Community Bulletin Board
Free child seat safety inspections set for Oct. 11

The Ocean County Sheriff's Department has scheduled a free child seat safety inspection 2-6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Goddard School on Route 70, Toms River.

According to Sheriff William L. Polhemus, eight out of 10 child safety seats are installed incorrectly. A certified safety technician will perform a comprehensive inspection that includes checking restraint crash worthiness, age and size appropriateness, and manufacturer and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recalls. Technicians also will discuss installation misuses and proper location of the safety seat in the vehicle.

"Approximately 2,000 children die each year in motor vehicle crashes," said Polhemus. "Sadly, the overwhelming majority are either not or improperly restrained in a child seat."

For additional information, contact the Ocean County Sheriff's Department Child Passenger Safety Program at (732) 341-3451. No appointment is necessary.

Exercise classes for

people with arthritis

The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct exercise programs for people with arthritis on Mondays and Fridays from Oct. 23 to Dec. 8 at the Parks Administration Office program room, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River. There will be no class Nov. 10 and 24.

"The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program" will be held 2:30-3:30 p.m.; the program number is 313604-1A. "Introduction to Tai Chi" will be conducted 3:30-4:30 p.m., and the program number is 313484-2B

A certified instructor from the Arthritis Foundation will teach both classes.

The fee is $22 per student for each class. Advance paid registration is required.

To register, send a check to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River 08753. Details: (877) OCParks or www.oceancountyparks.org.

Dog agility demonstration at Ocean County Park

The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a dog agility demonstration at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 14. The Unleashed Club for Dogs, of Toms River, will conduct the event. Details: (877) OCParks (627-2757) or visit www.oceancountyparks.org.

Class in basic typing and keyboard skills offered

Lakewood Community School is currently accepting registrations for an eight-week keyboarding/typing class slated to begin Oct. 19 at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave. The class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.

The hands-on course is designed for the individual with little or no prior typing experience. Attendees will learn about the keyboard and practice basic word-processing functions while developing techniques to improve skill, speed and accuracy.

The fee to is $45 per person. Details and registration: (732) 905-3685 or visit www.lakewood.k12.nj.us/commnews.