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Everybody loves puppets! Learn about storytelling and puppetry arts through these 2 workshops all in one space! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
3pm-7pm
Cake Box Crankies with Salt Tree Art
In this workshop, environmental artist Brian will show you how to build your own miniature moving panorama using cake mix boxes, paper, and pencils. You’ll also get to watch a crankie performance. And see some of the dynamic and creative ways this art form can take. This Program is for all ages!
4pm-7pm
Junk Puppets Drama of Works
Gretchen Van Lente (Artistic Director of Drama of Works) will give a JUNK PUPPET workshop. We'll create amazing creatures out of found materials, or junk. Using bottles, cereal boxes, assorted craft supplies, and also natural materials we will create unique tabletop puppets that will be moving sculptures. We'll discuss character design, as well as how to make our sculptures come to life. Let the materials speak to you and leave with a new friend!

Local Event: Cake Box Crankies & Junk Puppets for TEENS

Monmouth County

Asbury Park

Cake Box Crankies & Junk Puppets for TEENS

Everybody loves puppets! Learn about storytelling and puppetry arts through these 2 workshops all in one space! (A Teen Arts...

Make your own mini books!
Come learn how to make the miniature version of your favorite book! We will be crafting our own TBR (To Be Read) Jars and designing book charms to wear as a bracelet or bag charm!

Local Event: Book Charms + TBR (To Be Read) Jars for TEENS

Book Charms + TBR (To Be Read) Jars for TEENS

Make your own mini books!
Come learn how to make the miniature version of your favorite book! We will be crafting our own TBR...

The Carousel Building

"Novelty Generator” is a collaborative audiovisual installation that invites visitors to create music and video! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
"Novelty Generator” is a collaborative audiovisual installation that invites visitors to create music and video together using a collection of custom-designed electronic instruments, video effects, and props. Participants are encouraged to experiment, improvise, and collaborate with one another to generate an evolving audiovisual performance full of unexpected creative outcomes. No previous artistic or musical experience required. All are welcome."

Local Event: Novelty Generatory for TEENS

Novelty Generatory for TEENS

"Novelty Generator” is a collaborative audiovisual installation that invites visitors to create music and video! (A Teen Arts...

Asbury Park Art Club

Choose from a menu of art options.

Local Event: Art a la Carte for TEENS

Art a la Carte for TEENS

Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye shirt in this fun, hands-on workshop for teens! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
Participants will learn simple folding and dyeing techniques, experiment with color combinations, and leave with a custom wearable design. All materials are provided.

Local Event: Tie Dye Workshop for TEENS

Tie Dye Workshop for TEENS

Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye shirt in this fun, hands-on workshop for teens! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
Participants will learn...

This workshop for TEENS involves writing and light crafts to make mini poetry zines! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
This workshop for TEENS involves writing and light crafts to make mini poetry zines, also known as a homemade magazine.

Local Event: DIY Zine Making for TEENS

DIY Zine Making for TEENS

This workshop for TEENS involves writing and light crafts to make mini poetry zines! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
This workshop for...

Explore the four elements—Earth, Water, Fire, &amp; Air—as inspiration in this interactive movement workshop! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
Join movement artist Jessica Desmond, visual artist Jennifer DiZefalo, and musician Claudio DiZefalo for a unique interdisciplinary performance that celebrates the creative process and the power of collaboration. Through the integration of original movement, live music, and visual art, audiences will experience how artists from different disciplines come together to create a unified artistic vision.
Designed for all ages, this performance offers insight into the ways creativity can inspire connection, expression, and community. Participants will witness the artistic journey from inspiration to creation, gaining a deeper understanding of how movement, sound, and visual imagery communicate ideas and emotions beyond words.

Local Event: Elements in Motion: A Creative Movement Workshop for TEENs

Elements in Motion: A Creative Movement...

Explore the four elements—Earth, Water, Fire, & Air—as inspiration in this interactive movement workshop! (A Teen Arts...

Elements in Motion: A Creative Movement Workshop for TEENs

Learn the basics of hand-building with clay while creating a project you can have fun with! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
Teens can choose to make a whimsical creature, a small jewelry dish, or a decorative container by following a step-by-step demonstration and printout. After crafting their pieces, they can paint them on-site or take them home to decorate. Everyone will leave with new clay-making skills and a unique handmade piece.

