🎭️ Midnight at the Masquerade!!

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Good morning Monmouth County! This issue of Monmouth Buzz isn’t too heavy or too light. It’s just right. Be sure to check out the Food/Drink section for a heads-up on two events happening next weekend that require registration.

TODAY’S BUZZ 🐝 

📰 Candid Access at Monmouth County Library HQ

🧥 Clothing Drive to Support Soldier On

🕯️ Candle Making Class

🍝 Traditional Italian Cooking Class

🎨 Art Society of Keyport Exhibition at 3 BR Distillery

🍔 Burger Night at The Robinson Ale House

🎭️ Midnight at the Masquerade: Murder Mystery

🎸 Dexter and The Moonrocks

🏀 Monmouth U. Men’s Basketball vs Williams & Mary

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

📰 NEWS

Candid Access at Monmouth County Library HQ

Public access to critical financial and educational resources has expanded significantly this week as the Monmouth County Library-Headquarters branch in Manalapan announced it is now a member of the Candid Funding Information Network. Through this new initiative, local residents, students, and nonprofit organizations can gain free on-site entry to premier databases such as GuideStar and the Foundation Directory, which are essential for securing grants, finding scholarships, and researching charitable transparency. By providing these high-level research tools that are typically restricted behind expensive paywalls, the library is empowering the community to foster local growth and philanthropy more effectively. info

Layers of Wellness Winter Clothing Drive

Community wellness is taking center stage in Tinton Falls as the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County continues its fourth annual "Layers of Wellness" winter clothing drive through January 9, 2026. This year’s initiative is specifically designed to support local veterans by benefiting Soldier On, a nonprofit dedicated to ending veteran homelessness and providing essential mental health resources. By collecting new adult winter apparel—including coats, thermal wear, and boots—at their Apple Street headquarters, the association aims to address the immediate physical needs of those who served while fostering a sense of dignity and community connection that is vital for long-term emotional well-being. info

🥳 FAMILY FUN!

Lego Club | 1/5 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm | Neptune Public Library (Neptune) | info 

Meditation for Little Ones | 1/7 11:00 am - 11:30 am | Atl. Highlands Library (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Safe C.A.R.G.O. Child Safety Seat Program | 1/7 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Monmouth County Garage (Freehold) | info 

Rabbies Vaccination Clinic | 1/8 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Eatontown Firehouse (Eatontown) | info

📍 LOCAL EVENTS

Learn to Play Bridge | 1/5 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Mah Jongg | 1/6 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | W. Long Branch Library (W. Long Branch) | info 

Learn to Play Duplicate Bridge | 1/7 12:00 pm - 4:45 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Holmdel Mah Jongg Club | 1/8 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info 

Holmdel Chess Club | 1/8 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info 

Boozy Brushes: Mosaic Coasters | 1/8 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | The Asbury Hotel Lobby (Asbury Park) | info 

Candle Making Class | 1/8 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery (Farmingdale) | info

🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK

We wanted to give you a little lead time on two upcoming events so you don’t miss registration.

☕️ Coffee Cocktail Class

Next Sunday, 1/11, Judy and Harry’s in Asbury Park is hosting a specialized class led by beverage director Bridget Ramsey, where guests can learn to transform their favorite coffee blends into sophisticated cocktails. info

🍷 Complimentary Wine Tasting

The Wine Cellar in Red Bank is offering a complimentary "Bold Reds" sampling event on Wednesday, January 16, featuring a curated selection of Cabernets, Malbecs, and Syrahs. info

Le Petit Cocktail Club | 1/6 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Pascal & Sabine (Asbury Park) | info 

Burger Night Asbury Park (Buy One Get One $5) | 1/6 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | The Robinson Ale House (Asbury Park) | info 

Traditional Italian (Cooking Class) | 1/7 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info 

Wine & Cheese Wednesday | 1/7 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | The Robinson Ale House (Asbury Park) | info 

Kitchen Confidence: Cooking Basics for Beginners | 1/8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend | 1/5 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info 

Member Showcase: Celebrating Creativity Exhibit | 1/5 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info 

Art & Cheer: A Holiday Exhibition | 1/5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info 

Casual Birder at Fisherman's Cove | 1/6 9:00 am | Fisherman's Cove (Manasquan) | info 

From Chaos to Calm: Your Post-Holiday Reset | 1/6 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info 

Tuesday Night Record Club: The Band-Music from Big Pink | 1/6 7:30 pm | The Great Hall Auditorium (W. Long Branch) | info 

Genealogy Club | 1/7 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info 

Hazlet Banned Book Club: Looking for Alaska | 1/7 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info 

Short & Sweet: "Now I Lay Me" (1927) by Ernest Hemingway | 1/8 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Ocean Twp Library (Ocean) | info 

Wall Shorts: "Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin" (1951) by Tennessee Williams | 1/8 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info 

Author Event: Hannah Lazerowitz | 1/8 6:00 pm | The Book House - Pier Village (Long Branch) | info 

Creative Writer's Workshop | 1/8 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Allentown Library (Allentown) | info 

Art Society of Keyport: Illustration & Painting Exhibition Opening | 1/8 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | 3BR Distillery (Keyport) | info

🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA, & COMEDY

Monday Readings: Dead Air-An Original Play by Evan Noone | 1/5 7:00 pm | Holmdel Theater Company (Holmdel) | info 

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr. | 1/6, 1/7 7:00 pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info 

Midnight at the Masquerade: Murder Mystery | 1/6 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Brookdale PAC (Lincroft) | info 

Close-Up Series: Documentary Films (Cinema) | 1/7 2:00 pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info 

🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🥁 

Jazz Arts Jam Sessions | 1/5 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Triumph Brewery (Red Bank) | info 

Dexter and The Moonrocks | 1/7 7:00 pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info 

Paint the Sky with Music | 1/7 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Asbury Park Brewery (Asbury Park) | info 

Lady Blackbird | 1/8 7:30 pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info 

Evan Wood & The Blueprint | 1/8 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Triumph Brewery (Red Bank) | info

⚾️ SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃‍♂️ 

Chair Yoga Series with Stacy Newfeld | 1/5 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info 

Wellness Screenings | 1/8 8:30 am - 10:30 am | Shoprite (Neptune) | info 

Monmouth U. Men's Basketball vs William & Mary | 1/8 7:00 pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info

🌊 ☀️ BEACH

Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 40°F 

Mon 1/5: Low 2:05 am | High 8:23 am | Low 2:51 pm | High 9:01 pm | Sunrise 7:19 am | Sunset 4:45 pm

Tue 1/6: Low 2:54 am | High 9:14 am | Low 3:36 pm | High 9:54 pm | Sunrise 7:19 am | Sunset 4:45 pm

Wed 1/7: Low 3:42 am | High 10:05 am | Low 4:20 pm | High 10:46 pm | Sunrise 7:19 am | Sunset 4:46 pm

Thu 1/8: Low 4:32 am | High 10:55 am | Low 5:05 pm | High 10:37 pm | Sunrise 7:18 am | Sunset 4:47 pm