Lakewood Community Coalition Brings Transformative Collaboration
The Lakewood Community Coalition recently hosted a meeting at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, for faith leaders, community leaders, representatives, students, and educators to foster collaboration and uplift the local community, making a lasting impact on the lives of Lakewood residents. Dr. Pamela Monaco, Ocean County College, shared insights on the vital role…
Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners Secures a $75,000.00 Grant for Vital Personal Protective Equipment
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr announced that Lakewood Firefighters received a $75,000.00 grant as part of the American Rescue Plan Firefighters Grant. At no cost to the fire district, this funding will be dedicated to the acquisition of critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Lakewood’s firefighting personnel. This funding…
Lakewood Seniors Unite to Defeat Breast Cancer with the Support of Elected Officials
A crowd of Lakewood seniors gathered recently at the Leisure Village East community off Route 70, Lakewood, to raise funds and awareness in the battle against breast cancer. This first-time event was organized by resident Harriet Goldberg, a 34-year breast cancer survivor, and a group of friends and neighbors. The community ballroom was decorated with…
What Is an Instinctual Leader? -Join HR Professionals September 12
Instinctual Leaders understand the interplay between gut feelings and the analytical brain. As role models, they accept the challenge to see new trails for team success. As mentors, they build their leadership legacy by developing others. Dr. Lucille Maddalena will help attendees learn about leading through change and challenges at the breakfast meeting of JSAHR…
Meet the Bands in a Special Gallery Show at the Strand Theater
The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., will highlight local bands in the Playlist Series, Friday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. Za the Band, In My Basement, and Necrogarden Unplugged will be on stage in the Strand Gallery. Attendees are encouraged to meet the bands at the end of the night. General admission tickets…
The Strand Theater Is Hiring! – August 24 Job Fair
Lights! Camera! Action! The board of the Stand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is holding a job fair Saturday, August 24 from 1:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Gallery. Some available positions are ushers; bartenders; and a Box Office attendant for all shows; and on Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from…
NJ Human Services Commissioner Visits Lakewood’s Common Grounds Community Garden
The Common Grounds Community Garden at the John Patrick Sports Complex, Vine Street, Lakewood, N.J., a special project of the nonprofit organization One Ocean County that aims to bridge the diverse Ocean County communities, is open to the public. Recently Sarah Adelman, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Trenton, toured the garden…
NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine Opens New Facility
Dr. Lambros Lambrou, president of NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine, announced that NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine has opened its 11th facility in Marlboro, N.J., at 184 Route 9 North. NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine, first opened in 2001, is a New Jersey multi-specialty medical group whose goal is to allieviate pain. All facilities specialize…
Network with Leaders at MODC’s 36th Annual Golf Open & Dinner
The MODC (Monmouth-Ocean Development Council), Wall Township, is hosting its 36th Annual Golf Open and dinner, Monday, August 19 at the Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, New Jersey, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each golfer will receive a goodie bag. A silent auction will be open for bids during the…
MODC Elects New President and Board Members for 2024
Christine Hanlon, the Monmouth County Clerk, recently inducted a new president and board members for The MODC (Monmouth-Ocean Development Council), Wall Township, at the Lobster Shanty, Point Pleasant. Thomas Gilmour, founding trustee of the Asbury Park Music Foundation, was named the president of MODC for a two-year term, replacing Matt Appel, Beacon Wealth Partners, who…