Community Events and Programs

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  • Virtual Parents Support Group

    Virtual Parents Support Group

    We are here for all of our families during this stressful time.

  • Tuesday, March 21 @ 10:30 AM (Week3)
    Lakewood Library
    Lakewood

    CCYC School Readiness & The Lakewood Library Present: Ready, Set, Play

    CCYC School Readiness & The Lakewood Library Present: Ready, Set, Play! Tuesdays 3/21 and 4/18 at 10:30 AM for youth ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Located at 301 Lexington Ave, Lakewood NJ. English and Spanish-Speaking.

  • Tuesday, March 21 @ 3:00 PM
    NJCTS

    Tourette Talk: Bullies Can Be Beaten – Understanding Your Rights with Mariann Crincoli

    Join the discussion on October 27 at 3:00 PM as Mariann Crincoli, Esq. from Sussan, Greenwald and Wesler defines what Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) is, and explains what school districts must do, and your rights as a parent.

  • Wednesday, March 22 @ 10:00 AM
    Bridgewater Community Hub
    Bridgewater Township

    Community Hope Veteran Job Fair

    Community Hope is hosting a Job Fair on 3/22 10 AM - 3 PM in an effort to link our veterans and community members to employment opportunities. Located at Community Hub (400 Commons Way Community Hub Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807). Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-hope-veterans-job-fair-tickets-549844749447

  • The B.E.A.T. Center March 2023 Community Day
    Wednesday, March 22 @ 11:00 AM
    Toms River

    The B.E.A.T. Center March 2023 Community Day

    The B.E.A.T. Center March 2023 Community Day is scheduled for 3/22 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Located at the B.E.A.T. Center (1769 Hooper Ave. Toms River, NJ). Services available: community resources, JBJ Soul Kitchen, People's Pantry, COVID & Flu vaccines, mobile shower & laundry, and senior care.

  • Wednesday, March 22 @ 2:00 PM
    LiveWell Center Suite 1200
    Eatontown

    Fiber is Your Friend Cooking Demonstration & Nutrition Lecture (hybrid)

    Fiber is Your Friend Cooking Demonstration & Nutrition Lecture presented by RWJ Barnabas and Rutgers Cancer Institute on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2 – 3 p.m. Presentation will be held hybrid and registration can be completed at this link: https://www.rwjbh.org/events/event/?event=32193. LiveWell Center 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown, NJ 07724

  • Thursday, March 23 @ 4:00 PM
    Ubicado en el Centro de Salud Familiar Freehold
    Freehold

    Feria de Recursos de Descapacidad de Freehold

    La feria de recursos para discapacitados de Freehold está programada para el jueves 23 de marzo de 4 a 7 p. m. Ubicado en el Centro de Salud Familiar Freehold (597 Park Ave. Freehold, NJ). El evento incluye exámenes de salud, control/prevención de la diabetes, acceso a la atención médica primaria, apoyo a la salud mental, vacunas, defensa, comida gratis.

  • Thursday, March 23 @ 4:00 PM
    Freehold Family Health Center
    Freehold

    Freehold Disability Resource Fair

    Freehold Disability Resource Fair is scheduled on Thursday, March 23 from 4-7pm. Located at the Freehold Family Health Center (597 Park Ave. Freehold, NJ). Event includes health screenings, diabetes management/prevention, primary healthcare access, mental health support, vaccines, advocacy, free food, produce to take home and more! 

  • Transition Made Easy! A Step-By-Step Process to Accessing Services
    Thursday, March 23 @ 7:00 PM
    Caregivers of New Jersey

    Transition Made Easy! A Step-By-Step Process to Accessing Services

    This webinar will provide valuable information to better prepare individuals and their families for their transition into adult life services. Topics will include the step-by-step transition process, Medicaid eligibility, support coordination, choosing the right support coordination agency, and much more!

