beginning at 1PM. Auditioners should bring 16 bars of memorized music, photo and resume or list of performances. Click oceantheatre.org for more information.
Sunday, March 4
Fishermen’s Flea Market
The Berkeley Striper Club presents their 17th Annual Berkeley Striper Club Fishermen’s Flea Market at the Hugh J Boyd Jr. Elementary School in Seaside Heights from 9AM-2PM. Shop a mix of vendors and merchandise with custom, antique, new, and used saltwater & freshwater fishing tackle and equipment. For more information or directions, call (609) 276-6983 or visit berkeleystriperclub.org.
Monday, March 5
International Chef’s Night Out
The Ocean County Foundation For Vocational Technical Education holds their 16th annual International Chef’s Night Out at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River from 6PM-9PM. Sample great dishes prepared by students. Call 732-240-6414 X3339 for tickets and additional information.
Friday, March 9 & Saturday, March 10
St. Elizabeth Bazaar
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Schoolhouse Road in Whiting hosts their annual Bazaar on Friday, March 9 from 9AM-3PM and Saturday, March 10 from 9AM-12noon. Call 732-350-5001 for more information.
Saturday, March 10
Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 12noon on the Boulevard in Seaside Heights dedicated to the Honor & Remember campaign, a national symbol of gratitude that honors the sacrifices of our military fallen heroes and their families. Call OceanCountySaintPatricksDayParade.com or call 732-244-1111.
Antiques Appraisals
The Island Heights Cultural and Heritage Association presents an afternoon of Antiques Appraisals in the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church, Ocean Avenue, Island Heights from 12noon-4PM.The appraisals will be done by Perry Ford, owner of Canvas House Antiques, Point Pleasant, and the Antiques Roadshow, and members of his staff. For more information, call 732-929-9064.
Support For Dan Inglis
The Dan Inglis Charitable Fund host a fundraiser to benefit Officer Dan Inglis at the Forked River House from 12noon-5PM. Dan was seriously injured on Christmas Eve in a car accident and is now paralyzed from the neck down. Call 609-693-2310 for more information.
Hope Lounge Sizzling Seventies
The American Cancer Society’s Jersey Shore Region presents the Hope Lounge Sizzling Seventies party at the American Hotel on East Main Street in Freehold starting at 8PM. Call 800-227-2345 for more information.
Monday, March 12
Point Paws Spaghetti Dinner
Point Paws holds a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at Graziano’s Italian Restaurant on Route 88 in Point Pleasant from 5PM-7PM to support their trap, neuter and return program. the Trap/Neuter/Return program in Point Pleasant, NJ, on Monday, March 12 from 5-7 p.m. for a Spaghetti dinner at Graziano’s Italian Restaurant on Route 88 in Point Pleasant. Call 732.899.7240 for more information.
Thursday, March 15
CASA Comedy Night
Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club in Point Pleasant hosts a Comedy Night to benefit CASA of Ocean County from 7PM-10:30PM. Call 732 797-0590 for additional information.
Friday, March 16
St. Patrick’s Day Party
The Toms River Senior Center hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Party for seniors age 60+ from 12noon-2PM featuring entertainment from Gold Medal Entertainment. Call (732) 341-1000 x 8461 for tickets and additional information.
Red Carpet Gift Auction
The Green Grove PTA hosts their Red Carpet Gift Auction at the Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune with special guest Kathy Walkile of Real Housewives of New Jersey from 5PM-11PM. Enjoy live music from Titan Entertainment, raffles and more. Call 908-489-6197 for tickets and more information.
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance
East Dover Volunteer Fire Company #4 hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at their firehouse on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River starting at 6PM. Call 732-270-1516.
St. Patrick’s Day Bash and Irish Wake
BPOE # Lacey Elk’s Lodge # 2518 hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Bash and Irish Wake at their lodge from 6PM-11PM. Call 609-276-4943 for more information.
Sunday, March 18
Paint The Pony Purple Concert
The Stone Pony in Asbury Park hosts the Paint the Pony Purple concert to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (EFNJ) in celebration of Purple Day from 1PM-5PM. The concert lineup includes cover bands enjoy!, One Eyed Jack, and Short Term Memory, as well as The RockNRoll Chorus and Patrick Stoner. All funds raised at this event will help expand and maintain EFNJ’s fifth grade education program titled Thinking About Epilepsy. Purple Day is a global effort dedicated to promoting epilepsy awareness in countries around the world. Click efnj.com for more information.
OC MOM Gift Auction
The Ocean County Mothers of Multiples hosts their luncheon & gift auction at the Woodlake County Club in Lakewood from 12noon-5PM. Call 609-607-1790 for more information.
Tuesday, March 20
Harlem Wizards vs. Lacey Teachers, Fire & Police
The Lacey Township High School PTSA hosts an all-star team made up of teachers, principals, administrators, policemen and firemen taking on the Harlem Wizards at Lacey High School beginning at 6:30PM in a game to benefit school programs, equipment and scholarships for Lacey Township High School. Click harlemwizards.com or call for ticket information.
