Name: Manasquan Community Blood Drive - In Loving Memory of Gary Letizia
Start: 2026-05-06T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Manasquan First Aid Squad

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Honor the memory of Gary Letizia by providing the precious gift of time to others battling illness. Join the community to save lives and receive a Gary Letizia Memorial Donor Coin as a special token of gratitude for your donation.

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, through its Justice and Peace Advocacy Committee, will host a two-part public program titled “Deconstructing Christian Nationalism: Building a Healthy Model of Civic Engagement.” The series is a follow-up to the church’s August 2025 program, Understanding Christian Nationalism, and is inspired by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s recent social statement on Faith and Civic Life.
Rooted in the shared faith tradition that all power arises from God and that God’s purpose is shalom—the well-being of all creation—the program invites people of faith and all people of good will to explore the responsibilities of civic engagement as a public good. The series seeks to address concerns about the influence of Christian Nationalism by examining how faithful civic participation supports democracy and the common good.
The first session will be held on Wednesday, April 29, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and will focus on the proliferation of misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods in the public sphere, the damage these practices cause to democratic institutions, and how individuals can better discern truth from falsehood.
The second session will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and will examine the principle of the Separation of Church and State as articulated in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Participants will explore the beliefs of the Founding Fathers, how the boundary between church and state has eroded over time, and why this separation remains essential today. Both sessions will be held in Fellowship Hall at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6 Osborn Avenue, Manasquan, NJ, and are open to the public. All community members are invited to attend this timely and relevant discussion.
Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP through the church office at (732) 223-0533, or online at: <a href="https://www.holytrinity-elca.org/events/deconstructing-christian-nationalism/2026-04-29." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">holytrinity-elca.org/events/deconstructing-christian-nationalism/2026-04-29.</a>
About Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is committed to faith-based education, justice, and public witness that promotes the well-being of all people and the health of democratic life.

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Brookdale Performing Arts Center is thrilled to launch a bold new comedy experience in 2026: Laugh Lab @Brookdale, an improv series where nothing is scripted, everything is unexpected, and the laughs are absolutely guaranteed. This fresh, experimental comedy night invites audiences into a world where performers push boundaries, test new ideas, and embrace the hilariously unhinged.&nbsp;
Guests will enjoy the show in cocktail-style seating, creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere. Snacks will be available for purchase, and the casual, lounge vibe offers a perfect night out for adults looking to unwind, laugh, and escape the ordinary.&nbsp;
Tickets are just $10, making Laugh Lab @Brookdale one of the most affordable and entertaining nights in Monmouth County. Each performance begins at 7:00 PM, and with a lineup of quick-thinking comedians and unpredictable scenarios, no two nights will ever be the same.&nbsp;
2026 Show Dates&nbsp;
<ul><li>February 19, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>February 20, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 12, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 13, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 7, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 8, 2026&nbsp;</li></ul>
All shows begin at 7:00 PM and tickets are $10.&nbsp;
This improv series is adult-themed, geared toward audiences who appreciate edgy, off-the-rails humor. Whether you're an improv lover or someone who just needs a break from the everyday, this is the show you’ll be talking about long after the lights come up.&nbsp;
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something new, daring, and wickedly funny in 2026. Seats are limited, and with this kind of energy, buzz, and price point, Laugh Lab @Brookdale has all the makings of the next must-see local comedy hit.&nbsp;
Laugh Lab @Brookdale Where comedy gets tested, tried, and totally unhinged.
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