F-1 Students! How to Apply to Brookdale
February 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet a member of the International Education Center. Learn about Brookdale and our academic programs. Get help in completing your application. Ask questions about online and in-person classes. Find out about the visa application process.
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Date:
February 2
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Categories:
Community Interest, International Center
Website:
https://www.brookdalecc.edu/international/international-student-services/international-education-events/
ORGANIZER
International Education Center
Phone:
732-224-2799
Email:
international@brookdalecc.edu
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023 AT 4 PM
Women's Conference: He Leads Me
Ocean Grove Youth Temple and Event Center
Details

Event by Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

Ocean Grove Youth Temple and Event Center

Tickets
www.oceangrove.org/winter-retreats

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook
Isaiah 55:8–9 says: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.”​​​​​​​​
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Have you been searching for an opportunity​​​​​​​​ for spiritual growth and renewal? To dwell in God’s presence? To worship and be challenged by like-minded believers?​​​​​​​​
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Join us this February as we learn the simplicity of God’s calling to be still, crave intimacy with Jesus, and surrender to God’s will through His word. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Tickets are limited, so grab yours today! ​​​​​​​​
https://www.oceangrove.org/winter-retreats
Open to ALL women. No specific church affiliation required. Groups welcome. 

Kids Create for Change
Sat Feb 04 2023 at 10:30 am
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, National Historic Landmark, 94 Drs James Parker Blvd, Red Bank, 

Guiding children from diverse backgrounds to find their voices thru artist expression and helping them to connect with each other to make a difference in their community.
Icebreaker Games
Picture Book Readings & Guest Authors
Special Guests (Barbara DiLorenzo, Diana Lee Santamaria, Culture Connection Theatre)
Discussions
Artistic projects
Lunch

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFfL1Lr7L5hJxJ6DzPXbnoP7CogVROEYquotiO4c24PSvBXw/viewform

Each participant will receive a keepsake book of the group’s artwork and stories at a celebration event on March 24th.

Program (includes lunch)
February 4, 11 & 18 - 10:30am-1:00pm
T Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
94 Drs. James Parker Blvd.
Red Bank, NJ 07701

Presentation and Celebration
March 24 - 6pm
247 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701

Open to submissions by kids ages 8-11 (Program limited to 20 children). Applications due by January 6, 2023. Acceptance notifications will be sent out by January 13, 2023.

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Created by:
United Methodist Church of Red Bank

Cutting, Splitting and Hewing at Historic Longstreet Farm
Sunday, February 5, 2023

12-2:30 p.m.

Come out to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and get warmed up using a two-man saw and splitting wedge; learn how farmers used a froe to rive shingles or a broad ax to hew beams. Open to adults. FREE!

YOGA: Virtual Classes for Beginners and Beyond
YOGA: virtual sessions available 24/7

Continue on your own path with refreshing new yoga sessions, available for more advanced participants, thoughtfully presented by Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound Yoga.

Yoga offers your body and mind many paths to de-stress, to improve flexibility, to unwind. Deep breathing and slow stretching movements warm the muscles, while a standing pose may build balance and strength.

You are invited to choose your own path with movements from the advanced offerings, as well as some of the most popular Library-video class beginner series, also offered by Yogi Steven.

There are the session titles for beginners: Yoga Breathing; Yoga Stretching; Yoga Movement; Yoga Stretching with Support.

These are the session titles for advanced: Yoga on the Mat; Beyond Beginner.

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

Success in Autism: Filling in the Gaps-Virtual Presentation by Joni and Larry Jones
7:00 PM
Success in Autism: Filling in the Gaps
Presented by Joni and Larry Jones

According to a recent study by CDC, one out of every 34 children in New Jersey is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Joni and Lawrence Jones—two parents and longtime advocates concerning children with special needs—will discuss relevant issues concerning how to potentially build a foundation for success. The conversation will include issues relating to diagnosis and intervention, breaking through plateaus, sibling issues, parental mental health issues, handling issues when parents or other family members do not agree on plan of action and care regarding the child, and other matters. The program includes an interactive question and answer segment.
Presenters are two of the original founders of POAC (Parents of Autistic Children) Lawrence R. Jones, former NJ Superior Court Judge and Joni Jones, RN. The co-presenters are longtime public educators in the field of autism. Larry has retired from public service as a New Jersey Family Court judge. He authored the court opinion in the case of Rooney v. Wall, which addresses many issues relevant to parents, attorneys, courts, and mediators concerning children with autism. Joni is a board-certified nurse, has presented extensively for over two decades on the subject of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This program will be presented on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required. Register below for links to be emailed to you. Registration closes on the business day prior to the program at noon; Zoom Access Links will be emailed later that day.

