The Sounds of Christmas   

FREE
Sunday, December 11 from 1-3 p.m. 
Celebrate the holidays taking a stroll on Longstreet Farm with the backdrop of wistful music as Larry Moser and Mary Nagin play Christmas carols on the hammered dulcimer and fiddle.

Historic Longstreet Farm

44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733

732-946-3758 
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Free Weekend Activities 
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

Healthy Holiday Habits (hybrid & taught in Spanish)
Monday, December 12 | 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Join Maria Lodeiro-Skennion, Nutritionist, for a discussion of
healthy holiday habits that will help you with your wellness
goals this season. This program will be taught in Spanish with
both a virtual and in-person option offered.
Attendance is free, registration required: https://bit.ly/3TWEsnB

Programs at the LiveWell Center
200 Wyckoff Road, Suite 1200, Eatontown, NJ 07724
COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION
CalendarDECEMBER
Unless otherwise noted programs are FREE and registration is required.
Please check the event description for location.
Health Education and Nutrition Programs

Healthful Holiday Eating: Live Zoom Program with Rachel Tansey
10:30 AM
Healthful Holiday Eating: Live Zoom Program

Presented by Rachel Tansey, MA, FCHS

A discussion on a healthy holiday mindset with tips for prioritizing your wellness but also how you can indulge while enjoying a wonderful meal.

Rachel Tansey, MA Senior Family & Community Health Sciences Extension Associate under Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Monmouth Count: Ms. Tansey earned her bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University and a master’s degree in Holistic Health from Georgian Court University. Rachel works with local partners to educate residents on various topics centered around nutrition, wellness, and healthy well-being. Her primary concentration areas are in community health education, wellness & self-care, nutritious eating, and healthy lifestyles with an emphasis on wellness in the workplace.

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation.

Registration closes on December 14th at noon; Zoom access link will be emailed that afternoon.
Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

CONTACT: Programming 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE

Neighborhood Connections to Health - NCTH -- Freehold

Mobile Pantry

When: Wed, December 14, 2pm – 3pm
Where: 597 Park Ave, Freehold, NJ 07728
Description: Distributing fresh produce, dairy, meats, and more.
Call 908-692-7338 with questions!
Distribuyendo productos frescos, lacteos, carnes, verduras, y otros productos nutritivos. Si tienes preguntas llama al equipo al 732-687-1588

Bone Density and Mini-Memory Screenings
Thursday, December 15 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Know your numbers! A registered nurse will be available
to provide blood pressure, bone density, and mini-memory
screenings.
Attendance is free, registration is required:
https://bit.ly/3EiZacs

Programs at the LiveWell Center
200 Wyckoff Road, Suite 1200, Eatontown, NJ 07724
COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION
CalendarDECEMBER
Unless otherwise noted programs are FREE and registration is required.
Please check the event description for location.
Health Education and Nutrition Programs

Monmouth Museum Holiday Train Display
November 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - January 8, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
FREE

This Holiday Season the Monmouth Museum Train Display will make its much-anticipated return brought to you by Hackensack Meridian Health – Jersey Shore University Medical Center! This nostalgic display features 4 Lionel Trains winding through an over 30ft exhibit of towns, mountains, cities and more! Alongside the trains, the Main Gallery hosts our 20ft Holiday Tree and Pat Brentano’s show “Consider the Trees…”! The Nilson Gallery will showcase a holiday gift shop and artwork available for purchase from Museum Members!

The Holiday Train Display is open November 19 – January 8!

Neptune Township Winter Festival
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 @ 2:00 PM
NEPTUNE HIGH SCHOOL
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Neptune Township Winter Festival
All are welcome - free admission! Performances from the Jersey Shore Worship Choir, There will be a toy giveaway, coats and hats giveaway, food, and a visit from Santa Claus!

Sunday December 18, 2022
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The Navesink Brass Holiday Concert
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us as the Navesink Brass play a special concert for the Eastern Branch, performing holiday and Hanukkah arrangements for you to enjoy.

The Navesink Brass is a professional brass quintet comfortable with all styles of music, from Renaissance to Jazz and Rock. Formed in 1992 in Red Bank, NJ, this is the thirtieth anniversary of the ensemble. The quintet took the name of the local river flowing through Monmouth County. They look forward to returning to the Eastern Branch.

The quintet includes: Thomas Bender on Trumpet, Marcus Hukse on Trumpet, Nancy Shalvatis on Horn, Daniel Carver on Trombone, and Paul J. Eschelbach on Tuba.

No registration necessary. First come, first seated.

CONTACT: Eastern Branch Staff 732-683-8980 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: Eastern Branch

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December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Downtown Freehold's Menorah Lighting
Hall of Records 1 East Main St, Freehold, New Jersey
Join Downtown Freehold for the Annual Menorah Lighting!

Free

Free Eye Clinic
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Asbury Park

Call 732 -774-3282 to make an appointment

Third Tuesdays each Month Ask for Laura Cortes or Terry Ruane. Only 15 spots are available per month, so call early.

 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 @ 9:00 AM (WEEK3)
ST PETER CLAVER CHURCH
ASBURY PARK
Free Eye Clinic

Free Eye clinic is held on the third Tuesday of each month. Only 15 spots are available, please call early to get an appointment.

Wondrous Winter Walk at Big Brook Park
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

10 a.m.

Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Big Brook Park, Marlboro, in the wintertime. Meet in the Lower Pond parking lot. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Please Note: Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE!

Lost & Found: Virtual Bereavement Group
6:45 PM
Lost & Found: Virtual Bereavement Group

Facilitated on Zoom by Beth Stamp

Join us for a Virtual Bereavement Group meeting at 6:45 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

When you experience the loss of a loved one, navigating through the maze of emotion, making ordinary decisions, and finding a new rhythm to every day can be stressful and overwhelming. These workshops, led by Beth Stamp, support facilitator, may provide an opportunity to share experiences, feelings, and new ideas for moving forward.

Sessions will be conducted on Zoom and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. Registration closes and the access link will be emailed the day before the program.

Permission to present a program in library facilities or library website is not endorsement by the library.

All Library programs and concerts are protected by copyright law; recording in any manner is strictly prohibited.

CONTACT: Programming Dept. 732-431-7220x7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE