Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources Awards Two 2017 Scholarships
JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources), a human resources organization that provides two annual scholarships to support its commitment to education and the advancement of the Human Resources profession, has awarded two Ann C. Edwards scholarships. Nicole Dykeman, Neptune Township, N.J., a 2017 graduate of Neptune High School, received a $1000 student scholarship to…
Rotary Club of Toms River to Host Sailfest 2017
100.1 WJRZ, Beasley Media Group, and Downs Ford Are Official Sponsors Rotary Club of Toms River is hosting its 26th annual Sailfest, a charity regatta and street fair, Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at River Avenue, Island Heights, N.J. Sailfest, a free event open to the public, features an early…
Building Excellence – September 14 HR Meeting
Because HR is an extremely competitive field, it is important to attract and retain qualified employees who will work together to meet an organization’s goals. Do you have the right people with the right skills to meet your company’s needs? Are they team players? Dr. Richard Atkins will address employee development tools and strategies, among…
Alan Alda to Give Rare Appearance in Toms River to Discuss Art and Science of Communicating
Community Medical Center; and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, are proud to present an evening with legendary director, actor and author Alan Alda on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College, Toms River, N.J. Alan Alda has been on a decades-long journey…
Lakewood Schools Have Bragging Rights!
The residents and community can be very proud of the 2017 Lakewood High School (LHS) graduating class. They won more than $70,000 in academic, community, and sports scholarships, and were recognized by the state with free college tuition for 22 students. Lakewood Committeeman Michael D”Elia said, “We have good teachers and coaches, and excellent students…
OHI to Host an Open House at Its Manchester Health Center
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC), is inviting the public to an open house at its Manchester Health Center, 686 Route 70, Lakehurst, Thursday, August 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to debut new women’s health exam rooms and expanded OB/GYN services at this site. OHI’s Women Health Services delivers…
Lakewood among Top 100 Safest Cities in America
People who live in Lakewood are not surprised. Among 764 qualifying cities, Lakewood Township has been named one if the top safest cities in America. In its official report of the Top 100 Safest Cities in America, The National Council for Home Safety and Security, made up of companies and individuals in the home safety…
Lakewood Mobile 311 Site for Non-emergency DPW Requests Has Been Updated
The Lakewood Township Mobile 311 citizen website used to allow Lakewood citizens to communicate via a computer, phone, or tablet directly with the Department of Public Works (DPW) at http://lakewood.mobile311.com for non-emergency requests and concerns has been updated. Citizens can now use this site to report bulk, brush, metal, and E-waste (electronics) pickup; and pothole…
Local Woman Helps Fund Homeless Shelter Art Program by Selling Original Pocketbooks
Five years ago, an eight-year-old child and resident of a homeless shelter presented Stephanie and Joel Markel with her artwork as part of a thank you for the Markels’ long-term financial support for and involvement in the Homeless Health Initiative (HHI), a volunteer outreach program run by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). It was that…
The Public Is Invited to CHEMED’s Nat’l. Health Center Week Health Fair and Free Health Screening
In recognition of National Health Center Week, CHEMED (The Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry), a federally qualified health care center, 1771 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., is inviting the public to participate in two events on August 16 and 17. The first event, CHEMED’s annual health fair, Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to…