Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 12/27/2021

(MANCHESTER, NJ) -- Begin 2022 positively, by knowing how to handle emergencies and natural disasters, during a free workshop Tuesday, January 25 at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch. Mike Prifold of the Ocean County Health Department will discuss best practices for immediate response to unexpected situations. He will also offer information about COVID vaccination and testing sites.
Registered attendees will receive a Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan and Emergency Financial First Aid Kit from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Emergency Contact Card from the American Red Cross, Health Information Wallet Card from the Manchester Senior Advisory Council, and smart wallet card holder.
Attendees will learn how to connect with the Township and how to receive localized Nixel alerts. Manchester Township Senior Outreach will offer details about Operation Icebox, which provides quick-access vital information for first responders.
The workshop runs from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Registration at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required for this free program. Visit the Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, or call 732-657-7600.

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Travis Mills
Monday, November 09, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJRetired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author, and advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis’s
New York Times bestselling memoir,
Tough as They Come, is currently available for sale in bookstores everywhere. Despite losing portions of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afghanistan, Travis continues to overcome life’s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds.

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An Evening With Ira Glass
Saturday, November 21, 2026 @ 7:30pm
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91 University Place, Princeton, NJIra Glass, the legendary host of
This American Life brings a night of storytelling in the style he pioneered on his hit radio show: funny stories with feelings. His program is heard each week by over three million listeners and has won the highest honors in broadcasting, including three Emmys (for a TV adaptation), eight Peabody Awards and the first Pulitzer Prize ever given to a radio show or podcast. For decades, it’s been one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Glass invented a way to tell radio stories that reshaped audio storytelling and has been widely imitated.

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1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJJoin us for our Festival of Trees – a UCPAC fundraising event to kick off the holiday season!

A Magical Cirque Christmas
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A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.
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