T-Life App

T-Mobile customers: <a href="https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N3671.274030PATCHMEDIA/B33052914.411709443;dc_trk_aid=603865804;dc_trk_cid=227899573;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download the T-Life app</a> and go to T-Mobile Tuesdays to get free stuff and great perks from the brands you love, including food, gas, entertainment, and more.
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Local Event: T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Fresh Perks Every Week

Lacey

New Jersey

T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Fresh Perks Every Week

Tuesday January 14, 2025: T-Mobile customers: download the T-Life app and go to T-Mobile Tuesdays to get free stuff and great perks from the...

Wildwoods Convention Center

Comic Con featuring guests, artists, vendors, cosplay, and more.&nbsp; Our featured guests are Glenn Taranto actor from the New Addams Family, Agent Carter, In the Valley of Elah, and several other films, TV series, and voice overs.&nbsp; Also joining us is Toni Ann Gisondi and Roseanne Sorrentino&nbsp; from the Broadway Musical Movie ANNIE.
Guest Artists Jeff Brennan, Criss Madd, Denny Fincke, Bob Petrecca, and Tom Schloendorn will be joining us as well as writers and creators.
Vendors will have Comic Books, Toys, Trading Cards, Funko, Lego, Anime, Crafts, Collectibles, and much more!!!
There will be entertainment, activities, panels, performances, as well as cosplayers and photographer for some great photo opportunites.&nbsp; Cosplay Contest for all ages at 3pm.
Admission $10 Kids 12 and under free with paying adult. Admission includes door prize raffle ticket.&nbsp; Advance tickets can be purchased thru Eventbrite.com&nbsp; or pay pal to howellmanforyou@aol.com

Local Event: Wild-Con

Wild-Con

Saturday January 18, 2025: Comic Con featuring guests, artists, vendors, cosplay, and more.&nbsp; Our featured guests are Glenn Taranto actor...

T-Mobile customers: <a href="https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N3671.274030PATCHMEDIA/B33052914.411709443;dc_trk_aid=603865804;dc_trk_cid=227899573;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download the T-Life app</a> and go to T-Mobile Tuesdays to get free stuff and great perks from the brands you love, including food, gas, entertainment, and more.
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Tuesday January 21, 2025: T-Mobile customers: download the T-Life app and go to T-Mobile Tuesdays to get free stuff and great perks from the...

Lacey Historical Society

Join us for an engaging program at the Old Schoolhouse Museum in Forked River on Wednesday, January 22, at 7:00 PM, where we will explore the history of the Cedar Bridge Tavern. Tim Hart, a member of the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, will present the Tavern's significance in relation to the last skirmish of the Revolutionary War. He will also discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and New Jersey's pivotal role in the conflict.
This event is free to attend, although donations to support the historical society are appreciated. No reservations are required.
The Old Schoolhouse Museum is located at 126 S Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ. For inquiries, please contact the Lacey Historical Society at Laceyhistorical@gmail.com. We look forward to sharing this enlightening evening with you!

Local Event: History of Cedar Bridge Tavern

History of Cedar Bridge Tavern

Wednesday January 22, 2025: Join us for an engaging program at the Old Schoolhouse Museum in Forked River on Wednesday, January 22, at 7:00 PM,...

Virtual

Don’t miss this exciting evening where you’ll get inside information on the journeys of current design professionals, along with a look at their current works. It’s a must for anyone interested in the fascinating design field.
Invite a friend—It’s guaranteed to be an informative evening that will change the way you look at the many ways design touches our lives!
The event is FREE, but you must register.
Login information will be emailed to registrants.
For more information call 800-446-5400.

Local Event: Design Insights at Berkeley College

Paramus

Design Insights at Berkeley College

Thursday January 23, 2025: Don’t miss this exciting evening where you’ll get inside information on the journeys of current design professionals,...

The Waterfront

Join us for our Stand-Up Comedy Night at The Waterfront Lacey Township New Jersey.
Eat, drink and laugh! 
$20 online $25 at the door. 
Tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1139295877639?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LaughterLoungeComedyClub.com</a> 
Contains some adult humor. 21+

Local Event: Comedy Night at The Waterfront Forked River January 23rd 8.30pm

Comedy Night at The Waterfront Forked River...

Thursday January 23, 2025: Join us for our Stand-Up Comedy Night at The Waterfront Lacey Township New Jersey.
Eat, drink and laugh!
$20 online...

Comedy Night at The Waterfront Forked River January 23rd 8.30pm

Ocean County Library - Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731

2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Join our experts as they discuss the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of a stroke. Learn how B.E.F.A.S.T increases a person's chance of recovery from a stroke. Learn information that you can share with your family and friends so that they too can B.E.F.A.S.T.
<a href="https://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/event/3f87af50-a08d-4771-b3c9-463ccd3acc1c/summary?utm_source=HMH&amp;utm_medium=Native&amp;utm_campaign=SOMC-January25-Patch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Register</a>

Local Event: Stroke: Am I am at Risk?

Barnegat-Manahawkin

Stroke: Am I am at Risk?

Thursday February 6, 2025: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Join our experts as they discuss the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of a stroke.  Learn how...

