Community Events and Programs
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Tuesday, April 20
Participating ShopsFree Krispy Kreme donut with COVID vaccine card
Krispy Kreme is finding ways to be sweet as the U.S. continues to scale COVID-19 vaccinations. To show our support for those who choose to get vaccinated, starting Monday, 3/22, anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card will receive a free Original Glazed® doughnut.
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Tuesday, April 20
Sesame StreetSesame Street Virtual Fun Run
Join us for the Sesame Street Fun Run, a virtual race supporting Sesame Workshop’s mission to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 12:02 AM
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N/AResources to Support Inclusivity, Social Justice, Social Consciousness, Humanity in Our Communities (Home, School, Organizations)
A compilation of local, state and national resources to support preventing and responding to prejudice, racism and facilitating social justice, social consciousness, humanity and unity in our community (homes, schools, health care practices, organizations).
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Tuesday, April 20 - Wednesday, June 30 @ 09:00 AM
Villanova Fitzpatrick College of NursingResearch on Parent/Caregiver Experiences around youth suicide crisis by Villanova University
Parents/caregivers of these adolescents facilitate seeking services for adolescents and understand them in ways that healthcare providers do not. Researchers at Villanova University want to hear your experiences, positive and negative, seeking mental health treatment for your adolescent during and after a suicide crisis.
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Tuesday, April 20 - Tuesday, December 28 @ 09:00 AM (Weekly)
Inner HarborThe Mourning Meeting Podcast, Season 2
The Mourning Meeting is a podcast dedicated to young adults. Interviews include information about grieving at college, pandemic grief, advanced directives for young adults, suicide loss, and much more.
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 12:00 PM
Discovery Behavioral HealthTeens, Social Media and the Effects of Trying to Connect
Reviewing research, literature and personal experiences with patients, we will explore the effects of social media use on teens and the need for supervision and boundaries within social media.
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 12:15 PM
VIRTUAL
Fair LawnEPIC Parenting Program - Every Parent Influences Children
Would you like your parenting experience to be more enjoyable for you... and for your children? In 12 two-hour sessions, you will learn to keep the "loving connection" from infancy, through elementary school, throughout the difficult years of adolescence, and beyond.
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 03:00 PM
Institute for Prevention and RecoveryYouth Professional Development Series - Social Media Etiquette and Navigating Linkedin
Join us for this exciting event to learn what hiring managers look for and how to tailor your social media to be employer-friendly!
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 04:00 PM
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources
Fair LawnMaywood Municipal Alliance - Virtual Forest Friends Grades K-1 (The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources/CAFS)
Join our Forest Friends puppets as they learn about feelings and communication.
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL
Fair LawnMaywood Municipal Alliance-Virtual Footprint for Life for children in grades 2 or 3
Join our Footprint's soccer team as we learn about feelings, communication diversity and more!
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL
Fair LawnMaywood Municipal Alliance-Virtual Too Smart to Start for children in grades 4 through 6
Join us as we learn how to say no to difficult situations kids face in school.
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL
Fair LawnWashington Township Municipal Alliance-Virtual Footprint for Life for children in grade 3
Join our Footprint's soccer team as we learn about feelings, communication, coping skills, diversity and more!
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 06:00 PM
Spring 2021 Parent Empowerment Conference
Hinkle Prior & Fischer is proud to provide another virtual Parent Empowerment Conference with some of the most well-known and well-respected members of the disability community. As we build upon our first of its kind virtual conference for families, we hope you will join us for more valuable information.
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 06:00 PM
VIRTUAL
Fair LawnStrengthening Families - Lodi Program for Adults and children ages 10-14
Join our weekly online program for adults and children as we focus on strengthening our family values through activities. Registration is required!
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Tuesday, April 20 - Tuesday, January 25 @ 06:30 PM (Weekly)
Monmouth University Community Care Telehealth ClinicMonmouth University Community Care Telehealth Clinic: FREE Support Group for Parents
This free support group is for parents who are now on the clock 24/7 because of COVID-19! Conversations are led by you! MUCCTC is a free online counseling service staffed by supervised Monmouth University clinical social work graduate interns!
