Calendar Of Events

The Manasquan Public Library will present Pauline Mary Curley and a Celtic Craft for Kids on Thursday, March 11, from 3:15 until 4 p.m.

Join friends at the library to create a craft, learn to step dance and learn a few Celtic words.

Seating is limited, and sign-up is required.

This event is suitable for children ages 5 and older.

For more information, call the library at 732-223-1503.

More info:

732.223.1503

On Thursday, March 11, there will be a Girl Scout Leader meeting for all Girl Scout Leaders in Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, and Bay Head.

The meeting is held at Ocean Fire Co. #1 on Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach and starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please contact Eileen Miller, SUM, 732-714-9553, or Emiller.PPGSJS@comcast.net.

More info:

Eileen Miller 732.714.9553 Emiller.PPGSJS@comcast.net

Bradley Beach Elementary School will sponsor its annual talent show on Thursday, March 11.

Please call the school for details, at 732-775-4413.

More info:

732.775.4413

The Spring Lake Recreation will be hosting health, fitness and relaxation with yoga.

Classes will be held at the Spring Lake Train Station on Thursday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m.

The eight week session is $120 and begins Feb. 18.

For more information, please call Gina DiArchangel at 732-747-2243.

More info:	Gina DiArchangel 732.747.2243
Event Schedule:	Thursdays through April 18

On Thursday, March 11, the Lake Como Environmental Commission will be meeting at borough hall at 7:30.

Members of the local community interested in coming to the meeting are welcome to attend.

The Squan Village Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Bailey-Reed House Museum, 105 South St.

The program is “The Day the Vikings Landed in Manasquan.” The meeting’s speaker is Fran Drew.

And on Sunday, March 14, there will be a Bailey-Reed House Museum Opening, from 1 until 4 p.m.

The display this month will be “Grandmother’s Trunk.”

Call the Squan Village Historical Society at 732-223-6770 for more information.

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More info:	Squan Village Historical Society 732.223.6770
Event Schedule:	Weekdays through March 11

The Governor William Livingston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a chapter meeting on Thursday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the Manasquan United Methodist Church.

Linda Boyd, the State Chairman of Protocol, will present a program about tea. The hostesses are Ruth DeBruin and Fran Hults.

For more information please call Nancy Kritch at 732-919-1889.

More info:

Nancy Kritch 732.919.1889

The Avon-by-the-Sea Fire Department will host its Ninth Annual Irish Night Out this weekend.

The benefit will be held on Saturday, March 13, from 6 until 10 p.m. in the Avon Municipal Building, located on Main Street in the borough.

A donation of $25 per person, $20 per senior or $10 per child [6 to 12 years old] entitles the attendee to a corned beef buffet dinner, soft drinks, and beer and wine for those of legal age. Children ages 5 and younger will be admitted to the event free of charge.

There also will be bagpipes, step dancing and Irish music.

For more information, contact Frank Gorman at 732-775-6892 or Bart Barry at 732-988-0826.

More info:

Frank Gorman 732.775.6892

The Community YMCA has announced that Camp Zehnder, located at 3911 Herbertsville Road, will hold several open houses. Camp Zehnder is a 140 acre outdoor day camp offering YMCA programs and activities such as swimming, archery, a ropes adventure course, kayaking, climbing and fishing for children ages 3 to 15. It also provides after school care.

The open houses will be held on Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon; March 13, from 9 a.m. to noon; and April 14, from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Old Wall Historical Society is sponsoring its 19th annual Spring Antiques Show at Wall High School, 18th Avenue and New Bedford Road, on Saturday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show attracts many prominent dealers. The society asks for a $5 donation For more information, please call 732-295-1106.

More info:

732.295.1106

The Wall Public Library, 2700 Allaire Road, will hold its Spring Book Sale starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, through Saturday, March 27. Books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, maps, puzzles, records and tapes are all on sale. Most prices range from 10 cents to $1, with some items priced slightly higher.

On Monday, March 22, the $1 per bag sale will begin.

Donations of the above items will be appreciated by the library after the sale is completed. Information and directions are available by calling the library at 732-447-8877 or at www.monmouth.lib.nj.us under “Branch Library.”

More info:	732.447.8877
Website:	http://www.monmouth.lib.nj.us
Event Schedule:	Daily through March 27

Point Pleasant Beach High School will have its production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Broadway Musical, on Friday March 12 and Saturday March 13 at 7 p.m.

The productions will be held in the F. Thomas Crawley Auditorium at G. Harold Antrim School at 401 Niblick St. in Point Pleasant Beach.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.