  • Friday, March 24 (Monthly)

    Adolescent & Youth Clinical Training for Suicide Prevention: Screening & Management for Outpatient Providers

    Adolescent & Youth Clinical Training for Suicide Prevention: Screening & Management for Outpatient Providers training presented by DCF and SPTS. Ten sessions are available for Spring 2023 throughout NJ. 8:30 AM registration, training is 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at various dates/locations. For more information and to register: http://sptsusa.org/njacts/

  • Ocean County YMCA Summer Camp 2023 Registration
    Friday, March 24 (Weekly)
    Ocean County YMCA
    Toms River

    Ocean County YMCA Summer Camp 2023 Registration

    Ocean County YMCA Summer Camp 2023 registration opens 3/1 and closes 5/15 for first week of camp. Open to any children entering grades Pre K - 5th. Immunization records must be presented at time of registration. For more information visit: ocymca.org

  • Saturday, March 25 (Monthly)
    Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance

    Our Health to Hold 2023 Webinars (Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance)

    Our Health to Hold 2023 Webinars, A series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer, chronic disease & COVID19 resources- prevention, screening, social and support services. Webinars will be held Monthly from January - November and are all via Zoom.

  • Bowling for Ocean's Harbor House
    Saturday, March 25 @ 11:00 AM
    Playdrome Lanes
    Toms River

    Bowling for Ocean's Harbor House

    A fundraising event for Ocean's harbor House organized bu Mikki Roxas rom Glen Kelly Real Estate LLC on Saturday March 25th at Playdrome Lanes in Toms River. $25 per bowler with 4 bowlers per team.

  • Tuesday, March 28
    South Jersey Legal Sevices

    Guardianship and Children's SSI Benefits Webinar

    South Jersey Legal Services Guardianship and Children’s SSI Benefits Webinar is scheduled for 3/28 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Pre registration required here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V2kotHeCS5-OBECDFuLALQ. For more information, contact Michelle T. Nuciglio, Esq. at MNuciglio@lsnj.org.

  • Guardianship and Children's SSI Benefits Free Webinar
    Tuesday, March 28 @ 12:00 PM
    South Jersey Legal Services

    Guardianship and Children's SSI Benefits Free Webinar

    Please join Jill Roth-Gutman, Esq. and Michelle T. Nuciglio, Esq. as they discuss the importance of guardianship, Power of attorney vs. guardianship, types of guardianship, does your child need a guardianship, how to file and fees associated, along with the SJLS Guardianship Project for Children & Children's SSI Project. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation! This webinar is free to attend and requires registration.

  • Thursday, March 30 @ 11:00 AM

    Alternatives to Opioids

    This webinar will focus on the many alternatives that can be used instead of opioids for treating pain. Presenters will also touch on recent updates to CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids.

  • Saturday, April 1 (Monthly)

    St. Francis Turn the Town Teal

    St. Francis Turn the Town Teal: Did you know that teal is the color for sexual violence
    prevention? Join us in April as we decorate our community in teal to show support for survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Please contact us to receive your teal light bulb! (609) 494-1554 or
    jpluard@stfrancislbi.org or kdavis@stfrancislbi.org

  • Tuesday, April 4 (Week4)
    RWJ Barnabas One Source

    RWJ Barnabas One Source Monthly Celebration Seminars

    One Source Monthly Celebration Seminars: 30 Minute Workshops to promote happy, health habits. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:00 - 4:30 for a new topic celebrating one day from the “National Day Calendar,” promoting healthy habits for the mind and body!

  • Understanding the DOD Budget and Services Available
    Tuesday, April 4 - Thursday, April 20 @ 7:00 PM
    Caregivers of New Jersey

    Understanding the DOD Budget and Services Available

    So your child has been found eligible for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and they have a budget. Now what? Join us as we discuss the DOD budget and an overview of the different types of services the budget can be used to access.

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You

    Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC). Specialists from ATAC will be available to address assistive technology questions for self-advocates, families, and professionals who support people with an intellectual/developmental disability. Join us to share resources with each other, and to brainstorm assistive technology solutions to better address your needs.

  • The Byte Size Lunch Series: Assistive Technology Open Mic
    Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 PM
    ATAC - AT4NJ.org

    The Byte Size Lunch Series: Assistive Technology Open Mic

    In easy-to-understand ‘bite size’ lunchtime conversations, we’ll show how to use these solutions in the home, the office, and in the community! Each 45-minute session will highlight one specific topic, demonstrate tools, and leave plenty of time to answer your questions.

