Good morning Monmouth County! It’s a very fun but manageable start to the week with National Beer Day on Tuesday! We will be celebrating by getting in one last ski trip for the season in Amanda’s motherland-Quebec; which you may be surprised to know is not in Monmouth County. Enjoy the week in Monmouth for us, friends!

🍻 National Beer Day

🧑‍🏭 Monmouth County Job Fair

🐐 Allaire Community Farm Open for Season

👻 A Haunted Murder Masquerade

💰 AARP Tax Aide

🎸 Robert Plant at Count Basie

🏃‍♀ Bakes Run Club

⚾ Lakewood Blue Claws Opening Night

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is hosting the 2026 Workforce Development Spring Job Fair on Thursday, April 9, from 9:30am to 1pm. Held at the Brookdale Community College Robert J. Collins Arena (765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft), the event serves as a premier networking hub for residents looking to jumpstart their careers or explore new professional paths.

Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone noted that attendees will have the chance to interface with over 100 local employers, advising job seekers to come prepared with multiple copies of their resumes. To ensure a supportive environment for all, Commissioner Susan M. Kiley highlighted that veterans and individuals with disabilities are invited to an early access period starting at 9:30am, an hour before the general public is admitted at 10:30am.

The Monmouth County Workforce Development Board continues to act as a bridge between the local talent pool and the business community, offering year-round services including occupational skills training and job search assistance. For more updates on county initiatives, visit visitmonmouth.com or follow @MonmouthGovNJ on social media.

Allaire Community Farm Open for the Season | 4/3 M-S 10am-4pm, S 12pm-4pm | Allaire Community Farm (Wall) | info

Intro to Martial Arts (Ages 4-11) | 4/6 4:15pm-4:45pm | Marlboro Library (Marlboro) | info

Spring Break at the Shore | 4/6-4/12 10am-10pm | Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Passover Celebration | 4/6-4/9 11am | Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Jewelry Making for Kids | 4/8 3:30pm-4:30pm | Atl. Highlands Library (Atl. Highlands) | info

Spring Break Painting | 4/9 3pm-5pm | Bayshore Family Success Center (Leonardo) | info

Kids Art (Ages 7-10) | 4/9 4:30pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info

Dino Fest | 4/9-5/3 10am-5pm | Arrowhead Farmstead (Manalapan) | info

Spring Break Art Camp | 4/10 9am-12pm | Inspired Minds (Brielle) | info

Small Biz Networking | 4/6 6pm | 3BR Distillery (Keyport) | info

Learn to Play Bridge | 4/6 6pm-8:30pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

Monmouth ACTS in My Community | 4/7 10am-1pm | Allentown Library (Allentown) | info

Mahjongg | 4/7 1pm-4pm | W. Long Branch Library (W. Long Branch) | info

Bridge | 4/8 11am-1pm | W. Long Branch Library (W. Long Branch) | info

Community Pinwheel Garden | 4/8 12pm | Freehold Townhall (Freehold) | info

Learn to Play Duplicate Bridge | 4/8 12pm-4:45pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

Learn to Play Bridge | 4/9 9:30am-12pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Thursday is Game Day | 4/9 9:30am-12pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info

Holmdel Mah Jongg Club | 4/9 1pm-4pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info

Holmdel Chess Club | 4/9 5pm-8pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info

Middletown 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 4/6-4/9 9am-9pm | Middletown Library (Middletown) | info

Hazlet 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 4/6 1pm-5pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info

Free Line Dancing Class | 4/6 6pm-8pm | Asbury Park Senior Center (Asbury Park) | info

Wall 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 4/6-4/7 1pm-4pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info

Shrewsbury 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 4/7, 4/9 9am-5pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Marlboro 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 4/8-4/9 10am-2:30pm | Marlboro Library (Marlboro) | info

National Beer Day serves as a lively tribute to the historic conclusion of Prohibition in the United States, celebrated annually on April 7. The date marks the anniversary of the Cullen-Harrison Act taking effect in 1933, which legalized the sale of beer for the first time in over thirteen years. President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously signaled the shift by declaring, "I think this would be a good time for a beer," a sentiment shared by millions of Americans who lined up outside breweries at midnight to reclaim a beloved social tradition.

Today, the holiday has evolved into a vibrant celebration of the thriving craft beer industry and local brewing culture. Enthusiasts often observe "New Beer’s Eve" on April 6 in anticipation of the main event, which sees taprooms and gastropubs hosting special releases and themed gatherings. In Monmouth County, you can join the festivities this Tuesday at the Robinson Ale House in Long Branch, where a dedicated celebration will run from 6pm to 9pm, offering the perfect opportunity to raise a glass to history and community.

