Ongoing
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Apple Youth Workshops
sponsored by Apple
Free
Build more than just skills. Free hands-on workshops for families to learn how to compose a song, produce a movie, create a photo album, or make a presentation.
The Apple Youth Workshops program occurs throughout the year.
Click More Information below to register for Free Apple workshops in an Apple store near you.
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| Manasquan and Spring Lake areas |
Bereavement Support for Children (Age 6 to Teens)
sponsored by Common Ground
Free
Call 732-606-7477 for more information.
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| Freemasons Lodge, East Garfield Ave, Atlantic Highlands |
Chess Club for 1st to 8th Graders
Chessmasters available to teach & encourage
sponsored by Atlantic Highlands Public Library
Free
Free Chess Club for children in 1st through 8th grade meets every fourth Saturday of the month from 10:00-11:30 am. Breakfast snacks and beverages provided. |
| 8 Spring Street, Freehold, NJ |
Financial Fitness for Mental Health Recovery Community
sponsored by CSPNJ
Free
Collaborative Support Programs-NJ’ s Financial
Fitness Self-Help Center is a program designed
to bring information about economic issues
to the mental health recovery community. Areas
addressed by the center include:
- budgeting and savings
- taxes
- credit repair
- home buying
- starting a business
- investing
- any other financial product or service.
The center conducts trainings on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of every month, from 3-4pm, at 8
Spring St., Freehold. You can now also access
these trainings via telephone /internet. These trainings are FREE and open to the community.
Upcoming topics include:
January 28:Maintaining Good Credit-
Protecting Against Identity Theft; February 11:Income Taxes-Who Must File,Who Must Pay; February 25:Earned Income Tax Credits-Get
Your Refund; March 11:Community Resources; March 25:Money Smart pstahl@cspnj.org. |
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FLU & Pneumonia Shot Locations
See website for a list of flu and pneumonia shot locations.
sponsored by Department of Health and Senior Services
Cost: $28.00
» More Information |
| Call for locations |
How to Start a Self-Help Group & Facilitating a Self-Help Group
sponsored by New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse
Free
The New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
conducts FREE monthly trainings (mostly
on Saturdays) at various locations around the
state designed to assist people
running, or interested in starting,
any kind of self-help group. They
also offer
? Information and referral to any
of 4000+ self-help groups
around the state
? Direct consultation and
assistance focused on starting
and running groups
? A library of literature for group facilitators and
members
? An online training in self-help group publicity
? Trainings and speakers on request to professional
organizations interested in learning
more about self-help.
800-367-6274.
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Mommy/Daddy & Me Program
Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified special education teacher
sponsored by Parents of Autistic Children (POAC)
Free
If you have a preschool aged child (between zero and 5 years old) and are looking for hands on training in Applied Behavior Analysis, contact POAC about our Mommy/Daddy & me program. It takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in five week sessions. If you have attended training and still need some help applying the concepts, this program is for you.
For more information or to apply to the program, please contact the POAC office at 732-785-1099 or email info@poac.net. |
| Libraries across Monmouth County |
Monmouth County Library Events
Free
Throughout the year, the Monmouth County Library System Sponsors a wide variety of events across Monmouth County from art exhibits and film festivals to computer classes and financial counseling. Be sure to check their events page frequently by clicking "More Info" below.
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| Throughout Monmouth County |
Monmouth County Tourism Calendar of Events
Free
» More Information |
| Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Farmingdale, NJ |
NAMI Family Support (limited to family members of South Asian origin)
Free
This group meets the first Tuesday of every month, and RSVP is requested.
» More Information |
| CentraState Health Awareness Center, Freehold, NJ |
NAMI Family Support Group
sponsored by NAMI Greater Monmouth
Free
This group meets the first Monday of every month at 7pm.
» More Information |
| First Baptist Church (Swenson Center), Red Bank, NJ |
NAMI Family Support Group
sponsored by NAMI Greater Monmouth
Free
This group meets the first Monday of every month at 7pm.
» More Information |
| Colts Neck Community Church |
NAMI Family Support, Peer Support, and Young Adult Peer Support
sponsored by NAMI Greater Monmouth
Free
These groups meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7pm. |
| Millstone Township Recreation Center, Millstone, NJ |
NAMI Family-to-Family Alumni Group
sponsored by NAMI Greater Monmouth
Free
This group meets the first Saturday of every month at 10am and RSVP is requested.
