Around The Town Friday, Jan. 24 Books at the Beach: A Book Club for Kids
TIME: 3:45 PM LOCATION: 217 S Central Ave, Surf City, NJ 08008 DETAILS: The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Pick up the book from the branch ahead of time, so you’ll be ready to discuss. Please register in person, by calling 609-494-2480 or online at www. theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Monday, Jan. 27 One Stroke Painting
TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM LOCATION: 712 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ DETAILS: One Stroke Painting is sweeping the decorative painting world. It’s fun! It’s easy! It’s quick! One Stroke is a multi-loading style of acrylic decorative painting that is very friendly to novice painters. It is equally usable on metal, plaster, glass, wood, fabric and ceramic surfaces. You will be excited too, when you find out for yourself how easy One Stroke is. Imagine, blending, shading, and highlighting all in One Stroke!
Wednesday, Jan. 29 Teen Drop-in Gaming
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM LOCATION: 112 Burr St., Barnegat, NJ DETAILS: Play Wii, WiiU, tabletop and card games. Drop in. The activity is for ages 12 to 18.
Friday, Jan. 31 Teen Craft Club at the Barnegat Library
TIME: 10:30 AM LOCATION: 112 Burr St, Barnegat, NJ 08005 DETAILS: Create your unique, one-ofa-kind snowflake to hang in the library. Ages 12-18. Please register in person, by calling 609-698-3331 or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
Monday, Feb. 10 Knitting & Crocheting
TIME: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM LOCATION: 712 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin DETAILS: This six week class will teach you to knit and/ or crochet like you are a pro! You will learn to read patterns and make something for yourself, or as a gift. To register visit https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/SCOSA2016
Wednesday, Feb. 12 Book Bingo at the Barnegat Library
TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: 112 Burr St, Barnegat, NJ 08005 DETAILS: Celebrate Black History Month with bingo games featuring Jaqueline Woodson. Ages 12-18. Please register in person, by calling 609-698-3331. Full calendar at: thesandpaper.villagesoup.com
Joe Stroffolino Director of Advertising and Marketing, Russell Whitman OCYMCA Board Member, Chris Varner Used Vehicle Merchandising Manager, Brian Klohn OCYMCA Board Member, Dave Manzo OCYMCA Board Member, Peter T. Rosario President and CEO of OCYMCA, Marta Dobrovic OCYMCA Staff Member, Ann Marie Baker OCYMCA Board Member, Gretchen Insole OCYMCA Staff Member, and Joy Epting OCYMCA Staff Member. (Front - Left to Right) Corey Gellis General Sales Manager, David Wintrode General Manager, Dave Wintrode President of the Causeway Family of Dealerships, Brian J. Tramontano OCYMCA Board Member, Michael P. Ritacco OCYMCA Board Member, and Jared Rhine OCYMCA Board Member.
OCEAN COUNTY YMCA RECEIVES CAUSEWAY’S FINAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRANT THE GOLDEN VAN OF GOOD In Celebration of The Causeway Family of Dealerships 50th anniversary, we continued our yearlong campaign - Causeway’s 50 Golden Acts of Good - to help our neighbors and
WHAT'S INSIDE SEE PAGE 2 Sports In Review SEE PAGE 3 36th Annual WOBM Christmas Classic SEE PAGE 4 Southern Regional’s Gesicki Catches Winning TD SEE PAGE 5 One Free Oil Change SEE PAGE 6 Pre-Owned Car Specials SEE PAGE 7 Altima’s VC-Turbo engine named to ‘Wards 10 Best’ list SEE PAGE 8 Corsair Grand Touring Arrives; Grows Lincoln’s Portfolio SEE PAGE 9 Honda Accord Earns 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Sedan Award SEE PAGE 10 Sonata and Palisade Win Driving Awards SEE PAGE 11 Kid’s Corner Activity Page SEE PAGE 12 St. Mary Academy Students Top 3 in Robotics Competition
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day lockers, showers, mixed and same gender Anchoring the campaign was the Grant changing areas • 12 Lane Locker Rooms – Same gender for Giveaway program, through which Causeway awarded a $10,000 grant to one Ocean County youth and adults with day lockers and showers nonprofit every month, from January through • 4 Outdoor Softball Fields November of 2019, culminating in December The YMCA is the largest provider of child care with the award of a New Ford Transit Connect and aquatic programs in Ocean County, and is a Van. leader in health and wellness programs for seniors, We are proud to announce our December the disabled and other special populations. Winner for the Golden Van of Good: The Ocean With before and after-school care programs at County YMCA. 22 schools in Ocean County, the Ocean County The Ocean County YMCA has an exciting YMCA focuses on holistically nurturing child plan on how to utilize this van! The van will be development by providing a safe and healthy place converted into a mobile playground benefiting to learn foundational skills. Teaching children their Y Kids program, which serves 22 local how to develop healthy, trusting relationships schools. Just like an Ice Cream truck, they want while building self-reliance and essential socialthe children to be overjoyed and excited when emotional skills. The YMCA demonstrates they see it. Filled with games, inflatable bounce the values of caring, honesty, respect, and houses, arts-and-crafts supplies and more, the responsibility. mobile playground will have an impact on When school lets out for summer, the Ocean approximately 1,200 local children! County YMCA’s Summer Camp goes into full Read up on the Ocean County YMCA below! swing, providing families with a welcoming environment for campers to express themselves, try new activities, learn new skills, be creative, About Ocean County YMCA For 50 years, the Ocean County YMCA make lasting friendships and have a great time! has been transforming the way Ocean County In addition, the camp program features an array of traditional games and sports, arts and crafts, residents live their lives through a commitment to outdoor fun, swim lessons, recreational swimming fostering youth development, supporting healthy and even a summer literacy program. living initiatives, and promoting a sense of social At the Ocean County YMCA strengthening the responsibility within the community. Every day, community is our cause. We empower people of the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, all ages and abilities to change their lives for the income or background, has the opportunity to better. The programs and activities at the YMCA go far beyond classes and schedules, they are about learn, grow and thrive. all around well-being. They provide a multitude Conveniently located in Toms River, on W of opportunities to enhance lifestyle, get active Whitty Rd, the YMCA facilities and amenities and meet others in a safe and fun environment. include: Every day the Y takes on challenges that shape • 55,000 Square Foot Facility our community—everything from affordable child care to food insecurity, senior health and • 12 Lane Olympic Size Pool wellness to adaptive fitness programs, youth • NEW Family Activity Center - strength aquatic and life skills development through training, free weights and Cybex functional fitness lessons to a competitive swim team are all made equipment possible at the Y. • Cardiovascular Center - including treadmills, We are here to help you bring about bicycles, ellipticals, cross trainers and rowers meaningful change not just within yourself, positively impact Ocean County.
By Kaitlyn Strohmeier
Editor: Joe Stroffolino Assistant Editor: Kaitlyn Strohmeier Publisher: Melissa Hill Creative/Comp: Keith Stewart, Amber Leto, Theresa Maye, Ben Tomlin, Andy Rosenthal Marketing: Melissa Lynford © 2020. All rights reserved.
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The Ocean County YMCA, 1088 W Whitty • Adult Locker Rooms – upstairs for 18+ and Road, Toms River, NJ 08755 feature day lockers and showers (732) 341 9622 • Family Locker Rooms – for youth 17 and younger or adults with a child that include www.ocymca.org