Events

"History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future.”  -Robert Penn Warren Gilda Rogers, executive director of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, writer, activist, adjunct faculty, Brookdale Community College  Rick Geffken, author, […]

Dillies Pilevsky, English & history Instructor Short stories, timeless in their magical ability to help us make human connections with an author, his or her narrative, with each other and with our life experience, will be read, discussed, and analyzed. Related videos will be shown. The stories and authors will lead to the same place, […]

Kim Levin has photographed and authored 21 dog and cat photography gift books which have been published in eight languages and sold over a million copies worldwide, and she loves sharing her skills and knowledge with students. Have a new Digital SLR camera and don’t know where to start? Inspired to get outdoors and have […]

Treat your senses to a guided tour of Ladew Topiary Gardens and Manor, a living legacy and wonderful tribute to the colorful life of Harvey Ladew.  He played piano with Cole Porter, rode horses in the Hollywood Hills with Clark Gable, partied with Elsa Maxwell and ate snails with the French writer Colette, in bed. […]

The most essential element of well-being is self-care, so be kind to yourself – indulge in a full day of relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation. Begin the day on a positive note with keynote speaker Diane Lang’s presentation – Stress Less, Savor More! Modern life can be chaotic and stressful, but there are simple, effective strategies […]

Kim Levin has photographed and authored 21 dog and cat photography gift books which have been published in eight languages and sold over a million copies worldwide, and she loves sharing her skills and knowledge with students. This interactive and immersive course is designed for the photo enthusiast who wants to go beyond the technical […]

Center For Adult Transitions at Brookdale Far From Your Ordinary Summer Program! Brookdale Community College and Voyagers’ Community School are proud to announce a free, innovative, pre- vocational and social summer program for individuals with developmental disabilities, between the ages of 18-24. This is a robust and well- balanced summer learning experience in life and consumer […]

Judit Papp, certified spiritual healer and parapsychologist instructor of the International Academy of Metaphysics and Spiritual Studies (since 2016) For spiritual seekers who have completed the Spiritual Healing Part I Certificate program and wish to continue their journey of spiritual studies. 5 SESSIONS Week One   Mon, July 10 – Reincarnation Wed, July 12 – Consciousness Levels […]

Pack Your Bags! A Lifelong Learning Tour of Ulster Presented by Isle Inn Tours, led by Irish historian, Hank McNally April 30- May 8, 2024 From the Hills of Donegal to the Glens of Antrim, the Province of Ulster includes some of the most stunningly beautiful spots in all of Ireland, yet remains undiscovered by […]

In the early 1600s, England “Planted” tens of thousands of God-Fearing Protestants across the North of Ireland, forcing the native Irish Catholics off land they had farmed for centuries. It is known in history books as The Ulster Plantation. It was the same basic plan used in the colonization of the “New World.” The indigenous […]

Ready to explore the artistry and craft of woodworking? It's time to get started, no more excuses!  Monmouth County's School of Woodworking, The Wood Joint, has the perfect class for you. Expert craftsman Bruce Hogan will take you through a hands-on introduction to woodworking. Learn basics of milling, characteristics of wood, use of machinery and safety. Put that knowledge […]

By the 1980s, the studios had a stronghold over the production industry, and it was hard for filmmakers to make unconventional movies. During that time, African American actors were still largely appearing in marginalized roles. Lee is a Black filmmaker/actor who could not possibly have made the film inside the Hollywood system, so he raised […]