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Monday, February 13, 2012

Mobile County Connection Brings Resources to Lacey Residents

County services available in front of library twice a month

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, passersby might notice a large bus-like vehicle parked in front of the Lacey Township branch of the Ocean County Library on Lacey Road. It is the Mobile County Connection, which brings many county services and information directly to areas of the county to assist residents who might not be able to travel to the county seat of Toms River. The Mobile County Connection is an outgrowth of the popular County Connection, located in the Ocean County Mall -- a one-stop shopping experience for county services, which gets about 400 visitors each day. "The mobile service started out as a way of outreaching outlying areas like Long Beach Island and Lavallette for people not able …

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Five Things You Need To Know Today

May 10: History on Wheels, Meet the Mayor, and Football Registration

Events in and around Lacey Township

1.     Visit Lacey Township High School from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for History on Wheels, a historical enrichment program. 2.     Tour the Georgian Court University Mansion at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information called 732-987-2263. 3.     The Ocean County Board of Social Services will be offering advice regarding assistance programs at the Community Connection from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 732-288-7777. 4.     Meet the Mayor tonight at 6 p.m. at the Lacey Library. 5.     Parents can register their children for the Lacey Lions American Youth Football and Cheer teams from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lanoka Harbor Fire House. Children ages five to 15 can sign up. Cost is $100 per child …

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Five Things You Need To Know Today

May 3: Book Drop-Off, Taste Dinner, and the Italian American Festa

Events in and around Lacey Township

1.     Drop off unwanted books at the Lacey Library from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The library’s book sale begins Wednesday, May 4 and runs through Saturday, May 7. All proceeds benefit the Lacey Library. 2.     The County Connection is offering employment assistance to veterans from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 3.    High School Sports: tennis at 3:30 p.m., baseball at 3:45 p.m., lacrosse at 3:45 p.m., volleyball at 4 p.m. 4.    The Southern Ocean County Community Foundation and the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is holding the sixteenth Annual Taste Dinner Set at Sea Oaks Country Club in Little Egg Harbor at 5:30 p.m. There will be a multi-course dinner by professional chefs, an open bar, cocktail hour, dancing, table games, auctions, and prizes…

Thursday, April 7, 2011

April 7: Movie Showing, High School Musical, and Opening Day

Events in and around Lacey Township

1.     The Lowes Brick Plaza 10 is showing the film Soul Surfer- the Bethany Hamilton Story in advance to benefit Children’s Specialized Hospital. The movie is based on the true story about a teenage surfer who lost her arm after she was attacked by a shark. Hamilton still became one of the top female surfers in the world. For more information call 732-606-2097. 2.     Cedar Creek Elementary School Drama Club presents "Cinderella." There will be three showings beginning at 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. 3.     The Brick Chamber of Commerce is hosting their fifth annual Chamber of Commerce Mega Business Expo at Martell’s Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant Beach from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information go to www.brickchamber.com. 4.     Today is…

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Five Things You Need To Know Today

April 5: County Connection, Organic Gardening, and BlueClaws

Events in and around Lacey Township

1.     History on Wheels at Lacey Township High School was cancelled due to rain. The display of vintage automobiles will be at the high school on April 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2.     The Ocean County Office of Veterans Services and Workforce will be offering assistance to veterans by providing them with information about employment, health services, and benefits. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the County Connection. For more information call 732-288-7777.  3.     A representative from the Ocean County Consumer Affairs Department will help get answers for those with consumer issues from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the County Connection. For more information call 732-288-7777. 4.     There will be an Organic Gardening Demystified …

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Five Things You Need To Know Today

March 31: Business Networking, Film Festival, Football Registration, and More

Events in and around Lacey Township

1.     There is a NJ Business Networking Summit at the Hall at Jackson Crossing from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speed network and make new business contacts. Bring at least 100 business cards. For more information call 732-747-7846 or click www.thehallatjackson.com. 2.     Learn about gardening at the County Connection in Toms River from 5 to 8 p.m. 3.     The Garden State Film Festival is featuring over 130 independent films from all genres at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. People can view films and there will be live music, panel discussions, parties, receptions, and celebrity sightings. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. and goes through April 3. 4.     There is open registration for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 for Lacey Lions American Youth …

Monday, March 21, 2011

Five Things You Need To Know Today

March 21: Master Gardeners, School Board, and More

Events in and around Lacey Township

1.     There’s an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at Community Hall in Forked River at 2 p.m. 2.    The Master Gardeners of Ocean County is sponsoring a “Spring: Get Your Garden Going” at Methodist Church in Island Heights at 7:15 p.m. 3.    The Waretown Historical Society is presenting a Nobel Prize Journey with George Smith and Janet Murphy at 7:30 pm. For more information call 609-693-5666. 4.    Looking for a job? County Connection is offering information and tips to job seekers from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 5.    There is a school board meeting at Lacey Township High School at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Five Things You Need To Know Today

March 18: Ice Cream, Gardening, Hikes, and More

Events in and around Lacey Township

 1.     The Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC) presents Nonprofits, Business and the Benefits of Collaboration at their General Membership Meeting. The meeting will feature Alex J. Plinio, Founder and Co-Director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School. Plinio will discuss what propels businesses, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies and how they can collaborate. The meeting will be at Spring Lake Manor in Spring Lake at 11:30 AM. For information and reservations click modc.com. 2.     Cowabunga Ice Cream on Manchester Avenue in Forked River opens today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 3.     Do you like getting your hands dirty? The County Connection is introducing the Ocean County Master …

Monday, March 14, 2011

Five Things You Need To Know Today

March 14: Job Assistance, Roller Hockey Spring Recreation League, and More

Events in and around Lacey Township

1.    House of Hope is hosting a Spring Flight Makeover Contest from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be fashion expert and a possibility to win a full makeover valued at over $1,000. Proceeds benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. Admission is $10. For more information call 732-505-2273, ext. 209. 2.    Visit the County Connection in Toms River from 5:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for job information and tips. 3.    The Lacey Township’s Roller Hockey Spring Recreation League is holding registration at the recreation building in Forked River 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Signup will be held at the same time and place on Tuesday as well. For more information call 732-300-4305. 4.    Juvenile Conference Committee at 6:30 p.m. 5.    The Lacey Library is …

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Five Things You Need To Know Today

March 10: Big Read, Wellness Community, Township Meeting, and More

Events in and around Lacey Township

1.     The Big Read Winter Reading Challenge continues at all Ocean County Library (OCL) branches today. The Big Read is a program to encourage reading and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. OCL has selected five titles for children to read and create a “reading road map.” For more information, click here.  2.     The Wellness Community in Toms River is holding a variety of programs today: Exercise for Strength at 10 a.m., Relaxation and Guided Imagery at 11 a.m. and a Caregivers Group at 12 p.m. For more information call 732-578-9200.3. 3.     Ocean County College in Toms River presents "Arab Americans Under the Microscope" at 12:30 p.m. Bareeq Albarqawi, organizer of the Network of Arab American Professionals, will …

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