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 06:30 PM
Jersey Shore Women in TechWhat are NFT's in Crypto? (Non-Fungible Tokens)
Together we will watch a beginners guide to all things NFT. We will learn what they are, what they can be used for, and why its use is catching on.
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Tuesday, April 20 @ 07:00 PM
PTO TodayFamily Tech Talk: Virtual Edition Event
Help educate parents, address their concerns, and encourage them to have an open dialogue about digital responsibility with their tech-savvy kids.
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Wednesday, April 21 @ 10:00 AM
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Expanding Bank Account Access in New Jersey
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will present findings from the recently released How America Banks: Household Use of Banking and Financial Services. Speakers will discuss how New Jersey compares to the nation, characteristics of unbanked households, and efforts underway to provide safe and affordable deposit accounts for the unbanked.
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Wednesday, April 21 @ 11:00 AM
Two River TheaterStory Time With Amanda: Benji, The Bad Day, and Me
Teaching artist and actor Amanda Butterbaugh shares this tender sibling story by Sally J. Pla, illustrated by Ken Min. Nothing seems to be going right for Sammy and when he gets home from school, he finds his autistic little brother Benji is having a bad day too and may just have an idea on how to help Sammy feel better. Recommended for ages 5-8.
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Wednesday, April 21 @ 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL
Fair LawnHealthy Visions - FREE program for youth ages 11-15 (The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources/CAFS)
This FREE program supports children of parents with an addiction so they learn they are not alone, they didn't cause it, can't cure it, but they can learn to cope with it.
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Wednesday, April 21 @ 04:30 PM
Township of WashingtonBasketball Clinic (Bethany Church)
BCC is hosting an 8-week Basketball Clinic for athletes between the ages of 10 and 15 who want to increase their basketball skills from April 21st to June 12th. We will have two groups (12 players per group).
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Wednesday, April 21 @ 06:00 PM
Coastal Communities Family Success CenterSNAP Ed Healthy Cooking Class for Families
Join us for SNAP Ed’s family cooking class. We’ll learn how to make healthy black bean and sweet potato stew. All kids who log on will receive a $10 Walmart gift card.
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Wednesday, April 21 @ 07:30 PM
NJCTSImportant Work of Play
In this webinar, Dr. Martinez will discuss theories about the purpose of play, types of play, some of the relational, developmental and academic outcomes associated with play, and she will share ideas about how caring adults can encourage and promote play for children of all ages.
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Wednesday, April 21 @ 07:30 PM
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS)Important Work of Play (NJCTS)
In this webinar, Dr. Martinez will discuss theories about the purpose of play, types of play, some of the relational, developmental and academic outcomes associated with play, and she will share ideas about how caring adults can encourage and promote play for children of all ages.
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Thursday, April 22 @ 03:00 PM
RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention & RecoveryHow to Write a Resume and Cover Letter, with the Monmouth County Office of Workforce Development
We invite youth in the Long Branch community to join us on the Youth Professional Development Series on "Writing a Professional Resume and Cover Letter." Join us for this exciting event as the Monmouth County Office of Workforce Development shows what an enticing resume and cover letter look like stand out as a candidate!
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Sunday, April 25 - Sunday, November 14 @ 10:30 AM (Weekly)
Institute for Practical LifeCreative Healing Group
Creative Healing is a therapeutic modality that combines powerful counseling techniques along with art-making to help improve emotional, mental health, promoting self-regulation. This group is for adults 18 years old + meets Sundays from 10:30 am to 11:25 am.
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Sunday, April 25 @ 12:30 PM (Monthly)
SAMHSA Grants to Prevent PDO CFDA No. 93.243Prevent Opioid Overdose, Save Lives with FREE training and Naloxone Nasal Spray Kits
Trainings are held on the FIRST Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and The Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services have partnered together to offer this FREE activity and service. Training via WEBEX and Naloxone kits ship. Register by calling 732-235-4341 [email protected]
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Monday, April 26 @ 06:30 PM
Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolNaloxone (Narcan) Training II
The Office of Alcohol and Drug Dependency in conjunction with Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Division of Addiction Psychiatry is hosting a Narcan Training.
