NJ Lo ery Players: See ‘Where e Money Goes’

STAFFORD – New Jersey Lottery winners get a moment in the spotlight, but countless residents statewide benefit from the revenue of each drawing. Find out “Where The Money Goes,” a Friends Adventure at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 a.m. March 2. New Jersey Lottery Public Information Officer Mary Ann Rivell and Jerry Guarino, Special Assistant to New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Jim Carey, will spin some amusing anecdotes about Lottery games, winners, and retailers during their presentation.

They’ll illustrate how lottery-generated revenue supports the State’s obligations to education and institutions, eligible pensions for New Jersey teachers, police, and fi re personnel, and the workers who keep New Jersey’s state agencies and departments running. A question-and-answer session will follow the PowerPoint presentation.

Mary Ann Rivell manages the Lottery’s Responsible Play Program and occupies a seat on the Board of Directors of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc.

Register at theoceancountylibrary. org/events to attend this free program, sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library. For more information, visit the Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, or call 609-597-3381.

Emerald Isle Academy Of Irish Dance Recital

BARNEGAT – In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present a performance by the Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance, 2 p.m. March 4.

The dancers are excited to showcase their Irish heritage through step dancing. They’ll perform reels, jigs, and traditional routines, modern show pieces, and soft-shoe and hard-shoe dances.

Students of the Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have achieved regional, national, and world rankings.

Luke Sooy captured second place among boys aged 13-14 in the 2022 Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne World Championships in Ireland, a year after winning his category in the 2021 Irish Dancing and Culture North American Championship.

The performance, ideal for families with children age three and up, is sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Library.

Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/ events to ensure seating for this free program. For more information, visit the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street, or call 609-698-3331.

SLAY Your Fitness

LACEY – Kick off 2023 with an elevated and rejuvenating outlook on your fitness journey! Come out for a new workout weekly that will keep you on your toes... literally! Exercise programs will include but are not limited to Stephanie’s signature workouts:

PLYOGA(R), CASE Method, Magnificent MIXUP, Cardio Kickboxing, Core Crusher, and more.

Expect to work hard, sweat, torch lots of calories, make new friends, laugh, learn about health and wellness, and see long-lasting results for both your mind and body. Grab a friend or two and come join the fitness party with nationally recognized fitness pro Stephanie Lauren!

Add on a FitKit for $45 (FitKit includes: 3lb weighted ball, pair of gliding disk, pair of balance pods, resistance tubing, leg band and foam roller). To purchase a FitKit email Stephanie Lauren at stephanie@plyogafitness.com.

Lacey Recreation will provide FitKits to be used during class if you don’t want to purchase one. limited number available.

Location: Lacey Recreation Classroom.

Instructor: Stephanie Lauren. Time: 5:30 p.m. Age: 18 and up. Fee: $75. Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

Register by contacting Lacey Recreation at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203 or lacey. recreation@laceytownship.org.

How To Compost Seminar

STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to invite you to a How to Compost seminar presented by Ocean County Waste Management on March 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the

Stafford Community enter, 775 E Bay Avenue.

Registration is limited and required. Contact OCRecycles@co.ocean.nj.us for complete details and to register.