Join e USS Challenger -

Star Trek Fan Club

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – If you are a Trekkie you are welcome aboard! The USS Challenger is a Star Trek fan club based out of Ocean County and a proud chapter of STARFLEET, the world’s largest Star Trek fan club.

Join in boldly going where no one has gone before - Space the fi nal frontier with The USS Challenger. Our monthly meetings are on the fi rst Sunday at 1 p.m. They get together regularly for meetings, parties, conventions, movie nights, community events, and of course, to talk about sci-fi, fantasy, comic books and more!

The group’s next meetings will be August 6 and September 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Seaside Heights Community Center, 1000 Bay Boulevard, Seaside Heights.

For more information, contact 732-5756904 or starfleetrecruiter4usschallenger@ aol.com, or visit usschallenger.org.

21 Plus Foundation2nd Annual Fall Festival

BERKELEY – Join at Veterans Park on September 23 from to 4 for a family friendly fun filled day of music, cornhole, children’s activities, food trucks and more! The Fall Festival serves as a fundraiser as well as a community awareness event. 21 Plus has provided support to adults with disabilities since 1979 (21plus.org). For more information, contact info@21plus.org or 732240-3118 ext. 215.

Yoga On e Beach Continues

BEACHWOOD – “Yoga On The Beach” continues on Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. at Beachwood Beach.

Soccer Camp Coming Up

BAYVILLE – Emmanual Community Church is hosting soccer camp from from 6 to 8 p.m. August 14 to 18 at Forest Hills Soccer Field, 560 Eastern Boulevard, Bayville. To register, visit eccbayville.org/ event-details/soccer-camp.

Tallwoods Annual Health Fair

BAYVILLE – The annual health fair is on August 29, 4 to 6 p.m. at 18 Butler Boulevard, Bayville. Join for health information, entertainment, BBQ, vendors, and more! This event is free to attend.

The cost is $5 per person (pay as you attend) and kids 10 and under are free! Dates August 19. 26; September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

Conservation O cer Celebrates Retirement

BERKELEY – Congratulations to Conservation Police Officer Jean Mutone on her upcoming retirement.

Mutone was a regular sight at Double Trouble State Park in her black State pickup truck and during her career, she cracked down on illegal dumping, water pollution, and animal cruelty.

While township residents will miss seeing her stopping by in her work boots, many are looking forward to the day when she visits wearing flip flops.

The township extended best wishes for Mutone to enjoy her retirement, “ thank you for all you’ve done to protect the shore and the Pine Barrens over the past quarter century1”

Back-To-School Gently-Used Clothing Giveaway

BERKELEY – Back to school “clothing swap” where families can either exchange clothing or simply take whatever they need for free.

It will be open to the entire family and all families who could benefit from this community event. There are no requirements to attend. There will be a backpack and gift card drawing for everyone who attends. Back-To-School Giveaway will be on August 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Keller Williams Preferred Properties, 782 Route 9, Bayville. To RSVP call Louise Kasper at 732-9952681.

CRSD Now Hiring Food Service Workers

BERKELEY – Central Regional School District is now hiring Food Service Workers and Delivery Driver.

Summers, weekends, and school holidays off 5 to 5.5 hours per day; five days per week Hourly rates starting at $15 Must have a valid driver’s license, high school diploma, criminal history clearance. Interested? Stop by the High School Senior Cafeteria this summer to learn more, or apply online at applitrack.com/centralreg/ onlineapp.

For more information, contact Bruce Scarpulla - Food Service Director at 732269-1100 ext. 3283.

Berkeley Schools Hiring Full-Time Custodians

BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District is currently accepting applications for full-time custodians. Visit the district website at btboe.org.

and click on Board of Education board documents and resources, employment opportunities , vacancies , maintenance, custodial, to apply for a custodian position.

Kid’s Summer Spectacular

BERKELEY – Free shows every Thursday at the John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island. Showtime 1 p.m. Spray Park too! Hosted by Ocean County Parks and Recreation.

August 17 – Ken the Magician

August 24 – Hill Billy Harry’s Hilarious Hoe Down

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

2023 - Double Trouble State Park Trail Cleanup

BERKELEY – It’s time to lead the way at your favorite state parks and help create a better planet for all!

How? By heading out to explore your local state parks during this year’s Girls Scouts Love State Parks Weekend on September 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

During this event you can foster a clean environment for everyone to enjoy and enjoy the beautiful environment of Double Trouble State Parks - upland forest, cedar, tea-colored streams - while making it look even better.

You can hike one of the trails and remove any litter left behind. Gloves, pickers and buckets provided. Scouts must be accompanied by an adult. Steady rain or thunder will result in cancelation.

This event is limited to 20 Girl Scouts. Register at DoubleTrouble.eventbrite.com Only Girl Scouts can register; adults do not register. After registering, you will be emailed a meeting location and additional information.

Grief Support Group

BAYVILLE –GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. It helps and provides encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend.

The group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. Their staff know it hurts, and they wish to help.

The group meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Living Water Community Church 333 Route 9, Unit B15 Bayville.

Cost: $25, including a workbook for the entire 13-week cycle. (Scholarships Available). Register at: livingwatercma. breezechms.com/form/2f7a73. For more information call 732-797-0575 or email cminichino@livingwatercma.com.

Holiday City At Berkley First Aid Auxiliary News

BERKELEY –The Holiday City West First Aid Auxiliary did it again. The Psychic Fair held recently was a great success. They had six readers and all were booked for the day. The group wants to thank Holiday City West for their generosity in granting use of their facility for this function.

The Auxiliary is very grateful that the clubhouses in Holiday City all do their best to support them so they can hold their events. Without their generosity they could not accomplish what they do.

All proceeds will be given to the HCB First Aid Squad. A special thanks to all the members who worked hard preparing for and working the day of the event.

The next Psychic Fair will be on October 21. Information will be published in a future edition of The Berkeley Times

LCF 1st Cornhole Tournament

BAYVILLE – Little Carly Foundation presents their 1st Cornhole Tournament on September 2 at 2 p.m. at Veterans Park Pavilion.

Cost is $50 per team. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and creativity prizes. To purchase tickets, visit tickebud.com - Little Carly Foundation.

Beachwood Community Yard Sale

BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Community Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 16 and 17. Each year the community yard sale helps fund Beachwood Recreation events. As the summer wraps up, clean out your garages and sheds. Visitors and residents throughout the Borough will enjoy the opportunity to buy, sell and trade this autumn.

The fee is $12 per property. Deadline to register is September 8. You will receive a listing on the widely distributed map and an official Yard Sale balloon to mark your property as a supporting participant.

The Balloon and Map pick up will be at from 4 to 6 p.m. on September 15 at the Borough Hall lobby, 1600 Pinewald Avenue, Beachwood.

The registration fee is non-refundable. This event is rain or shine. Checks/money orders should be made payable to: Beachwood Recreation.

Ocean County Homegrown Event

BEACHWOOD – Homesteading has become increasingly popular over the past few years as prices of food soar in grocery stores. Join Ocean County Parks and Recreation for a one-day event as they take a look at some of the many different aspects of living off the land, be it an acre or two or even your own backyard.

There will be a variety of guest speakers who will share their expert knowledge and explore the self-sustaining world.

The free event, Ocean County Homegrown will run from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on August 12 at the Program Room, Jakes Branch County Park. This program is open to all ages and no registration is required.

Paint-N-Sip Fundraiser

BEACHWOOD –Beachwood Recreation will once again host an evening with Shore Creations at 6 p.m. on August 18 for a Wine Glass Paint & Sip fundraiser. Proceeds will go towards future events for Beachwood Recreation. Pre-registration is required for this event. Visit the Beachwood Recreation Facebook page and click on the Google Docs link to register.

Glass samples will be posted soon, and you will get to decide what you want to paint. They will have two options to choose from. Cost is $30 for two glasses. Any questions, email recreation@beachwoodusa.com. BYOB and snacks!

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