Temple Shalom-Reform

Help Stock the Shelves This SummerTemple Shalom's Social Action Committee is once again partnering with the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry to help local families facing food insecurity.Easy drop-off at the Temple Shalom of Aberdeen parking lot on Tuesday, July 14th, from 4:30-6:00pm.Items Needed:- Cooking Oil- Canned corn, peas, beans- Pasta and Pasta Sauce- Rice- Juice- Condiments - mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, etc.- Granola Bars- Fruit Cups- Pudding- Jello- CrackersEverything must be new, unopened and unexpired. No Costco-sized itemsQuestions? Contact: Rachel L. MacAulay at rachellmacaulay@gmail.com** Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide nourishment and hope to our neighbors in need. Sponsored by: The Social Action CommitteeThank you for helping us make a difference in our community this summer!

Local Event: Summer 2026 Food Drive

Monmouth County

Matawan-Aberdeen

New Jersey

Summer 2026 Food Drive

Help Stock the Shelves This SummerTemple Shalom's Social Action Committee is once again partnering with the Keyport Ministerium...

Spotlight Players

What happens when a painfully average high school student discovers a mysterious supercomputer pill that promises popularity, confidence, and a shortcut to becoming the person he’s always wanted to be?Be More Chill is the cult-hit musical packed with heart, humor, awkward teenage chaos, epic songs, and enough retro gaming energy to make every former mall rat, theater kid, and sci-fi fan feel seen.Join Spotlight Players as we bring this wildly inventive, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt musical to the stage for six performances only. Whether you know every lyric or have never heard of a SQUIP, you’re in for a fast-paced ride filled with friendship, first crushes, questionable decisions, and the universal struggle of figuring out where you belong.July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 &amp; 26 &nbsp;Spotlight Players Theater, 888 NJ-34, Matawan, NJGrab your player two, power up your nostalgia, and get ready to level up your summer theater plans.Tickets on sale now.:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/ya9jfbdh" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tickets</a>

Local Event: Be More Chill

Be More Chill

What happens when a painfully average high school student discovers a mysterious supercomputer pill that promises popularity,...

Terhune Park

Grab your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and join us in Terhune Park for three special evenings of movies, community fun, and summer memories under the stars.
July 17 | Zootopia 2 - Our family movie night returns with one of the summer's most anticipated films. Bring the kids, spread out a blanket, and enjoy a fun-filled evening under the summer sky.
Movie starts at 7PM. 
There's just something magical about watching a movie outdoors on a warm summer evening, so get ready for a July full of movies, memories, and Matawan fun!

Local Event: Matawan Summer Movies Family Night: Zootopia 2

Matawan Summer Movies Family Night: Zootopia 2

Grab your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and join us in Terhune Park for three special evenings of movies,...

Update:&nbsp;Update: Movie Night Postponed Due to Weather Due to the impending weather forecast, tonight's showing of Song Sung Blue at Terhune Park has been postponed. New Date: Thursday, July 23 at 7PM in Terhune Park We know many families were looking forward to a fun night under the stars, but the safety and comfort of our residents comes first. We hope you'll join us on July 23 for a great evening of music, memories, and a movie! Thank you for your understanding, and we'll see you then!Grab your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and join us in Terhune Park for three special evenings of movies, community fun, and summer memories under the stars.
July 23 | Song Sung Blues - A special Date Night in the Park! Bring your significant other or friends for an evening of music, laughter, and entertainment. Take-out dining options will be available, along with tables and chairs for a relaxed night out.

Then join us for our remaining summer movies:
July 17 | Zootopia 2 - Our family movie night returns with one of the summer's most anticipated films. Bring the kids, spread out a blanket, and enjoy a fun-filled evening under the summer sky.
July 31 | School of Rock - Calling all teens! Join us for a special Teen Movie Night featuring this fan-favorite comedy packed with music and laughs.
All movies start at 7PM. 
There's just something magical about watching a movie outdoors on a warm summer evening, so get ready for a July full of movies, memories, and Matawan fun!

