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Strand Theater, Lakewood, Announces New Box Office Hours
The Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., has announced new Box Office hours. The Box Office will continue to be open on Fridays from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Box Office will also be opening at the same time as the doors…
Lakewood Fire Department Volunteer Recruitment and Open House
Lakewood Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners have announced its Volunteer Recruitment, Open House Campaign, and free kosher BBQ for Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Firehouse, 1350 Lanes Mill Road. This event is aimed at inviting community members to join the ranks of volunteer…
Solutions Health & Pregnancy Center Opens Second Location
To better serve women in the western Monmouth county area by providing access to free pregnancy testing and ultrasound services, Solutions Health & Pregnancy Center, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), 837 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, N.J., recently held a grand opening of its second location in downtown Freehold, 58 W. Main Street. (732-702-8181) The goal of Solutions Health…
Congregation B’nai Israel, Toms River, Installs New Officers and Board Members
Recently past president Phil Brilliant conducted an installation of officers of the executive board and board members of Congregation B’nai Israel, a Conservative Synagogue, 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, N.J. Current president Michele Pardes and Rabbi Bill Gershon welcomed the new boards. Officers of the 2023 Executive Board are president, Dr. Glenn Jacob, Toms…
The 46th All Shore Gridiron Classic – Ocean VS Monmouth Count – July 9
The 46th annual 2023 All-Shore Gridiron Classic, an All Star football game, featuring the top players from Monmouth and Ocean counties competing in one final epic battle of their high school careers, will take place at Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Avenue West, Long Branch, N.J., July 9, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Super Bowl champ Vinny…
Help Save the Earth June 25 on World Environmental Day
In honor of World Environmental Day and part of the ASEZ Blue Carbon Campaign, ASEZ (Save the Earth from A to Z) university student volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God will be partnering with Lakewood Police Department and Kean University students to clean up the waterways of Lake Carasaljo, 2955 Second Street,…
Participants Needed — The Lakewood Police Department to Hold Its 2023 Night Out Against Crime Fair
Lakewood Police Chief Gregory Meyer has announced that the Lakewood Police Department will hold its 2023 Night Out Against Crime Fair on Tuesday, August 1 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Pine Park, off West County Line Road, Lakewood. Chief Meyer said, “The purpose of this event is to have police, fire, EMS, those in…
Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners
Marina Papanikolas, C.E.O. for the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, Toms River, announced the annual recipients of the 2023 Chamber Foundation Scholarships at the Scholarship Cocktail Reception, Monday, June 5 at Bacchus Winemaking, 1540 Route 37 West, Toms River. This is the sixth year GTRCC members provided scholarships to deserving, local students. Papanikolas said,…
Amerigroup Announces Evening and Sunday Hours to Assist Community with Its Insurance Needs
With the opening of its new Community Care Health Center, 100 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, (the corner of First Street and Clifton Avenue with plenty of area Township parking), Amerigroup NJ Health Plan displayed its commitment to the Lakewood community. Amerigroup has been giving back to Lakewood and working with residents and local businesses in many…
Lakewood Youths Are Invited to Attend the 2023 Lakewood Police Youth Academy This August
Lakewood youth ages 11 through 13 are invited to attend a free 2023 Youth Police Academy as cadets, August 14 through August 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily at the Ocean County Police Academy, 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood. Cadets will receive lunch each day; and enjoy such activities as SWAT and K9 demonstrations,…