Training attendees who are 18 years of age and older will also receive a free naloxone kit after attending the training.
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Tuesday, April 27 @ 02:30 PM
Kendall Murphy Institute for Prevention and RecoveryNetworking - The Power of Building Relationships
We invite youth in Long Branch to join us on the Youth Professional Development Series on "Networking - The Power of Building Relationships." Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn how to engage professionals, improve your speaking skills, and network. Registration is required to attend the event!
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Tuesday, April 27 @ 06:30 PM
Bergen's PromiseOne-hour Training on the Nurtured Heart® Approach (Bergen's Promise)
Why Do Parents, Educators, Neighbors, Friends, and Social Workers Need the Nurtured Heart Approach?
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Tuesday, April 27 @ 07:00 PM
YWCANNJ healingSPACE
HackensackFINDING YOUR INNER SUPERHERO for SURVIVORS
There are times in our life's journey, when we feel powerless, or less than. In this workshop, we will explore our strengths, and create our own superhero persona. Bring your art supplies and your imagination!
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Tuesday, April 27 @ 07:00 PM
Two River TheaterThe Joy of the Arts in the Autism Community
Facilitated by Two River Theater Education and Community Engagement Manager Amanda Espinoza, with parent and founder of The Calm Within the Chaos Jane Kleiman, and Bluelaces Theater Company Co-Artistic Director Devin Fletcher. This discussion is open to parents, teachers, artists, and more.
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Thursday, April 29 - Friday, April 30 @ 09:00 AM
NJ Prevention NetworkThe NJPN 2021 Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience
the NJPN 21st Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience live virtual event on April 29 and 30, 2021. The NJPN Annual Addiction Conference is the largest statewide gathering of New Jersey professionals in the field of addiction.
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Thursday, April 29 @ 02:30 PM
Kendall Murphy Institute for Prevention and RecoveryPanel with Hiring Managers from The Windmill and Family & Children's Services
We invite youth in the Long Branch to join us on the Professional Development Series "Hiring Managers Panel" with representatives from The Windmill and Family & Children's Services. Join us for this exciting opportunity to converse with hiring managers in Long Branch - learn what they look for in employees and what would make a great candidate.
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Thursday, April 29 @ 04:00 PM
MOCEANS Center for Independent LivingMOCEANS Center for Independent Living Virtual Open House.
Explore your options for post-secondary education, employment training, independent living, and adult services.
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Thursday, April 29 @ 05:00 PM
Monmouth County Council for Young Children (CCYC)Bilingual COVID19 Vaccine Education
Please join the Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young Children for a COVID19 Vaccine Educational Presentation in English and Spanish. https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/96240930125? pwd=YjlVeU1SWEdaQTZqSGwzVGtFamY2 UT09 Meeting ID: 962 4093 0125 Passcode: 585944 For more information please contact: Kelly Noah at 732-673-8348 [email protected]
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Thursday, April 29 @ 05:00 PM
Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young ChildrenCOVID19 Vaccine Education with Leanora Chojnowski RN
Please join the Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young Children for a COVID19 Vaccine Educational Presentation in English and Spanish. For more information please contact: Raquel Murphy at 732-687-1588 [email protected] Kelly Noah at 732-673-8348 [email protected] Meeting ID: 962 4093 0125 Passcode: 585944
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Thursday, April 29 @ 06:30 PM
YWCANNJ healingSPACE
HackensackSurvivor Voices Through Art, Poetry, MusIc and Spoken Word - SURVIVOR COFFEEHOUSE
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Sunday, May 2 @ 01:00 PM
Franklin A. Smith Resource Center
HackensackNJ AIDS Walk 2021
In-person and virtual scavenger hunt for annual aids walk
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Tuesday, May 4 @ 08:45 AM
The Renfrew Center FoundationFeasting, Fasting and Feelings; Oy Vey! A Transdiagnostic Approach to Treating Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community
This 2 CE seminar will explore the impact of eating disorders in the Jewish community and provide evidence-based tools and creative strategies for clinicians to utilize in their practice.
