The musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol is the timeless tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who hates Christmas. Shocked into action by visits from three ghosts that take him on a journey to the past, present, and the future; Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas. The music and dancing of A Christmas Carol will help put everyone in the holiday spirit!
From its earliest settlements, Ocean Township—like most of Monmouth County—was farmland. Our founding families—the Potters, Drummonds, Whites, Tuckers, land that today is covered with homes, apartments, offices, and shopping centers.
The mini-exhibit opening Holiday Weekend tells the story of our rural beginnings and traces the forces that transformed the Township from a farming community to a modern, high-density (2,497 people per square mile) suburb.
This delightful ballet is a dream story brought to life through music and dance. The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, a young girl who’s magical journey begins with a Nutcracker doll and ends with the Land of Sweets. Along the way, you’ll meet the Mouse King, Flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and a cast of enchanting characters. This ballet is narrated for your added enjoyment.
Bring your favorite canine friend along to the Ocean County Mall to take pictures with Santa Claus himself! This event is free to all (including your four legged friend) and will take place from 6 pm to 7pm.
Passion drives ideas, people, and communities to action. Passion makes leaders. Passion combined with knowledge creates new ideas worth spreading. Passion can lead both to creation and destruction, to inspiration, suffering, grit, compassion, and extraordinary service. TEDxAsburyPark discovers and curates 25 artists and speakers who will share their passion stories on the famed Paramount Theatre stage in an all-day event on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
Learn all about the ocean and its incredible properties during this drop-in series. Join the fun and explore different aspects of oceanography through interactive discussions and hands-on experiments.
Basic color mixing, perspective , drawing and composition. Ages 5-12.
Come see Frank Warren this February 15th at 8 PM and find out how his community art project Post-Card idea became a worldwide phenomenon.
Frank has traveled the world sharing secrets and stories and is now available to bring his message to Performing Arts centers across the county. Key Topics include: Community Building, Mental Wellness, Leadership through Vulnerability, Narrative Healing, Stigma Reduction, Suicide Prevention, Appreciation of Diversity.
Intense riding drills teaching the rider to walk the edge of physical muscle failure and how to manage it.
The Ocean County Family Success Center is offering free Spanish lessons for adults every Thursday from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Please contact us at 732.557.5037 ext. 225 for information and to register.
Come to RWJBarnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North on March 3rd for an afternoon celebrating Women! There will be shopping, demonstrations, samples and prizes. Admission is FREE and the event runs from 11Am to 3PM.
Runner’s High is going to do another awesome workshop for us Mamas! Craig who is the owner of the store is going to go over the best footwear and will tell you what he recommends for your type of foot if you would like and running style as well as breathing techniques and stretches. We will meet at the store in Freehold at 7:00. After head to Tre’ to hang out and relax for some mommy time! Wear workout clothes or comfortable clothing as we will actually be doing the stretches and some dynamic warm up exercises with him. Book those babysitters and let’s enjoy a night out together.
Two Irish poets, Eleanor Hooker and Clodagh Beresford Dunne will read from their works. Eleanor Hooker is a poet and writer. In February 2016, her flash fiction The Lesson was awarded 1st Prize in the Bare Fiction Flash Fiction competition in the UK. Her poetry has been published in literary journals internationally. Clodagh Beresford Dunne was the recipient of the Arts Council of Ireland Emerging-Writer Award Bursary, 2016. Her poems have appeared in Irish and international print and online journals, including Poetry Ireland Review, The Irish Times, The Stinging Fly, Southword, The Moth, The Pickled Body, Spontaneity and Pittsburgh Poetry Review.
Join us as our athletes compete and show their skill in basketball at the final competition of the spring season. Come and cheer our athletes on during this two day basketball tournament and witness the power of sports.