Local Event: Air Dry Clay Workshop for TEENS at the Art Spot

Air Dry Clay Workshop for TEENS at the Art Spot

Learn the basics of hand-building with clay while creating a project you can have fun with! (A Teen Arts Workshop)
Teens can...

Art 629

Learn to draw through posing of a live model

Local Event: Figure Drawing for TEENS

Figure Drawing for TEENS

Learn to draw through posing of a live model

Local Event: Wearable Art - Screen Print Partee for TEENS

Wearable Art - Screen Print Partee for TEENS

Bell Theater at Bell Works

The Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning drama Driving Miss Daisy is a heartwarming and humorous journey through an unlikely friendship that transcends race, class, and time. Set in the Deep South of 1948—on the cusp of the Civil Rights movement—this beloved play follows the fiercely independent Miss Daisy Werthan, a sharp-tongued Jewish widow, and Hoke Colburn, a patient and dignified Black chauffeur, as they navigate 25 years of change and companionship. Friday, August 7 at 7pm Saturday, August 8 at 2&amp;7pm Sunday, August 9 at 3pm Wednesday, August 12 at 2pm Thursday, August 13 at 7pm Friday, August 14 at 7pm Saturday, August 15 at 2&amp;7pm Sunday, August 16 at 3pm Wednesday, August 19 at 2pm Thursday, August 20 at 2pm Friday, August 21 at 7pm Saturday, August 22 at 2&amp;8pm Sunday, August 23 at 3pm

Local Event: Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

The Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning drama Driving Miss Daisy is a heartwarming and humorous journey through an...

The Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning drama Driving Miss Daisy is a heartwarming and humorous journey through an unlikely friendship that transcends race, class, and time. Set in the Deep South of 1948—on the cusp of the Civil Rights movement—this beloved play follows the fiercely independent Miss Daisy Werthan, a sharp-tongued Jewish widow, and Hoke Colburn, a patient and dignified Black chauffeur, as they navigate 25 years of change and companionship. Friday, August 7 at 7pm Saturday, August 8 at 2&amp;7pm Sunday, August 9 at 3pm Wednesday, August 12 at 2pm Thursday, August 13 at 7pm Friday, August 14 at 7pm Saturday, August 15 at 2&amp;7pm Sunday, August 16 at 3pm Wednesday, August 19 at 2pm Thursday, August 20 at 2pm Friday, August 21 at 7pm Saturday, August 22 at 2&amp;8pm Sunday, August 23 at 3pm

Come join us for a Reiki Share!&nbsp; Second Monday every month.
What's a Reiki Share?&nbsp; It's a chance to share and practice Reiki as a community.&nbsp; Anyone can come to receive approximately 15 minutes of Reiki.&nbsp; &nbsp;A few practitioners per table work on one person at a time with 2-3 tables going at the same time.&nbsp; You may leave after you have received Reiki or stay and meditate in the shared healing vibrations.All level Reiki practitioners are welcome to participate in sharing Reiki, even if you haven't practiced for years.&nbsp; Tables provided.&nbsp; Very nice energy and welcoming group.&nbsp;Many people who never tried Reiki before have attended and reported great benefits!&nbsp; Why not give it a try?&nbsp; &nbsp;($10)
*Crystal singing bowls will be played live in the background to enhance the healing energies.*&nbsp;
Hosted by Reiki Masters Ricky Barsa and Terri Vassallo with singing bowls by Kristen Valentine.&nbsp; 
Singing Bowls and Reiki available for your home or facility.&nbsp; Bring the cleansing, healing vibrations of the Solfeggio tones with Reiki to your private party or event.&nbsp; Click <a href="https://reikisoulbyricky.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> for more information.

Local Event: Body Soul Being Reiki Share

Ocean County

Toms River

Body Soul Being Reiki Share

Come join us for a Reiki Share!  Second Monday every month.
What's a Reiki Share?  It's a chance to share and practice Reiki as...