National Beer Day | 4/7 6pm-9pm | Robinson Ale House-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

BeerFest | 4/7-4/11 6pm-10pm | Robinson Ale House-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market | 4/8 11am-4pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info

Beer Release: Good Neighbors 8% Double Hazy IPA | 4/8 1pm-8pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery (Farmingdale) | info

Wine Down Wednesday at Wave Resort | 4/8 5pm-9pm | The Bar at Wave Resort (Long Branch) | info

Sip & Paint: Bubble Planters | 4/9 6pm-8pm | The Asbury Hotel (Asbury Park) | info

Acrylic Class | 4/6 10am | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info

Watercolor Class | 4/6 1pm, 6pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info

Figure Drawing | 4/6 6pm-8pm | Art629 (Asbury Park) | info

Art Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio | 4/6 7pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

April is National Poetry Month | 4/6-4/30 9am-9pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Blossoms & Wings: A Spring Reverie | 4/6-4/30 Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

A Time Within a Time: Juried Art Exhibition | 4/6-5/10 Tu-Su 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Val Dyshlov: Reflection Exhibition | 4/6-5/10 Tu-Su 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Now & Then: A Selection of Paintings by Brittany James | 4/6-4/9 Varies | Art629 (Asbury Park) | info

Technology Class | 4/7 10am-11am | Atl. Highlands Library (Atl. Highlands) | info

Praise & Paint | 4/7 2pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Alice in Wonderland - Coordinating Ornaments | 4/7 6pm-8:30pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Tuesday Night Record Club: Tom Petty - Damn the Torpedoes | 4/7 7:30pm | The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual (W. Long Branch) | info

All History is Local: George Washington's Sense of Humor | 4/8 7pm-8pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info

Cricut Basics | 4/8-4/9 2pm-4pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Short & Sweet: "Shooting an Elephant" (1936) by George Orwell | 4/9 10:30am-11:30am | Ocean Twp. Library (Ocean) | info

Wall Shorts: "The Ledge" (1960) by Lawrence Sargent Hall | 4/9 2pm-3pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info

Alcohol Inks and Stencils | 4/9 2pm, 6pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Painting | 4/9 5:30pm-7:30pm | Art629 (Asbury Park) | info

Atlantic Highlands Green Fire (2011) | 4/9 7pm-8:30pm | Atl. Highlands Library (Atl. Highlands) | info

War Within a War - Ed Devlin | 4/9 7pm-8:30pm | Middletown Library (Middletown) | info

Company - The Musical | 4/10-4/26 Varies | Brookdale PAC (Lincroft) | info

Open Mic Night at The Southard Grange | 4/5 6pm-9pm | The Southard Grange Playhouse (Howell) | info

Play Reading: Anna in The Tropics | 4/6 7pm | The American Hotel (Freehold) | info

Bards: Poetry, Comedy, Debauchery | 4/6 7pm | My Way Cafe (Long Branch) | info

Bards on the Beach: Poetry/Comedy Show | 4/7 7pm-10pm | 3 Brothers Pizza (Belmar) | info

Vlasic Classic Open Mic | 4/7 8:30pm-12am | The Chubby Pickle (Highlands) | info

A Haunted Murder Masquerade with C.J. Dotson | 4/8 6pm | Porta (Asbury Park) | info

Jazz Arts Jam Sessions | 4/6 6pm-8pm | Triumph Brewery (Red Bank) | info

Int'l Superstar Robin, The Bellas, Songbird | 4/6 7pm | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info

Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian | 4/6 7:30pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info

NGXB | 4/7 7pm-8pm | Middletown Library (Middletown) | info

A Real Human Jazz Band | 4/9 8pm | Triumph Brewery (Red Bank) | info

Bakes Run Club | 4/9 6:30pm-8:30pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info

Brookdale Baseball vs Salem CC | 4/7 3:30pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info

Blue Claws Opening Night | 4/7-4/9 6:35pm | Shoretown Ballpark (Lakewood) | info

Monmouth U. Softball vs UPenn | 4/8 3pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info

Monmouth U. Women's Tennis vs NJIT | 4/9 3pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info

Mon 4/6: Low 4:42am | High 10:56am | Low 4:36pm | High 11:09pm | Sunrise 6:33am | Sunset 7:24pm

Tue 4/7: Low 5:21am | High 11:41am | Low 5:09pm | High 11:53pm | Sunrise 6:31am | Sunset 7:26pm

Wed 4/8: Low 6:06am | High 12:30pm | Low 5:50pm | Sunrise 6:29am | Sunset 7:27pm

Thu 4/9: High 12:42am | Low 7:03am | High 1:22pm | Low 6:51pm | Sunrise 6:28am | Sunset 7:27pm