In 1735, Mother Leeds was about to deliver her thirteenth child. Feeling tired and weary of the burden, she cursed the unborn child. According to the folklore, she gave birth to the devil’s child at their home in the Pine Barrens. Today, the tale of Jersey Devil is often discussed as just that – a tale. However, during the time of the fabled Jersey Devil’s reign of terror, South Jersey residents were truly frightened. How the accounts were reported on and the folklore that developed will be discovered.
Join us as our athletes compete and show their skill in basketball at the final competition of the spring season. Come and cheer our athletes on during this two day basketball tournament and witness the power of sports.
Kids will hunt for colored eggs and upon opening each egg, they will
perform the exercise stated.
Kids ages 5-8 will hunt for 10 eggs
Kids ages 9-12 will hunt for 15 eggs
Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each age group. All participants will receive an Easter-themed prize.
$10 FAC members, $15 PRO members
Come to The Historic Village at Allaire Easter morning for an inspriring service at “The Chapel.”
Park Gates will open at 5:30 am; service will start at 6 am and either be held within the Historic Chapel or outside at the Gazebo. The event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL! Donations would be very appreciated to help fund the final phase of exterior painting and floor renewal at the Historic Chapel at Allaire.
Do you find yourself getting ‘triggered’ by others?? Over reacting to various situations? Having anxiety, panic, or feelings of anger? Are your relationships at home or work suffering?
Tune in to learn about your emotions and the messages they bring. Learn various practices to help us embrace our emotions.
Come see Tyler Henry’s the star of E! Entertainment’s hit television show, Hollywood Medium, on April 5th at Count Basie Theatre, with his new show titled “5 life lessons I’ve learned from the departed.” Tyler will share his “unique gift” and how this affects his daily life.
Are you a goal crushing runner?
Do you enjoy the camaraderie of logging miles with like minded friends?
Are you running the NJ Half or Full Marathon?
The final training run of the NJ Marathon Training Run Series will begin at 7AM (Full Marathon) and 8AM (Half Marathon) at Corner Cafe & Bistro (10 Centennial Drive / Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ 07740).
Aid stations will be supplied along the route and have pacers to help lead runners supplied by NJM Pace Team Coordinator Otto Lam. Post-run, enjoy 10% off your coffee and food at Corner Cafe & bistro.
FULL DISTANCE: 20 miles
HALF DISTANCE: 12 miles
*All distances (including less than 12 miles) and paces are welcome*
Find our team from lululemon at the run for a special surprise & delight!
*Run will be rain or shine*
For those of you who like fine print, here are additional details:
* Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the run in order to familiarize yourself with our group run leaders, the course, location of water stations, etc.
* Parking is free!
* We recommend everyone run with a handheld with at least 16oz of water, and we will provide water/Gatorade along the course for refills.
* The first water stop will be at the park on Long Branch Ave between North Broadway and South Broadway shortly after Mile 5, which is just a short distance from the Start/Finish. (see map below).
* The second water stop will be on Ocean Ave at the corner of Phillips Ave, which is shortly after Mile 9 (outbound), and close to Mile 13 (inbound) sections of the actual race course.
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Come to the Asbury Hotel this April to do some yoga next to some adoptable cats! Can you think of a better, more relaxing way to start your day?
Classes will be designed for everyone with no level of prior experience needed.
Come to the Asbury Hotel this April to do some yoga next to some adoptable cats! Can you think of a better, more relaxing way to start your day?
Classes will be designed for everyone with no level of prior experience needed.
Come to Manasquan High School in April to get inspired by your local eighth graders! Our 8th grade leaders at Spring Lake Heights Elementary School present an amazing evening of inspring talks that challenge perspectives, open minds, and motivate change.
Hosted by by Every Voice Educates/SLH Elementary School, there will be plenty of inspiration from our students, guest speakers, and local leaders centered around topics like how sports impact students and their identities, how to ease teen anxiety, etc.
There will also be a fashion show!
Come to 13th Avenue Studios this April for a transformative experience!
Learn to use the energy of the New Moon in order to attract what you truly want in your life. Also, you will obtain clarity on your desires and intentions which will be key in your unlocking your transformation.
*Must sign up in advance*