Get ready to hand jive and sing along as Center Drama presents Grease!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Step back into the 1950s and experience the energy, style, and unforgettable music of Rydell High. Featuring the hot-rodding Burger Palace Boys and the hip-shaking Pink Ladies, this beloved musical follows head greaser Danny Zuko and sweet new girl Sandy Dumbrowski as they try to recapture the romance of their “Summer Nights.”&nbsp;
Featuring unforgettable songs like "Greased Lightning," "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "You're The One That I Want," and "We Go Together," this high-energy production brings the fun, romance, and nostalgia of Rydell High to the stage. =
Performed by a talented cast of local actors, Grease is filled with exciting dance numbers, memorable characters, and music that audiences of all ages know and love.&nbsp;
A perfect summer night out for audiences of all ages, from longtime fans to first-time Grease-goers.Thursday, August 13Sunday, August 16Thursday, Aug 20 Saturday, August 22Sunday, August 23 
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Local Event: Grease - August 13-23, 2026

Ocean

Grease - August 13-23, 2026

Get ready to hand jive and sing along as Center Drama presents Grease!   Step back into the 1950s and experience the energy,...

Barnes & Noble

Join author J.S. Warner for a book signing event at Barnes &amp; Noble Monmouth Square, Eatontown, NJ!
Meet the author behind Measured Steps: The Claire Morrison Files, a gripping psychological thriller following Baltimore forensic psychologist Dr. Claire Morrison as she works through interconnected cases that hit closer to home than she expects.
Get your copy signed, chat with the author, and pick up some free swag while you're there. Copies will be available for purchase at the event.&nbsp;The event runs from 1PM to 3PM.
Follow him on Instagram @jswarnerauthor.&nbsp;

Local Event: Book Signing: Measured Steps: The Claire Morrison Files with Author J.S. Warner

Long Branch-Eatontown

Book Signing: Measured Steps: The Claire...

Join author J.S. Warner for a book signing event at Barnes & Noble Monmouth Square, Eatontown, NJ!
Meet the author behind...

Book Signing: Measured Steps: The Claire Morrison Files with Author J.S. Warner

Brookdale Community College - Lincroft Main Campus, ATC 101 Lecture

Watercolor pencils offer the control of drawing with the luminous quality of watercolor. Take inspiration from the Impressionists as you select a well-known painting to sketch and bring to life. Explore how color, light, and subtle shifts in hue transform an image while building skills in observational drawing and brush techniques. Work confidently with professional materials such as Derwent and CastleArts watercolor pencils. No experience required. $10 materials fee payable to instructor.
Jenny Santa Maria, Artist, instructor
Wednesday, August 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
XARTF 224, $49
Register online: <a href="https://brookdalecc-ss.colleague.elluciancloud.com/Student/InstantEnrollment/Search?courseCodeNumber=XARTF-224" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watercolor Pencils</a> or call us at 732-224-2315

Local Event: Watercolor Pencils

Middletown

Watercolor Pencils

Watercolor pencils offer the control of drawing with the luminous quality of watercolor. Take inspiration from the...

Jumping Brook Country Club

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) invites golfers, businesses and community supporters to participate in the annual VCS HR Golfing Fore Heroes Classic&nbsp;on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Jumping Brook Country Club&nbsp;in Neptune. Registration is now open at <a href="https://www.gotcc.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.gotcc.org</a>.
Held each year in conjunction with Patriot Day – A National Day of Service and Remembrance, the tournament serves as a fundraiser benefiting the Township of Ocean Police Department and the Asbury Park, Oakhurst and Wanamassa Fire Departments. Proceeds from the event help recognize and support the dedicated first responders who serve our community every day.
"This event is about more than a day on the golf course," said Regina Longo, Executive Director of the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce. "It's an opportunity for our business community to come together, build relationships, and give back to the police officers and firefighters who dedicate themselves to protecting our neighborhoods. We are proud to continue this tradition of supporting our local heroes."
The day begins with registration and lunch at 12:00 p.m., followed by a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start on one of the Jersey Shore's premier private golf courses. Golfers will enjoy a full afternoon on the course before gathering for a 6:00 p.m. cocktail reception and buffet dinner.
Participants will compete for exciting prizes, including a Hole-in-One Contest, Closest-to-the-Pin, Longest Drive, a $5,000 Putting Challenge, and additional contests throughout the day.
The Chamber is proud to recognize VCS HR, the official payroll provider of the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce, as the event's Presenting Sponsor. GOTCC also gratefully acknowledges the support of its Corporate Sponsors, Family First, Manasquan Bank, and Seaview Orthopaedic, whose generosity helps make this annual fundraiser possible.The registration fee is $325 per golfer, which includes lunch, golf, contests, cocktail reception and buffet dinner. Special discounted rates are available for veterans, active-duty military personnel and first responders. Guests who do not wish to golf are welcome to attend the evening cocktail reception and buffet dinner for $95 per person.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for businesses wishing to gain visibility while supporting a meaningful community cause. Registration and sponsorship information can be found at <a href="https://www.gotcc.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.gotcc.org</a>.
<h3>About the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce</h3>
For more than 40 years, the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) has been a member-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting local businesses, strengthening the regional economy, and giving back to the community through networking, advocacy, educational programs and charitable initiatives.
For additional information, sponsorship opportunities, or Chamber membership, contact Regina Longo, Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:gotcc@gotcc.org">gotcc@gotcc.org</a>or 732-660-1888.

