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.

Monmouth County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Asbury Park

New Jersey

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

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.

Monmouth

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 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.

Carly Baldwin

Matawan-Aberdeen

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

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

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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

Sara Winick

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"Peace, Love &amp; Understanding" Musical Story Hour- In recognition of the Woodstock Music Festivals' 43rd anniversary, early childhood music expert Lisa Hearns will present a musical celebration and story hour.  Geared to children from 1 Month to 5 years of age, Lisa Hearns will share songs and read the book "Whoever You Are", with an instrumental play-along at the end of the hour.  Age-appropriate percussion instruments provided. <a href="http://www.keyportonline.com/content/1025/319/default.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.keyportonline.com/content/1025/319/default.aspx</a>

Peace, Love & Woodstock (Free Musical Story Hour)

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Costa Verde

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs at Pats Place 4 Comedy at Costa Verde!&nbsp; Join us on Friday, June 5th at 6039 NJ-35, South Amboy, NJ 08879 for an unforgettable evening of great food and hilarious stand-up. Enjoy dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by the show at 8:00 PM. 2 item minimum. 🎟 Tickets: $25 at the door or $20 online: https://bit.ly/41LuiMn Featuring an incredible lineup:Johnny Watson (Headliner)Johnny Watson delivers high-energy, sharp observational comedy with quick wit and unforgettable punchlines every night. Jeff Greenberg (Feature)Jeff Greenberg brings clever storytelling, relatable humor, and seasoned stage presence that connects with audiences. Andrew Rich (Guest)Andrew Rich offers fresh perspectives, quirky insights, and engaging style that keeps crowds laughing nonstop. Randi Simon Lupo (Host)Randi Simon Lupo energizes audiences with humor, charismatic hosting, and improvisation that ties shows together. Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and come ready to laugh—this is a show you don’t want to miss!

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Sayreville

Johnny Watson Headlines in Sayreville June 5th 

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This longtime waitress at The Frog & The Peach thought her headaches were caused by everyday stress. It was something much worse:

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