Thursday, March 22
Gift Auction
Monmouth University’s School of Education holds its 4th annual Gift Auction at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch to benefit the Dr. Susan Young Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship is dedicated to Dr. Young, a professor in the School of Education who was a MU student and community advocate. Call 732-571-7518 for more information.
Friday, March 23
Alumni Night
The Central Regional Alumni Association holds its 3rd Annual All Alumni Night at the Sawmill in Seaside Heights from 7PM-11PM with dinner and music by DJ Chilly Willy.
Casino Night
The American Cancer Society holds a Casino Night at Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood starting at 6PM.
Saturday, March 24
Beers On The Boards
The Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce holds Beers On The Boards, a craft beer tasting festival on boardwalk with over 20 east coast breweries and all day gourmet buffet inside Martell’s Tiki Bar. The event has two sessions: 12:30PM-4PM and 6PM-9:30PM. Click BeersOnTheBoards.com or call 732-899-2424 for more information.
Benefit For the Pavao Family
A benefit for the Pavao Family takes place at the Hoiliday Inn on Route 72 in Manahawkin featuring Uncle Floyd starting at 6PM. Call 732 288-2888 for more information.
Mother/Son Night Of Fun
The Lacey Lightning travel baseball team presents their 3rd annual Mother/Son Night Of Fun at theLacey High School Gym from 6PM-9PM. Attendees can wear their favorite team jersey for a night of dancing, games, mother/son games and more. Grandmothers and aunts welcome to attend. Click laceylightning1.weebly.com for tickets and additional information.
Salute To Communit y Excellence Charity Gala
The 3rd annual Salute To Communit y Excellence Charity Gala takes place at the Bella Vista Country Club in Marlboro to recongnize civic leaders and businesses that have given back to the Marlboro Police Benevolent Association Local #196 featuring a concert by the Nerds. Proceeds will benefit Marlboro Police Officers’ participation in the 2012 Police Unity Tour, a 4 day bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington honoring police officers killed in the line of duty. Call 732-740-4879 for tickets and additional information.
Dig For A Cure
The Headliner on Route 35 in Neptune hosts Dig For The Cure, a fundraiser for Joe Wehner from 3PM-7PM. Joe was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in late 2011 and is trying to keep life normal for his two young sons. Call 732-773-1596 for tickets and additional information.
Michael’s Feat Spring Gala
Michael’s Feat hosts their Spring Gala at the Sheraton Eatontown on Route 35 from 6PM-11PMfeaturing the music of Novae. Michael’s Feat is dedicated to giving comfort and easing the burden for parents carrying and caring for seriously ill newborns and by supplying material goods and financial support. Click michaelsfeat.org for tickets and additional information.
Parent Academy
The Howell Township Public School District hosts its snnual Parent Academy under the direction of Dr. Laurie Bandlow, principal of Memorial Middle School. It will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Howell Middle School North on Squankum-Yellowbrook Rd. The Parent Academy’s mission is to enhance student success by strengthening the partnership between parents, community and educators of the Howell Township Public Schools. Parents will be given the opportunity to attend workshops that will address their needs and concerns regarding the educational process. Additionally, parents will have the chance to listen to this year’s keynote speaker. For more information and to pre-register click howell.k12.nj.us or call 732-919-1085.
Monday, March 26 – Friday, March 30
Dare To Care Photo Contest
Picture People in the Ocean County Mall holds their Dare To Care Photo Contest to benefit Ocean Of Love. Photos taken Monday, March 26 – Friday, March 30 at this location will be put to a vote at the cost of a penny per vote. Call 732-505-4042 to make an appointment.
Saturday, March 31
Afterglow
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Company is collecting new & gently used semi-formal and prom gowns for students of Pinelands Regional High School until Saturday, Match 17 that will be available at the Eagleswood Fire House starting at 1PM. Call 609-276-6074 for more information.
Gift Auction
The 13th annual Gift Auction to benefit the NJ 782nd AFROTC takes place at Jackson Memorial High School’s Clayton Cafeteria startingat 5PM. Call 732 833-4642.
Barbara “Foof” Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund Dinner –Dance Fundraiser
The Barbara “Foof” Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund holds their first Dinner-Dance Fundraiser at the Point Pleasant Beach Elks Lodge #1698 located at 820 Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach from 1PM-7PM. Enjoy a hot and cold buffet, live music from The Pat Roddy Band, Ned Ryerson Live and a raffle. Tickets are available for purchase at the Broadway Bar and Grill (Point Pleasant Beach), Bow-Kay Florist (Brick), Graziano’s Italian Restaurant (Point Pleasant), Idle Hour Restaurant & Bar (Point Pleasant), Ocean Medical Center Foundation (Brick) and the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge #1698 (Point Pleasant Beach). Tickets will also be available for purchase the day of the event at the door. For additional information click forfarscholarship.org or call 732-270-3066.
APRIL
Saturday, April 14
Ship Bottom Sprint For Life
The Vic Pennisi Memorial5KRun & 2Mile Fitness Walk Sprint For Life takes place at the boat ramp on10th Street beginning with registration at 10AM. Call (609) 709-4576 or click shipbottomsprint.com for more information.