  • Tuesday, April 11 @ 12:00 PM

    The Social Brain on Screens

    An interdisciplinary panel of neuroscientists, psychologists, and psychiatrists will explore the functions of the social brain in childhood, what these interconnected neural networks require for healthy functioning, and what strategies parents might consider around infant and youth screen use in order to encourage healthy social development.

  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans
    Wednesday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM
    South Jersey Legal Services

    Bankruptcy and Student Loans

    Join South Jersey Legal Services for a webinar on Bankruptcy and Student Loans.

  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans
    Wednesday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM
    South Jersey Legal Services

    Bankruptcy and Student Loans

    Please join SJLS and presenter, Robert Cooper, Esquire giving an overview of the treatment of student loans in bankruptcy. Will bankruptcy help? Can I discharge my student loans? Is there a hardship discharge? What would I have to show to receive a discharge? The webinar is free and requires registration.

  • Friday, April 21 @ 10:00 AM
    Clarion Hotel
    Toms River

    Ocean County Alliance Program Presents "Youth Leadership & Resiliency Training"

    Ocean County Alliance Program Presents Youth Leadership & Resiliency Training on 4/21 from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Toms River Clarion (815 Rt. 37 W. Toms River, NJ). Alexandra Lopez will train mental health, substance use and education professionals to lead youth towards resiliency and socio-emotional wellness. RSVP required via email: SFranzone@ochd.org

  • Saturday, April 22 @ 9:00 AM
    Veterans Park
    Bayville

    Mental Health Association's Colorfest 2023

    Mental Health Association's Colorfest 2023 is a community event fit for the entire family. Featuring a color fun run/walk, community resources, games, food, raffles, activities for kids and more. Event will be held 4/22 9 AM - 2 PM at Veteran's Park Bayville. Must register by 4/20: https://www.classy.org/event/mhanj-oc-colorfest/e466016

  • Mental Health Wellness Fair
    Saturday, April 22 @ 10:00 AM
    Pennsauken BOE

    Mental Health Wellness Fair

    This is free event to be held at Pennsauken High School. We are looking for vendors of community mental health/social/financial resources to register to attend the event and share their information.

  • Friday, April 28 @ 9:00 AM
    Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Turnbach Room
    Toms River

    Cultural Diversity

    BY ATTENDING THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WORKING WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.

  • Understanding the DDD Budget and Services Available
    Thursday, May 11 @ 7:00 PM
    Caregivers of New Jersey

    Understanding the DDD Budget and Services Available

    So your child has been found eligible for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and they have a budget. Now what? Join us as we discuss the DOD budget and an overview of the different types of services the budget can be used to access.

  • Just Believe 5K & 1K Run
    Saturday, May 13 @ 8:00 AM

    Just Believe 5K & 1K Run

    Just Believe 5K & 1K Run is scheduled for 5/13 at 8:00 AM. Run will be held at Winding River Park in Toms River, NJ. To register, contact Linda at 732-569-0643.

  • Friday, May 19 @ 3:00 PM (Monthly)
    Pine Barrens Primitive Camp
    Waretown

    Spring Family Wilderness Skills Weekend #1, May 19-21

    Welcome to our 2023 Spring Family Wilderness Skills Weekend #1 in the Pine Barrens Primitive Camp!

  • Friday, May 26 @ 3:00 PM (Monthly)
    Pine Barrens Primitive Camp
    Waretown

    Spring Family Wilderness Skills Weekend #2, May 26-29

    Welcome to our 2023 Spring Family Wilderness Skills Weekend #1 in the Pine Barrens Primitive Camp!

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, June 1 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You

    Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, August 3 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You

    Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).

  • Annual New Jersey Youth Transition Conference
    Monday, October 16 - Saturday, October 21 @ 7:00 AM
    Camden County Partnership for Children

    Annual New Jersey Youth Transition Conference

    The NJ Youth Transition Conference was created for youth ages 14-21+ who experience I/DD, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. The 3rd Annual NJYTC will help you to understand the key organizations & services that support people and families in the transition process.