Category: Atlanticville Calendar

  • Trip to apple festival slated for Nov. 2

    Trip to apple festival slated for Nov. 2 Oceanport Recreation will offer a trip to the apple festival at Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, Pa., Nov. 2 from 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost is $12 per person for bus transportation, and admission is free. The bus will depart Port-au-Peck Firehouse, Myrtle Avenue. The festival will feature crafts, apple…

  • ‘Boats for Kids’ Sake’ now under way

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBS), Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, has begun its "Boats for Kids’ Sake" campaign to raise money for at-risk children in the county. Seaworthy boats made of fiberglass will be accepted, and any size boat will be considered. BBBS will tow away boats free of charge, and donors…

  • B’nai Israel to host Judaica showcase

    Art lovers from throughout the tri-state area will get a unique look at the art of Israel during the 14th annual Judaica Showcase, Oct. 20-27 at Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson. The gallery-style exhibition of contemporary paintings, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, and expressive sculptures will be held in the synagogue’s building at Hance and Ridge roads.…

  • ~ Notes Around Town ~

    CHRIS KELLY Cara Yanussi, Long Branch, and hundreds of other dog lovers, descended upon Red Bank for the SPCA’s annual dog walk Oct. 5. At last! West Long Branch has in its possession the long-sought trophy that Mayor Paul Zambrano and members of the Borough Council won in a bocce ball tournament against their counterparts…

  • Monmouth Ski Club open house slated for Oct. 25

    Monmouth Ski Club open house slated for Oct. 25 Monmouth Ski Club, Toms River, will hold its annual open house Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Branches, Monmouth Avenue, West Long Branch. The club meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. from October through March at the Wilde River, Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank. Its focal point is…

  • Free programs, films at library in October

    The Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 1001 Route 35, Shrews-bury, will present a variety of activities during October. All are open to the public at no charge. The film The Killing will be screened Oct. 17; Lady for a Day will be shown Oct. 24; and Bride of Frankenstein will be shown Oct.…

  • Word on the Street

    I think the only reason they did it was because he was losing. If he wasn’t losing in the polls, it would never have been an issue. — Tama Campbell Ocean Do you think it’s appropriate for the Democrats to replace Sen. Robert Torricelli on the ballot? No, it was past the 51 days. You…

  • Nominations now accepted for Barry Garvin prize

    The New Jersey Historical Commission will accept nominations for its 2003 Mildred Barry Garvin Prize until a postmark date of Nov. 3. The $1,000 Garvin Prize is given for outstanding efforts towards making students aware of and interested in African American history. Eligible individuals are teachers, counselors, or school librarians who have helped students learn…

  • Arts grants awarded by MCAC

    Red Bank RiverCenter and the Monmouth Conservatory of Music, Red Bank, are among the 28 nonprofit groups that have been awarded a total of $148,694 in grants from the Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC). Executive Director Mary Eileen Fouratt announced the MCAC was awarded $219,406 from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of…