SMART bill workshops scheduled in September

The Ocean County Library system will be hosting two workshops on property tax reform sponsored by the New Jersey Coalition for Property Tax Reform. The coalition is a statewide, independent, grassroots organization whose goal is to reform property tax in New Jersey.

The first workshop will be held Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m. at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library. The second work­shop will be held Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to noon at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on Washington Street.

The workshop will focus on the coali­tion’s SMART (Save Money and Reform Taxes) bill and how it can reduce taxes for over 90 percent of New Jersey taxpayers. Worksheets will be distributed to each participant to compute their tax savings based on the SMART bill formula.

Participants also will be able to ask question and learn what they can do to help lower property taxes.

According to the coalition, the SMART bill has already been endorsed by municipalities representing tens of thou­sands of voters statewide, including the Shore communities of Brick, Point Pleas­ant, Berkeley, Keyport, Spring Lake Heights, Matawan, Englishtown and Barnegat. The bill also has been endorsed by the New Jersey League of Women Voters. The coalition’s Web site is www.reformschooltaxes.com. Details: (732) 892-0815.

Church of the Visitation Carnival Day Sept. 21

The Church of the Visitation’s second annual Family Carnival Day will be held on Sept. 21 from 1:30-7 p.m. This year’s event will include more rides, live enter­tainment, activities and food than last year’s event.

Rides will include a rock wall, moon walk and obstacle course. Live entertain­ment will include Jim Wilson’s Noc­turnes, Tara’s Travelin’ Tails (a reptile show), a penguin from Jenkinson’s Aquar­ium, and many more activities and fun events.

General admission, including shows, is free. Wristbands for an afternoon of rides are available for $10 prior to the carnival, or $12 the day of the carnival. Proceeds will benefit the New Church Building Fund. A rain date is scheduled for Sept. 28. Call (732) 477-0028 ext. 256 or e-mail newchurch@visitationchurch.com, for more information or to purchase dis­counted tickets.

VFW hosts POW/MIA Remembrance Day

The VFW of Brick Township posts No. 8867, 5698 and Ladies Auxiliary, will hold their annual POW/MIA Remem­brance Day Ceremonies and Candlelight Vigil, Sept. 21 at the 8867 Post Home, 373 Adamston Road, Brick, at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Details: (732) 477-9717.

Brick Library hosts

SAT night on Sept. 25

The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, in conjunction with Brick Township High School, will conduct a session to assist high school seniors in successfully completing their SAT tests. The session, to be held at the library at 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, will take place on Sept. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. To register, call (732) 477-4513.