Lakewood Township to Honor All Soldiers May 21 and May 25
Members of the Lakewood Township community are honoring the heroic actions of those men and women who have served in the military and are now serving in the military on Monday, May 25, 2015, with a parade and services at the All War Memorial Amphitheater at Lake Carasaljo, North Lake Drive. A special observance in…
Visit OHI at the Jersey Shore Festival
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health care center, will be participating in the Jersey Shore Festival at the Seaside Heights boardwalk, between Hancock and Fremont avenues, Saturday, May 16 from noon to 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, May 17, from noon to 5:00 p.m., with free blood pressure screenings, giveaways, health education, and outreach…
OHI Sponsors Events for National Women’s Health Week
OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.), a federally qualified health center, is recognizing National Women’s Health Week with several events and information about the expansion of its OB/GYN program. Visit OHI’s tent for information about women’s health, the Marketplace and special enrollment situations, and OHI’s expansion of its OB/GYN services. Enjoy small giveaways, light refreshments and…
Allen Promoted to VP/Business Development Officer of Harmony Bank
Leonard Allen, West Long Branch, N.J., has been promoted to vice president and business development officer for Harmony Bank, with headquarters in Jackson. His main responsibility includes building, expanding and enhancing business and customer relationships in the Lakewood community. Before his promotion, Allen was the vice president and branch manager of Harmony Bank, 500 River…
Caregiver Volunteers Sponsor Super 50/50 Raffle to Benefit the Elderly
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is sponsoring a super 50/50 raffle. Only 200 tickets will be sold at $100.00 each. If all tickets are sold, the winner will receive a grand prize of $10,000. Feel free to share the cost of a ticket with friends, family or co-workers! The drawing will take place the…
Eat, Drink and Donate at McDonald’s to Help Fund the Lakewood Museum
Bring your appetite and the attached voucher to McDonald’s Proceeds Fundraiser on Thursday, May 21, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at McDonald’s 6771 Route 9 North, Howell, N.J., just north of the former Regent Diner. Present a special voucher and 25 percent of all purchases will be donated to the Lakewood Historical Society. The…
Assemblyman Kean Proposes Secure Schools for All Children Act
How much would you pay to make sure children are safe in school? Assemblymen Sean T. Kean (District 30) is sponsoring “Secure Schools for All Children Act” (A-4288), a bill that provides $25.00 per pupil to help ensure security measures for nonpublic school children. Public school students already receive about $75.00 per pupil for security…
Atlantic City Ballet Returns to the Strand Theater with Carmen
After a two year absence, the Atlantic City Ballet is returning to The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., with its sexy performance of Bizet’s Carmen on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. The Strand Theater has hosted the ballet in the past with performances of Dracula and Nutcracker and the original premier of…
OHI Offers Free Pregnancy Testing in Lakewood and Toms River
The OB/GYN Department of OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center, is offering free pregnancy testing at 101 Second Street, Lakewood, and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River. No appointments are required, and patients with a positive test result can see an OB/GYN provider at the same time. Same day appointments are available for…
Arbor Day Ceremony to Take Place at the Lakewood School District Office Building
An Arbor Day ceremony will take place at the Lakewood School District office, 200 Ramsey Ave, Lakewood, at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24. Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller will read a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day. Superintendent Laura Winters chose to plant two Kwanzan Cherry trees in an area that lacks vegetation on both…