AroUnD the JerSeY Shore

Hurricane Season

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Hurricane season began June 1 and ends November 30. As a leader in emergency services, it’s important for the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office to stress that now is the time to take the proper precautions to ensure the safety of residents, visitors and communities. Preparing, planning and staying informed is always of vital importance.

First, residents should ‘Know Your Zone,’ a lifesaving evacuation plan, designed to educate residents, businesses and visitors on the coastal evacuation zone in which they live, work or vacation. The plan identifies specific coastal evacuation zones (A, B, C and D) that helps emergency management officials target evacuation orders to those areas that are at the most risk, based upon threat, strength, direction and forecasted storm surge.

To fi nd your zone, visit MCSONJ.ORG/ KNOWYOURZONE and enter your address. Furthermore, the sheriff ’s office urges residents to have emergency noti- fications and public safety information at their fi ngertips, through the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office Application (app) for smartphones. The application is designed for Android and iOS platforms and can be downloaded for free. The app provides instant access to sheriff ’s office related information, which includes real-time emergency notifications through its integrated push notification system that automatically displays the message on the phone. Users are able to be instantly alerted to weather, or other emergency related situations, from the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office and the agency’s Office of Emergency Management.

As always, it’s also important to be sure to have a family kit, with all the basic necessities. While we hope the hurricane season is uneventful, it’s vital to please share this valuable information with family and friends since it’s important to reinforce safety, and preparedness throughout the season.

FORE! The Kids Golf Outing Benefitt ing Big Brothers Big Sisters

ASBURY PARK – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ) will host the 12th Annual FORE! the Kids Golf Outing on August 28 to raise funds and awareness for the agency’s one-to-one youth mentoring programs. The exclusive outing is presented by Aspire Technology Partners and will be held at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle. Registration is now open, and sponsorships are available. Funds from all levels of participation will support the BBBSCNNJ mentoring programs that currently serve more than 1,500 children and teens across 10 counties in New Jersey.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters’ one-to-one mentoring programs ignite the power and promise of youth by connecting youth with caring adult mentors. All of the funds raised will help us positively impact children’s lives and subsequently the families and communities we support,” said William Salcedo, Executive Director of BBBSCNNJ.

Golfers may register individually for $800 or $3,400 for a foursome including tee sign. Sponsorship opportunities are also available ranging from $1,000 - $15,000. Tee signs can be purchased for $300. Registration and sponsorships are available at mentornj.org/forethekids.

BBBSCNNJ hosts several events a year to raise funds and build awareness for the mentoring programs provided through their organization. Visit the website to learn more at mentornj.org/events.

Rutgers Master Gardener Virtual Helpline

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Gardening questions answered. Diane Larson, Monmouth County Horticulturist of the Rutgers Master Gardeners, will provide assistance regarding horticulture and garden questions via Zoom on August 10 at 7 p.m. hosted by the Monmouth County Library. Email questions in advance (by August 9 at 12 p.m.) to Ms. Larson at MonCoLibrary1922@gmail.com.

The Master Gardeners are dedicated to educating the citizens of Monmouth County by offering interesting and informative horticultural presentations. Raising awareness in our community ensures that Monmouth County continues to be a beautiful and environmentally green place to live and work.

Sessions will be presented on Zoom and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required. Registration closes on the business day prior to the program at 12 p.m.; Zoom Access Links will be emailed later that day.

Howell Farmers Market

they do make exceptions for weather that would be unsafe for the vendors or shoppers. More information can be found at twp.howell.nj.us/555/Howell-FarmersMarket-Association.