Saturday, April 21
Spring Craft Show
The Barnegat High School PTO hosts its Spring Craft Show from 9AM-2PM. Vendors may participate by calling 609-607-1116. Thursday, March 15
Sunday, April 15
Auction Of Hope
The Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF) of Brick hosts its 3rd annual Auction of Hope at the t the Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood from 11AM-3PM hosted by Lou Russo to provide free services to support the emotional needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families battling this disease. Call 732-920-8860 or clf4kids.org for tickets and additional information.
Thursday, April 26
Culturefest 2012
The Middletown HS North Social Justice Committee hosts Culturefest2012, a series of engaging Cultural break-out sessions including relaxation techniques, games, live cooking demonstrations, dancing, music, and much more. Participants can choose five session to attend, culminating with a performance by the school’s dance team and the Middletown Arts Center. Call (732)706-6061 for more information.
MAY
Saturday, May 5
Autism: Walk For A Difference
POAC hosts Autism: Walk For A Difference at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws from 11AM-2PM. Click POACWalk.org or call 732-785-1099 for information on starting a team.
Second Chance Adoption Day
Girl Scout Trop 421 hosts Second Chance Adoption Day, an adoption event for shelter dogs & cats from several area shelters at Manahawkin Lake Park from 10AM-3PM. Donations of pet food and other items will also be acccepted , Call 609 312-1980 for additional information.
Saturday, May 12
ALS Walk To Defeat ALS
The ALS Association holds their annual Walk To Defeat ALS on the Seaside Heights boardwalk beginning with registration at 9AM. Sign up at alsphiladelphia.org or call 1-877-GEHRIG1 (434.7441).
Monday, May 14
Brick Chamber Of Commerce Golf Invitational
The Brick Chamber of Commerce holds their 13th annual Golf Invitational at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood beginning at 12noon with a barbeque lunch and shotgun start at 1PM. Call 732-477-4949 or click brickchamber.com for registration and additional information.
Saturday, May 19
Irish Festival
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Duffy Division 2 Ocean County holds the McKinley Avenue Irish Festival at St. Mary’s Center in Manahawkin from 10AM-6PM with entertainment, Irish craft vendor & exhibitors, kids activities and more. Click aohoceancounty.com for more information
July
Saturday, July 21
Wooden Boat Festival
The Toms River Seaport Society holds their annual Wooden Boat Festival in Huddy Park from 9AM-5PM. The days’s events include family boat building and model boat building for kids, nautical vendors, marine artists and the Valhalla Pirates. Click tomsriverseaport.org for more information.
Around The Shore
The Childhood Leukemia Foundation is a national nonprofit organization devoted to making a difference in lives of children battling cancer. Since their inception in 1992, their mission has remained resolute to create innovative free programs to support the emotional needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families too. Located in Brick, CLF’s welcomes groups and individuals seeking volunteer opportunities. Visit clf4kids.org or call 732-920-8860 for more infomation.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) holds volunteer training throughout New Jersey. The goal of the CASA volunteer is to facilitate placement of a child into safe, permanent home. They are looking for individuals with a desire to help children – no special background is needed. Volunteer Training is in late September 732-270-6803 or visit oceancountycasa.org for more information.
The Hope Center at the House of Hope of Oceans County, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides help and hope for those who are in need. Their mission is to provide resources, referrals, food and targeted financial assistance to clients as they work to overcome life crisis. Clients come to them with a variety of needs, including shelter for the homeless or to help with other urgent needs, which are paid through their Human Needs Fund.
What if it was your friend or family member who needed life saving blood? Would you be there? TheCommunity Blood Council of New Jersey is there, a not-for-profit blood center helping save lives. Help save lives by donating blood or setting up a blood drive in your area. For more information call the Community Blood Council at 877-244-8365.
Each year, there are over 2 million poison exposures reported to Poison Control Centers across the US. The New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) has been the state’s regional drug and poison information system for the past 25 years. NJPIES is a non-profit organization that offers poison emergency and drug information services to NJ residents via its hotline (1-800-222-1222). Trained health professionals (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to assist callers with poison emergencies, poison prevention information, drug information, food poisoning, carbon monoxide poisoning, treatment advice following bites/stings, medication side effects and interactions, etc. All calls are free and confidential. Services are available for the hearing impaired (973-926-8008) and for those who speak languages other than English.
DVDs4Vets is a Non-Profit Charity that arranges for the collection and donation of new and usedDVDs 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.
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. More Info
The County Connection, located near JC 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.
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.
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 visit ajdellomo.com.
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 visiting 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 visit ashleylaurenfoundation.org for more information.
Did you know nearly twenty percent of adults living in New Jersey cannot read a newspaper, fill out a job application, decipher a train or bus schedule, or understand verbal instructions in the workplace? Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County is seeking volunteer tutors to teach basic literacy and English as a Second Language to local residents in Monmouth County. There are presently students waiting for tutors. They need your help. Training classes are being conducted now and throughout the coming months. Contact Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County at 732-571-0209 or visit www.lvmonmouthnj.org.
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