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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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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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Autumn is upon us, and the Monmouth County Parks System is looking to celebrate at the historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel. The Sept. 30 festival begins at 11 a.m., and features live music, activities, craft demonstrations and a pie-eating contest. Festival competitions include the largest pumpkin, <a href="http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/131%5Charvest_home_canning.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">canning</a>, <a href="http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/131%5Charvest_home_needlework.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">needlework</a>, <a href="http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/131%5Charvest_home_baked_goods.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">baked goods</a>and <a href="http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/131%5Charvest_home_vegetables.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">vegetables</a> (click on the links to find out more about the categories). For more information about entertainment and activities during the festival, visit the <a href="http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=3203" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Monmouth County Parks System website</a>.

Autumn is upon us, and the Monmouth County Parks System is looking to celebrate at the historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel.

The Sept. 30 festival begins at 11 a.m., and features live music, activities, craft demonstrations and a pie-eating contest. Festival competitions include the largest pumpkin, <a href="http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/131%5Charvest_home_canning.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">canning</a>, <a href="http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/131%5Charvest_home_needlework.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">needlework</a>, <a href="http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/131%5Charvest_home_baked_goods.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">baked goods</a>and <a href="http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/131%5Charvest_home_vegetables.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">vegetables</a> (click on the links to find out more about the categories).

For more information about entertainment and activities during the festival, visit the <a href="http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=3203" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Monmouth County Parks System website</a>.

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Garden State Classical Academy

Step into the spirit of 1776.
As part of Sea Girt’s America 250 celebration, Garden State Classical Academy invites families to a unique “White House Founders Museum” experience—just one block from the main event in town.
This free, family-friendly event brings the American founding to life through:
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Live student performances of patriotic recitations, poetry, and early American songs
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Musical selections by Amadeus String Academy
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A reenactor encampment with demonstrations from the Revolutionary era
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Hands-on colonial crafts and activities for children
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Historical displays highlighting key figures and moments from the founding
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Performances will take place on the hour, creating a dynamic experience throughout the day.
Whether you’re attending the main celebration at Baltimore Park, or simply looking for a meaningful way to engage your children in American history, the Founders Museum offers a reflective, interactive complement to the day’s festivities.
Come step out of the crowd and into the story.

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