Get a jump-start on summer gardening at Brookdale’s annual Greenhouse Plant Sale onMay 1-4 at the Lincroft campus. Hours of the sale are 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 9:30 a.m.- noon Friday. Each winter, students, their learning assistants and faculty start growing a selection of flowers, vines, herbs, houseplants and vegetables — including heirloom tomatoes. By spring, the hearty and healthy plants are ready to transplant. Bring a box or bag to transport purchases. Details: 732-224- 2387.
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Dan Lieb, founding member of the N.J. Historical Divers Association, will be at the Atlantic Highlands Library, 100 First Ave., at 7 p.m. May 15, describing how two very old matching locomotives were discovered off Long Branch, and what research has revealed about these relics. Lieb, an underwater artist and illustrator, has participated in dozens of archeological investigations on wreck sites in and out of the state of New Jersey, and was featured on an episode of the History Channel’s “Deep Sea Detectives.” The program is free to the public. Details: 732-291-1956.
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“Oh, Dem Brooklyn Days!” will be held 2 p.m. May 20 at Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen. Listen or sing along with the doo-wop music of The Expressions and test your memory with stories, pictures, and a trivia quiz led by Ron Schweiger, the official Brooklyn Borough historian, while munching on a hot potato knish and washing it down with a real egg cream. Relive the old days while enjoying a bialy or bagel and a schmear, and much more. Open to everyone. Details and tickets: 732-583-9499 or [email protected].
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Monmouth University will hold its annual reunion 6 p.m. June 2 for the classes of 1962, ’67, ’72, ’77, ’87, ’97, 2002 and 2007. Milestone anniversary reunions include a 30th reunion cluster for the classes of 1979, ’80, ’81 and ’82, and a 20th reunion cluster for the classes of l990, ’91, ’92, ’93 and ’94. The Greeks of the ’70s and ’80s will also be in attendance. Tickets are $45, and reservations are due by May 25. Regardless of class year, all Monmouth alumni are invited to attend. Details: 732-571-3489 or visit www.monmouth.edu/alumni.
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Jersey Shore Rose Society, an affiliate of theAmerican Rose Society, will hold a meeting April 28 in the Community Room of Kensington Court Assisted Living Facility, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. The beginning clinic conducted by consulting rosarians will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. followed by the main meeting 1:30-3:30 p.m. Leslie Cox will present a lecture and demo on the Duke exhibition arrangement. For meeting questions and directions, call 732-688-4282. Details: www.jsroses.com/map.html.
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Got a speaking slot to fill for your organization’s meeting? Rutgers Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau has a speaker for you. Knowledgeable speakers about almost any gardening topic — from growing roses to generating compost — are covered. In addition to presentations, Master Gardeners are available to discuss or answer questions on any horticultural topics. Details: Bernie Dickman at [email protected] or 732-671- 2636.
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The first annual Walk for Mary’s Place by the Sea, which provides an innovative approach to caring for women and their families free of charge during and after cancer treatment, will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12 across the street from 15 Broadway in Ocean Grove. The goal is to raise $100,000 for the purchase of the current home. The registration fee is $35 and includes an event-day T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top three fundraisers. Food and beverages will be available for all walkers after the event. Details and registration: marysplacebythesea.org.
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Cancer Support Community, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, is offering “Ask the Oncologist:
Alcohol, Sugar, Medical Marijuana & Cancer,” with Dr. Debra Ray, 6:30-8 p.m. April 25. Have you received conflicting information or mixed messages regarding the consumption of alcohol, sugar or medical marijuana before, during or after treatment for cancer? All programs are offered free to people affected by cancer. Call 732-578-9200 to register.
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The Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Sandy Hook, will be hosting its eighth annual silent art auction 6-8 p.m. April 24 featuring original artwork by the Class of 2015. Each freshman will showcase his/her artwork at the event in order to raise money for the class and enrich the community. All artwork is marine-themed and has been produced in a particular art style chosen by the artist. The auction is open to the public.
Details: Wendy Green at [email protected].
Need help with your e-reader? Not sure how to download library e-books? Come to the e-book Support Group at 11 a.m. April 21 in the computer lab at the Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. The staff will help set them up or troubleshoot problems. Learn about the many ways you can read e-books and listen to audiobooks. This workshop will take place in the library’s Computer Lab at 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown.
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Mullaney and Associates Physical Therapy, 127 Main St., Matawan, will present a lecture, “Achy Breaky Back? Dispel the Myths & Learn the Facts About Your Low Back Pain,” 7 p.m. April 24. The program will cover the common causes of low back pain and ways to ease the discomfort and make daily activities more enjoyable. The program is free and open to the community. Light refreshments will be served. For details and reservations, call 732-970-4974 by April 20.
