Safe boating course slated for May 5, 6

Coast Boating School, Toms River, will conduct a personal watercraft and safe boating course under New Jersey State law May 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at West Marine Store, routes 35 and 36, Eatontown. For fee or to register, call (877) 262-8723.

'Rejoicing Spirits'

at area church May 6

Reformation Lutheran Church, 992 Broadway, West Long Branch, will hold "Rejoicing Spirits" worship service for developmentally disabled individuals May 6 at 4 p.m. The service is a shortened service, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the church at (732) 229-9180.

IBD support group meets at Monmouth Medical

An ongoing support group for children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and their parents meets the fourth Thursday of every other month at 7 p.m. at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. The group formed in February. For more information, call Dr. Jonathan Teitelbaum at (732) 923-6080.