Learn ‘Hidden Dangers’ Of Special Needs Individuals

STAFFORD – Families, guardians, parents, and professionals who interact with children and adults with autism, developmental challenges, and special needs can discover effective safety steps at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 a.m. April 24.

Brick Township-based POAC’s “Hidden Dangers” program will offer potentially-lifesaving information for a wide range of special needs and independence levels, including:

• Wandering – how to address it, and use of high-tech tracking devices

• Home and classroom modifications

• Emergency and disaster preparedness and fi re safety practices

• Personal safety regarding sexuality, the Internet, and bullying

• Behavioral interventions such as social stories, visual cues, activity schedules

• School and transportation matters

• Ongoing support and assistance resources

“Hidden Dangers” is supported in full by funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library (NJSL) under Award Number LS-252474-OLS-22.

The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University (TESU), connects people with information and resources through its service to libraries, government, TESU students and staff, and New Jersey residents.

NJSL provides support for public, school, academic, and special libraries, including key areas of continuing need such as literacy, business outreach, workforce development, disaster preparedness and technology. For more information, visit njstatelib.org. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/ events to attend this free program. The Stafford Branch is located at 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin. For more details, call 609-597-3381.

Bluebird Songbird Carving

BARNEGAT – Join us as Kevin Hammell, a local carver, teaches you the fi ne art of carving an eastern bluebird, the songbird of happiness, through step-by-step instructions. The fi rst day of class will focus on carving. The second day of class will entail putting fi nishing touches on your carving and learning how to paint your bluebird.

Pack a bagged lunch or snack. Please bring $90 in exact change for the instructor and materials the fi rst day of class.

Class takes place on April 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Program Room, Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat. Registration fee is $5 per person. Open to adults. Register at oceancountyparks.org.

Agility, Balance, And Coordination

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – This class is designed to develop a child’s ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination). Children will practice jumping, hopping, balancing, and other basic skills. They will incorporate different props including agility ladders, small hurdles, and balancing tools which will help build a foundation for simple sports skills. Please wear sneakers and bring a drink.

Program takes place on June 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Soccer Field 1, Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor. Fee is $5 per child.

Cremation With Memorial Package

Package includes: Removal from hospital or facility within 25 miles of funeral home, all funeral home service fees, and required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes residential removal fee and Crematory charges.

Package includes: 2-Hr Memorial Visitation (during regular business hours) a complimentary select Urn, removal from Hospital or Facility with-in 25 miles of Funeral Home, all Funeral Home service fees, required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes residential removal fee and Crematory charges.