☘️Irish Week Flavor of Freehold!!

Good morning Monmouth County! And Happy International Women’s Day! This week is continuing the lead-up to St. Patrick’s Day with more beer drinking potato loving fun. Apparently in Monmouth County, St. Patrick’s Day is actually the entire month of March. Our last name is O’Heney and Rob was born on St. Patrick’s Day so we’re pretty into it. Enjoy, friends!

☀ New Autism Therapy Center in Red Bank

😃 Color a Smile: Teen Service Event in Colts Neck

💃 Salsa & Bachata Monday’s

🍸 Pitch-a-Friend Singles Mixer

🍺 March is Craft Beverage Month

☘ Irish Week Flavor of Freehold

🥔 Irish Dinner at Fox Hollow Vineyards

🍺 Irish Week Pub Crawl

🧾 AARP Tax-Aide

🎸 Spyro Gyra at Count Basie

🪧 Wooden Sign Workshop

🎨 The Cardboard Show at Art Spot

🎭 Laugh Lab at Brookdale PAC

🥍 Monmouth U. and Brookdale Sports

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

Monmouth County families now have a new resource for autism support with the opening of Empower U Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Center in Red Bank, a comprehensive therapy hub focused on evidence‑based treatment for children on the autism spectrum. The center brings customized ABA services to the community, helping young clients build communication, social, and daily‑living skills through individualized programs designed by trained professionals, and offering families additional access to critical early intervention and support right here in Monmouth County.

Crimson Knights Foundation Gala Awards | 3/19 6pm | Spring Lake Manor (Spring Lake) | info

Tweens! Jewelry Making (8yrs and up) | 3/11 | 3:30pm–4pm | Atlantic Highlands Library | Atlantic Highlands | info

Snapology Presents: Amusement Park Ride Engineering (7–12yrs old) | 3/11 | 4pm–4:45pm | Howell Library | Howell | info

LEGO® Club (5 and up) | 3/12 | 3:45pm–4:15pm | Shrewsbury Library | Shrewsbury | info

Color a Smile: Teen Service Event (Grades 9–12) | 3/12 | 4:30pm–5:30pm | Colts Neck Library | Colts Neck | info

1950s Ice Cream Social | 3/11 | 11:30am–12:30pm | Freehold Family YMCA | Freehold | info

Easter Drive | 3/9–3/12 | 10am–2pm | Lunch Break | Red Bank | info

Easter Basket Drive | 3/9–3/12 | 10am–2pm | Lunch Break | Red Bank | info

Wall 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 3/9 | 1pm–4pm | Wall Library | Wall Township | info

Hazlet 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 3/9 | 9am–5pm | Hazlet Library | Hazlet | info

Learn to Play Bridge | 3/9 | 6pm–8:30pm | Manalapan Library | Manalapan | info

Salsa & Bachata Monday's | 3/9 | 7pm–10pm | House of Independents | Asbury Park | info

Shrewsbury 2026 AARP Tax-Aide Program | 3/10 & 3/12 | 9am–5pm | Shrewsbury Library | Shrewsbury | info

Mahjongg every Tuesday | 3/10 | 1pm–4pm | West Long Branch Library | West Long Branch | info

Wall 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 3/10 | 1pm–4pm | Wall Library | Wall Township | info

Marlboro 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 3/11–3/12 | 10am–2:30pm | Marlboro Library | Marlboro | info

Bridge at West Long Branch Library | 3/11 | 11am–1pm | West Long Branch Library | West Long Branch | info

Learn to Play Duplicate Bridge | 3/11 | 12pm–4:45pm | Manalapan Library | Manalapan | info

Yarn Works: A Crochet and Knit | 3/11 | 1pm–3pm | Allentown Library | Allentown | info

Testing Anxiety Group | 3/11 | 5pm–6pm | YMCA Counseling & Social Services | Matawan | info

Learn to Play Bridge | 3/12 | 9:30am–12pm | Shrewsbury Library | Shrewsbury | info

Thursday is Game Day | 3/12 | 9:30am–12:30pm | Holmdel Library | Holmdel | info

Holmdel Mah Jongg Club | 3/12 | 1pm–4pm | Holmdel Library | Holmdel | info

Holmdel Chess Club | 3/12 | 5pm–8pm | Holmdel Library | Holmdel | info

Knit Wits: Any Craft, Knit, and Crochet | 3/12 | 6:30pm–8:30pm | Manalapan Library | Manalapan | info

PITCH-A-FRIEND: Singles Mixer | 3/12 | 7pm–10pm | 3BR Distillery | Keyport | info

Monmouth County has officially kicked off March as Craft Beverage Month, with the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners proclaiming the month in celebration of the region’s thriving breweries, wineries, and distilleries — the largest craft beverage industry in the state. The designation was marked with a launch event this week at D’Arcy’s Tavern in Bradley Beach, highlighting the county’s rich array of local beverage makers and setting the stage for a lively tourism season ahead of major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup. County leaders are encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore and support local craft beverage spots throughout March, showcasing everything from innovative brews to small‑batch spirits that reflect the unique character of Monmouth County.