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| Colts Neck Community Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
NAMI Greater Monmouth Board Meetings
Free
The board meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
» More Information |
| Online Support Group |
Parents Anonymous Online Support Group
sponsored by Parents Anonymous of NJ, Inc.
Free
There are currently 3 meetings per week: Sundays 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:00 p.m., and Fridays 8:00 p.m. Each group is 2 hours.
» More Information |
| Freehold Self-Help Center, Freehold, NJ |
Peer Support
sponsored by NAMI Greater Monmouth
Free
This group meets every Thursday at 5:30pm.
» More Information |
January 2010
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Thursday, January 21 - Thursday, March 11
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Health Awareness Center CentraState Hospital 901 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 |
Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD
CHADD Members: $100.00 Non-Members: $145.00 (includes CHADD Membership)
sponsored by CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit-
Cost: $100.00
Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD was developed by Linda Smith, Beth Kaplanek, and Mary Durheim over a period of more than two years. Parent to Parent provides educational information and support for individuals and families dealing with AD/HD and learning to navigate the challenges of AD/HD across the lifespan. Courses are offered in communities across the country. The curriculum was developed by parents who have lived the experience, but who also have had access to the best researchers and practitioners in the country. The entire course takes about 14 hours of time and is usually offered as a seven-week class, meeting for two hours once a week. Participants receive extensive materials to support them, including articles, reference materials, handouts, and homework assignments. The curriculum is very structured and includes information on: •Overview of AD/HD •Assessment to Multimodal Treatment •Managing the Impact(s) of AD/HD on the Family •Developing Parenting Strategies and Positive Behavior Interventions •Educational Rights for Your Child with AD/HD •Building an Education Team: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School •Resiliency, Teen Challenges & Future Success
Meets every Thursday from 1/21 - 3/11. For more information call: 732-552-8012 or email: monmouth-county@chadd.net |
March 2010
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Monday, March 15
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ocean Township Intermediate School Cafetorium |
Safety and Emergency Preparedness for Parents and School Personnel
sponsored by POAC Autism Services
Free
This training is for parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and anyone involved with the care and education of a child or adult with autism. Safety, emergency, and crisis intervention are topics that are sometimes uncomfortable to think about. Being prepared for such situations is the best way to minimize the negative effects. This workshop will help prepare for emergencies and lower risk. These issues and more will be addressed: Autism spectrum risk awareness & management Wandering Preparing for an emergency Safety in the home Safe travel Alerting neighbors 911 data base alerts Developing a handout Sharing de-escalation techniques Working with the school district to upgrade safety and lower risk School support network for spectrum students Safety and risk life skills education for students and adults with autism Working proactively with schools and law enforcement agencies.
For more information contact: info@poac.net |
Thursday, March 18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Educational Enrichment Center, 107 Hendrickson Ave, Brick, NJ 08724 |
Teaching Children with Autism in an Inclusive Setting
sponsored by POAC Autism Services
Free
There are many benefits to inclusion for both children in regular education and special education when inclusion practices are implemented correctly and the necessary supports are provided. This presentation will provide: • an overview of inclusion • the benefits of inclusion • effective inclusion practices • guidelines for successful inclusion Effective inclusion practices such as positive behavior support, classroom management, collaboration, frequent progress monitoring, and data collection to ensure academic, behavioral, and social gains will be reviewed. This presentation will assist parents, regular education teachers, special education teachers and administrators in identifying the practices and supports necessary for successful inclusion.
For more information contact: info@poac.net |
April 2010
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Saturday, April 10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Show Room 708 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 |
The Wonder of Childhood Film Festival
sponsored by Child Care Resources
Cost: $10.00
Welcome all, parents, Early Childhood Professionals and those who were once children! Spend the day watching as many or as few films as you choose. Join a discussion with a NYC filmmaker as she describes her films and answers questions about them. Have lunch in one of Asbury Park's great restaurants. Coffee and danish will be served in the AM. It will be a great way to begin The Week of the Young Child. For more information call 732-918-9901 X 118 |
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