Make Holiday Gifts for Wildlife Dec. 14

4 Elements Earth Education in Waretown is hosting a “Holiday for the Animals” on Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Joseph A. Citta Scout Camp in Barnegat Township. Families are welcome to join the group for the free event, which will include holiday-themed stories, games, fireside treats and gift-making for the local wildlife. “We’re going to make bird feeders […]

Dog Hike in Bass River and then the BATONA Trail With a Naturalist

Your dog deserves a break today! Pavement is OK for a poop/pee-walk, but what he really craves is the wild woods. You probably could use some stress-busting forest bathing yourself! Join master naturalist Kathy Gardiner at the Bass River State Forest Office, 762 Stage Rd. in Bass River, on Saturday, Dec. 14 before 9 a.m. and go on a free 3- […]

Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Brings Christmas Musical Joy on Dec. 20

  Christmastime and musical performances seem to go hand in hand, and such will be the case on Friday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, when the the sweet sounds of the season will be delivered by the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea. Father Alphonse Stephenson will lead the orchestra – accomplished musicians representing […]

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Experience the Polar Express Dec. 14

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Stafford Branch, Ocean County Library 129 North Main St. (Route 9) Manahawkin (609-597-3381) theoceancountylibrary.org The Friends of the StaffordLibrary sponsora live experience of The Polar Express on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Children up to age 12 canhear stories from the conductor, enjoy cookies and cocoa and sing Christmas carols. Younger children can wear theirfavorite Christmas pajamas. The program […]

View the Art Work of Linda Ramsay in December

Barnegat Leader library column

Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library 12 Burr Street (609-698-3331) theoceancountylibrary.org The branch will display the art of Linda Ramsay through December. Ramsay’s medium is oil, on canvas or board. She is an instructor and artist in residence at the LBI Foundationof the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies and an instructor at the Pine Shores Art Association in Manahawkin. She is […]

School News: Leos Join Lions in Bahamas School Supply Drive

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The Southern Regional Leo Club, Stafford Township Lions Club and local radio station WOBM 92.7 recently sponsored a school supply drive to help hurricane-damaged schools in the Bahamas. The groups collaborated to collect, package and ship 11 cartons of school supplies to Lion Matt Samuel of the Ft. Pierce Lions Club in Florida. Celeste Bent of the Freeport Lions Club […]

Consistently Good Even Under Pressure, Malandro Ready to Push Her Limits This Season

Stafford Leader Southern Winter Sports Previews

When Abigail Malandro was entering the Southern Regional High School girls swimming program as a freshman, coach Bill Entrikin had lots of positive things to say about the young freestyle sprinter. At the time, he used phrases like “great future ahead” and “going to be awesome.” Now a senior, Malandro has been one of the most consistently good sprinters in […]

Deep, Talented Southern Regional Ice Hockey Squad Looks to Improve Winning Percentage

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Last season, the goal for Dan Wasilewski was to set up a new culture within the Southern Regional High School ice hockey program, and the Rams definitely took a step in a new direction, finishing 12-4-4, largely with a young group of players willing to put the team first in every aspect. This winter, the Rams have much more experience […]

Southern Wrestlers Still Solid Despite Graduation Losses

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As the Dan Roy coaching era officially begins this season, the expectations for the Southern Regional wrestling team are nothing new. The Rams are looking to be competitive among the best teams in the state and deliver a bunch of their top wrestlers to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall for the NJSIAA State Championships. “We have several state qualifiers back and […]