Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition Kids Day America-International To Be Held       JACKSON - On May 17, communities worldwide will participate in the 13th Annual Kids Day America/International. This is an awareness day which pertains to children's health, safety and environmental issues. Dr. Jodi Kinney, of Intrinsic Chiropractic Center, will be sponsoring the event. More ... Jackson Community School To Host Bus Trip       JACKSON - On June 2, explore the unexpected on Baltimore's 70-minute land and sea tour aboard the amphibious vehicle, WWII DUKW, Ride the Ducks. From Fells Point to the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards to the Constellation, this narrated tour will show you the city from land and sea. More ... Benefit To Be Held For Local Resident       JACKSON - A benefit will be held for James Darby on June 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Jackson Volunteer Fire Company #1 Station 55, 113 New Prospect Road. There will be a $5 donation per ticket for their buffet and DJ. There will many gift baskets to be raffledoff. All raffle tickets can be purchased at... More ... Orchards At Bartley To Host Drivers Refresher Course       JACKSON - The Orchards at Bartley will be hosting an AARP Drivers' Refresher Course for seniors in the community. The two-day course will be held on May 21 and 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. More ... Jackson United Methodist To Host Night Of Fellowship       JACKSON - The Jackson United Methodist Church invites the community to an evening of music and fellowship on the third Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. They are located at 68 Bennett's Mills Road. More ... Jackson Memorial High School Announces Golf Fundraiser       JACKSON - Jackson Memorial High School has announced their Second Annual Jags Classic Golf Outing, to be held on June 13 at Hanover Country Club in Burlington County. Last year's outing was a huge success, and they are looking forward to another successful fundraising event this year. More ... Jackson Rotary Club Announces Meeting       JACKSON - The Jackson Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Mug Rack in the Bennetts Mills shopping center at 7:15 p.m. The Rotary Club is an international organization of business professionals who are willing to give their time to assist in community endeavors. New members are always welcome. More ... Optimist Club Of Jackson Announces May Events       JACKSON - The Optimist Club of Jackson has announced their upcoming events in May. May 24, 8:30 a.m. to noon - The Optimist Club of Jackson will sponsor a Sidewalk Chalk Art Show for children and adults of all ages at Jackson Crossing on Hope Chapel Road. Register 8 to 8:30 a.m. with refreshme... More ... Jackson Civic Chorus To Present Concerts       JACKSON - The Jackson Civic Chorus will present its 2008 10th Anniversary Concerts, Music of the Decades on May 17 at 8 p.m. and May 18 at 3 p.m. at the Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road. Suggested donations for tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for seniors and stud... More ... Sunrise Of Jackson Announces Events       JACKSON - Sunrise of Jackson will be hosting several events. All of the events will be held at their location at 390 North County Line Road. For information or to R.S.V.P., call 732-928-5600. May 14, 5 to 7 p.m. - Presentation entitled Seniors And Vision Loss. More ... Knights Of Columbus To Hold Golf Tournament       JACKSON - The Howell-Jackson Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will be holding their 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on May 19 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club in Jackson. This year's event is being held in memory of Brother Brian Sweeney, an active member of the council who passed away last year... More ... Jackson Chamber Of Commerce To Hold Membership Meeting       JACKSON - The Jackson Chamber of Commerce's next general membership meeting and buffet dinner will be held on May 21 at Casanova's Ristorante located at 10 South New Prospect Street in Romeo's Plaza. Stephen Scaturro, director of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, and Joseph Vicari,... More ... Jackson Library To Honor Holocaust Memorial Day       JACKSON - The Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, will present three films and discussions on May 20 and 22 to honor Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hashoah), which was observed May 2 this year. Yom HaShoah, established by Israel's Knesset, is a day to remember the Jews who p... More ... Jazzercise Offers Free Week For National Fitness Month       JACKSON - In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Jazzercise of Jackson is offering one free week of Jazzercise to the public through May 17. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, sponsored by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, is an observance held ever... More ... Jackson MUA To Flush Water Mains And Hydrants       JACKSON - The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA) will be flushing water mains and hydrants in Jackson through the week of June 21, except Legler section. The flushing program will be in force Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. More ... Jackson Women Of Today To Hold Gift Auction       JACKSON - The Jackson Women of Today will present their annual gift auction and luncheon, Wave of Gifts, on June 8 at 1 p.m. More ... Jackson School District Offers Workshops       JACKSON - The Jackson Township School District has announced they will offer a Keys to College Success Workshop for parents and students. Letting go is never easy. More ... Jackson Rotary Club Announces Golf Fundraiser       JACKSON - The Rotary Club of Jackson will be holding its second annual