One Ocean County

Planting Day
2023-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Common Grounds Community Garden, John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
Join our dedicated volunteers as we gather to sow and plant for the 2023 gardening season. This is a great chance to learn about what we do in the garden and how we maintain the garden beds throughout the season. We have all the tools you’ll need to join us but advise that you wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty and bring a water bottle. No experience is necessary to join us for this event.

Spring Open House
2023-06-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Common Grounds Community Garden, John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
Come visit our garden in the height of spring! Join us as we celebrate all that the season has to offer with our spring open house. Enjoy refreshments, crafts, a garden tour, and demonstrations, and learn how to get involved in the Common Grounds Community Garden.

Mommy and Me At The Garden
2023-07-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Common Grounds Community Garden, John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
Join us as we host our very first Mommy and Me at the Common Grounds Community Garden. Ocean County moms and their kids are invited to come to New Jersey’s friendliest community garden as we enjoy a garden tour led by our garden volunteers, stories and snacktime. Come learn about our community garden and make new friends for mom and kids too. Register by emailing info@oneoceancounty.com

Fall Festival
2023-10-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Common Grounds Community Garden, John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States

Spring Gardening Workshop
2024-06-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Common Grounds Community Garden, John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
Join the Common Grounds Community Garden for a morning of gardening workshops, lessons and hands-on-activities led by local gardening experts.

Workshop #1: Healthy Soil at the Root of Your Garden – Enjoy hands-on activities as we explore the composition of soil and identify different soil textures. Learn how to select appropriate species of plants for your garden based on your own garden soil. Workshop led by Becky Laboy, M.Ed. Education Outreach Coordinator, Ocean County Soil Conservation District.

Workshop #2: Build an Olla for Watering the Garden – Learn about the Olla system, the ancient watering practice using clay pots, and how it can help your garden beds and containers become “self-watering.” Build an olla for a small garden area or planter (all materials provided free). Workshop led by Shari Kondrup Watershed Education and Outreach, Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority.

These workshops are for participants ages 16+ with a suggested donation of $5 per person. All materials will be provided. Registration is required as there is a limited number of slots available.

Fall Festival 2024
2024-11-03 13:30 - 16:00 | Common Grounds Community Garden, John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
Back for our third year! Join us for the 2024 Fall Festival at the Common Grounds Community Garden.
Join us on Sunday, November 3rd from 1:30- 4:00 PM for a day of fun, live music, crafts, activities, vendors and resources designed to delight visitors of all ages. Attendees can explore self-guided tours of the thriving community garden, meet animals at the petting zoo, ride a pony, participate in fall-themed crafts and games, and visit our vendor booths. This year we have even more vendors sharing all the best that Ocean County has to offer including the Lakewood Police Department, the Sheriff’s Office, Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority, New Jersey Forest Service, Fulfill, Georgian Court University, The Ocean County Library, and Lakewood Resource and Referral Center.
This year we are proud to have the support of several local sponsors including the Jewish Federation of Ocean County, Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, SR Play, Ocean County Soil Conservation District, and Lishmor. Funding for this event is also made possible by New Jersey Council of The Arts and Discover Jersey Arts.
A highlight of the festival will be the return of the Revolutionary War Trailer, courtesy of the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, featuring interactive historical exhibits, including a replica of the Liberty Bell and educational games for children and adults alike.
While the festival is free, donations are welcomed to support the ongoing efforts of One Ocean County in promoting community unity and cultural exchange through its various projects. Click here to support our work.

Sunday, November 3rd
1:30 – 4:00 PM
Common Grounds Community Garden
John Patrick Sports Complex
Vine Street, Lakewood
To become a vendor, contact info@oneoceancounty.com

Pass It On For Passover
2025-04-09 08:00 - 2025-04-11 10:00 | NJ
Donate your sealed chometz food items to local food pantries and charities. All donated food must be non-perishable, sealed, and in its original container.
Food Drop Off Locations:

Lakewood:
Westgate Plaza
Gourmet Glatt Shopping Plaza (Parking Lot)
Congregation Anshei Sfard (1250 Madison Ave)
Common Grounds Community Garden (John Patrick Sports Complex off of Vine Ave)
Resident Recycling Center (1 America Avenue)
Lawrence Larry D’Zio Park (Locust Street)

Jackson:
⁠125 S Cooks Bridge Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

Manchester:
Oliverie Funeral Home. Manchester 2925 Ridgeway Rd, Manchester Township, NJ 08759

Toms River:
Grande River Shul. 2030 Whitesville Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755

To volunteer or to schedule a pickup in your neighborhood, please call/text 732-806-0261

Spring Open House
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Common Grounds Community Garden, John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
Here’s a warm and engaging landing page copy based on the flyer you shared for the Common Grounds Spring Open House:

🌱 Common Grounds Community Garden
Spring Open House
Sunday, June 8 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 John Patrick Sports Complex, Vine Street, Lakewood, NJ
(Enter through parking lot on Vine Street near Salem St.)

You’re Invited!
Celebrate the start of a new season at the Common Grounds Community Garden! Join us for an afternoon of connection, creativity, and community in our beautiful garden space. Whether you’re a longtime neighbor or new to the area, this is the perfect opportunity to discover what makes our garden grow.

🌼 What to Expect:

🌿 Guided Garden Tours
🌻 Live Demonstrations
🎨 Hands-On Crafts for All Ages

Bring your friends, family, and your love for nature—we’ll provide the rest!

About Common Grounds
The Common Grounds Community Garden is a vibrant, inclusive space where people from all backgrounds come together to grow food, learn from each other, and cultivate community. It’s a project of One Ocean County, proudly supported by the Jewish Federation of Ocean County.

Melodies in The Garden
2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:00 | NJ
Join us for a gathering designed for adults 55+, where music, community, and connection come together in the Common Ground Community Garden.
Enjoy a special performance by the Children’s Choir of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and relax with refreshments.

The Common Grounds Community Garden is located in the John Patrick Sports Complex off of Vine Street. Please use the larger parking lot at the end of Vine (near Salem/Yale) to park and enter through the entrance near the baseball fields.

RSVP (732) 503-8010‬ (leave message) orinfo@oneoceancounty.com

Fall Festival 2025
2025-10-26 13:30 - 16:00 | Common Grounds Community Garden, John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
Back for our fourth year! Join us for the 2025 Fall Festival at the Common Grounds Community Garden.
This family-friendly, free event has drawn hundreds of attendees in the past as it brings together residents from all backgrounds to celebrate art, culture, and nature in a fun and interactive environment. The festival will feature a variety of local vendors offering unique products, garden tours, live music, kosher food and exciting demonstrations. Families can enjoy a free petting zoo and pony rides, participate in hands-on activities, and engage in workshops that highlight gardening, sustainability, and the arts. There will also be giveaways and opportunities to connect with local artists and performers. Whether you’re a returning attendee or a newcomer, the 2025 Fall Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for all ages!

Our Fall Festival is graciously sponsored by our community partners including Lakewood Township, The Jewish Federation of Ocean County, The Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus and SR Play.

Funding for this event is made possible by New Jersey Council of The Arts and Discover Jersey Arts.

Sunday, October 26th
1:30 – 4:00 PM
Common Grounds Community Garden
John Patrick Sports Complex
Vine Street, Lakewood
To become a sponsor or vendor, please contact info@oneoceancounty.com