Ocean County Training Facility 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ 08758,

Ocean County Training Facility 
200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ 08758, Ocean County 
Saturday, 2/15/2025 
09:00am to 10:00am
Take the online course with <a href="https://www.AceBoating.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AceBoating.com</a>, <a href="https://www.boat-ed.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.boat-ed.com</a> or <a href="https://www.boaterexam.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.boaterexam.com</a>. And then join us for the proctored exam.
See our complete schedule on our website!
Please register at <a href="https://www.boatsafeus.com/schedule-exam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.boatsafeus.com/schedule-exam</a> 
(We will confirm by email, please check your spam folder if you do not see it within a day)
Once you have registered, we will send you the session information as well as a link to a final review, to help jog your memory!
We are a NJ State Police Approved Boating Safety Certification Course provider and NASBLA certified.
Also included in the flat fee of $50: 
*Capt. Bob’s exam video review - watch at your leisure and as often as you like. 
*Lifetime support from the Boat Safe US team of experts. 
*Seatow discount code
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a lifetime Boating Safety Certificate issued by the NJ State Police Marine Services Division. Instructors are USCG Licensed Captains.
<a href="mailto:Exam@BoatSafeUS.com">Exam@BoatSafeUS.com</a>
<a href="https://www.boatsafeus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.BoatSafeUS.com</a>
609-613-2339
See the Boat Safe US exam registration page for more information! <a href="https://www.boatsafeus.com/schedule-exam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.boatsafeus.com/schedule-exam</a>
****Full instructional classes available! See our website at <a href="https://www.boatsafeus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.boatsafeus.com</a>
#nasbla #boatsafeus #aceboater #boaterexam #boated #boatsafety #njboating

Local Event: Waretown NJ Boat Safety Exam!

Waretown NJ Boat Safety Exam!

Saturday February 15, 2025: Ocean County Training Facility
200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ  08758, Ocean County
Saturday, 2/15/2025
09:00am to...

Christ Episcopal Church

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Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean &amp; Monmouth Counties’ training beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025, twice a week, every Tuesday &amp; Thursday, for 6 weeks from 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. TRAINING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides information &amp; referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free. BECOME A VOICE TO THOSE IN DISTRESS--Make a difference in your community! – call 732-240-6104 or email contact@contactoceanmonmouth.org for additional information and registration.

Local Event: Crisis Hotline Volunteer 

Toms River

Crisis Hotline Volunteer 

Tuesday February 18, 2025: 
Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean &amp; Monmouth Counties’ training beginning Tuesday, February...

Ocean County

Veronica Flesher

New York City Metropolitan Area

Berkeley

Karen Wall

Manchester

Lakewood

Brick

Point Pleasant

Monmouth County

Howell

Wall

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Barnegat Woman Admits Helping In Toms River...

Danielle Bolstad admitted that she helped dismember and dispose of a body, which was uncovered following a police standoff in Toms River.

Barnegat Woman Admits Helping In Toms River Dismemberment Slaying

Crime & Safety

East Windsor

Mercer Man Charged With Murder Was Wearing...

Najir Tripp is charged with murder in the shooting death of 44-year-old Michael Jones.  

Mercer Man Charged With Murder Was Wearing Ankle Monitor: Detectives

NJ Man Charged With Murder Was Wearing Ankle Monitor During Crime, Police Say

Mercer Man Charged With Murder Was Wearing Ankle Monitor During Crime: Investigators 

Beloved Lion At Popcorn Park Zoo Dies

Aslan, one of Popcorn Park's most beloved residents, has died after developing an aggressive form of cancer.

Community Corner

Montclair

Threat Made To Montclair School Staffer,...

Montclair closed schools on Monday after a threat was directed at a staff member via social media, police said. An arrest has been made.

Threat Made To Montclair School Staffer, District Closed (UPDATED)

UPDATED: Threat Made To Montclair School Staffer, District Closed

Schools

Search Ends For Missing Toms River Man, Family...

Deane LaBranche's car was found abandoned at Shelter Cove; he was last seen alive on Jan. 3, his family says. 

Search Ends For Missing Toms River Man, Family Says

Ocean County Hidden Gems: Eno's Pond County Park

At the end of Lacey Road you'll find this beautiful haven for waterfowl, with swans, ducks, herons and if you're lucky, an osprey.

This Lacey Pizzeria Has The Best Cheesesteaks,...

A Philadelphia food magazine calling your cheesesteaks a "must-try" is no small feat, and that's what happened with this Lacey pizzeria.

This Lacey Pizzeria Has The Best Cheesesteaks, Philly Food Site Says

Restaurants & Bars

Lacey's SnowChi Shares Peruvian Food Across...

The SnowChi Peruvian food trailer is now operating, sharing their authentic cuisine throughout Ocean County.

Lacey's SnowChi Shares Peruvian Food Across Ocean County

National Ice Cream Day: This Is Lacey's Best,...

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by enjoying a scoop from what Patch readers unanimously agreed is the best in Lacey.

National Ice Cream Day: This Is Lacey's Best, Readers Say

National Ice Cream Day: Where's The Best In Lacey?

National Ice Cream Day is July 16. Where's your favorite spot to get a cup or cone in Lacey?

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