West Park Recreation Center

Join history buff and reenactor Bob Gula as he explores the forgotten stories of the Battles of Springfield and Connecticut Farms. Presented in full uniform, this engaging program brings local Revolutionary War history to life. This event is free and open to the public with light refreshments provided.

Local Event: Beyond Monmouth: Overlooked NJ Revolutionary War Battles

Monmouth County

Ocean

New Jersey

Beyond Monmouth: Overlooked NJ Revolutionary...

Join history buff and reenactor Bob Gula as he explores the forgotten stories of the Battles of Springfield and Connecticut...

Beyond Monmouth: Overlooked NJ Revolutionary War Battles

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TEDx Brookdale&nbsp;Community College 2026
Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center Stage | Brookdale Community College
765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ Parking lot 1 or 2
Ideas have the power to spark conversation, create connections, and inspire change.
TEDx Brookdale Community College returns this December with “Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite,” bringing together six dynamic speakers to explore ideas at the intersection of creativity, technology, community, leadership, and the human experience.
Meet the Speakers
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/joel-simpson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Joel Simpson</a> Feeling at Home in the Wilderness An exploration of how people find patterns, meaning, and connection in the natural world.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/shanda-mcmanus/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shanda McManus</a> The Nuclear Power of Grief A powerful look at grief, memory, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/paola-benitez/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Paola Benitez</a> From Unaccompanied Migrant Child to Changemaker An inspiring story of how lived experience can become a catalyst for leadership, advocacy, and meaningful change.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/morissa-schwartz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Morissa Schwartz</a> The Human Algorithm: What AI Taught Me About Being Human A thought-provoking exploration of what artificial intelligence can reveal about humanity.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/angela-kariotis/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Angela Kariotis</a> Everyone Needs To Be An Artist Today A fresh perspective on the artist as public servant and how creativity, deep listening, empathy, and collaboration can help build stronger communities and shape the future of leadership.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/ed-johnson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ed Johnson</a> Community, Civic Leadership and the Power of Connection&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; An exploration of community, civic leadership, and the power of bringing people together to create opportunity and meaningful progress.
Be Part of TEDx BrookdaleCommunityCollege&nbsp;Community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to be part of an afternoon devoted to ideas, inspiration, and connection.
Purchase tickets and experience TEDxBrookdale live. Become a sponsor and help bring ideas worth sharing to the community. Need more information? Please call us at 732-224-2411. Join the conversation and be part of the connections that ignite what comes next.
December 10, 2026 | Brookdale Community College

Local Event: TEDx Brookdale Community College

Middletown

TEDx Brookdale Community College

TEDx Brookdale Community College 2026
Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite
Thursday, December 10, 2026 |...

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Little Silver-Oceanport

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Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room

Celebrate your summer birthdays or special occasions at the Mathis House. Enjoy a five course Afternoon Teatime with soup, salad, a warm scone with clotted cream, a variety of tea sandwiches, and a plate of desserts with a full pot of tea per person. The experience includes live piano music and tours of the Inn. The cost is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity on the weekends and $40 per person Wednesday to Friday. 10 Percent Senior and Military discount mid-week. Call 732-818-7580 or book on Resy at www.mathishouse600main.com for your Summer Afternoon Victorian Teatime. Special overnight stay packages available for the perfect Jersey Shore experience. Located at 600 Main Street in Downtown Toms River.

Ocean County

Karen Wall

Toms River

Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea...

Celebrate your summer birthdays or special occasions at the Mathis House. Enjoy a five course Afternoon Teatime with soup, salad, a warm scone with...

US National Taekwondo

We are an after-school martial arts program that teaches Taekwondo to students of all ages. We build focus, confidence, and strength all while learning an olympic sport. 

We are an after-school martial arts program that teaches Taekwondo to students of all ages. We build focus, confidence, and strength all while...

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