For more information call 732-899-1817 or visit www.ptbeach.com/musical.

More info:	732.899.1817 www.ptbeach.com/musical
Event Schedule:	Daily through March 15

The Old Wall Historical Society is sponsoring its 19th annual Spring Antiques Show at Wall High School, 18th Avenue and New Bedford Road, on Saturday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show attracts many prominent dealers. The society asks for a $5 donation For more information, please call 732-295-1106.

More info:

732.295.1106

The Brielle Fire Company, along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, is hosting a 5K and one mile family fun run on March 13 — the half-way point to Brielle Day.

The event will begin at the fire department at 10:30 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. Post race festivities, including food and music will be held after.

The cost is $20 for the run if received before March 6 and $25 after.

The cost for children 12 and under, for either races, are $15 before March 6 and $20 after.

All participants get a t-shirt and there will be awards in all age categories.

Applications can be picked up at Brielle Borough Hall or downloaded from the Jersey Shore Running Club’s Web site by visiting the link www.jsrc.org.

For more information, contact Tom Condon at 732-966-0696.

More info:	Tom Condon 732.966.0696
Website:	http://www.jsrc.org

The New Beginnings Cancer Support Group will be sponsoring its 6th annual bus trip to Atlantic City’s Showboat Casino on Sunday, March 14.

The bus will depart from Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant Borough at 8:45 a.m., and will arrive back at 6 p.m. The group asks that those wishing to attend please bring their own food and drink, and no alcohol, please.

Cost for the bus trip is $30 per person, and each person will get $25 back in coins. There will be a 50/50 raffle on the bus, as well.

Money is due by March 10. For more information about purchasing a ticket please contact any of the following: Linda McGrady at 732-691-7157; Lucy Spyer at 732-905-9265; or Liz Terry at 732-864-7639.

More info:

Linda McGrady 732.691.7157

The Wall Public Library, 2700 Allaire Road, will hold its Spring Book Sale starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, through Saturday, March 27. Books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, maps, puzzles, records and tapes are all on sale. Most prices range from 10 cents to $1, with some items priced slightly higher.

On Monday, March 22, the $1 per bag sale will begin.

Donations of the above items will be appreciated by the library after the sale is completed. Information and directions are available by calling the library at 732-447-8877 or at www.monmouth.lib.nj.us under “Branch Library.”

More info:	732.447.8877
Website:	http://www.monmouth.lib.nj.us
Event Schedule:	Daily through March 27

The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation [JSJBF] will be hosting a fundraiser for the JSJBF Education Program on Sunday, March 14. The fundraiser will take place from 1-5pm at Farrell’s Stout & Steak Irish Pub, 401 Broadway, in Point Pleasant Beach.

A buffet will be provided along with entertainment from the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation Youth Project, JSJBF musicians, and special guest Matt O’Ree.

Advance tickets are $30, and $40 at the door. To obtain advance tickets or information, email katibrow1@yahoo.com. For more information about the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation and the Education Program visit their website, www.jsjbf.org.

More info:	katibrow1@yahoo.com
Website:	http://www.jsjbf.org

The Old Guard of the Point Pleasant-Brick area will be having their St. Patrick’s Party on Sunday, March 14, from noon until 4 p.m. This will include a full corn beef luncheon and all the trimming, plus beer, soda, coffee, etc. There will also be music by Wes Peters and the Old Guard Orchestra. Donation of $20 per person is asked. For further information call Norma at 732-840-1870, or Larry at 732-449-5781.

More info:

Norma 732.840.1870

The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation [JSJBF] will be hosting a fundraiser for the JSJBF Education Program on Sunday, March 14. The fundraiser will take place from 1-5pm at Farrell’s Stout & Steak Irish Pub, 401 Broadway, in Point Pleasant Beach.

A buffet will be provided along with entertainment from the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation Youth Project, JSJBF musicians, and special guest Matt O’Ree.

Advance tickets are $30, and $40 at the door. To obtain advance tickets or information, email katibrow1@yahoo.com. For more information about the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation and the Education Program visit their website, www.jsjbf.org.

More info:	katibrow1@yahoo.com
Website:	http://www.jsjbf.org

VFW Post 4715, at 603 Saint Louis Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, is having a corn beef and cabbage dinner on Sunday, March 14 at the Post.

Dinner is $8 and sandwiches are $4 and will be served from 1 to 6 p.m. and also on March 17 beginning at 12 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.