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

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The Teaching Dragon

Elementary school tutor specializing in one on one tutoring grades PreK - 3rd grade in person or on zoom.  Experienced empathetic teacher building student confidence and a passion for learning.

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Union Beach

Elementary school tutor specializing in one on one tutoring grades PreK - 3rd grade in person or on zoom. Experienced empathetic teacher building...

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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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We are independently owned, family-driven, and deeply rooted in the Monmouth County cannabis community — not backed by multi-state operators or...

Summer is coming fast - Let us get your ride sunshine ready!

Sal's Town Discount Tire - Matawan since 1967

Summer is approaching fast, is your car ready for the coming heat? Sal's Town Discount Tire wants to help you keep your car prepared with working A/C, smooth driving struts, and weather appropriate tires! LIKE us on our Facebook page, look for our coupons, print out that page and come in to see Roger or Dawn to put our over 55 Years of automotive expertise to work for you and your vehicle with a FREE Standard Oil Change ($30 value) - FREE Flat Tire Repair ($40 value) and a FREE Exhaust System Inspection... and of course, those Tires! So stop in soon and let's get Your vehicle prepared to face those harsh roads that a cold &amp; wet Jersey winter can bring! #TTSDrivesYouHappy #ServingMonmouthCountysince1967 #HappyGoodYear2026

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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

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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.

Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our...

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

Middletown

East Coast Diving Center is your friendly full service PADI 5 Star SCUBA Diving and Snorkeling Facility established in 1977. We offer courses from...

Mr. Don Brocklebank will be conducting a demonstration on 19th century woodworking in a program entitled "Living History Woodworking."  Light refreshments will be served following the program.  For more information call 732-583-1736.

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Brookdale Performing Arts Center

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.
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200511403" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>

Local Event: Laugh Lab @Brookdale - May 7 & 8

Laugh Lab @Brookdale - May 7 & 8

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Algonquin Arts Theatre

From Stephen Schwartz, the renowned creator of Wicked, comes PIPPIN - a dazzling and thought-provoking musical about a young man's journey to find purpose. With unforgettable songs, mesmerizing choreography, and a touch of magic, this Tony Award®-winning classic invites audiences to experience the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Local Event: PIPPIN....  May 8 - May 17, 2026

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PIPPIN....  May 8 - May 17, 2026

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Time to stock up for summer reading.&nbsp; We have thousands of great books in every category for every age, plus CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, audio book, puzzles, games and cards.&nbsp; Plus a whole cart of free books!&nbsp; We are open for sales and book donations allThursdays from 10 - 12:00, Saturdays from 10 - 2:00, except for major holidays.&nbsp; All proceeds help provide scholarships for local women and girls.&nbsp; See you website for further infomation and our book donation policy - aauw-nj-nmcb.org.&nbsp; Hope to see you soon!&nbsp; Come meet local author Olivia Martel, who will be there to sign copies of her latest book!!

Local Event: AAUW Used Book Sale

AAUW Used Book Sale

Time to stock up for summer reading.  We have thousands of great books in every category for every age, plus CDs, DVDs, vinyl...

Rutgers' 2026 Commencement Speaker Is 'Avengers...

Markus is best known for the screenwriting he did for six Marvel movies, including 'Avengers: Infinity War' and "Avengers: Endgame.'

Rutgers' 2026 Commencement Speaker Is 'Avengers' Screenwriter Christopher Markus

Hackensack Meridian's Health And Wellness...

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2 Monmouth County Resident Aliens Illegally...

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