This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited. Permission to present a program in library facilities or library website is not endorsement by the library.

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

Meditation and Stress Management for Heart Health (hybrid)

Wednesday, February 8| 2 -- 2:45 p.m.

Escape the winter cold and join the LiveWell Center for FREE community health education and nutrition programs that will help you stay healthy and well!

200 Wyckoff Rd., Suite 1200, Eatontown

Join Claire Verruni, RN, CHPN, to talk about how we can manage our stress and help improve our heart health. Claire will talk about the impacts of stress on our bodies and walk the group through a calming meditation you can use to reduce those feelings of being overwhelmed.

Register Here!

Thursday February 9, 2023
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.AARP Tax Aide-Program at Eastern Branch
Free Income Tax preparation provided by AARP Foundation / Tax-Aide Volunteers—available for simple Federal and NJ returns only. More information regarding Tax Forms and documentation requirements is available here.

PLEASE NOTE: All taxpayers must be present when their tax return is prepared. If filing a joint return, both taxpayers must be present.

Appointments from February 1 through April 15, 2023

Face masks are required! By appointment only! To make an appointment: https://tinyurl.com/TaxAideEasternBranch

• APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE ONLINE by the taxpayer – Do not call the library to make an appointment; the library staff will not be able to make appointments for you.

Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

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

.AARP Tax Aide-Program at Eastern Branch
Free Income Tax preparation provided by AARP Foundation / Tax-Aide Volunteers—available for simple Federal and NJ returns only. More information regarding Tax Forms and documentation requirements is available here.

PLEASE NOTE: All taxpayers must be present when their tax return is prepared. If filing a joint return, both taxpayers must be present.

Appointments from February 1 through April 15, 2023

Face masks are required! By appointment only! To make an appointment: https://tinyurl.com/TaxAideEasternBranch

• APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE ONLINE by the taxpayer – Do not call the library to make an appointment; the library staff will not be able to make appointments for you.

Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Date:
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Contact:
Eastern Branch Library 732 683-8980 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
Eastern Branch

Saturday Critique Group for Writers (Howell Library)
Are you a budding or experienced author? Have up to 1,500 words of your work read aloud for first-impression feedback and critique by other writers.

Call the library or complete registration form below.

The first five registrants will have their work critiqued. No cost and nothing to bring, but a positive attitude -- and copies of your work.

This get-together will be held the second Saturday of every month.

This program is co-sponsored by the Howell Township branch of the Monmouth County Library and NJWritingGroups.com

Date:
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Time:
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Contact:
Howell Reference Staff 732-938-2300 bhenderson@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
Howell

Historic Walnford

62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, NJ 08501
609-259-6275 - Historic Walnford House

Sunday, February 12
Historical Valentines
12noon-3pm
Historic Walnford
62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold,
Info: 609-259-6275
Discover how penmanship has changed as we view letters and valentines 
from the 18th and 19th century 
Create a valentine of your own or write a letter to a friend using historically 
inspired materials. Open to ages 10 and up.

Play Bridge - in person at HQ (rm 4/5)
Play Bridge is an in person, social interaction group, not a class to learn to play.
Group meets on days the Library is open, during regular Library hours.
Seating is limited and on a first come, first seated basis. Doors will not be unlocked until coordinator arrives.
Need more information? Drop by Library Headquarters in Manalapan during scheduled dates/times to speak with other Bridge enthusiasts.

Date:
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact:
Programming 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
Headquarters

West African Cooking Demonstration (hybrid)

LiveWell Center for FREE community health education and nutrition programs that will help you stay healthy and well!

Tuesday, February 14 I noon -- 1 p.m.

Join us in the demonstration kitchen for a special cooking demonstration in honor of Black History Month. Our Dietitian, Jennifer Klein, will be joined by Katrina Charles-Findlay, MSN, RN, CEN, from Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, as Katrina prepares the West African Dish, Sa Lone Jollof. We will see you in-person, or virtually as we celebrate the flavors of West Africa!

Register Here!