fundraising golf tournament on June 20 at the Hanover Golf Club in Hanover. Sponsors and players are being solicited at this time. All proceeds are used to support local charities and community needs. More ... Jackson Day Concession Meeting To Be Held       JACKSON - Jackson Recreation has announced the second Jackson Day Concession Meeting will be held on June 13 in the main meeting room of town hall at 7 p.m. All vendors are welcome. Commercial vendors may bid for an item at the close of this meeting. More ... Columbus Day Parade Committee Announces Grand Marshal       BRICKTOWNSHIP- The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is proud to announce that Stephan R. Leone, Esq. has been chosen to serve as the grand marshal for this year's Columbus Day Parade to be held on October 12. This year marks the 17th edition of this popular event. More ... Ocean County Library Celebrates Diversity       TOMS RIVER - Three branches of the Ocean County Library will host a photography and text display celebrating the diversity of families in Ocean County. "In Our County: The Faces of Families" will be displayed in Toms River, 101 Washington Street; in Jackson, 2 Jackson Drive; and Lakewood at 301 L... More ... Strand Theater To Present Craig Morgan       LAKEWOOD - The Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Avenue, will present a concert from Craig Morgan on May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 mezzanine/tier, $34 orchestra/ loge and $55 Gold Circle (first three rows center orchestra), plus service charge. Craig Morgan is country music's stealth star. More ... Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Announces Revised Calendar       JACKSON - The Cornerstone Presbyterian Church has announced their revised spring and summer calendar for this year. May 11 - Mother's Day. May 14, 7 p.m. - "Narnia Returns, Prince Caspian" special for all children at the Jackson Library with Rev. Rob. More ... Concert To Be Held To Honor Departing Troops       JACKSON - Jackson Memorial High School students who are leaving this summer for the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard will be honored during a concert to be held on May 17 from 2 to 8:30 p.m. The show will take place at 15 Round Hill Road, in the Premier off of Leesville Road. The sc... More ... Boy Scout Troop 104 To Hold Flag Retirement Ceremony       JACKSON - Boy Scout Troop 104 will be holding a flagretirement ceremony on their camping trip scheduled for the weekend of May 16. Anyone that has a United States flagthat needs retiring is requested to bring it to the Cassville Volunteer Firehouse at 785 Miller Avenue on May 12 between 8 and 9 p... More ... St. Aloysius Church Offers Interpreted Mass       JACKSON - St. Aloysius Church, located at 935 Bennetts Mills Road, now has an interpreted Mass for the deaf and hearing impaired members of our community. Each Sunday, their noon Mass has an interpreter present who signs the Mass in ASL. More ... Jackson Announces Kindergarten Registration Schedule       JACKSON - Jackson parents are advised that forms, which need to be completed before actual registration, are available in all elementary schools during regular school hours. More ... Central Jersey Italian-American Club To Hold Dinner       JACKSON - The Central Jersey Italian American Club will host their Friday Night Dinner Buffet every week at their clubhouse, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marcante Jr. Memorial Drive. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Please contact J. Augie for more information at 732-370-9820. More ... Shorrock Gardens Nursing Facility Receives Perfect Survey       BRICK - Not a single deficiency was noted during a recent evaluation of Shorrock Gardens Care Center, a rating achieved by less than 10 percent of skilled nursing facilities nationwide. The rating comes after a state-mandated, but unannounced, on-site inspection by state surveyors. More ... Sunrise Of Jackson To Hold "Passport To A New Home" Program       JACKSON - Sunrise Of Jackson will present "Passport To A New Home," your ticket to experience Sunrise Senior Living. These events will feature fun, food, prizes and savings. The more events you attend, the more information you will receive and the more money you could save. More ... Ocean County Superior Court Seeks Juvenile Conference Committee Volunteers       TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Superior Court is seeking volunteers to join the Juvenile Conference Committee (JCC) for its Manahawkin, Barnegat, Berkeley, Toms River, Lacey and Little Egg Harbor committees. More ... Library Helps The Homebound       JACKSON - If you can't come out to the library, the library will come to you. The rich collection of the Ocean County Library can be borrowed and home delivered free of charge through the Library's Home Borrowers Service. More ... New Jersey Irish Festival Comes To FirstEnergy Park       LAKEWOOD - On June 14, the BlueClaws will proudly host the 38th Annual New Jersey Irish Festival at FirstEnergy Park. It is the second consecutive year the BlueClaws will host the event after a 36-year run in Holmdel. Events that day include a pipe-band competition, entertainment throughout the d... More ... Ocean County Parks And Recreation Announces Golf Tournament       TUCKERTON - Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. announced that the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a Senior Golf Tournament at the Ocean County golf Course at Atlantis this spring. The men and ladies will play on May 15. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun star... More ... Retired Policemen And Firemen's Association Announces Luncheon       TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Local 8 of the Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association is conducting its monthly luncheon meeting on May 21 at noon. The meeting will take place at the Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road. More ... Central Jersey Hornets U14 Seek Pitcher       Central Jersey Hornets U14 girls fast pitch travel softball team is seeking an eligible Class 'A' pitcher. Workouts are occurring now for spring and summer 2008 tournament and travel season. Open to girls from all New Jersey counties. For additional information, e-mail cjhornetssoftball@yahoo. com... More ... Jackson Bureau Of Fire Safety Issues Outdoor Safety Alerts       JACKSON - New Jersey's greatest danger of wildfires occurs during the spring months of March, April and May and the autumn months of October and November. Because trees are bare during these months, sunlight is allowed to reach the ground and dry the leaf litter on the forest floor. More ... Tourette Syndrome Association Of New Jersey To Host Family Camp Weekend       SOMERVILLE - The Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey is hosting its annual Family Camp Weekend for children with TS. This event, set for June, comes on the heels of a new Associated Press article which examines the rise of summer camps for children with special needs. More ... Ocean County Parks And Recreation Announce Tennis Events       LAKEWOOD - Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a tennis clinic and racket demonstration day on May 16 (Rain date May 23). The event will be held at the Ocean County Park, Route 88. More ... Autoimmune Information Network Support Group To Meet       BRICK - The Autoimmune Information Network announced their support group dates for this year will be May 18, July 27, August 31, September 28, October 26, November 23 and December 21. December's date may change due to the holiday party. The meetings start promptly at 1 p.m. and are held at Ocean ... More ... Jersey Shore Partnership To Celebrate Summer       SANDY HOOK - The Jersey Shore Partnership will be holding their 12th Annual Summer Celebration June 9 starting at 4:30 p.m. with a walking tour of the fort followed by the party starting at 5:30 p.m. The event returns to scenic Sandy Hook and historic Fort Hancock. More ... Rolling Thunder Announces Sixth Annual Veteran Benefit Poker Run       FORKED RIVER - On June 8, Rolling Thunder will hold their Sixth Annual Veteran Benefit Poker Run. Registration time is from 9 to 11 a.m. The first start site is Knights of Columbus, 16 East Lacey Road in Forked River. Coffee and bagels will be available. More ... United Federation Of Doll Clubs Announces French Getaway       TOMS RIVER - A local chapter of the United Federation of Doll Clubs announced their French Getaway, an 11-day trip for collectors and friends. The trip will be taking place in September. For fivedays, they will see the highlights of Paris and then onward to the French countryside. More ... Retired Policemen And Firemen's Association Sponsors Trip       TOMS RIVER - The Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association Local #8 will sponsor a bus trip to the Taj Mahal Casino on May 22. Pick up will be at 8:15 a.m. from Brick Plaza by the Luk Oil station, and at 9 a.m. at the Bayville Fire Station on Route 9. More ... Ladies Auxiliary Of The Retired Policemen And Firemen To Hold Luncheon       TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Local 8 Ladies Auxiliary of the Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association is conducting its monthly luncheon meeting on May 19 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road. More ... Ocean County Library Announces Closings       TOMS RIVER - All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed on May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday and will resume normal branch hours on May 27. More ... Garden State Philharmonic Announces Final Installment       BRICK - The Garden State Philharmonic's final installment of Exploring American Genius will be held on May 10 at 8 p.m. at the historic Strand Theatre in Lakewood, which features American music inspired by the words of Antonin Dvorak. More ... Family Resource Network To Present Pregnant Pause 2008       BRICK - The Family Resource Network, in partnership with Community Medical Center, Saint Barnabas Health Care System, will present Pregnant Pause 2008. This is a free event promoting alcohol and smokefree pregnancies for expectant mothers. The event will be held on May 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the ... More ... Holiday Heights To Hold Senior Health Fair       BERKELEY - On July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Holiday Heights Adult Community Clubhouse, 96 Prince Charles Drive in Toms River, a free health fair will be held and is open to the public. The event will host over 50 exhibitors, including local, county, state and federal agencies and other no... More ... New Jersey Pinelands Commission Proposes Fee Increase       NEW LISBON - During their regular meeting on April 11, the New Jersey Pinelands Commission voted to propose amendments to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan that would increase fees to review development applications in the Pinelands. More ... Senior America Announces Pageant       BRICK - Senior America, Inc. has announced The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2008 will be held at Harrah's Resort Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City on June 25 at 1 p.m. The pageant will be held in the theater at the casino. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance by calling 732-32... More ... Georgian Court University Offers Free Citizenship Classes       LAKEWOOD - Free citizenship preparation classes will be offered this summer from June 23 to July 30 at Georgian Court University. Classes will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. More ...