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Tuesday, May 4 @ 03:00 PM (Monthly)
Weekly Virtual Forum/Youth Town Hall on Racism and Social Justice
Free Monthly event - First Thursday of the month, 3-5 PM
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL - Youth voices matter!
Registration Required
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Thursday, May 6 @ 01:30 PM
The Center for Alcohol and Drug ResourcesUnderstanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities
Addressing intergenerational and historical trauma is going to take a lot of creative solutions and approaches – so although a short presentation does not provide all the answers, the key goal of the presentation is to build a common language and understanding about ACEs and the related research as a starting point.
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Thursday, May 6 @ 04:00 PM
Monmouth County Council for Young Children (CCYC)Bilingual COVID19 Vaccine Education
Please join the Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young Children for a COVID19 Vaccine Educational Presentation in English and Spanish. For more information, please contact Kelly Noah at 732.673.8348 or [email protected] . https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/94576961863?pwd=azNaQ2haUHNDZDJMV1FRbnNvWkt4dz09 Meeting ID: 945 7696 1863 Passcode: 950441
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Thursday, May 6 @ 04:00 PM
From Adversity to Healing: A Conversation with Dave Ellis
Join us to discuss the NJ Action Plan forAdverse Childhood Experiences and what it means for our community.
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Thursday, May 6 @ 04:00 PM
Konscious Youth Development and ServicesTeen Yoga to Connect and Destress
Join Konscious Worker, Alicia Mendez, for a fun and exciting class for teens ages 12-18! This hour long class will include self-reflection, movement, breathing and HEART! Students will learn to bring more balance into their lives with fun, accessible activities for all!
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Thursday, May 6 @ 06:00 PM
Pemberton Township High SchoolNow that You Are 18
What does being 18 mean? What is the difference between juvenile & adult court? Registration is required. Click on the link.
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Thursday, May 6 @ 06:30 PM
Monmouth County Children's Interagency Coordinating CouncilChildren's Mental Health Awareness Day - Virtual Part 1
Part 1 of our 2 part event will feature a virtual tour of Allaire Community Farm! We will hear stories of hope and healing about the animals and how they deal with mental health and do a hands-on activity that you can pick up prior to the event to participate with us!
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Tuesday, May 11 - Thursday, May 13 @ 01:00 PM
SPAN2021 SPAN Parent Leadership & Advocacy Virtual Conference: SPEAK UP! TAKE ACTION CREATE CHANGE
The SPAN Parent Leadership and Advocacy Virtual Conference is a statewide conference for and about meaningful Parent Leadership across New Jersey's education, health, mental health, family support, human services, and child welfare systems.
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Wednesday, May 26 @ 07:30 PM
NJCTSNature Connection for Children's Mental Health
In this webinar we will take a deeper dive into how nature supports children's mental wellbeing including strengthened self-esteem and confidence, enhanced positive emotion and reduced negative emotion, stress reduction, restoration, social benefits, and resilience. We will share tips for getting the most out of nature activities to promote children's mental health.
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Thursday, June 3 @ 11:45 AM
The Renfrew Center FoundationFeasting, Fasting and Feelings; Oy Vey! A Transdiagnostic Approach to Treating Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community
This 2 CE seminar will explore the impact of eating disorders in the Jewish community and provide evidence-based tools and creative strategies for clinicians to utilize in their practice.
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Friday, June 18 @ 08:45 AM
The Renfrew Center FoundationNavigating Complexity - Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
All mental health conditions should be approached with the utmost care in considering the basic ethical practices common to each clinical discipline--confidentiality and informed consent, operating within one's scope of competency and ensuring practices that do not cause harm to our clients. However, the numerous ethical issues facing eating disorders practitioners may differ significantly from those ethics conundrums that arise in work with a general client base.
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Monday, July 12 @ 09:00 AM
Bethany Church
Township of WashingtonNOTEWORTHY SUMMER CAMP (Bethany Church)
Their workshop Series is officially open for registration! Chose one day or multiple to fill your 8 weeks of summer with music! Give them a call at (973) 508-6115 or Email them to find out how you can get signed up!