The Jersey Shore Partnership Inc., Red Bank, has announced as part of the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association's (ASBPA) national conference, "Enhancing our Nation's Coast Through Science, Technology and Education" Oct. 9-11 in Long Branch, the ASBPA will host a tour of the northern New Jersey beaches Oct 8 at 2 p.m. Registration closes Oct. 5.

The tour is open to the public, and will begin at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch. It will end at 5 p.m. with a reception at the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium (NJMSC) building, Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook. Return to the hotel will be at 6:30 p.m. The trip will include a guided bus tour of the northern portion of the Sea Bright to Manasquan Beach Erosion Control Project, Sandy Hook, and the facilities of the New Jersey Sea Grant and NJMSC. Sites will include the seawall fronted by six miles of beach fill, important areas in the beach fill project, and the "critical zone" at Sandy Hook. Cost is $50 per

person.

The nonprofit Partnership is an advocacy organization for beach replenishment, and member of the ASBPA.

To register, visit www.asbpa.org/-pdfs/06regisCONF1.pdf or by call the ASBPA at (239) 489-2616.

Audubon bird walk Oct. 7 at Sandy Hook

The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host an autumn bird walk Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. beginning at the visitors center at Sandy Hook.

Audubon members will lead the trip, and attendees will search for migrating raptors, shorebirds and songbirds. Advance registration is not required, and attendees should bring binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. Pets are not permitted.

The society's next meeting will be Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street, Red Bank. Guest speaker will be Dr. Robert DeCandido, researcher and expert on hawk migration. He will present "Asia Birds: From East to West and Back Again." He has worked on several raptor-related projects such as studying nesting bald eagles, and the reintroduction of the peregrine falcon in California. The program features photos taken by DeCandido and Deborah Allen during several trips to Asia primarily to study raptor migration.

Both the above are open members and nonmembers. For more information, call (732) 872-2473, visit the Web site at www.monmouthaudubon.org, or e-mail mcas01@bellatlantic.net.

Chemistry carnival slated at Brookdale Oct. 22

Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, will observe National Chemistry Week with a Halloween Chemistry Carnival Oct. 22, 1-4 p.m., at the Warner Student Life Center parking lot.

The second annual event will feature explanations of the simple chemistry behind many products and materials in America's homes, hands-on activities, and a Halloween chemistry demonstration. Local high school and college students will conduct the science demonstrations and provide participation opportunities. Area schools participating will be: Brookdale; Monmouth University, West Long Branch; High Tech High School, Lincroft; Raritan High School, Hazlet; and Ocean Township High School. For more information, e-mail roseannmcc@comcast.net.

Flotilla 22 boating course begins Oct. 9

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22, Sandy Hook, will offer "America's Boating Course" for four Mondays beginning Oct. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at Red Bank Regional High School, Hance Road, Little Silver (please arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the first class). Fee is $50, which includes all materials. Discounts are available for groups of three or more.

To register or for more information, call Len at (732) 566-2243.

Founders' Day at Old First Church Oct. 1

Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown, will celebrate its 318th anniversary with a Founders' Day celebration Oct. 1 beginning at 1 p.m.

The church will offer tours of its historic cemetery and unique undercroft, and an audio-visual presentation of church and community history. Prints of Middletown and surrounding communities in 1845 will be available for sale, and refreshments will also be served.

Established in 1688 as the oldest Baptist church in New Jersey, the present 1832 building is constructed on an early 18th-century foundation. Individuals buried in the cemetery include the patriot, the Rev. Abel Morgan.

For more information, call the church office at (732) 671-1905.

Alzheimer caregiver support meeting Oct. 11

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey chapter, will hold a caregiver support group meeting Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at Kensington Court, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. For more information, call the caregiver help line at (800) 883-1180.

Garage sale at Holy Trinity Church Oct. 28

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 150 River Road, Red Bank, will hold its annual garage sale Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot. For more information, call the church at (732) 741-9241.

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