The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore recognized former Greater Media Newspapers employee Ellen Montemarano of Hazlet with a volunteer award at the Adult Recognition Reception on April 23.
Montemarano is a Girl Scout volunteer. For more information about this award, contact Kelly McGraw, director of volunteer development, at 732-938-5454, ext. 131 or [email protected].
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The Garden Club R.F.D. of Middletown will sponsor a lecture on ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, at 11 a.m. May 21 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown.
This free event is open to the public. For more information or to become a club member, contact June Smith at 732-671- 9216. Membership information will also be available the day of the lecture.
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Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue invites the public to a Barkin’ Breakfast fundraiser from 8-10 a.m. May 19 at Applebee’s, 1183 Rt. 35, Middletown. Proceeds will be used for the medical treatment, transport, spaying/neutering and feeding of dogs rescued from high-kill shelters along the East Coast.
Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs and coffee, tea, juice or soda. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $6 for children. For more information, email [email protected] or call 732- 765-8378.
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St. Mary’s Travel Group will give a 6 p.m. slideshow presentation on May 21 about a trip scheduled for Oct. 20 at the rectory of St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Road, Middletown.
The trip consists of a seven-day tour of the musical cities of New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville. For more information, contact Francesca Locicero at 732-539- 4971 or visit stmarychurchnj.org.
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The New School of Monmouth County will hold a yard sale featuring items from over 50 families from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 at 301 Middle Road, Holmdel. The rain date will be May 18.
A bag sale will begin at 2 p.m. Bake sale items and beverages will also be available. For more information, visit the-new-school.com.
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Trinity Episcopal Church will host their annual Gifts and Services auction from 6-9 p.m. May 18 at 18 Ryers Lane, Matawan. The preview will be from 6-7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the church’s outreach programs.
Admission is $10, and includes door prizes and food. Gift tickets are $20 for 26 tickets. For more information, call Ellen at the church office at 732-591-910 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or email [email protected].