The 2023 Grandparent (hybrid)

Wednesday, February 15 | 1 -- 2 p.m.

Escape the winter cold and join the LiveWell Center for FREE community health education and nutrition programs that will help you stay healthy and well!

200 Wyckoff Rd., Suite 1200, Eatontown

Technology, social media, new recommendations and more, it can be overwhelming to be a grandparent in 2023. Join our program director as we discuss how we can stay up-to-date and connected with our grandkids.

Register Here!

SCAN & Heart to Heart (in-person)

LiveWell Center for FREE community health education and nutrition programs that will help you stay healthy and well!

Thursday, February 16 I 11 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m.

Join Adam Sagarwala, DO, FACOS, FSVS, RPVI- Vascular Surgeon, Monmouth Heart & Vascular Specialists, to learn what puts the vascular in cardiovascular health. Sponsored by SCAN (Senior Citizens Activities Network) in collaboration with Monmouth Medical Center. This program concludes with a Grab and Go lunch that takes place in the SCAN auditorium in the lower level of the Monmouth Mall, Routes 35 and 36, Eatontown.

Register Here!

Monmouth County Parks Backyard Bird Count - Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
Friday, February 17, 2023

9-10 a.m.

Join a Park System Naturalist as we explore the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, in celebration of the Great American Backyard Bird Count. Meet at the Environmental Center. We'll look to see what winter birds are at our local feeders and take a small walk to see what birds we can identify. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow, if needed. FREE!

Stress, Sleep and What You Eat: A Female’s Guide to Sustaining Heart Health at Any Age (virtual)

Saturday, February 18 | 10 a.m. -- 1 p.m.

Escape the winter cold and join the LiveWell Center for FREE community health education and nutrition programs that will help you stay healthy and well!

Zoom

This informative and energetic virtual event will begin with a panel discussion on stress and heart health led by physicians from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Then join us for “To Sleep or Not to

Sleep,” with Sunil Kumar, MBBS, MBA, RPSGT, Polysomnographic Technologist of Monmouth Medical Center’s Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Center and “Healthy Eating on a Budget” delivered by Jennifer Klein, MS, RDN, of Monmouth Medical Center’s LiveWell Center. This event is sponsored by the Central Jersey Club of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women Inc., The Concerned Black Nurses, and The Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

Register Here!

Virtual Concert: Jay Daniels Performs Rhythm and Romance
Rhythm and Romance: A Journey of Musical Discovery Performance by Pianist and Vocalist Jay Daniels, presented virtually. Available to view via Library Website or here.

What makes certain songs timeless? We hope to answer that question as we embark upon a journey of musical discovery with pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels. Our journey of Rhythm and Romance takes us through the musical works of the early 20th Century - specifically those love songs composed by Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein, and George & Ira Gershwin including popular hits like Bye, Bye Blackbird (Henderson, Dixon 1926), Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home (Cannon, 1902), and Somebody Loves Me (Gershwin, MacDonald, DeSylva, 1924). You'll discover more than just the music as Jay shares some of the stories behind the songs and the artists that made them popular.

About the Performer: Pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels is no stranger to the world of classic jazz and pop music. Even from his earliest days as a child in Virginia, he fell in love with the sound of artists like Patsy Cline, Nat King Cole, and Jo Stafford. That love of timeless music eventually led him to a full-time career as a pianist and vocalist serving clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Previously, Jay was the host and executive producer of the globally syndicated radio program, Simply Timeless.
Jay is proud to call New Jersey home; he is a resident of Collingswood in Camden County.

This program is available to view via the Library's website through February 29, 2023.

Date:
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Contact:
Programming 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
ONLINE

Toddler Snack Time (in-person)

Monday, February 20 | 10:30 -- 11 a.m.

200 Wyckoff Rd., Suite 1200, Eatontown

Bring your little ones ages 2 to 4 for a hands-on cooking class with our registered dietitian featuring fun winter snacks!

Register Here!

Kids Snack Time (in-person)

Monday, February 20| 4:30 -- 5 p.m.

200 Wyckoff Rd., Suite 1200, Eatontown

Time for an after-school snack! Grab your apron and join Ms. Jenn for a hands-on, cooking class in our demonstration kitchen. Young chefs age 4 and up are welcome to attend with an adult!

Register Here!

Escape the winter cold and join the LiveWell Center for FREE community health education and nutrition programs that will help you stay healthy and well!