Jersey Shore Chef's Association Winterfest 2026 | 3/9 | 6pm–9pm | Freehold High School | Freehold | info

Lucky Ones! Toddler Pop-Up! | 3/11 | 9am–10:30am | Taste and Technique | Fair Haven | info

Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market | 3/11 | 11am–4pm | Bell Works | Holmdel | info

Irish Week Flavor of Freehold | 3/11 | 5:30pm–8pm | Downtown Freehold | Freehold | info

Irish Week Pub Crawl | 3/12 | 8pm–10pm | Downtown Freehold | Freehold | info

Bubbles & Pearls | 3/12 | 11am–9pm | Avenue | Long Branch | info

Girl Dinner at Avenue | 3/12 | 3pm–9pm | Avenue | Long Branch | info

Irish Dinner | 3/12 | 5pm–9pm | Fox Hollow Vineyards | Holmdel | info

Pasta Making Basics | 3/12 | 6pm–8:30pm | Taste and Technique | Fair Haven | info

Boozey Brushes - Doormats | 3/12 | 6pm–8pm | The Asbury Hotel | Asbury Park | info

Opening: Street Life Art Exhibit | 3/9-12 10am-5pm | Monmouth Arts (Red Bank) | info

Oldies But Goodies Art Exhibit | 3/9-12 9am-9pm | Middletown Township Public Library (Middletown) | info

Mary Cassatt: Painting The Modern Woman | 3/9 7pm | Monmouth University Center for the Arts- Pollak Theatre (West Long Branch) | info

Technology Class | 3/10 10am-11am | Atlantic Highlands Library (Atlantic Highlands) | info

Seconds Matter: Understanding Stroke Before it Strikes | 3/10 1:30pm-2:30pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info

Praise & Paint | 3/10 2pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Glitterama - Large Ornaments Class | 3/10 6pm-9pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Splendid Spring Stroll at Huber Woods Park (14yrs and up) | 3/11 | 10am–11:30am | Huber Woods Park | Middletown | info

The Cardboard Show | 3/11 W-Sun 11am-6pm | The Art Spot (Asbury Park) | info

Short & Sweet: "Harrison Bergeron" (1961) by Kurt Vonnegut | 3/12 10:30am-11:30am | Ocean Township Library (Ocean Township) | info

Presentation of a Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt | 3/12 1pm-3pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

Wooden Sign Spring Workshop | 3/12 6pm-9pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Creative Writer's Workshop | 3/12 7pm-8:45pm | Allentown Library (Allentown) | info

Rhythm of the Dance 26th Anniversary | 3/10 7pm-10pm | Count Basie Center for the Arts (Red Bank) | info

A Doll's House | 3/11-12 Wed 7pm-9pm, Thurs 8pm-10pm | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info

Wall Shorts: "Greenleaf" (1957) by Flannery O'Connor | 3/12 2pm-3pm | Wall Library (Wall Township) | info

Samantha Inside Out | 3/12 7pm-9pm | New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch) | info

Laugh Lab | 3/12 7pm-8pm | Brookdale Performing Arts Center (Lincroft) | info

Gregorian Pure Chants World Tour | 3/12 7:30pm-10:30pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info

Here’s one we think you’ll like but we want to make sure you have time to get tickets:

☘ Paul Byrom Irish Tenor: Songs from Home | 3/17 3pm | St. Margaret's Church (Spring Lake) | info

The Spits | 3/10 6pm-9pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

Spyro Gyra | 3/12 7:30pm-10pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

Dracodontjam | 3/12 6:30pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

The Bridge Street Posse | 3/12 8pm-11pm | Triumph Restaurant & Brewery (Red Bank) | info

Introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi | 3/9 10am-11am | West Long Branch Library (West Long Branch) | info

WISE: Wellness Initiative for Senior Education In-Person | 3/9 10:30am-12:30pm | West Long Branch Library (West Long Branch) | info

Yoga for Beginners | 3/9 6:30pm-8pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

Brookdale Men's Volleyball vs Monroe University | 3/9 7pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info

Brookdale Baseball vs Rowan College | 3/10 3:30pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info

Brookdale Softball vs Bergen Community College | 3/10 3:30pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info

Monmouth U. Women's Lacrosse vs Sacred Heart | 3/11 2pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info

Monmouth U. Softball vs Villanova | 3/11 3pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info

Mon 3/9: Low 6:00 am | High 11:52 am | Low 5:53 pm | Sunrise 7:16 am | Sunset 6:56 pm

Tue 3/10: High 12:23 am | Low 6:47 am | High 12:36 pm | Low 6:37 pm | Sunrise 7:15 am | Sunset 6:57 pm

Wed 3/11: High 1:14 am | Low 7:43 am | High 1:32 pm | Low 7:32 pm | Sunrise 7:14 am | Sunset 6:58 pm

Thu 3/12: High 2:14 am | Low 8:50 am | High 2:40 pm | Low 8:39 pm | Sunrise 7:12 am | Sunset 6:59 pm