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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.

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

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The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

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The Teaching Dragon

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Scarlet Reserve Room

We are independently owned, family-driven, and deeply rooted in the Monmouth County cannabis community — not backed by multi-state operators or corporate investors. Our mission is to keep cannabis culture alive in New Jersey while providing safe, premium, and compliant cannabis products to local customers. For anyone who believes in second chances and social equity in the New Jersey cannabis market, our journey shows it’s possible — even when the odds feel stacked against you. We’re proud to lead by example and build a trusted Englishtown and Monmouth County dispensary for the next generation of cannabis consumers and entrepreneurs. Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our founder rebuilt from the ground up — earning degrees, mastering business, and creating safe, trusted spaces for cannabis and wellness. Today, Scarlet Reserve Room stands proudly as an independently owned, legacy-to-legal Englishtown dispensary, keeping culture alive and proving second chances matter.

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Established in 2002, Music and Art Academy is a professional school for students of all ages and abilities. We offer an excellent selection of classes including: piano, guitar, voice, acting and visual arts, taught by our knowledgeable and dedicated staff of Teaching Artists. Studying at the Academy provides a unique opportunity for musical and artistic growth in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.

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Asbury Park Window Cleaning Company

We perform home and business window cleaning to Monmouth and Ocean counties. After a Century in business, we have perfected the art of window cleaning! Call for free estimates.

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Huntington Learning Center

At our distraction-free learning center, we are more than just a leading provider of tutoring and test prep programs, we are your trusted partner in education to build your student’s academic skill sets, confidence and motivation — so that they can excel both in school and in life. We are open on most school-closed holidays and offer both private and group personalized tutoring programs.

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East Coast Diving Center

East Coast Diving Center is your friendly full service PADI 5 Star SCUBA Diving and Snorkeling Facility established in 1977. We offer courses from beginner to advanced. Our Travel Department offers vacations near and far. ECDC is proud to be an Oceanic, Sherwood, Poseidon, Ocean Reef Full Face Mask, Sales and Service Center. Our store hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-8:00pm, Tuesday from 6:00-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am–6:00pm. We are CLOSED Thursday and Sunday. Visit our website for more information: www.EastCoastDivingCenter.com

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Brookdale’s 2026 Scholarship Bash
The Brookdale Community College Foundation invites the community to A Night with the Stars: Where Futures Shine on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Branches in West Long Branch. The evening will bring together friends and champions of Brookdale to celebrate generosity and invest in the success of students across our community.
Brookdale is the #1 community college in New Jersey and ranks in the top 10% of community colleges nationally. Its Cyber Defense and Nursing programs are designated Centers of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National League for Nursing. With 130 nurses graduating annually, many of us, or our loved ones, will benefit from their care at some point. Yet more than 50% of Brookdale students rely on financial aid.
“We hope the community will join us for a wonderful evening that celebrates Brookdale students and helps ensure their futures continue to shine,” said 2026 Scholarship Bash Co-Chairs Carol Stillwell, Candy Langan-Sattenspiel, and Tracey Abby-White.
Guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring dinner, dancing, an open bar, and both live and silent auctions, all in celebration of the bright futures made possible through scholarship support. Proceeds from the evening directly fund scholarships that remove financial barriers and help more Brookdale students pursue and complete their academic goals.
Join us for a night where generosity shines and futures rise.
For more information or to purchase tickets and sponsorships, visit <a href="https://e.givesmart.com/events/My6/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">26BASH.givesmart.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:foundation@brookdalecc.edu" target="_blank">foundation@brookdalecc.edu</a>

Local Event: A Night with the Stars: Where Futures Shine

A Night with the Stars: Where Futures Shine

Brookdale’s 2026 Scholarship Bash
The Brookdale Community College Foundation invites the community to A Night with the Stars:...

Bayonet Farm

Holmdel Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk will be held Sunday, April 26 from 12 to 5pm. Celebrate Earth Day at bucolic Bayonet Farm. This family friendly festival will have exhibits for all ages by local environmental and wildlife organizations, live music, shows and more!
The Monmouth County Parks Nature on the Move Van, Monmouth County Master Gardeners, Holmdel Green Team and Eyes of the Wild Mammal Show are just some of the featured exhibits and shows. Enjoy live music by local musicians in the Red Barn featuring Late4Lunch! As always, homemade sandwiches, hot dogs and fresh baked goods will be for sale at the Red Barn Deli.
Admission, shows, tours and parking are free!
Arrive early to explore the trails at Bayonet Farm! We’ll walk a 2 mile loop beginning at the Harding House at 11 am and returning just as the festivities begin. 
This is an outdoor event and will be held weather permitting. For more information visit www.holmdel-cilu.org 
The event is sponsored by The Holmdel Environmental Commission and Citizens for Informed Land Use

Schedule of Show and Activities
**Early** Guided nature walk – 11 am** (before festival begins)
Monmouth County Parks Nature on the Move Van, 12pm – 4pm
Name the Gnome Scavenger Hunt, 12pm - 4:30pm
Doodle Dude, 1:30pm
Tours of the Harding House at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm
Late4Lunch performs live at the Red Barn
Mother Earth Drum Circle, 2pm -4pm
Eyes of the Wild Mammal Show, 3:30pm

Exhibits
Holmdel Historical Society
Holmdel Green Team
Monmouth County Master Gardeners
Save Coastal Wildlife
Raptor Trust
Water Spirit
Master Composters

Brookdale Sustainable Fashion Display

Local Event: Holmdel Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk

Holmdel Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk


Holmdel Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk will be held Sunday, April 26 from 12 to 5pm. Celebrate Earth Day at bucolic...

