AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 21st Annual Step Up For e Arc Walk

LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk on May 13 at ShoreTown Ballpark, home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Step Up for The Arc is an inclusive community event to raise awareness and acceptance for people with disabilities. The day will kick-off at 10 a.m. with registration, inclusive games, arts and crafts, live performances and refreshments. Around 11 a.m. the one-mile walk celebration will commence followed by the after-party at 12 p.m.

This year’s 21st Annual Walk hopes to raise $75,000 for The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and services providing housing, employment, job training, transportation, recreation, family support, and clinical support services to 1,000 individuals with disabilities.

This event is free to attend and participants are encouraged to register online to fundraise $50 for this year’s commemorative Step Up for The Arc t-shirt. Register and donate online at arcocean.org or mail your donation to: The Arc, Ocean County Chapter – WALK, 393 Mantoloking Road, Brick NJ 08723. For more event details, call 732-978-1414.

Lakehurst Fire Department Seeking New Members

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Fire Department is looking for members! If you have any interest in becoming part of the fi re service stop in and check them out. They have a position for everybody…

• Want to go to Fire school and become a certified fi re fighter?

• Want to become fi re police and assist at the scene?

• Want to just hang out at the fire house and help with administration details?

• Want to help with fund raising and event planning?

Feel free to stop in any Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m., give them a call at 732-657-1106, or message them privately on Facebook. They will be happy to help you find the right position or job. Must be 18 years old and have a clean background to get approved by the borough.

Bereavement Support Group Village 6

WHITING – The next meeting is April 28 at 1 p.m. in the D and E room of Deerfield Hall. Everyone is welcome this is not just for Village 6. Anthony Lipari, a grief counselor, is the speaker. Topic is the stages of grief. Meetings are from September to June on the last Friday of the month. You do not need to register just show up.