Local Event: GOTCC's Golfing Fore Heroes Returns September 14 to Benefit Local First Responders

GOTCC's Golfing Fore Heroes Returns September...

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) invites golfers, businesses and community...

GOTCC's Golfing Fore Heroes Returns September 14 to Benefit Local First Responders

Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club

Enjoy an exceptional day of golf at Eagle Oaks Golf &amp; Country Club—home to New Jersey’s only Nicklaus Design golf course—while helping Brookdale students achieve their educational dreams.
Proceeds from this annual event benefit Brookdale Community College Foundation scholarships, helping students earn degrees, transfer to four-year institutions, and launch successful careers.
Great golf. A premier course. A lasting impact.
Join us and help change lives—one scholarship at a time.<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/advancement/brookdale-foundation/education-open-golf-outing/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets and sponsorships here</a>

Local Event: Golf for a Great Cause

Golf for a Great Cause

Enjoy an exceptional day of golf at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club—home to New Jersey’s only Nicklaus Design golf course—while...

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Sara Winick

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Karen Wall

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Howell

Brick

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Hoboken’s Most Trusted Insurance Agency Since 1906

Muller Insurance

Muller Insurance has protected families and businesses since 1906. As a fourth-generation, family-owned independent agency based in Hoboken, New Jersey, we've spent more than a century helping our neighbors find the right coverage at the right price — and standing by them when it matters most. Because we're independent, we aren't tied to any single company. We represent 25-plus top-rated carriers and shop the market on your behalf to match you with coverage that fits your life and your budget. Personal or commercial, simple or complex, we handle it all: home, auto, renters, condo, umbrella, life, business, workers' comp, and more. Licensed in 29 states, we pair the reach of a large agency with the personal attention of a local one. When you call Muller Insurance, you reach a real person who knows your name and your policy — not a call center. That's the difference 120 years of doing right by people makes.

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Hoboken

Muller Insurance has protected families and businesses since 1906. As a fourth-generation, family-owned independent agency based in Hoboken, New...

RoBeans Mobile Barista is booking for the spring and summer

RoBeans

RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events, corporate gatherings, schools, and private celebrations. Known for its welcoming service and quality beverages. RoBeans brings "serenity in a cup" wherever it parks.

RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events,...

Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

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The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility

An INSURED, Secure, Climate Controlled Antique, Classic and Exotic car storage facility.

Blossom (Divorce) Coaching, LLC

Blossom Coaching: Divorce Support, Recovery &amp; Empowerment Divorce can feel overwhelming, chaotic, and uncertain—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Blossom Coaching, I provide compassionate, expert guidance to help individuals move through the challenges of divorce with clarity, courage, and confidence. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Certified Divorce Coach, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to my work, helping clients untangle the emotional and practical struggles of divorce so they can feel empowered to create their best future. Blossom Coaching offers: In-Person and Virtual Divorce Support &amp; Recovery Groups – Connect with others who truly understand and find strength in community. Individual Coaching – Personalized one-on-one support to meet your unique needs and goals. Workshops – Interactive opportunities to learn strategies, gain tools, and discover your best self after divorce. At Blossom Coaching, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to move forward, rebuild, and blossom into the life that’s waiting for you.

Blossom Coaching: Divorce Support, Recovery & Empowerment Divorce can feel overwhelming, chaotic, and uncertain—but you don’t have to navigate it...

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