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The United Way of Ocean County Will Host their 2013 YAP Awards .. Honoring " Superheroes of the Superstorm " on March 20th at Hemingways Cafe in Seaside Heights .. 6 - 8:30 pm . For ticket info Call 732 - 240 - 0311 or visit www.uwocnj.org

On Saturday, March 16th ….. It’s The 6th annual Elks Miracle Plunge takes place at the Asbury Park Convention Hall to benefit Children’s Specialized Hospital, Cooley’s Anemia and Elk’s Camp Moore. Look for Shawn & Sue’s WOBM All-Stars to particpate and broadcast LIVE . Donate and help Shawn & Sue raise money for the children....

An evening of comedy to benefit the animals of families affected by Superstorm Sandy ..... "A Lil Bit A Love" is a rescue organization for dogs that have been through rough times and need a second chance at life. They are holding a benefit to help the animals that had been affected during Hurricane Sandy. Everyone is welcome....Saturday, April 6th .... Doors open at 7PM at  Toms River East High School. To purchase tickets call (732)-299-4541 or email alilbitalove@comcast.net .... ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE ANIMAL FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY

April is National Humor Month and to celebrate, New Jersey based Linda Turash Productions present “Jest Plain Funny” at two Ocean County Library branches.“Jest Plain Funny” is a montage of comedic sketches from a variety of humorists, including legendary playwright Neil Simon, the writers of “The Carol Burnett Show,” and up-and-coming Emmy nominated screenwriter Eric Coble. The show will be at the Berkeley branch (30 Station Road) on Saturday, April 6 at 2 pm and at the Little Egg Harbor branch (290 Mathistown Road) on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 pm. These programs are free and open to the public. To register go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call (732) 349-6200.

There’s something for everyone at Ocean County College’s Arts & Community Center located on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.
The Calendar Girls – Come and see this group of senior ladies who have been dancing most of their lives.  In fact, two of the “girls” are former-Rockettes!  Add two singers and an emcee to the twelve dancers and you have the makings of a fun-filled afternoon!  Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Beauty and the Beast – Ballet for Young Audiences presents this enchanting adaptation of the classical fairy tale, which is charmingly narrated and beautifully performed.  Join us as we share Beauty’s declaration of love for the “Beast” breaking the enchantment placed on him many years before … and they live happily ever after!  Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. ....Tickets are on sale through the Ocean County College Box Office.  For more information, or to charge tickets, call 732-255-0500.  Purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu.  Visit us on the web at www.ocean.edu

Friday, April 5....Dinner for the Doggies...American Rescue Dog hosts their Dinner for the Doggies fundraiser at the Mill in Spring Lake starting at 7PM. Call 888-772-0172