Notes

A free line dancing class will be offered Wednesday, March 14, from 2-3 p.m. at The Chelsea at Tinton Falls senior living community, 1 Hartford Drive. The public is invited to take part in the session. Attendees will learn the basic steps for line dancing, which is a great way to help seniors stay in shape and socialize at the same time. To R.S.V.P., call Eileen Weller at (732) 933-4700 by March 13.

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The Oceanport Post Office will offer free blood pressure checks March 13 and June 20, between the hours of 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This community outreach is sponsored by the Monmouth County Health Department.

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The Oceanport United Methodist Church on Main Street will host a Pancake Breakfast on March 10 from 8 -10 a.m. A snow date for the event has been scheduled for March 17. Tickets purchased in advance are $4 and at the door the cost $5. For more information, call (732) 544-9028.

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The Community YMCA is expanding its children's programming with a new science and robotics program. A variety of classes are scheduled at the Children's Cultural Center in Red Bank, a branch of The Community Y. Open to kids ages 8 to 13, each program has a different focus in exploring robotics to teach real-life applications of science and technology, and encourage creative problem-solving. Financial assistance is available to families on a need-based sliding scale. For more information, contact The Children's Cultural Center at (732) 842-7177 or visit the Children's Cultural Center link at www.TheCommunityYMCA.org.

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Another family will celebrate the joy of home ownership on Saturday, March 10, at noon when Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Monmouth County dedicates a newly constructed home at 70 Bank St. in Red Bank.

The house has been constructed on land donated by the Borough of Red Bank. The sale price of the home is based on out-of-pocket construction costs. Volunteer labor greatly reduces the cost and Habitat's 30-year, no-interest mortgage makes the carrying costs affordable.

More land for houses is always needed, and municipalities and private land owners are encouraged to donate land whenever possible. For more information, call Habitat for Humanity at (732) 728-0441.

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A Scandinavian Christmas celebration was held at Luther Memorial Church, Tinton Falls, Jan. 21, hosted by members of the church and Dalahast Lodge No. 742.

The traditional Lucia Festival was presented by Barnklubben Elsa Rix No. 1, the oldest Swedish-American Children's Club in America.

Santa Lucia Day is known as the festival of lights and begins the Christmas season in Sweden. The children and youth of Barnklubben Elsa Rix performed folk dances in traditional folk costumes.

If you are of Scandinavian ancestry by birth, marriage, or have an interest in learning and keeping the Scandinavian heritage and culture active for future generations, contact Cherstin Peterson, at (732) 530-9531..

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The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Foundation invites all eighth through 12th grade parents to attend its spring party, which will be held at Rumson's Salt Creek Grille March 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

During the evening, parents can learn about the foundation's current and future plans and mingle with school administration officials and foundation board members.