Around The Town Saturday, Dec. 21 Exit 82 Presents ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’
TIME: 8:00 PM LOCATION: 73 Main Street, Second Floor, Toms River, NJ DETAILS: Exit 82 is bringing back their production of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, based on the classic holiday movie. Join the beloved George Bailey as he considers all of his blessings one fateful Christmas Eve. This holiday classic will come to life with the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage as a charming 1940s radio broadcast. Visit exit82theatre.com for tickets and more information.
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Tuesday, Dec. 31 Noon Year’s Eve Party at the Long Beach Island Library
TIME: 11:00 AM LOCATION: 217 S Central Ave, Surf City, NJ 08008 DETAILS: Crafts, noisemakers and music. Please register in person, by calling 609-494-2480 or online at www. theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Tuesday, Dec. 31 Surflight Theatre Presents ‘The Rave-Ons: Rockin’ Eve’
TIME: 8:00 PM LOCATION: 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven DETAILS: The Rave-Ons return to the Surflight Theatre this New Year’s Eve with a mix of songs from Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and others. Joining the high energy quartet this time around will be local saxophone player Jimmy Merchant, who recently made his Broadway debut in “Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations.” Raise a toast to the final waning hours of 2019 and ring in a new decade of rock and roll fun! Tickets are $39.50.
Friday, Jan. 3 Homeschool Kids Book Club
TIME: 10:30 AM LOCATION: 380 Bay Ave, Tuckerton, NJ 08087 DETAILS: Contact the library for the current title. Please register in person, online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, or call 609-296-1470.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 ‘Wigglers and Walkers’ at the Stafford Library
TIME: 10:30 AM LOCATION: 129 N Main St, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 DETAILS: Foster little one’s motor, sensory and social skills. Join us for books, rhymes, songs and movement followed by playtime. For children younger than 2 years of age, but older siblings are welcome. Please register in person, by calling 609-597-3381 or online at www. theoceancountylibrary.org
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OUR 50TH YEAR IN REVIEW: GRATEFUL GRANT RECIPIENTS
As we come to the end of 2019, our 50th Anniversary, we want to share a look back at our Grant Winners who do wonderful things for our community.
January Winner: Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County: The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County is a non-profit, interfaith ministry committed to providing shelter, meals and assistance to homeless families. Our well-trained volunteers reach out with our compassion and acceptance, providing help, hope and a safe haven for our guests while they seek permanent employment and affordable housing. We increase community awareness and advocate responsible solutions to homelessness. To contact Interfaith Hospitality Network, please call (732) 736-1550.
February Winner: Meals on Wheels of Ocean County We are driven by a passionate belief that senior citizens deserve to lead happy, healthy and above
all, meaningful lives. From forty years of experience, we know the best way to accomplish this: By doing everything we can to keep them in the environment where they’re most comfortable—at home. To learn more about Meals on Wheels, please call 732-367-1401 or email info@csimow.org.
March Winner: Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey: Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is an interfaith nonprofit agency dedicated to providing free supportive services to the frail elderly and homebound, enabling them to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Our volunteers are dedicated to reducing social isolation which comes with aging. CVCJ has been providing these services in Ocean County and now Monmouth County for 25 years. To contact Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey please call 732-505-2273.
April Winner: Ocean Partnership for Children Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) provides care management services for Ocean County to youth ages 4-21 years old with complex mental health, substance use, intellectual, and developmental needs and their families. OPC strives to keep children and adolescents at home, in school, and in the community by connecting them to community resources that meet their unique needs. Ocean Partnership for Children’s care management is funded through Medicaid and available to all youth and families that live in Ocean County and meet the eligibility criteria of the New Jersey Children’s System of Care. In order to access our services, you must call PerformCare at 877-652-7624.
May Winner: CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties, a non-profit, charitable organization, provides trained telephone listeners who respond to human needs 24 hours every day. This volunteer based organization offers free confidential crisis intervention, information on available resources, and referral to community services. To reach CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties please call the Business Office #: 732-240-6104 or e-mail: contactofoceanco@aol. com.
June Winner: Ocean’s Harbor House
Ocean’s Harbor House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides more than just shelter. Staffed by caring experts, we freely give youth the individualized support they need to begin their healthy, happy, and ultimately successful life’s journey. For more information on Ocean’s Harbor House, please visit www.oceansharborhouse.org.
July Winner: Your Grandmother’s Cupboard Your Grandmother’s Cupboard is a non-profit organization established by people who recognize the needs of the homeless and working poor in our communities. The Cupboard was established to provide some of these basic needs through local donations. Many people living in poverty often do not have access to transportation to visit thrift shops and pantries. This program is unique because we bring clothing, shoes, blankets, and personal care items to where they are needed most. To contact Your Grandmother’s Cupboard, please call (732) 240-0441.
August Winner: Tuckerton Seaport Our mission at the Tuckerton Seaport is to preserve, present and interpret the rich maritime history, artistry, heritage and environment of the Jersey shore and the unique contributions of its baymen. To Contact the Tuckerton Seaport, please call (609) -296-8868 or e-mail brookes@tuckertonseaport.org.
September Winner: St. Francis Community Center: Founded in 1972, St. Francis Community Center offers a wide variety of services and programs aimed at meeting the needs of residents of Ocean County, regardless of age, race, gender, nationality, religious affiliation, handicapping condition or socioeconomic status. Services offered include: Preschool; Senior Center; Aquatic Center; Counseling Center; Family Support Services, Youth Program; Educational Support Services; Recreation Program; Volunteer Program and many Special Events. To Contact St. Francis Community Center, please call (609) 494-8861.
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