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TheYouth Group of Holy Family Church will hold a coffeehouse 6:30-9 p.m. April 21 to raise money for teens in Uganda to have a conference this summer. The conference, Youth Conference Promoting Change (Y.C.P.C.), will bring awareness about health, hygiene, HIV/AIDS and legal issues. The coffeehouse will be held at Memorial Hall at the church, 727 Route 36, Union Beach. Admission is $5.
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A free workshop on funding your child’s education will be held 7-8:30 p.m. April 26 at the Matawan/Aberdeen Library, 165 Main St., Matawan. Chuck Drawbaugh, a college speaker and consumer advocate, will discuss howto send your child to the school of his/her dreams without going broke, how to increase aid eligibility, and how to avoid being a victim of a scholarship scam. Call 732-224-1496 to reserve a seat.
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The Matawan Historical Society will hold its next meeting 7:30 p.m. April 23 at the Burrowes Mansion, 94Main St., Matawan. Military history specialist Tom Ainsworth will present “The Life and Death of the Hindenburg.” Light refreshments will be served after the program. For more information, call 732- 583-1736 or email [email protected]
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The next Environmental Lecture at Brookdale Community College will be given by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) on April 23 in the Warner Student Life Center, Lincroft. He will describe the fight to prevent the dismantling of 30 years of environmental regulations that advocates say are vital to protect our health and safety. The event will start with a buffet available for college students and adults at 6 p.m. Contributions from nonstudents are encouraged to defray refreshment costs. The general meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Questions may be directed by email to [email protected].
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“Ransomed,” an original Easter tale penned by father/daughter writing team Rachel Ryan of Tinton Falls and Russ Scalzo of Oceanport, will hit the stage 7:30 p.m. April 26, 27 and 28 and 2 p.m. April 29 at St. John Vianney High School, 540A Line Road in Holmdel. Ticket prices in advance are adults $12, children $10, and seniors $10; and at the door, adults $15, children $10 and seniors $12. Formore information and to reserve tickets, go towww.ransomedthemusical.com.
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The Holmdel Sportscard Show will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22 at the Holmdel Firehouse, 35 Main St., Holmdel. The sale will have 40 tables of cards, magazines, yearbooks, collectible supplies, autographs and many other sports items.
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The Mission and Outreach Committees of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Hazlet, are sponsoring a fundraising dinner 12:30- 2:30 p.m. May 6 for The Kitchen at St. Mark’s, a soup kitchen and food pantry in Keansburg. The dinner will take place at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 1864 Route 35, Middletown. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 10 and may only be purchased at St. John’s (732-264-1236) or The Kitchen at St. Mark’s (732-495-5227). Details: www.kitchenatstmarks.org.
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The Lincroft Volunteer Fire Company is coordinating its second Texas Hold’em Tournament May 4 at the Lincroft firehouse, 601 Newman Springs Road. Early sign-in is 6-7 p.m. The chips start to fly at 7:30 p.m. The entrance donation is $100 but in return 2,000 chips will be issued. Food and snacks included. Other specials will be offered. Checks, credit cards and PayPal are accepted for reservations. Must be 18 to play. Details: Call Anthony Russo at 732-522-1037 or Mark Sanpietro at 732-768-8774 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
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As part of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s 45th anniversary celebration, a concert of classical music will be held 3 p.m. May 6 at the church, 112 Middletown Road, Holmdel. Admission is free; a freewill offering will benefit local food pantries and kitchens. The concert features the director of music, organist Miae Park and musicians Jonathan Kim (cello), Tommy Choi (piano) and Euihyun Kim (violin) performing selections from Bach, Beethoven and Debussy, among others.
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Thismonth, the Garden State Players theater group has given its first major donation to 180 Turning Lives Around, a local nonprofit that provides vital services to Monmouth County residents who are affected by domestic and sexual violence. On April 12, GSP founder Lauren Raad presented 180 with a check for $2,700, which GSP raised through various efforts, including ticket sales from its March show. An additional $300 was given toV-Day, a global movement to end violence against women and girls.
GSP recently announced its summer musical, “Footloose,” which will be performed at Raritan High School, Hazlet, in August. In keepingwith Raad’s vision to give back to the community, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Meridian Healthcare’s new Pediatric Care Center. Auditions for “Footloose” will be held May 18-19.
E-mail [email protected], call 732-497-2998 or visit http://www.gardenstateplayers.org for more information.
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