Talk at Waretown Library Focuses on New Jersey and World War I

In honor of Veterans Day, theWaretown branch of the Ocean County Library will present “Ocean County during World War I” on Friday, Nov. 11,at 2 p.m. Tim Hart, division director of the Ocean County Culturaland Heritage Commission, will discuss the impact the war had on Ocean County.Connections between the war and Ocean County include the U.S. takeover of the German […]

Documentary at Barnegat Library Focuses on Native American Teens

The Ocean County Library System will celebrate the many cultures of America’s indigenous population as it recognizes National Native American Heritage Month in November. Two events will take place at the Barnegat branch. On Saturday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m., thedocumentary “Up Heartbreak Hill” chronicles the lives of three high school seniors living in the Navajo Nation and struggling to […]

Wordsmiths Invited to Take Part in a ‘Novel’ Celebration 

Every Wednesday in November from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., writers may drop by theLong Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City in celebration ofNational Novel Writing Month, referred to asNaNoWriMo. During that time,they maywork on their own projects and meet other members of the writing community. Writers arewelcome to bring their ownlaptops or notebooks.Free WiFi, plenty […]

Hear Golden Oldies, Help Vietnam Veterans Nov. 12

You’ll hear hits from the 1950s and 1960s at a “Doo-Wop Extravaganza Saturday,” Nov. 12 at7 p.m. at the Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin. On the bill are Joey D Rockin’ Oldies, the Copians and BJ & the Band. Tickets are $20 per person. “It will be a night of doo-wop and Motown, all for a great cause” said […]

Explorer Posts Inviting Prospective Members Nov. 15 

Aviation Career and Science/Engineering Explorers posts are forming in Ocean County, and the groups are holding a registration and information night on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 5p.m. at theOcean County Library main branch in Toms River. Both posts are open to young men and women from grades six to age 20. In Aviation Career Exploring,participantswill develop flying knowledge, aviation protocols, […]

Hunger Foundation Hosts Bourbon Tasting Fundraiser at Old Causeway

An old Kentucky proverb claims, “Keep your friends close and your bourbon closer.” On Tuesday, Nov. 15, bourbon afficionados can stop by The Old Causeway restaurant, 1201 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin, for a Bourbon Tasting event to benefit the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean County. The event begins at 6 p.m., and seating, along with tasting and sampling menu, […]