Learn About the Harlem Renaissance With Harlem Grooves Feb. 6 

The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library celebrates Black History Month with “Legends of the Harlem Renaissance” on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. Performing songs from that era in the early 20th century is Harlem Grooves, one of several programs offered by Key Arts Productions of Philadelphia. Singers are producer Joseph Patterson, Nate Harmon and Veronica Menyweather. Patterson […]

Barnegat Lighthouse Group to Hear About ‘Single-Use Plastics’

The Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park sponsor a programon “Single-Use Plastics” onSaturday, Feb. 6,at 1 p.m. in the visitor center at the park. Admission is free; donations are accepted. Kyle Gronostajski, executive director oflocal environmental organization Alliance for a Living Ocean,will discuss what ALO is doing in hopes of limiting single-use plastics onLong BeachIslandand elsewhere. He will discuss their […]

Southern Ocean County Chamber ‘Business in Action’: Make a Shirt at Jetty

Networking will go close-up, when visitors to a business will get a behind-the scenes tour at the first of the new Business in Action Networking Meetings of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. The kickoff event is Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m., hosted byJettyatitsFlagship store,at 509 North Main St. in Manahawkin. Participants will leave with a T-shirt that they […]

Pinelands Community School Offers Courses for Residents

The Pinelands Community School, a nonprofit program offering various classes for local residents, has returned to the Pinelands Regional School District. Course categories include creative arts and hobbies; health and fitness; SAT test prep; and special interest, such as American sign language, birdwatching and recreational kayaking. “On our Pinelands Community School website, we also provide information regarding class offerings extending […]

New SBA Loans Available to Aid Post-Sandy Recovery

Residents and business owners still recovering from Superstorm Sandy can now take advantage of new low-interest loans available through the Small Business Administration. Homeowners can borrow up to $200,000 to repair or replace structural losses, and $40,000 for personal property losses, which also applies to renters. Businesses can receive up to $2 million to cover losses to physical property, equipment, […]

No Love Songs at Barnegat Library’s Anti-Valentine’s Dance  

If you’re not into hearts, candy and flowers for Valentine’s Day, the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library has something just for you – an “Anti-Valentine’s Day Dance” on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. Teen services librarian Theresa Foster said the event is open toages 12 to 18. “The dance will feature music that is anything butromantic,” said […]

Highest-Order Bluesmen: Guy Davis, Fabrizi Poggi and Friends at Lizzie Rose Music Room

The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton presents a special evening with Guy Davis and Fabrizio Poggi this Wednesday, Feb. 3. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Additional special guests include Charlie Musselwhite and Ben Jaffe. For tickets, call 609-389-0118 during box office hours, Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 […]