Rutgers University–New Brunswick

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Registration now open for a new ONLINE lifelong learning course presented by Rutgers University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI-RU). Click link for detailed information and to register.
In Ireland, the supernatural has always been central to the tradition of storytelling. Otherworldly themes materialize in the works of Anglo-Irish writers like Lord Dunsany, Rosa Mulholland, and Sheridan Le Fanu, whose work set a foundation for future generations of fantasy writers.
In this 3-session course, read and discuss spine-tingling tales of poltergeists, haunted castles, supernatural experiences and ancient curses. Perfect for readers who enjoy a touch of the uncanny and want to uncover Ireland’s spooky legacy. Stories will be emailed to you each week.

Local Event: ONLINE Course: Spooky Stories by Irish Writers

Monmouth County

Manasquan-Belmar

New Jersey

ONLINE Course: Spooky Stories by Irish Writers

ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=98062
Registration now open for a new ONLINE lifelong learning course presented...

Southard Grange

We are thrilled to have partnered with the Midnight Society for the Paranormal Research Please join us on Friday, Oct 30th at 6pm For a night of paranormal revelations! and find out what truly “lies beneath” our 160 yr old Southard Grange building! Tickets are $10.00 each Reservations: 732 915 7238 
or email: southard218@gmail.com

Local Event: Midnight Society For The Paranormal Research @ the Southard Grange in Howell

Howell

Midnight Society For The Paranormal Research @...

We are thrilled to have partnered with the Midnight Society for the Paranormal Research Please join us on Friday, Oct 30th at...

Midnight Society For The Paranormal Research @ the Southard Grange in Howell

Brookdale Community College

The screams are returning to Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center (PAC) this October as the award-winning Brookdale Haunted Theater celebrates its 23rd year with a full lineup of Halloween experiences.&nbsp; 
From its signature immersive haunt to a family-friendly lights-on tour and a late-night screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Voted Best Overall Attraction for seven consecutive years by <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NJHauntedHouses.com</a>, Brookdale’s Haunted Theater has become a Halloween tradition for thrill-seekers throughout New Jersey. At the heart of it all is an attraction imagined and brought to life by Brookdale students. Designed, built, and operated by past and present students, the Haunted Theater transforms the entire Performing Arts Center into a terrifying labyrinth filled with gruesome scenes, sinister creatures, elaborate sets, special effects, and heart-pounding surprises. This isn’t a stage show. Guests make their way through a fully immersive haunted house experience that winds through the facility, with frights lurking around every corner.&nbsp;Enter if you dare. The Haunted Theater will be open Oct. 16–18, 23–25, and 29–30, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Brookdale Community College PAC, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ, off&nbsp;Museum Drive. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance for a designated time slot. Group rates are automatically applied for groups of 10 or more and 25 or more, and buses are welcome. Convenient parking is available in Lot 2, with accessible parking in Lot 1.For tickets and additional information, visit the <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brookdale Haunted Theater webpage</a><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">.</a>&nbsp;Questions may be directed to the box office at <a href="tel:(732)%20224-2411" target="_blank">732-224-2411</a> or <a href="mailto:brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com" target="_blank">brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30)

Middletown

Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year...

The screams are returning to Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center (PAC) this October as the award-winning...

Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30)

St. Rose of Lima Chapel

Experience an afternoon of powerful classical music as the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Barbara Santoro, presents works by Verdi, Bizet, and Brahms. The program features Verdi's La Forza del Destino Overture, Bizet's Carmen Suite #2, and Brahms' Symphony #2 for a truly moving performance.

Local Event: Monmouth Symphony Orchestra: Destiny, Drama, Joy

Monmouth Symphony Orchestra: Destiny, Drama, Joy

Experience an afternoon of powerful classical music as the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Barbara Santoro,...

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Manasquan event will examine the mental health effects of excessive screen use and offer practical strategies for restoring balance.