Brookdale Performing Arts Center

COMPANY – THE MUSICAL An Intimate, In-the-Round Experience Tickets: Just $20
Join us for Stephen Sondheim’s Company—performed in an immersive, in-the-round setting where it feels like you’re a guest at Bobby’s birthday party. This intimate staging pulls the audience into the heart of the celebration, surrounding you with music, laughter, and the beautifully messy moments of modern relationships.
Follow Bobby as he navigates the ups and downs of commitment, friendship, and connection, guided (and pressured!) by his well-meaning married friends and a trio of charming girlfriends. With iconic songs including “Being Alive,” “Side by Side by Side,” and “The Ladies Who Lunch,” this production brings Sondheim’s wit and warmth closer than ever before.
Limited seating. Immersive atmosphere. An unforgettable night at Bobby’s party. Grab your $20 tickets today!<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200511391" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>Please call if you need handicapped seating:&nbsp;732-224-24112026 Show Dates:
<ul><li>Friday, April 10, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 11, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 11, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Sunday, April 12, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Friday, April 17, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 18, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:00 PM</li></ul>

Local Event: Company The Musical - April 24, 25, 26

Company The Musical - April 24, 25, 26

COMPANY – THE MUSICAL An Intimate, In-the-Round Experience Tickets: Just $20
Join us for Stephen Sondheim’s Company—performed...

Warner Student Life Center

Speaker: Samuel Ratcliff, Cape Shore Operations Manager, Rutgers University, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
Mr. Ratcliff will talk about the production and evaluation of Rutgers’ disease-resistant oyster lines, the production of tetraploid lines and other experimental crosses in support of genomic research and genomic selection, and the coastal environment benefits of aquaculture.
The Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory is a New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and a field station located on the shore of Delaware Bay in Cape May, NJ. Laboratory facilities at the site include two hatcheries with 3000 sq. ft. of quarantine hatchery. The lab provides summer paid internships for students.

Samuel Ratcliff is the Operations Manager &amp; Researcher at Rutgers University Cape Shore Laboratory in Cape May, NJ. He has worked with a wide range of species, from finfish and ornamental crustaceans to bivalves, which shaped his passion for sustainable aquaculture and coastal ecology, deepening his appreciation for the complexity of marine systems and the importance of hands-on research. He manages the Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory, where he combines his scientific background with fieldwork, mentoring, and coordinating projects that support both research and the commercial sector of shellfish aquaculture in New Jersey.
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Science Mondays Free events in partnership with the Sierra Club.
All events start at 6:30pm at Brookdale Community College, parking lot 7 off Arena Drive, Warner Student Life Center, lower level.
For more information: <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/academic-institutes-and-departments/stem-institute-2/science-monday-events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.brookdalecc.edu/academic-institutes-and-departments/stem-institute-2/science-monday-events/</a>

Local Event: Oyster Breeding Program at the Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory

Oyster Breeding Program at the Rutgers Cape...

Speaker: Samuel Ratcliff, Cape Shore Operations Manager, Rutgers University, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
Mr. Ratcliff...

Oyster Breeding Program at the Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory

The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing Arts Center! From heart-stopping ballads to show-stopping hits, experience the songs you love performed live around the piano in an intimate, elegant cabaret setting. Sip on some signature drinks, and let the music sweep you away at your cozy cocktail table.&nbsp;
May 2nd at 7 PM — Broadway comes alive at the Cabaret Café!&nbsp;
$25/ticket (plus a small ticket fee) includes assorted non alcoholic drinks. &nbsp;Tickets are limited!&nbsp;
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200511646" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>

Local Event: The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night  Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing...

Palmeras Entertainment

BLOSSOM INTO BALANCE ✨ Spring Health &amp; Wellness Expo
May 17th | 12–4 PM
🌸 BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW &amp; RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY SWAG BAG UPON ARRIVAL! (While supplies last — swag bag items provided by select vendors.)
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✨ Experience a Day of Wellness &amp; Connection ✨ Enjoy a variety of immersive experiences throughout the expo, including:
🔮 Group Readings by Sophia Marotta, NY Medium 💃 Dance Lessons with Gina from Ignite Mind Body Soul 🎶 Sound Bath by Kate from Vibe Sessions with Kate 🦋 EFT Tapping Workshop with Meryl Haytonand more experiences to follow…
🌿 Plus explore: Reiki • Tarot • Crystals • Organic Beauty &amp; so much more!
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This is an immersive wellness experience designed to nourish your mind, body &amp; soul — with interactive sessions happening throughout the event. (Experiences are part of the expo and not included in the swag bag - they are offered à la carte)
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✨ Tap the link below to secure your spot today:
<a href="https://www.spiritualmama.org/event-details/spring-health-wellness-expo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spiritualmama.org/event-details/spring-health-wellness-expo</a>

Local Event: Spring Health & Wellness Expo

Spring Health & Wellness Expo

BLOSSOM INTO BALANCE ✨ Spring Health & Wellness Expo
May 17th | 12–4 PM
🌸 BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW & RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY SWAG...

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