The Casual Birder at Bayshore Waterfront Park
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

9 a.m.

Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!

Registration for our Library Staff Book Club
Wednesday, February 22, 7p
Welcome to our brand new book club! Please join a member of our library staff each month to discuss a book of their choosing. By joining the Library Staff Book Club, you will get the opportunity to read various genres of fiction with us. We welcome you to attend in-person or via Zoom.

By registering with this form, you agree to receive an email reminder (with a Zoom link should you wish to join virtually) each month about the date time of the upcoming Library Staff Book Club meeting. 

Contact Lisa Kelly at lkelly@longbranchlib.org or 732-222-3900 x2350 with any questions.
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Aging Healthfully: Dating After 50 (hybrid)

LiveWell Center for FREE community health education and nutrition programs that will help you stay healthy and well!

Tuesday, February 23 I 1 - 2 p.m.

Thinking about diving back into the dating pool? Join us as we discuss meeting new people, online dating, and the five golden rules for dating and intimacy in 2023.

Register Here!

Movement for Better Balance (in-person)
REGISTER NOW
Regardless of body type or fitness level, this class is designed to improve balance and posture.
Event Dates
Select an event date to start registration.
Feb 10, 2023 10:30am - 11:15am
Feb 24, 2023 10:30am - 11:15am
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.orgPreferred
Kelly Deleon

Claire, Verruni

Chef Rob's Virtual Quick Bites: Bang Bang Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Join Chef Rob for a virtual Quick Bite! Learn tips and tricks from a seasoned professional! These renditions are short and savory, or sweet!

There are virtual cooking and baking sessions available to view on the Library's website.

This week's menu item is...Bang Bang Chicken Lettuce Wraps!

No registration required! Access the the recipes here, and the video here!

About Chef Rob: With over 30 years’ experience as a restaurant owner and personal chef, Chef Robert Scott brings his passion for fine and fun fare to the Monmouth County Virtual Library from his hometown in Hampton Bays, Long Island. Join Chef Rob as he teaches you how to prepare seasonal appetizers, main dishes, beverages, and desserts to spice up your mealtime, anytime.

Date:
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Time:
3:00 PM
Contact:
Programming 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
ONLINE

Tire Pick Up Program!

Mosquito

The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be picking up tires through March 31, 2023 in an effort to help mosquitos from breeding in the water that pools in them.

To set up a pick up, please contact them at 732-542-3630.

View Flyer Here

Virtual New Moms’ Circle Support Group (Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center)
REGISTER NOW

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is now offering free Zoom Support Groups for expecting and new moms facilitated by Lauren Meisels, PhD. For more information and to be sent the Zoom link, please register online.

New Moms Circle offers an opportunity for moms discuss all facets of becoming a mother during this precarious time. Conversations generally focus on child-care topics, but are dictated by the interests of the women attending the meeting. It's a great opportunity for moms to connect and bond around a common experience.

Please check the online calendar as well for a Wednesday Pregnancy Support Circle and a Friday Mommies Moods Group.

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Each Monday, Women’s Health/Parent Education at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center offers a free support group where new mothers can openly discuss the ups and downs of adjusting to motherhood.

Facilitated by Lauren Meisels Ph.D., a licensed psychologist specializing in maternal mental health, topics include transitioning to parenthood, mood changes, baby blues vs. postpartum depression and myths of motherhood.

New moms along with their babies are welcome to attend occasionally or each week. A Breastfeeding Support Group follows at 11:30 am.

Please register online in the event of a cancellation (you only need to register once).

Event Dates
Select an event date to start registration.
Feb 6, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Feb 13, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Feb 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Feb 27, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Feb 27, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Mar 6, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Mar 13, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Mar 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Mar 27, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Location
Online

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Registration Type: Online Registration

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Healthy Heart, Healthy Lives Cooking Demonstration (hybrid)

Join the LiveWell Center for FREE community health education and nutrition programs that will help you stay healthy and well!

Tuesday, February 28 I 11 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m.

Join Jennifer Klein, MS, RDN, Registered Dietitian at the LiveWell Center and Marietta Datar, BSN, RN, Director Patient Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation, at MMC, to celebrate American Heart Month. Jennifer will lead you through a healthy cooking demonstration and Marietta will discuss what you need to know about heart health as well as how MMC can help you on this journey.

Register Here!