MANASQUAN, N.J. — Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host “When Internet Use Becomes an Obsession” on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, 6 Osborn Avenue, Manasquan, NJ 08736.
Presented by the mental health subcommittee of the church’s Justice and Peace Advocacy team, the program will explore how excessive reliance on digital devices can affect mental health, attention and everyday well-being.
The discussion will address depression, anxiety, loneliness and shortened attention spans linked to excessive online use. It will also identify warning signs of unhealthy preoccupation with social media, gaming and compulsive information-seeking.
Guest speaker Kelsey Wetmore, LPC, LCADC, of the Center for NeuroWellness in Manasquan, will share practical strategies for setting healthier limits, resisting the pressures of the attention economy and creating a more balanced relationship with technology.
The free program is open to the public, and all are welcome.
Registration: <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhtlcnj.breezechms.com%2Fform%2F2193d880&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb4ce19ad5ba341d8279b08df2ef9dfcc%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639281322884794804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AjX9K2tQdRBK9LD76EEtdhsSasfiKCeL2UgX4SKBfww%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">htlcnj.breezechms.com/form/2193d880</a>

Local Event: Holy Trinity Program to Explore When Internet Use Becomes an Obsession

Holy Trinity Program to Explore When Internet...

Manasquan event will examine the mental health effects of excessive screen use and offer practical strategies for restoring...

Holy Trinity Program to Explore When Internet Use Becomes an Obsession

Brookdale Performing Arts Center

Ideas have the power to spark conversation, create connections, and inspire change.
TEDxBrookdale returns this December with “Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite,” bringing together six dynamic speakers to explore ideas at the intersection of creativity, technology, community, leadership, and the human experience.
Meet the Speakers:
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/joel-simpson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Joel Simpson</a> Feeling at Home in the Wilderness An exploration of how people find patterns, meaning, and connection in the natural world.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/shanda-mcmanus/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shanda McManus</a> The Nuclear Power of Grief A powerful look at grief, memory, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/paola-benitez/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Paola Benitez</a> From Unaccompanied Migrant Child to Changemaker An inspiring story of how lived experience can become a catalyst for leadership, advocacy, and meaningful change.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/morissa-schwartz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Morissa Schwartz</a> The Human Algorithm: What AI Taught Me About Being Human A thought-provoking exploration of what artificial intelligence can reveal about humanity.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/angela-kariotis/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Angela Kariotis</a> Everyone Needs To Be An Artist Today A fresh perspective on the artist as public servant and how creativity, deep listening, empathy, and collaboration can help build stronger communities and shape the future of leadership.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/ed-johnson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ed Johnson</a> Community, Civic Leadership and the Power of Connection An exploration of the power of bringing people together to create opportunity and meaningful progress.</li></ul>
Be Part of TEDxBrookdale
Community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to be part of an afternoon devoted to ideas, inspiration, and connection.
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200531721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>&nbsp;and experience TEDxBrookdale live
Become a sponsor and help bring ideas worth sharing to the community. Need more information? Please call us at <a href="tel:(732)%20224-2411" target="_blank">732-224-2411</a>.
Join the conversation and be part of the connections that ignite what comes next.

Local Event: TEDxBrookdale 2026: Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite

TEDxBrookdale 2026: Sparks, Vibes, and...

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Asbury Park

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Brick

Carly Baldwin

Long Branch-Eatontown

Lakewood

Little Silver-Oceanport

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Toms River

Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

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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Friday, October 30

Midnight Society For The Paranormal Research @ the Southard Grange in Howell

OCT

30

6:00 PM

Southard Grange, 4860 US-9, Howell Township, NJ

Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30)

OCT

30

6:00 PM

Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township, NJ

Sunday, November 1

Monmouth Symphony Orchestra: Destiny, Drama, Joy

NOV

1

3:00 PM

St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 51 Lincoln Pl, Freehold, NJ

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Thursday, December 10

Midnight Society For The Paranormal Research @ the Southard Grange in Howell

Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30)

Monmouth Symphony Orchestra: Destiny, Drama, Joy

Brookdale Community College

The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility INSURED