Local Event: Matawan Summer Movies Date Night: Song Sung Blues

Matawan Summer Movies Date Night: Song Sung Blues

Update: Update: Movie Night Postponed Due to Weather Due to the impending weather forecast, tonight's showing of Song Sung Blue...

Grab your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and join us in Terhune Park for three special evenings of movies, community fun, and summer memories under the stars.

July 31 | School of Rock - Calling all teens! Join us for a special Teen Movie Night featuring this fan-favorite comedy packed with music and laughs.
Movie starts at 7PM. 
There's just something magical about watching a movie outdoors on a warm summer evening, so get ready for a July full of movies, memories, and Matawan fun!

Local Event: Matawan Summer Movie Teen Night: School of Rock 

Matawan Summer Movie Teen Night: School of Rock 

New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

Saturday, August 8 11am - 6pm
Sunday, August 9 11am - 5pm 
A rich lineup of artisan roasters, tea crafters and local cafés from NJ • NY • PA - along with a curated marketplace with local makers and artists.&nbsp;
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Local Event: Coffee, Tea & Local Festival: Summer Iced Edition 

Middlesex County

Edison-Metuchen

Coffee, Tea & Local Festival: Summer Iced Edition 

Saturday, August 8 11am - 6pm
Sunday, August 9 11am - 5pm 
A rich lineup of artisan roasters, tea crafters and local cafés from...

Brick Elks Lodge #2151

Experience a unique celebration of homemade instruments featuring live performances by the Agape Blues Band, Suitcase Ramblers, and more! Explore a traveling cigar box museum, browse various vendors, and enjoy games with food and drinks available for a $10 admission fee.

Local Event: 2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival!!

2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music...

Experience a unique celebration of homemade instruments featuring live performances by the Agape Blues Band, Suitcase Ramblers,...

2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival!!

Sara Winick

New York City Metropolitan Area

Holmdel-Hazlet

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Sarah Salvadore

East Brunswick

Carly Baldwin

Middletown

Woodbridge

Manalapan

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

New Brunswick

Little Silver-Oceanport

Acoustic duo performing songs of the 60s and 70s

Frank and Cynthia 

We are an acoustic duo, not an amplified band or an oldies act that sings to pre-recorded music. We have been performing at senior community clubhouses, assisted living facilities and Rehabilitation places. We would love to perform for the general public.

Middlesex

Old Bridge

We are an acoustic duo, not an amplified band or an oldies act that sings to pre-recorded music. We have been performing at senior community...

Psychiatry & Therapy under one roof. Insurance accepted.

Jersey Medical Care

We believe mental health care should feel personal, organized, warm, and deeply supportive. Compassion guides everything we do, honoring each individual who walks through our doors. Here, you are a whole person. Your story, needs, and goals guide everything we do. Our clinicians are an integrative team of professionals who are determined to help you believe in yourself again. We offer medication management evaluations, individual, couple, and family therapy, career, life, and executive coaching.

We believe mental health care should feel personal, organized, warm, and deeply supportive. Compassion guides everything we do, honoring each...

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.

Asbury Park

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

Parents....Get Your Vacation Time Back with Epic Dayz!

Epic Dayz 

During the school year there are random days off where finding coverage is a scramble or parents are forced to take the day off. We are here to help by taking the children on an Epic Dayz adventure and freeing up those precious vacation days! Epic Dayz offers an exciting day of adventure and travel for children in grades 2 through 7. It's an Epic Dayz experience for kids and an EZ solution for parents who are looking for engaging activities and programs for their children when school is not in session. ***Registration Live*** Limited Space Available *** Save yourself the time, headache, and (most importantly) your vacation days with Epic Dayz! Make every day count for each child and give them an adventure they will love. In the meantime, you get your vacation days back so everyone wins! With transportation, activities, and meals taken care of, you can worry less while getting more! Book now to secure your spot for the season! www.epicdayznj.com/adventure-registration ***Registration Live*** Limited Space Available *** Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact: info@epicdayzinc.com

During the school year there are random days off where finding coverage is a scramble or parents are forced to take the day off. We are here to...

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