sponsored by Long Branch Housing
Free
Homework Club is open to students ages 6-18, Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm.

sponsored by Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention
Free
"Strengthening Families" is a free 14-week educational program for parents, grandparents, guardians, and their 5th and 6th graders. Complimentary dinner included.

Wee Sports-Activities for Toddlers-(ages 2 1/2-3 yrs, with adult)
Dorbrook Recreation Area - Fridays -  February 24-March 23

Former Hoops Legend Chris Herren presents his inspiring story of triumph over drug addiction, on Thursday, March 1st at 7pm, St. Rose High School, Belmar. 

Sponsored by:  Mental Health Association of Monmouth County - 2012 Family Educational Program
Speaker:  Chris Fabian, MD, Inpatient Psychiatrist at Monmouth Medical Center

First Thursdays of each month from March 1 to June 7, 2012

An Art Exhibit to benefit the Affordable Housing Alliance and The Belmar Arts Council's Housing Help Project.
Sponsored by the Belmar Arts Council

The "Gimme Shelter" art exhibit will remain on display at the Boatworks through March 23, Wednesdays - Saturdays between 1pm and 5pm. There is no charge to attend and the public is welcome.

Book Reading and Signing with Randy Kaye, author of "Ben Behind His Voices - One Family's Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope"

Sponsored by: Rutgers, The State University of NJ
Lessons Provided by:  Rutgers University & T.E.E.M Gateway

Workshops are offered to Monmouth County youth who have had involvements with the court system or probation, and between 14-18 years old. They meet every Thursday from 4:00-7:00pm at the Asbury Park High School - The SPOT.  

Sponsored by: Wells Fargo; Presented by Affordable Housing Alliance
Are you a home owner?  Are you considering a home purchase? The Expo will provide a brief and informal overview of the home buying process as well as information every homeowner needs to know.

Sponsored by New 2 You Kids

March 13-17, 2012 at Brookdale Community College (765 Newsman Springs Rd, Lincroft).    Hours:  Tues-Thurs:  9am-9pm;  Fri: 9am-5pm; Sat: 9am-8pm (50% off most items!)  All items inspected for quality!  Organized like a retail store!  High Quality Kids Clothes, Furniture, Toys, Videos, Books & More

Sponsored by SPAN
The Arc of Monmouth County will visit our support group discussing the importance of your child's transition plan during their individualized education plan process.

Sponsored by:  Mental Health Association of Monmouth County - 2012 Family Educational Program
Speaker:  David Landy, PhD, Psychologist, Private Practice
Thursdays - March 15, April 26, May 31, June 14;  7:30-9:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church

Hosted by the United Way of Greater Union County

The Celebration of Womanhood Conference:  Triumph & Transformations:  A Journey of Self Discovery,  is exclusively dedicated to providing young girls between the ages of 13-17 with the necessary tools and resources neeed to mature into successful and confident young women.  All girls attending must be accompanied by a chaperone.   Proper attire required:  Dress for Success.  To register on-line, please click here.   Registration deadline is March 13th.

Sponsored by NJ Association of County Youth Services Commissions
Free workshop will be held at two locations in NJ on March 19th & March 21st:

     - Monday, March 19, 2012 from Noon to 3 p.m at the Somerville Elks, 375 Union Ave. Bridgewater

     - Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Stafford Twp Arts Ctr, 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin

Presenter:  Dr. Dennis Embry, known as the foremost Prevention Scientist in the World, from California to New York, from Canada to Sweden, even from the Pentagon to Sesame Street, explains the causes of Youth problems & provides Answers!

Training event.

Sponsored by:  180 Turning Lives Around
From March 20-27, a selection of 180 Turning Lives Around art exhibits will be on display at the Middletown Arts Center located at 36 Church St in Middletown across from the Middletown Train Station

Hillary Freeman, Esq. will offer her personal and professional expertise in special education law, while providing families a FREE 20 minute private IEP review session. This is a valuable opportunity for families who have questions or concerns related to your child's Individual Education Plan.

Come see Collier School in action, visit our new Middle School (grades 6-12) and take a tour with one our students on Wednesday, March 21st, 9am-11am.  (The schedule is structured, so please arrive for 9am.)  Light refreshments will be served, and you are welcome to stay for a fabulous lunch!   The Collier School is located at 160 Conover Road, Wicatunk, NJ  07765 (Marlboro Township).  Please call 732-946-4771 x210 or email Collier.  For more information about Collier School, please click here.

Sponsored by NJ Association of County Youth Services Commissions

Free workshop :   Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Stafford Twp Arts Ctr, 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin

Presenter:  Dr. Dennis Embry, known as the foremost Prevention Scientist in the World, from California to New York, from Canada to Sweden, even from the Pentagon to Sesame Street, explains the causes of Youth problems & provides Answers!

Presented by Visiting Nurse Association of  Central Jersey

Free Dental Care on Friday, March 23

Dr. Philip L. Hanapole and a team of local dentists will offer free dental care to anyone in need on Friday, March 23, as part of the Dentistry From The Heart campaign to provide dental care for those without dental insurance.  The event will begin at 8am at Hanapole Dental Care, 611 West Main Street.  The dentists will treat as many patients as possible by 6pm.  Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and no advance appointments will be made.  Click here for more information on Hanapole Dental Care.  Click here for complete news article.

Crime Prevention Panel  on March 27, 6:30pm at the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County, Asbury Park Unit, 1201 Monroe Ave,  Asbury Park.  Join the Boys & Girls Club for a Q&A session between community members, Asbury Park Police Dept, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, & NJ Government officials to address the recent increase of violence in Asbury Park.

The Challenge of Autism by Nancy Razza  (Free Workshop!)

Sponsored by The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore

March 28, 2012 from 6:30pm-8:00pm